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Wayne Rogers from Imaging by Design joins The Camera Life to unpack camera repairs, infrared conversions, autofocus systems, lens calibration, Leica engineering, sensor technology, and the hidden world of forensic and industrial imaging. From cleaning sensors safely to building thermal and speed cameras, this episode dives deep into how cameras actually work and why precision matters. If you’ve ever wondered about infrared photography, lens sharpness, or what really separates premium gear, this episode is packed with insight.
Imaging By Design.A Melbourne-based company selling IR conversions and accessories. “The humble camera” possibly the most complicated piece of equipment we own, fine mechanics, micro electronics and precision optics sitting dormant for most of its life until it springs into action to capture a moment of time that never repeats. Imaging By Design is a highly specialised imaging engineering + camera service business based in Melbourne. While many know them for high-end camera servicing and repairs, that’s only part of the story. Imaging By Design sits at the intersection of precision camera work, advanced technical modifications, and fully custom imaging systems, functioning more like a specialised imaging lab than a traditional camera shop. We’ll be diving into the unique work they do, from infrared, UV, and full-spectrum camera conversions to astro modifications and cinema lens adjustments. These are highly technical services that place them in a niche category, with very few businesses in Australia capable of delivering this level of expertise. It’s a side of the industry most photographers never see, but one that plays a critical role in pushing the boundaries of what cameras can actually do. Imaging By Design also designs and builds custom imaging solutions for scientific, industrial, and specialist applications, solving complex problems with tailored hardware and software systems. If you’ve ever wondered what sits beyond traditional photography, this conversation will give you a completely different perspective on what cameras are truly capable of. https://imagingbydesign.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/imagingbydesign/https://www.facebook.com/people/Imaging-by-Design/100083555133282/ ===========================================THE CAMERA LIFE - LIVE PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST===========================================➡Blog: https://luckystraps.com/the-camera-life➡YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life ➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/the_camera_life_podcast➡Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1dC4kPNrLORz2ASrukyOS5?si=18c6fd2534cf4d97➡Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-camera-life/id1760304677 ===================================================LUCKY STRAPS - THE BEST CAMERA STRAPS ON THE PLANET===================================================✅ Quick Release System✅ Anti-Theft, Cut-Resistant and Safety Lock✅ Super Comfortable Genuine Leather✅ Australian Made and Lifetime Guarantee a✅ Personalise with Your Name or Logo✅ Owned, Designed and Used by Working Photographers SHOP NOW https://luckystraps.com/(Use code for 15% off - Codes are JUSTIN JIM or GREG - Which host do you like the most?) ================CONNECT WITH US================Greg Cromie - Writer and Photographer➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/gcromie/➡Greg's Blog: https://gregcromie.blog/ Justin Castles - Photographer and Founder of Lucky Straps➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/justincastles Jim Aldersey - Wedding and Boudoir Photographer➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/➡Wedding IG: https://www.instagram.com/weddingsbyjim_/===================================================
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Dillon is the owner of Brunswick Darkroom, a community-focused analogue photography facility in Brunswick East, Melbourne. Interestingly, he also has a scientific career researching diabetes. The Brunswick Darkroom is a specialist analogue photography business in Brunswick East, Melbourne. It combines a professional darkroom facility with photography education, film processing, fine-art printing and recurring memberships. What makes it interesting commercially is that it's not simply a photographic lab. It's building an ecosystem around analogue photography, where customers can enter as beginners and develop their skills through workshops, gain access to professional equipment, and become part of a community of like-minded photographers. By combining hands-on experiences, specialist services and ongoing memberships, Brunswick Darkroom is helping preserve traditional photographic techniques while making analogue photography accessible to a new generation of photographers. https://www.instagram.com/brunswickdarkroomhttps://brunswickdarkroom.com.au/ ===========================================THE CAMERA LIFE - LIVE PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST===========================================➡Blog: https://luckystraps.com/the-camera-life➡YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life ➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/the_camera_life_podcast➡Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1dC4kPNrLORz2ASrukyOS5?si=18c6fd2534cf4d97➡Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-camera-life/id1760304677 ===================================================LUCKY STRAPS - THE BEST CAMERA STRAPS ON THE PLANET===================================================✅ Quick Release System✅ Anti-Theft, Cut-Resistant and Safety Lock✅ Super Comfortable Genuine Leather✅ Australian Made and Lifetime Guarantee a✅ Personalise with Your Name or Logo✅ Owned, Designed and Used by Working Photographers SHOP NOW https://luckystraps.com/(Use code for 15% off - Codes are JUSTIN JIM or GREG - Which host do you like the most?) ================CONNECT WITH US================Greg Cromie - Writer and Photographer➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/gcromie/➡Greg's Blog: https://gregcromie.blog/ Justin Castles - Photographer and Founder of Lucky Straps➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/justincastles Jim Aldersey - Wedding and Boudoir Photographer➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/➡Wedding IG: https://www.instagram.com/weddingsbyjim_/===================================================
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Peter Rowland is an award-winning wildlife writer, photographer, author and conservation advocate with a lifelong passion for connecting people with the natural world. Originally inspired by the woodlands of England, Peter has spent decades exploring Australia’s diverse landscapes, documenting its wildlife through photography, writing and education. He has authored and co-authored 14 books on Australian wildlife, including a Whitley Award-winning zoological series, and has contributed articles to Australian Geographic. Beyond his work behind the camera and on the page, Peter regularly shares his knowledge through wildlife presentations, community events and schools, helping people develop a greater understanding and appreciation of the natural world.His work has increasingly explored the deeper connection between nature and personal wellbeing. Through his own journey with holistic wellbeing and ecotherapy, Peter has seen how time spent in nature can provide perspective, purpose and a stronger sense of connection. https://prpw.com.au/https://prpw.substack.com/https://www.youtube.com/@_peterrowland ===========================================THE CAMERA LIFE - LIVE PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST===========================================➡Blog: https://luckystraps.com/the-camera-life➡YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life ➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/the_camera_life_podcast➡Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1dC4kPNrLORz2ASrukyOS5?si=18c6fd2534cf4d97➡Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-camera-life/id1760304677 ===================================================LUCKY STRAPS - THE BEST CAMERA STRAPS ON THE PLANET===================================================✅ Quick Release System✅ Anti-Theft, Cut-Resistant and Safety Lock✅ Super Comfortable Genuine Leather✅ Australian Made and Lifetime Guarantee a✅ Personalise with Your Name or Logo✅ Owned, Designed and Used by Working Photographers SHOP NOW https://luckystraps.com/(Use code for 15% off - Codes are JUSTIN JIM or GREG - Which host do you like the most?) ================CONNECT WITH US================Greg Cromie - Writer and Photographer➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/gcromie/➡Greg's Blog: https://gregcromie.blog/ Justin Castles - Photographer and Founder of Lucky Straps➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/justincastles Jim Aldersey - Wedding and Boudoir Photographer➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/➡Wedding IG: https://www.instagram.com/weddingsbyjim_/===================================================
===========================================THE CAMERA LIFE - LIVE PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST===========================================➡Blog: https://luckystraps.com/the-camera-life➡YouTube: @the_camera_life ➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/the_camera_life_podcast➡Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1dC4kPNrLORz2ASrukyOS5?si=18c6fd2534cf4d97➡Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-camera-life/id1760304677 ===================================================LUCKY STRAPS - THE BEST CAMERA STRAPS ON THE PLANET===================================================✅ Quick Release System✅ Anti-Theft, Cut-Resistant and Safety Lock✅ Super Comfortable Genuine Leather✅ Australian Made and Lifetime Guarantee ✅ Personalise with Your Name or Logo✅ Owned, Designed and Used by Working Photographers SHOP NOW - https://luckystraps.com/ ================CONNECT WITH US================Greg Cromie - Writer and Photographer➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/gcromie/➡Greg's Blog: https://gregcromie.blog/ Justin Castles - Photographer and Founder of Lucky Straps➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/justincastles Jim Aldersey - Wedding and Boudoir Photographer➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/➡Wedding IG: https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/
Ben is an Australian photographer, educator and adventurer who has spent more than 10 years using photography to tell the stories of his own adventures and those of his clients. With a passion for teaching, Ben runs a range of photography workshops and tours across Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, as well as tours to Bermagui and Eden in New South Wales to photograph the annual Humpback Whale migration. His personal photography is heavily influenced by a fascination with the things many people might miss. His subjects range from migrating whales breaching and tail slapping to lesser-known bird species, the Aurora Australis, bioluminescence, ghost fungi, the Galactic Core of the Milky Way, eclipses, meteor showers and dramatic storms. His photographic style is a direct reflection of his personality: creative, curious, adventurous, passionate, enthusiastic and fun. Ben shoots with Canon equipment and an assortment of lenses, while maintaining a strong working knowledge of most major camera systems. He also operates a Fine Art Print Studio, where he runs workshops exploring the art of editing and preparing photographs for print using his Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-2100 24-inch and PRO-4100 44-inch large-format printers. Ben is a proud Australian ambassador for Samyang Optics Australia, Tenba Bags Australia, Benro Tripods Australia, Nanlite Australia and Athabasca Filters Australia. When he isn’t behind the camera, Ben can usually be found pursuing another adventure. During summer, that might mean spending time with his family on the Murray River or sailing his International 420 dinghy on the Mornington Peninsula. In winter, he swaps the water for the trails, mountain biking around Arthurs Seat. He’s also a keen cook and is particularly proud of his Lebanese meatballs — famous in his daughter’s eyes, at least. https://www.benjaminerikssonphotography.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/benjamineriksson.photography/https://www.facebook.com/benjaminerikssonphotography ===========================================THE CAMERA LIFE - LIVE PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST===========================================➡Blog: https://luckystraps.com/the-camera-life➡YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life ➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/the_camera_life_podcast➡Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1dC4kPNrLORz2ASrukyOS5?si=18c6fd2534cf4d97➡Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-camera-life/id1760304677 ===================================================LUCKY STRAPS - THE BEST CAMERA STRAPS ON THE PLANET===================================================✅ Quick Release System✅ Anti-Theft, Cut-Resistant and Safety Lock✅ Super Comfortable Genuine Leather✅ Australian Made and Lifetime Guarantee a✅ Personalise with Your Name or Logo✅ Owned, Designed and Used by Working Photographers SHOP NOW https://luckystraps.com/(Use code for 15% off - Codes are JUSTIN JIM or GREG - Which host do you like the most?) ================CONNECT WITH US================Greg Cromie - Writer and Photographer➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/gcromie/➡Greg's Blog: https://gregcromie.blog/ Justin Castles - Photographer and Founder of Lucky Straps➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/justincastles Jim Aldersey - Wedding and Boudoir Photographer➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/➡Wedding IG: https://www.instagram.com/weddingsbyjim_/===================================================