It is with great regret that we have to inform you that after 35 years in retail Morris Photographic Centre, Chipping Norton ceased to trade on the 2nd June 2014; we would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our customers, suppliers and followers for their continued support throughout the years.
Unfortunately the hostile retail market has meant falling profits on a yearly basis until the situation became untenable in our present format, we remain hopeful that an offer will be accepted for the website and that the name and business will continue and prosper in a new and positive direction.
Our Customers as always have come first, all orders have been supplied or cancelled and refunded, there are no monies owed to members of the public, we have tried to ensure that our customers were as unaffected by this decision as possible. All goods supplied are covered by the Manufacturers warranties and customers should get in touch with the Manufacturer should they require a guarantee repair.
Any other queries should be directed to BRI Business Recovery and Insolvency. info@briuk.co.uk
Friday 13 June 2014
Saturday 3 May 2014
Manfrotto Bag Promotional Offers;
Just in time for the sunny weather! We're happy to offer you some fantastic discounts on three of the new Manfrotto bags (as follows);
MB MA-H-S, Small Holster, now only £19.95
MB MA-H-S, Small Holster, now only £19.95
MB MABP-A1, Active Backpack 1, now only
£59.95
MB MABP-TM, Tri Backpack Medium, now only £69.95
Manfrotto MKBFRA4-BH BeFree Promotion!
Down from £174 to just £128!
Befree is a new and innovative tripod dedicated to photographers who love to travel. Compact, light and portable Befree is the ideal travel companion.
A high quality tripod that fits into carry-on luggage and backpacks; it’s a dream come true for any photographer on the go. Thanks to the unique folding mechanism the legs fold perfectly around the head and quick release plate attachment. In the closed position it is only 40 cm long.
Its small size and portability don’t mean compromise on sturdiness and image quality. The Manfrotto Befree delivers sharp images by keeping your camera steadily locked in the desired position. Its new aluminum ball head is solid, quick and simple to operate. The Manfrotto Befree has a maximum payload 4 kg (8,8lb), guaranteeing stability and sturdiness even with longer zoom lenses.
The new patented leg angle selectors quickly allow you to select between two inclinations offering maximum versatility for camera positioning. Premium Italian design and finishing make Befree stand out from the crowd. The perfect accessories to express each photographers individual unique photographic style.
Befree is a new and innovative tripod dedicated to photographers who love to travel. Compact, light and portable Befree is the ideal travel companion.
A high quality tripod that fits into carry-on luggage and backpacks; it’s a dream come true for any photographer on the go. Thanks to the unique folding mechanism the legs fold perfectly around the head and quick release plate attachment. In the closed position it is only 40 cm long.
Its small size and portability don’t mean compromise on sturdiness and image quality. The Manfrotto Befree delivers sharp images by keeping your camera steadily locked in the desired position. Its new aluminum ball head is solid, quick and simple to operate. The Manfrotto Befree has a maximum payload 4 kg (8,8lb), guaranteeing stability and sturdiness even with longer zoom lenses.
The new patented leg angle selectors quickly allow you to select between two inclinations offering maximum versatility for camera positioning. Premium Italian design and finishing make Befree stand out from the crowd. The perfect accessories to express each photographers individual unique photographic style.
Friday 25 April 2014
Nature and Wildlife Photography; Places To Visit;
Nature & Wildlife Photographers!
If you're a bit stumped on where to visit for your photography, we've found a few beautiful places for you :)
Foxholes, a tranquil woodland near Burford, Oxfordshire;
May marks the blooming of a sea of Bluebells in Foxholes, and by summer the tall foxgloves will be in their full glory. Later in the year, you can photograph over 200 species of Fungi. Take along a macro lens and see if you can photograph a colony of White Admiral Butterflies.
Finemere Wood, 8 Miles NW of Aylesbury;
Finemere Wood has long been loved for it's etheral beauty; the higher ground is dotted with primroses, and bluebells carpet the woodland floor. You can also find orchids, and as the year progresses, the lovely yellow St Johns-wort will take advantage of the clearings.
Finemere Wood is another place to go butterfly spotting; this nature reserve is fantastic for the gorgeous Purple Emperor, and you can spot the White Admiral butterflies here too. Warm weather may encourage the Silver-washed Fritillary (I know, they're an orange colour) that'll lead you to the patches of Violets.
Bowdown Woods, near Newbury in Berkshire;
Home of the Bomb Site, an ammunition store during and after WWII, this reserve is a Wildlife Trust project to create spaces for wildlife & people together. A young birch and oak woodland is host to old surfaced tracks that create a network through the trees, while the ancient woodland (Bowdown Walk) is a magical dense forest that gives up its wonderful views across the Kennet Valley. Again, you can spot the white Admiral & Silver-washed Fritillary butterflies in the clearings.
Sydlings Copse, 3.5 miles NE of Oxford;
A secluded gem, this was once described as one of the richest habitats in central England. Home to ancient broadleaved woodland, reedbeds, a stream and heathland, you can find over 400 plants here. Butterflies to be photographed include the Purple Hairstreak, Brown Hairstreak, Common Blue and Marbled White. You'll need a macro lens for this one :D
Spring welcomes Cowslip flowers, and the Hairy Violets (a misleading name, they're beautiful flowers) begin changing colour in the grassland.
In the heath's gorse, along with a scent of coconut, Lizards can be found basking in the sunshine on stacked log piles. Grass snakes and slow-worms are also around, though perhaps less comfortable with a human presence. A diverse range of wasps and bees can be found (or heard) living in burrows in the sand.
Snelsmore Common Country Park - Newbury, Berkshire;
Snelsmore is home to such a range of habitats that it may prove worthwhile to visit over consecutive days; heather, wet bog, and woodland make it perfect for a host of nationally rare species such as the Nightjar, ground-nesting nocturnal birds that are also known as Goatsuckers (ancient folk tales) and Nighthawks.
The heath is home to ling, bell heather and cross-leaved heath. Other plants such as bilberry and crowberry are also dotted around. Areas of gorse provide proection for winchants and other scrub-loving birds, along with a varity of Moss and Lichen - these can make for gorgeous photographs in the right light.
Kestrel and Green Woodpeckers also thrive on the large number of insects that inhabit the heathland - grab a telephoto lens and if you see one, why not send us a photo? :D
The woodlands contain mainly oak and birch, but chestnut, beech and hazel and willow are also standing on ceremony. Goldcrests and longtailed, great and blue tits are found during the early Spring (just so you know for next year..) feeding on the newly forming tree buds. In May, the woodland floor is covered with bluebells.
Tawny Owl, the Grey Squirrel and small birds such as Warblers, Wrens and Robins can be found in the trees, while the ground is home to Adder, Grass Snake, and the Common Lizard. If you prefer water over earth, head towards the pond for a breeding population of Palmate Newts. Just don't fall in.
If you're a bit stumped on where to visit for your photography, we've found a few beautiful places for you :)
Foxholes, a tranquil woodland near Burford, Oxfordshire;
May marks the blooming of a sea of Bluebells in Foxholes, and by summer the tall foxgloves will be in their full glory. Later in the year, you can photograph over 200 species of Fungi. Take along a macro lens and see if you can photograph a colony of White Admiral Butterflies.
Finemere Wood, 8 Miles NW of Aylesbury;
Finemere Wood has long been loved for it's etheral beauty; the higher ground is dotted with primroses, and bluebells carpet the woodland floor. You can also find orchids, and as the year progresses, the lovely yellow St Johns-wort will take advantage of the clearings.
Finemere Wood is another place to go butterfly spotting; this nature reserve is fantastic for the gorgeous Purple Emperor, and you can spot the White Admiral butterflies here too. Warm weather may encourage the Silver-washed Fritillary (I know, they're an orange colour) that'll lead you to the patches of Violets.
Bowdown Woods, near Newbury in Berkshire;
Home of the Bomb Site, an ammunition store during and after WWII, this reserve is a Wildlife Trust project to create spaces for wildlife & people together. A young birch and oak woodland is host to old surfaced tracks that create a network through the trees, while the ancient woodland (Bowdown Walk) is a magical dense forest that gives up its wonderful views across the Kennet Valley. Again, you can spot the white Admiral & Silver-washed Fritillary butterflies in the clearings.
Sydlings Copse, 3.5 miles NE of Oxford;
A secluded gem, this was once described as one of the richest habitats in central England. Home to ancient broadleaved woodland, reedbeds, a stream and heathland, you can find over 400 plants here. Butterflies to be photographed include the Purple Hairstreak, Brown Hairstreak, Common Blue and Marbled White. You'll need a macro lens for this one :D
Spring welcomes Cowslip flowers, and the Hairy Violets (a misleading name, they're beautiful flowers) begin changing colour in the grassland.
In the heath's gorse, along with a scent of coconut, Lizards can be found basking in the sunshine on stacked log piles. Grass snakes and slow-worms are also around, though perhaps less comfortable with a human presence. A diverse range of wasps and bees can be found (or heard) living in burrows in the sand.
Snelsmore Common Country Park - Newbury, Berkshire;
Snelsmore is home to such a range of habitats that it may prove worthwhile to visit over consecutive days; heather, wet bog, and woodland make it perfect for a host of nationally rare species such as the Nightjar, ground-nesting nocturnal birds that are also known as Goatsuckers (ancient folk tales) and Nighthawks.
The heath is home to ling, bell heather and cross-leaved heath. Other plants such as bilberry and crowberry are also dotted around. Areas of gorse provide proection for winchants and other scrub-loving birds, along with a varity of Moss and Lichen - these can make for gorgeous photographs in the right light.
Kestrel and Green Woodpeckers also thrive on the large number of insects that inhabit the heathland - grab a telephoto lens and if you see one, why not send us a photo? :D
The woodlands contain mainly oak and birch, but chestnut, beech and hazel and willow are also standing on ceremony. Goldcrests and longtailed, great and blue tits are found during the early Spring (just so you know for next year..) feeding on the newly forming tree buds. In May, the woodland floor is covered with bluebells.
Tawny Owl, the Grey Squirrel and small birds such as Warblers, Wrens and Robins can be found in the trees, while the ground is home to Adder, Grass Snake, and the Common Lizard. If you prefer water over earth, head towards the pond for a breeding population of Palmate Newts. Just don't fall in.
Saturday 19 April 2014
New Manfrotto 057C3 Tripod;
The Manfrotto 057C3 Carbon Fibre Tripod is designed for the keen amateur or the professional. It features 100% carbon fibre tubes making the tripod lightweight yet sturdy.
The center column is aluminum and it also comes with a low level adapter for macro work.
The leg angles have 3 different level of spread making it versatile to use even on uneven ground.
There are also retractable spiked feet for use when outdoors.
SPECIFICATIONS
Spirit Level; 1.
Leg Angles; 23°. 50°. 75°
Material; Carbon Fiber Legs, Aluminium Column & Magnesium Castings.
Section Centre Column; 1
Suggested Dolly; MN114
Closed Length; 62.0 cm
Leg Sections; 3
Maximum height; 157cm
Maximum height (with centre column down); 132cm
Minimum height; 22.0 cm
Maxium Weight Capacity; 18kg
Weight; 2.8 kg
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