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Student stories, camera deep dives, and what actually happens during a 3-hour photography course in Melbourne.

A Fujifilm X100VI and One Fixed Lens on a Melbourne Photography Course
Rachael brought a Fujifilm X100VI, a fixed 35mm-equivalent compact with dial-led controls, for three hours of manual mode through Melbourne CBD's street-art laneways.

A Sony A7 III and a 24-105mm G on a Melbourne Photography Course
Julia brought a Sony A7 III and the FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS, one full-frame body and one walk-around zoom, for three hours of manual mode across Melbourne CBD.

A Fujifilm X-T30 III and a GFX 50S on a Melbourne Photography Course
Two students, two Fujifilm cameras from opposite ends of the range: Megan on an X-T30 III with the 15-45mm kit, Sage on a medium-format GFX 50S. Three hours of manual mode in Melbourne CBD.

A Canon M50 Mark II and a Sony a7 IV on a Melbourne Photography Course
Two students, two camera systems: Elan on a Sony a7 IV with a 24-105mm f/4, Cosette on a Canon EOS M50 Mark II. Three hours of manual mode in Melbourne CBD.

Sony A7CR and Two Lenses in Melbourne's Laneways
Ron brought a Sony A7CR, a 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II, and a 20mm f/1.8 G. This is what happened in 3 hours shooting Melbourne CBD.

Fujifilm X-T5 with a 23mm Prime on Melbourne's Backlit Streets
Dam brought a Fujifilm X-T5 with a 23mm f/2.0 lens and an eye for light. This is what happened in 3 hours on the streets of Melbourne.

Canon R100 Kit Lens in Melbourne's Laneways, First Time Off Auto
Janet had a Canon R100 with the 18-45mm kit lens and had never shot in manual mode. Three hours later she was dialling in her own settings in Melbourne's street art laneways.

Brand New Canon R8, Zero Manual Experience, 3 Hours Later
Joseph bought a Canon R8 with a 24-105mm f/4 lens and had never touched manual mode. This is what happened in 3 hours on the streets of Melbourne.