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Remember slide nights? Before video streaming, before DVDs, before everyone had a mobile phone?Dad would dust off the ol...
15/06/2026

Remember slide nights? Before video streaming, before DVDs, before everyone had a mobile phone?
Dad would dust off the old slide projector and unfurl the screen, we'd all sit on the couch, the floor, and in the beanbags, and then he would show off his proudest shots from the recent family outing, weekend sporting event or trip to exotic locations. We'd all laugh at some of the goofie shots of mum in hair rollers or playing with the kids, and we'd get an occasional giggle at dad's embarrassment when one of the slides would be upside-down or back-to-front.
And now the slides are packed away in a draw or box in the back of the wardrobe, but the memories, while fading, are still there.
Isn't it time you got the slides out and shared them with the new generation of family members? Maybe those too young to remember what the fuss of slide night was all about. To connect with their parents and grandparents? But who wants the fuss of a slide night these days?
Now is a great time to get your slides scanned so you can share them the modern way - by email, on a computer or even through your mobile phone.

That's where I come in. High-quality scanning at an affordable price. Saved as high-resolution images good enough to print, as well as low-resolution images for sharing electronically at no extra cost.
Prices start from only $2 per slide and get CHEAPER with large quantities.
Don't trust these memories to just anybody. Put them in the hands of a photographer who truly cares that each slide is copied to the best it can be. Most slides fade or change colour over time. Every scan is checked and colour corrected where possible.

Here's a tip: Don't waste money on scanning rubbish shots or meaningless location pics. Go through them (you can use an iPad set to white background to view them) and only choose those that are important to you. The people shots, the holiday photos with great family meaning, the family pets, dad's pride and joy car or boat, or the historical event captured for posterity.

Call, DM or email today for more details.
Craig Watson, Focal Point Photo Services
Shop 5, 23-31 Gheringhap St, Geelong, Vic 3220
0427 537 443
[email protected]

Only two shopping days left until Mothers' Day. (Or is it Mother's Day?)Your mum will love you even more if you grab her...
07/05/2026

Only two shopping days left until Mothers' Day. (Or is it Mother's Day?)
Your mum will love you even more if you grab her one of these fabulous books.
And your wallet will love you when you save 20% off the normal price.
Only today 10am to 4pm and tomorrow 11am to 2pm.
Only at Focal Point Photo Services, Shop 5 Cnr Gheringhap and Lt Malop Sts, Geelong. (Enter from Lt Malop St)

Now on my shop walls is my latest mini-exhibition, Selection of Landscapes (just because I couldn't think of a cool, tre...
07/05/2026

Now on my shop walls is my latest mini-exhibition, Selection of Landscapes (just because I couldn't think of a cool, trendy title).
There are ten images, including five framed Cibachrome prints. Cibachrome was the ultimate in quality and archival printing from slide film in the heyday of film photography. As Cibachrome is no longer available, these prints are unique and can never be reproduced in the same fashion.
I also have a framed print (with non-reflective glass) of a painting by one of Australia's most renowned watercolour painters, Kenneth Jack, Grindell's Hut, Flinders Ranges, SA. The print has been annotated and signed by the artist, so although it is a print, it is still a collectible piece of Australian art. And, at only $250 is a real bargain.
This exhibition is up until the end of June, but you can purchase and take away any of the photos (or the Kenneth Jack print) at any time. I have plenty more photos to replace them with if they sell.
This rare opportunity is only at Focal Point Gallery, Cnr Lt Malop and Gheringhap Sts, Geelong (enter from Lt Malop St.)
Open 10am to 4pm Tuesdays to Fridays and 11am to 2pm Saturdays.

Some people have said they can't get into my shop on weekdays, mainly because of work. I understand and hear you.From th...
29/04/2026

Some people have said they can't get into my shop on weekdays, mainly because of work. I understand and hear you.

From this Saturday, 2 May, the shop will be open a few hours on Saturdays until further notice.

If you want this to be a permanent thing, come on in at least to say hi, or maybe to just check out the current exhibition, Still Photos from Australian movies 1900-1955.

Better still, come in and grab some film, darkroom supplies, Ilford Galerie printing paper, pre-loved camera or darkroom gear or photo books. If you have any scanning, printing or black-and-white processing needs, I can help there as well.
For this to continue, it has to be commercially viable.

Opening hours will be 11am to 2pm.
See attached card for directions.
Focal Point Photo Services Shop 5, Cnr Gheringhap and Lt Malop Sts, Geelong. Enter from Lt Malop St.

Edit (again) again. The Durst has been sold and removed.Do you shoot black-and-white film? Are you interested in printin...
21/04/2026

Edit (again) again. The Durst has been sold and removed.

Do you shoot black-and-white film? Are you interested in printing your own photos, but don't know where to start?

I currently have two great enlargers (pictured) available and a wide range of darkroom equipment, all at very affordable prices.
You can buy an enlarger on its own, or put together a complete kit, with everything you need to get started.

Need training in darkroom techniques? Need help setting up your darkroom? I've got years of experience training and setting up darkrooms and can assist there at very affordable rates.

Call me today to find out more, or pop in to my shop at, Shop 5, 23-31 Gheringhap St (enter from Lt Malop St) Geelong.

Reduced for quick sale.Was $350, now $250Nikonos IVA underwater camera with standard 35mm f2.5 lens.Overall excellent co...
14/04/2026

Reduced for quick sale.
Was $350, now $250

Nikonos IVA underwater camera with standard 35mm f2.5 lens.
Overall excellent condition. A little bit of corrosion on a couple of screws. Internally perfect. Has been used by me on land. Working well, good exposures. Not tested underwater. Seals look good and comes with a tube of the proper lubricant grease, but no warranty for flooding from underwater use.
Internally, the camera is spotless. Lens is excellent with no fungus, scratches or marks. This lens is suitable for underwater or on land. (Most Nikonos lenses are not suitable on land).

Product of the day.The Minolta XD-7 was the first camera to offer Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority and manual exposur...
07/04/2026

Product of the day.
The Minolta XD-7 was the first camera to offer Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority and manual exposure modes. A semi-professional camera that set the benchmark in the early 1970s for affordable quality. Minolta lenses are super sharp - Leica commissioned Minolta to make their first zoom lenses and collaborated with Minolta on the CL cameras.
This kit comes with a Minolta Rokkor MD 35-70 f3.5 zoom lens, as well as a 50mm f1.4 standard lens - one of the sharpest lenses made. The kit also includes the MD winder for automatic film advance, a Braun auto flash, leather camera case, carry strap, case for the MD winder, protection filters for both lenses, two lens caps, rear lens cap, period brochures and instruction books for the camera and the winder.
The camera is in overall very good condition, with no bumps or scratches. The light seal on the back has deteriorated a bit, as would be expected from age, but is not causing any light leaks. The camera has been film-tested with no problems, correct exposures, even frame spacing and all functions operating as they should. (see sample pics - shot on 30-year-old HP5, so a bit of base fog, low contrast and high grain - but that's due to the film, not the camera). The lenses are in excellent condition, with no fungus, scratches or internal dust or marks.
This is an excellent kit for anyone starting out in film photography, or upgrading from an older SRT manual camera.
Collect from Geelong or post at buyer's expense. 30-day money-back warranty. NB: warranty does not apply if camera is posted - insurance with Aus Post at buyer's expense is recommended.
Price is $250 all up.

02/04/2026

Focal Point will be closed tomorrow, Good Friday.
Back as usual on Tuesday, 10am to 4pm.
I hope everyone has a wonderful break over Easter, however you celebrate.

Don't forget, Ford Fans, I'll be at the All Ford Day at Eastern Park, Geelong, TOMORROW. 9am to 3pm.Whether Anglias, Esc...
28/03/2026

Don't forget, Ford Fans, I'll be at the All Ford Day at Eastern Park, Geelong, TOMORROW. 9am to 3pm.
Whether Anglias, Escorts or Capris are your thing, or Mustangs, Falcon GTs and even the GT40, I've got a swag of photos from my back catalogue available. I'll have a stack of samples that you can order from, as well as a selection of framed and unframed prints in various sizes.
Feel free to browse. You just may find the perfect gift (for yourself or a loved one).

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