Sydney’s most photogenic stretches.
About this Event
Sydney Nightscape Photowalk with Brett Atkins Featuring the Nikon Z5II
★ Winner – Best Advanced Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera, TIPA World Awards 2026
Date: Tuesday, 2 June 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (AEST)
Location: Meeting point at Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW (exact spot sent on booking)
Organiser: Nikon School Australia
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Are you mesmerised by kaleidoscopic lights and reflections on the harbour? Have
you always wanted that iconic Sydney photo – re-imagined in colour, motion and
shadow?
About this event
Join Brett Atkins from Nikon Australia for a hands-on, after-dark photo walk through one of
Sydney’s most photogenic stretches – from Circular Quay across to the Opera House and
Harbour Bridge. Brett is known for his approachable teaching style and deep technical
knowledge, and he’ll be on the ground with you the whole evening.
This three-hour walk will have you shooting magical Sydney icons as they transform and
come alive after sunset. You’ll discover and explore the post-card-worthy areas of this
beautiful city backdrop while you learn how to dial in your camera settings, choose the right
focal length, and develop your compositional eye to capture the city in all its light and colour.
Whether you bring a mirrorless or DSLR camera, this is the ultimate excursion into the
techniques behind night cityscapes – harnessing maximum available light, mastering long
exposures, blue-hour-to-blue-hour pacing, and creating images that feel uniquely yours.
Featured camera: Nikon Z5II
Nightscape work is where the Z5II earns its keep. Brett will be shooting alongside you with
the Z5II and walking through how its full-frame, low-light-first design changes what you can
capture handheld at Circular Quay after dark.
Recently named Best Advanced Mirrorless Camera at the TIPA World Awards 2026, the Z5II
has been recognised by photography press worldwide as the standout choice in its class –
and this is your chance to see exactly why on the streets of Sydney.
Why the Z5II for nightscapes
• TIPA World Awards 2026 winner – Best Advanced Mirrorless Camera
• 24.5MP full-frame BSI CMOS sensor paired with the same EXPEED 7 processor
used in the flagship Z8 and Z9 – cleaner files, faster response, smarter AF.
• Autofocus that locks on down to –10 EV with Starlight View – you can compose on a
near-dark ferry wharf and still confirm focus through the viewfinder.
• Native ISO 100–64,000, expandable to 50–204,800, with usable detail well past
where most kit cameras give up.
• Up to 7.5 stops of in-body image stabilisation – hand-hold longer exposures of
moving water, light trails and skyline reflections without lugging extra gear.
• Subject-detection AF for people, animals and vehicles – useful when a passing ferry
or a passer-by becomes your foreground.
• Pre-Release Capture, Pixel Shift and a dedicated Picture Control button for fast
creative looks straight out of camera.
Try it on the night
A limited number of Z5II loaner bodies will be available on a first-come basis for attendees
who want to shoot side-by-side with Brett during the walk. Bring your favourite Z-mount lens
or borrow one of ours for the session. Special pricing on the Z5II body and kit lenses will be
available to attendees on the night and for 7 days after the event.
Topics covered
• Composition basics for night cityscapes
• Long exposure photography and reading the histogram in low light
• Pushing high-ISO performance – where the Z5II shines
• How to maximise your gear (and when stabilisation lets you skip the tripod)
• Exposure blending and focus stacking
• Shooting and composing iconic Sydney cityscape images
• Quick in-camera processing with Picture Controls
What to bring
• Your mirrorless or DSLR camera (or come and try a Z5II on the night)
• Fully charged battery / spare battery
• Memory cards
• A variety of lenses covering 14mm–200mm if possible
• A sturdy tripod
• Remote trigger / cable release (optional)
• Bottled water, comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Circular Quay, Alfred Street, Sydney, Australia
AUD 5.00
