A reminder as we head into the gift-buying season: the Australian Government has passed laws which extend the Goods and Services Tax (GST) to low value imports of physical goods valued at AU$1,000 or less.

Why you should buy camera gear locally
Everyone loves a bargain, and some popular models are available from online retailers operating out of Asia and the US at prices that might appear to be competitive. But appearances can be deceptive: if it looks too good, it very often is, and there’s a whole range of considerations the canny consumer needs to keep in mind when buying online…

New Photography Award for BIFB
In 2019 the Ballarat International Foto Biennale will launch a New Photography Award for photographic artists working in the Asia Pacific region.

Firmware updates for Fujifilm X-T1 and X-T3 cameras
Fujifilm has issued new firmware updates for its X-T1 and X-T3 interchangeable lens cameras.

Leica Q-P released
Leica’s latest camera, the Leica Q-P, is available now at the Leica stores in Sydney and Melbourne and through authorised re-sellers.

Head On competition entries open next month
The annual Head On Photo Awards open for submissions in November 2018 with a prize pool of over $50,000 up for grabs.

Magnum Square Print Sale closes on Friday
The annual Magnum Square Print Sale in Partnership with Aperture is now live and will continue through to Friday, November 2, 2018.

Firmware updates for Fujifilm cameras and lenses
Hard on the heels of a recent release for the X-T3, Fujifilm has released firmware updates for its X-H1, X-T1 and X-T2 cameras and five XF lenses.

Panasonic releases new firmware for GH5, GH5S, G9 and GX9 cameras
Panasonic has released firmware upgrades to fix various issues with its GH5, GH5S, G9 and GX9 cameras.

New firmware for Sony α7 Mark III, α7R Mark III and DSC-RX0 cameras
Firmware updates for Sony’s α7 Mark III, α7R Mark III and DSC-RX0 cameras add new features and apply bug fixes.
