The Australian Video Producers Association (AVPA) has merged with the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP).

Next challenge: When the lights come on
Who doesn’t love seeing the lights start to come on as night descends? Your challenge is to capture that special, brief moment in the day somewhere close to where you live…

AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR lens announced
Nikon has announced an update to its popular DX 70-300mm zoom lens with enhanced VR stabilisation and a pulsed stepping motor for fast and quiet autofocusing.
DxO adds support for 8 new cameras
DxO has added support for eight new cameras to its FilmPack v5.5.13 and DxO ViewPoint v3.1.2 photo editing software applications.

New Leica TL2 announced
The Leica TL2 features a new 24-megapixel CMOS sensor in APS-C format, Maestro II series high-performance image processor, integrated Wi-Fi, and 4k video.

Joy of childhood
By Toni Beauchamp.
There was no time to compose this shot or adjust camera controls, but I love that it captures a moment of the joy of childhood.

Andrew McConachy wins Tasmania pro photographer of the year award
Illustrative photographer Andrew McConachy has been awarded 2017 AIPP TAS Epson Professional Photographer of the Year.

Kelly Champion named AIPP SA’s pro photographer of the year
Documentary photographer Kelly Champion has been named South Australia’s best professional photographer for 2017.

Tamron’s fast new 24-70mm zoom lens
Tamron has announced the new SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (Model A032) lens for full frame Nikon and Canon DSLRs.

Extender lenses
Photo Review Tech Editor Margaret Brown looks into the benefits and consequences of using focal length extenders.
