The Head On Photo Festival will open on Saturday, 31 January, between 7:00 and 9:00 pm at the Northbridge Piazza in Perth and run until 19 February
Nik Collection 8 available for Affinity software
Users of the latest version of Canva’s Affinity photo editing and graphic design software can now integrate DxO’s Nik Collection 8 suite directly into Affinity’s streamlined workflow.
Firmware updates support ASUS DisplayWidget Center software for macOS displays
ASUS has released new firmware that adds support for ASUS DisplayWidget Center software on ProArt displays connected to MacBook, Mac Mini, and Mac Studio devices.
Viltrox announces NexusFocus F1 adapter
Designed to bring the advantages of Sony’s powerful phase-detection system to existing manual focus lenses, the compact NexusFocus F1 adapter fits unobtrusively in between the lens and the camera body.
World Sports Photography Awards announced
Edgar Su’s image ‘Carlos’ shadow hits a ball’ has been announced as the overall winner of the record-breaking, Canon-sponsored 2026 World Sports Photography Awards competition.
Flickerfest 2026 opens on 23 January
Flickerfest 2026, which runs at the Bondi Pavilion from 23 January to 1 February, will showcase around 185 outstanding shorts, across 23 dedicated festival programs, selected from a more than 3,700 entries.
Latest CIPA stats show camera market remains healthy
The Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan has released its production data for November 2025, which shows on-going growth, particularly for the compact, fixed-lens camera sector
Nikon unveils lightweight 24-105mm lens
Nikon has released details of its first release for 2026, the Nikkor Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 lens, an affordable kit lens option for its entry-level full-frame Z-mount cameras.
Firmware update for Sony ILCE-1 (Alpha 1) camera
Sony has released new firmware for its flagship Alpha 1 camera, adding support for the new Creators’ App mobile application and updating shooting and playback functions.
Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB Z lens released
Viltrox has completed its series of AF lenses for Nikon’s Z mount cameras with the release of the AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB Z, a flagship wide-aperture prime lens, which is designed for stills and video recording.
