Submissions for next year’s Felix Schoeller Photo Award will open on 1 January 2021 with a focus upon two categories: the German Peace Prize for Photography and emerging photographers.
Photokina ‘suspended until further notice’
Koelnmesse AG has issued an announcement stating that, after 70 years and decreases in the imaging market, the biennial Photokina imaging show has been cancelled.
Australian Photography Awards winners announced
Eight category winners have been announced in this year’s Australian Photography Awards (APA), which attracted a record number of entries.
Firmware update adds Pixel Shift Multi-Shot function to Fujifilm GFX100 camera
Fujifilm has released Firmware Version 3.00 for its GFX100 medium format camera, adding a new Pixel Shift Multi-Shot function plus other improvements.
Australian Centre for Photography to close
The Australian Centre for Photography will ‘go into hibernation’ on 16 December due to a lack of funds caused by the COVID-19 lockdown, arts funding cuts and reduced workshop revenue.
New book explores Life in Lockdown in Melbourne
‘Together Apart: Life in Lockdown’ is a new book by photographer, Jude van Daalen, and journalist, Belinda Jackson, about people in their neighbourhood during lockdown.
Firmware updates for 5 Canon cameras and 50mm lens
Canon has released firmware updates for its four R-series mirrorless cameras plus the EOS-1D X Mark III and the RF 50mm F1.2 L USM lens.
Cosina-Voigtlander unveils Nokton 29mm f/0.8 for M4/3 cameras
Cosina-Voigtlander has officially announced the world’s fastest photographic lens: the Nokton 29mm f/0.8, which is designed for Micro Four Thirds cameras.
Victorian Government invests $6.7 million in National Centre For Photography
The Andrews Labor Government in Victoria will invest $6.7 million to develop the National Centre For Photography in the heart of Ballarat.
Sony launches FX6 full-frame professional cine camera
The new FX6 incorporates Sony’s core technologies of image sensor, processing engine, and AF performance.
