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17/05/12
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR - long zoom, fast focus and powerful performance in a compact, pocket-sized body

The Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR compact camera combines speed, intuitive use, powerful performance and a range of advanced features - all in a pocket-size package that is conveniently portable for capturing images on the go.... more



17/05/12
Working with Copyright

Copyright impacts everyone in their professional and personal lives today. Find out more... more



17/05/12
Celebrities snapping for Add On

High profile Australians including fashion designer Alex Perry, former Prime Minister Bob Hawke, Blanche D'Alpuget, jazz musician Slide McBride, prominent chef Colin Fassnidge and celebrity talent agent Max Markson will all anonymously showcase their photographic talent as part of the upcoming 'Add On' photography exhibition at Sydney's Mary Place Gallery.... more



16/05/12
Sony HXR-NX5P Wins Over Educators - format and flexibility key to success

The democratisation of video has resulted in a rapid rise in the numbers of students enrolling in film and television courses and the Sony HXR-NX5P has become the introductory camera of choice for educational institutions across Australia... more



15/05/12
Behind the Scenes : World Photography Premiere

Head On Photo Festival guest, American David Alan Harvey, will present a behind the scenes presentation about his work and life journey this Saturday 19th May from 2.00pm at the Art Gallery of NSW.... more



15/05/12
Australian Premiere of Pixar Animation Studios' "La Luna" at The Digital Show

The Imaging and Digital Entertainment Association (IDEA) has announced a full schedule of free talks and lectures during The Digital Show in Melbourne, May 25-27, including the Australian premiere of "La Luna," the latest Oscar™-nominated short film from blockbuster powerhouse Pixar Animation Studios.... more



15/05/12
Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Fujifilm X-S1 win coveted TIPA Awards - Fujifilm X-Pro1 - Best CSC Professional and Fujifilm X-S1 - Best Superzoom Camera

Fujifilm's highly acclaimed X-Series premium cameras - X-Pro1 and X-S1 - have each been awarded prestigious Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) Awards, regarded as the most coveted photo and imaging awards worldwide.... more



14/05/12
DES to launch next generation of Spectro at The Digital Show

There's excitement afoot at digital fine art and photo media solutions specialist, DES Pty.Ltd. as it readies the launch at this year's Digital Show in Melbourne of Xrite's new i1Pro2 professional colour management solutions, described as the next generation of Spectro... more



14/05/12
Five New Releases from Leica

Leica has released three new cameras, one new lens and a smart electronics adapter which facilitates the complete integration of the lenses into the Leica S-System... more



14/05/12
PMA - The Digital Conference - now also featuring Tony Hewitt

The PMA team has now completed The Digital Conference progam to be held this year in Melbourne, May 24th to 26th.  The Conference sessions cover a broad range of topics brought to you by industry acclaimed speakers.... more



14/05/12
Blackrapid RS-Sport-2 Camera Strap

The RS-Sport-2 is the latest in BlackRapid's line of R-Straps. A slimmer version of the very popular RS-Sport strap, the RS-Sport-2 combines the extra stability of a built-in underarm strap with a lower-profile pad. It's perfect for active shoots when that bit of extra security is needed.... more



09/05/12
25 years' technology leadership on show at The Digital Show

With a quarter of a century of technology leadership to its credit, the wholly-Australian owned DES organisation spans a comprehensive range of products and services in the digital fine art, photographic media and colour solutions area.... more



09/05/12
"Beyond Inspiration" and "Impressions of China"

If you like fine photography as well as unsurpassed multimedia viewing experience, this DVD collection will not disappoint you. High definition AVCHD format is also available separately.... more



09/05/12
Video Competition - For all budding music video directors out there

Nikon and Van She are teaming up to bring you the 'Idea Of Happiness' video competition. For all budding music video directors out there - you could be selected to bring your idea for a Van She video to fruition, using the brand new Nikon 1 camera system and with the help of an established video director.... more



07/05/12
Find out why Bambi Cantrell uses the D1 System.

"I think there's an advantage in using the same strobes in the studio, like the D1, that I would out on location...... more




What's On?

Industry Events around Australia

18/05/2012
Head On Photo Festival Australia?s biggest photographic festival commences in Sydney on Monday 4th May 2012 - 3rd June 2012
20/05/2012
Brisbane Camera Fair 2012 Camera Fair, buy & sell secondhand & new cameras & photographic equipment
22/05/2012
'Vintography' Exhibition An exhibition of alternative photographic art from four photographers who recreate the methods of the earliest photographers to create contemporary images.
25/05/2012
THE DIGITAL SHOW Largest Digital & Imaging Exhibition in southern hemisphere
Head On Photo Festival Australia?s biggest photographic festival commences in Sydney on Monday 4th May 2012 - 3rd June 2012