Cameras

GoPro's cheapest entry-level camera yet

Jefferson Graham   GoPro, riding the wave of a successful IPO, has three new cameras slated for release — highlighted by its lowest priced model yet, the entry level Hero for $169.

Photography

Australia through the lens of an iPhone

Small screen stars: Terri Cowley chose 25 iPhone photographs for her exhibition.

Katie Cincotta   Documenting her year-long tour around Australia on social media made Yucky Mummy Terri Cowley feel connected to a community even in the most remote places.

Tech

Smartphone cameras come of age

An Afghan man launches a kite from a ridge overlooking Kabul, Afghanistan.

Katie Cincotta   Noted photojournalist Ben Lowy says big cameras can detract from pictures by coming between the photographer and the subject.

Review

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 camera review

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4.

Terry Lane   The Panasonic GH4 is a beautifully made, impressive piece of gear.

Imaging

50 Lux, photographic inspiration and intimidation

Muse: Andrew Renaut.

Terry Lane   To get a look at the work of a diverse range of innovative photographers, this online magazine is an excellent resource.

Cameras

Canon Powershot G1X MkII camera review

Canon Powershot G1X MkII.

Reviewed by Terry Lane   This 13-megapixel camera stretches the definition of "compact". It is big, heavy, with heavyweight specifications to match.

Cameras

Lens adapter a useful addition to the camera bag

Versatile: The Fogta lens adapter enables favourite old lenses to be used on new compact cameras.

Terry Lane   You don't expect much for $12 but this new tool delivers the goods.

Review

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ60 Superzoom camera review

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ60 Superzoom.

Terry Lane   If your photographic ambitions don't go beyond web sharing or postcard prints, this little camera could be the one for you.

Cameras

New Samsung makes light of weighty problem

Samsung’s new NX30 has rekindled our interest in photography.

Charles Wright   The Samsung NX30 has introduced us to a much more bearable lightness of being and, happily, that has rekindled our interest in photography.

Imaging

New tech tools, tips and tricks

Samsung Galaxy Note and Fuji Instax.

Terry Lane   New gadgets and devices are piling up, demanding attention.

Cameras

SONY a6000 compact system camera review

SONY a6000.

Terry Lane   Sony keeps turning out new and different camera models at a breathtaking rate, some hits and some misses. The a6000 is definitely a hit.

Imaging

When the sum of worthless parts is priceless art

Photographer Julie Shiel sees discarded objects in a new light.

Terry Lane   Creativity, it is said, is the ability to bring together two familiar objects in such a way that they create one new, surprising and delightful work of art.

Photos

Canon proposes remedy for photo fatigue

Strength: Breast cancer campaigner Marina McDonald.

Katie Cincotta   Canon has launched #CanonShine, a platform to focus on powerful, meaningful photography.

Review

Canon IXUS 155 compact camera review

Canon IXUS 155.

Terry Lane   Canon's Ixus compacts are usually good value for customers with modest photo ambitions, but this one looks like a product of the marketing-by-numbers.

Cameras

Smartphone cameras fine for snaps

Terry Lane   While testing the Canon Ixus 155, we had to ask whether there is room in the market for both the compact and the smartphone.

Cameras

The best DSLR cameras

Having the right gear doesn't make you a photographer, but it certainly helps.

Terry Lane   A big camera with a whopper lens certainly impresses the spectators, but it can be overkill.

Review

Fujifilm X-T1 Compact System Camera review

Fujifilm X-T1 Compact System Camera.

Terry Lane   The Fujifilm X-T1, with its compact size and stellar performance, makes conventional DSLRs seem old-fashioned.

Imaging

Fight the fear when buying a camera

We've tried them all and there's not a dud among them.

Terry Lane   Here is a bold assertion: there are no bad cameras.

Review

Nikon D5300 DSLR camera review

Nikon D5300.

Terry Lane   For anyone looking for an entry into the Nikon system this is the camera to consider.

Review

Sony Xperia Z1 Android smartphone camera review

Sony Xperia Z1.

Terry Lane   It feels as though there is a great camera struggling to get out of a good camera.