Latest articles by Paul Burrows
Using mirror lenses on mirrorless cameras - the whys, the hows and the history
What is a mirror lens exactly? And have they got a new lease of life when used on mirrorless cameras? I've been trying them out…
Ricoh GXR – the whacky mirrorless camera with its interchangeble sensor/lens modules
Classic camera Is it worth buying an older, used digital camera? It’s a question I get asked a lot and I've always erred on the side of ‘no’, but there are exceptions and Ricoh’s unusual take on a mirrorless system from 2009 can still work today.
Canon AE-1 – the revolutionary camera bought by 4 million photographers
Camera icon Canon's AE-1 heralded a watershed in camera design, putting electronics in the hands of masses of photographers
When did smaller-sized camera sensors start getting such a bad rap?
opinion Good things do come in small packages, even if they have become harder to find
I love the Nikon Zf – so I really hope rumors of Canon joining the retro camera revolution are true
opinion Is Canon’s hugely popular 35mm AE-1 (and AE-1 Program) ready for a digital reprise as an RF mount mirrorless camera?
Is the fixed lens of the hottest compact cameras their biggest asset?
Opinion Cameras like the Fuji X100VI are selling like hot cakes, despite having no zoom or interchangeable lenses
The lack of viewfinders on modern mirrorless cameras is short-sighted, and I wish optional EVFs were on offer
opinion Not everyone wants to use a camera like a phone. Why can't we at least have the option to take pictures properly?
SLR Magic MicroPrime Cine 50mm T1.2 review
Not yet ratedreview SLR Magic’s fully manual primes are all about creating an atmospheric cinematic look and feel… which, incidentally, works for photography too.
Nikon F & Nikon F2: the first pro-spec 35mm SLRs to be backed by extensive systems of lenses and accessories
Classic cameras The Nikon F and F2 legitimized the 35mm film format for working photographers, creating the first pro-level body supported by an extensive system of lenses and accessories.
Australian Camera Magazine Imaging Awards 2025 winners announced
These are the cameras, lenses and printers from the last 12 months that impressed the most
Amazing close-up photo shows tiny warrior-like organism that fights climate change
feature A remarkable image of a coccolithophore is one of the 12 finalists in the 2024 Beaker Street Science Photography Prize
OM System M.Zuiko 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3 IS review: an effective 300-1200mm sniper
REVIEW With Micro Four Thirds' 2x crop factor, the OM System M.Zuiko 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3 IS lens becomes a 300-1200mm monster
Doing it by halves: the history of the half-frame camera
Feature Pentax and Kodak have re-popularized the half-frame film camera - but its history stretches back to the 1960s
Where are the basic entry-level cameras gone? The Praktica, Fujica and Canon AE-1 SLRs of my youth?
Opinion The lack of simple, cheap interchangeable lens cameras is not good for the lifeblood for photography as a hobby
The arrival of the Pentax 17 camera is the start of something big
Opinion Ricoh's decision to start making film cameras again is a major step in analog's revival
Photographing the art of suffering: the brutal beauty of road cycling
Books Belgian sports photographer Kristof Ramon (aks Kramon) has been photographing the pro peloton for over 14 years and is considered one of the world’s most influential cycling photographers
Post Olympus, I think the future is looking bright for OM System cameras
Opinion Buying into the OM System is not just brand choice, it’s also – potentially at least – a lifestyle choice
Hasselblad 500C/M and family: the medium format cameras that made it cool to be square
Classic camera Hasselblad’s modular, box-form 6x6cm SLR revolutionized medium roll-film photography, and the 500 series subsequently stayed in production for 56 years
This is the year we'll see a new, affordable interchangeable-lens film camera…
opinion … but will be from one of the big-name manufacturers or from a lesser-known Chinese brand?
Kodak Instamatic: a brief history of the best-selling camera that shot the swinging sixties
Classic cameras Introduced in 1963, over 70 million Kodak Instamatic cameras were sold by the start of the 1970s and became part of a great many people’s lives
Like it or not, DSLR users, your next camera will almost certainly be mirrorless
Buying advice With the development of new DSLRs now all but at an end, enthusiasts are being forced to go mirrorless. Here’s everything you need to know about making the big switchover.
Leica Digilux 3: a classic camera, but should you buy a used digital camera?
Review It’s a question I get asked a lot by readers and I’ve always erred on the side of ‘no’, but the chance to retest the Leica Digilux 3 from 2006 gave me the chance to gather more evidence
Colored cameras, what do I think? Make mine black with a splash of Sunshine Orange!
opinion DSLRs and mirrorless cameras usually come in either black or chrome... but that's not always the case
