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Paul has been writing about cameras, photography and photographers for 40 years. He joined Australian Camera as an editorial assistant in 1982, subsequently becoming the magazine’s technical editor, and has been editor since 1998. He is also the editor of sister publication ProPhoto, a position he has held since 1989. In 2011, Paul was made an Honorary Fellow of the Institute Of Australian Photography (AIPP) in recognition of his long-term contribution to the Australian photo industry. Outside of his magazine work, he is the editor of the Contemporary Photographers: Australia series of monographs which document the lives of Australia’s most important photographers.

Articles by: Paul Burrows

Fujifilm has always dared to be different – and particularly so with its medium format cameras

By Paul Burrows published 24 October 23

Fujifilm thinks out of the box with its cameras. They don't always sell well - but they then become sought-after classics

Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 review

By Paul Burrows published 23 October 23

review

The Nikon Zf brings back memories of my love affair with the Nikon FM2… and I am being seduced once again

By Paul Burrows published 22 October 23

opinion The Editor of Australian Camera Magazine Paul Burrows reminises on classic cameras new and old

How The Beatles helped turn the Pentax Spotmatic into an iconic camera

By Paul Burrows published 21 October 23

The Pentax SLR had huge influence on a generation of photographers - including the Fab Four

Australian Camera Magazine Imaging Awards 2024 winners announced

By Paul Burrows published 20 October 23

The camera market may be returning to some level of normality, but it’s more about stability than growth, and the trend is still towards higher value products and the retreat from the budget end of the market continues.

Pentax is living proof that DSLRs are not dead and buried

By Paul Burrows published 6 August 23

Opinion Lots of photographers still stick to DSLRs, so there it is great to see Ricoh still giving us an alternative to mirrorless cameras

Watching Canon move to mirrorless has been messy, but it's now back firing again

By Paul Burrows published 5 August 23

Opinion Canon built its reputation with mass-market DSLRs – and it is finally getting its budget mirrorless strategy right, too

Zoom M3 MicTrak review

By Paul Burrows published 4 August 23

review Combining a shotgun microphone and a digital audio recorder, the Zoom M3 is an on-camera mic like no other

Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8 X review

By Paul Burrows published 4 August 23

review Available under both Rokinon and Samyang brands, this 75mm f/1.8 is a welcome new telephoto for Fujifilm X shooters

I've lusted after so many cameras I've lost count!

By Paul Burrows published 24 June 23

opinion Paul Burrows looks back at nearly 50 years yearning after the latest photographic kit (and the classic cameras)

A Vintage camera exploding illustration generative ai

AI imagery goes against everything I believe photography is about

By Paul Burrows published 27 April 23

opinion Pro photography is facing an intelligence test, says Australian industry veteran Paul Burrows

OM System M.Zuiko 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS Pro

OM System M.Zuiko 90mm f/3.5 Macro review

By Paul Burrows published 26 April 23

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review OM System M.Zuiko 90mm f/3.5 Macro lens delivers an extraordinary effective 4:1 magnification ratio

Toys alive! Top techniques for photographing action figures

By Dallian Macadam published 24 March 23

How to A medical condition meant that Dallian Macadam was at a greater risk from the Covid-19 virus so needed to fully isolate…which also meant no more photography. Or did it? Stuck inside, a new passion was born