Links

This page contains links that photographers may find useful.

Competitions:
2024 Inter Club Competition
Definitions for the various categories in the Inter Club competition can be downloaded here.
2023 Salon of Excellence Queensland (SEQ)
Invitation and definitions for the various categories for SEQ2023 competition can be downloaded here.
CQ-NQ Challenge 2023
Invitation to the CQ-NQ Challenge 2023 can be downloaded here once received.
PSQ Convention 2023
Labour day weekend 29th, 30th April & 01st May  CONVENTION - PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF QUEENSLAND (psq.org.au)
 

Software:
Adobe Photoshop - Industry standard for detailed photo editing and graphic design.
Adobe Lightroom - All in one catalogue, photo editor, printing, web gallery builder.
Microsoft ICE - Free software from Microsoft for stitching images together.
Hugin - A free open source software package for stitching. Allows a lot of control over the stitching process.
PTGUI - Regarded as one of the best stitching programs. Available in a standard or pro version.
Photomatix - Well known HDR software
​Nik Software - Well known plugins that were acquired by Google. Now available free.
​Affinity Photo - photo editing software.

Manufacturers:
Canon Australia
Nikon Australia
Olympus Australia
Sony Australia
Fuji Australia
Panasonic Australia
Samsung Australia
Phase One
Leica

Online Retailers:
Australian Based
Digital Camera Warehouse
DigiDirect
CameraPro
L&P Photographic
Kayell Australia
Mainline Photographic
Vanbar
Image Science

Overseas
B&H in New York. Very well known company with the most amazing list of photography gear on their website.

Equipment Reviews & Guides:
DPReview - Well known site with detailed reviews as well as active forums and competitions.
Camera Labs - Very detailed reviews of new cameras.
Best Buys - A good overview of the various lens types and options. (Thanks to Amelia for this suggestion).