Jason Hannigan

Life inside Melbourne’s COVID lockdown

Lockdown is in force throughout much of the world — and every area imposes different restrictions. In Melboure, Jason is fortunate in that he can carry on working, but life in general has changed profoundly.

My L-Alliance: What’s in the bag?

Gear rich, time poor. Sometimes it's a struggle to get out and use the gear sitting in the camera bag. Jason took his Panasonic Lumix outfit to work with him and snapped an eclectic bunch of pictures

Buying your next digital camera at the thrift shop

Lucky dip at the charity shop and up pops an ancient but surprisingly serviceable digital camera

1957 Agfa Ambi Silette: Quality is for life

Jason went shopping for an old SLR but came back with something he had never imagined. The Agfa Ambi Silette as turned out to be a remarkably good buy.

Leica Store Melbourne: Australia’s second site proves tempting

The second Leica Store in Australia has opened in Melbourne. Our on-the-spot correspondent, Jason Hannigan, went along to see if he could be tempted….

FujiFilm X20: The unique retro travel camera still impresses

Jason discovered an old flame lurking in a second-hand camera shot. And the unique X20 still impresses…..

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Strange birds in Melbourne take a sip

The bath was for the birds, but the bees got in first....

Panasonic Lumix G9: To G or not to G

Jason dithers over the purchase of a new Panasonic G9. Was it to be or was it not to be?

Shooting the Kitty: Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH

The humble kit lens is often dismissed. But the weather-resistant Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60 offers a ton of versatility and performance for very little money. Jason sets out to find out if it is up to scratch....