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Spring and summer running gear guide: the new watches, shoes and cameras worth your money

Spring and summer running gear guide: the new watches, shoes and cameras worth your money

From a 35g Suunto to Garmin's satellite-connected fenix 9 Pro, plus the shoes and cameras to match, here is the new running and outdoor gear worth considering for the Australian spring and summer.

The Best New Cameras of Spring 2026, From $170 Instax to a $10,500 Leica

The Best New Cameras of Spring 2026, From $170 Instax to a $10,500 Leica

It's been a huge few months for camera launches. Here are the six worth knowing about, from a retro Instax to Leica's flagship, and who each one is for.

Nikon's Z5IIC Drops the Viewfinder to Make Full Frame Cheaper and Smaller

Nikon's Z5IIC Drops the Viewfinder to Make Full Frame Cheaper and Smaller

Nikon's new compact full-frame camera is aimed at smartphone upgraders, with a flip screen, film-style looks and even a fish detection mode. It costs $2,399.

Google Pixel Watch 5 Can Now Detect Breathing Emergencies and Call for Help

Google Pixel Watch 5 Can Now Detect Breathing Emergencies and Call for Help

Google's new watch adds breathing emergency detection, satellite SOS, a brighter display and more on-wrist Gemini. It starts at $649 in Australia.

Sony's RX10 V Superzoom Returns After Nine Years With 4K 120p Video

Sony's RX10 V Superzoom Returns After Nine Years With 4K 120p Video

Sony's one-camera travel kit is back, pairing a 24-600mm Zeiss lens with AI autofocus, 30fps bursts and 4K 120p video.

DJI's Romo 2 Brings Drone Smarts and a Robotic Arm to Robot Vacuums

DJI's Romo 2 Brings Drone Smarts and a Robotic Arm to Robot Vacuums

The drone maker's second robot vacuum spots obstacles as small as 2mm, reaches deeper under furniture and adds a privacy mode that cuts it off from the internet.

Leica SL3-P: 8K Video and 44MP Stills in Leica's Most Advanced Camera Yet

Leica SL3-P: 8K Video and 44MP Stills in Leica's Most Advanced Camera Yet

Leica's flagship full-frame mirrorless camera adds 8.1K open gate video, 40fps bursts and a new hybrid autofocus system. It costs $10,500 in Australia.

The OM System PEN Revives a Cult Classic for $1,499

The OM System PEN Revives a Cult Classic for $1,499

OM System's new PEN brings back the much-loved rangefinder-style compact, now with a built-in viewfinder, film modes and weather resistance.

Sony's New 400mm and 600mm G Master Lenses Weigh Less Than a Kilo

Sony's New 400mm and 600mm G Master Lenses Weigh Less Than a Kilo

Sony's FE 400mm F4.5 GM and FE 600mm F6.3 GM bring super-telephoto reach to wildlife and sports shooters at a fraction of the weight and cost of pro lenses.

Panasonic's 142g Lumix S 20mm F2.5 Is a Tiny Wide-Angle for Travel and Vlogging

Panasonic's 142g Lumix S 20mm F2.5 Is a Tiny Wide-Angle for Travel and Vlogging

Panasonic's new compact L-mount prime pairs neatly with the Lumix S9 for landscapes, street and self-filming. It lands in October for $849.

Fujifilm's Instax Pal 2 Swaps Cute for a Retro Film Camera Look

Fujifilm's Instax Pal 2 Swaps Cute for a Retro Film Camera Look

Fujifilm's tiny digital Instax camera has been completely redesigned with an optical viewfinder and flipbook animations, alongside a new Link Wide 2 printer.

Canon EOS R8 Mark II Adds the Stabilisation the Original Was Missing

Canon EOS R8 Mark II Adds the Stabilisation the Original Was Missing

Canon's compact full-frame camera gains in-body stabilisation, a pre-shot burst mode and a sharper new look. It lands in Australia from $2,529.