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Happy New Year to our extended Hillvale community, we hope you’ve all had a restful break and made time to take some photos. Thursday the 9th will be our first day open to the public after nearly 3 weeks of closure, so it goes without saying we have some catching up to do.  The developing machines have had a full service, retanked with fresh chemistry, the scanners are being calibrated and we are beginning to process your rolls.  January is our busiest month of the year and we appreciate your patience during this time. Due to this, we do have...

It’s been roughly two decades since any of the major powerhouses in photography have released a new film camera (aside from the cheap refillable types). This is why Hillvale Photo is stoked to host the official Australian launch of the highly anticipated Pentax 17: a half-frame camera that combines the best of Pentax's legacy with modern advancements.  The Pentax 17's half-frame format is its most distinct feature: twice as many exposures per roll of film. On a standard 36-exposure roll, you can capture approximately 72 images, making it great for travelling (less film to carry!) and perfect for those shooting...

How do X-ray and CT scanners impact your film?

Frontier versus Noritsu — which scanner is right for you? If you're new to the world of film scanning, let's take a moment to differentiate between our two key players: the Fuji Frontier SP500/SP3000 and the Noritsu LS-1800.