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BRIEFS: September 2
By Keith Shipton
September 2, 2010: Photo show not guaranteed beyond 2011...Harvey's getting bigger...Fast cards are good cards, says Lexar...PMA launches fund-raising foundation...'Built-for-USB' viruses multiplying
News / Stories - 02/09/2010
Two new 2Views from Samsung
By Keith Shipton
September 2, 2010: Samsung Electronics Australia will release two new 2View digital cameras - the ST600 and ST100 - in October 2010.
News / Stories - 02/09/2010
Kayell celebrates 40 years
By Keith Shipton
September 2, 2010: More than 140 industry luminaries from today and yesteryear attended a dinner celebration of Kayell's 40th anniversary last night at the North Ryde RSL in Sydney
Pro Counter / Stories - 02/09/2010
Lifepics adds iPhone app
By Keith Shipton
September 1, 2010: Lifepics has released a new version of its iPhone app that allows customers to place print orders from their iPhone direct to store.
News / Stories - 01/09/2010
Canon adds EOS 60D to range
By Keith Shipton
August 30, 2010: Canon's latest DSLR camera, the 18-megapixel EOS 60D, offers enthusiast photographers a wider range of creative functions, including a high-resolution vari-angle LCD monitor and Full HD video recording.
News / Stories - 30/08/2010
APS delivers price drop on Kodak paper
By Keith Shipton
August 30, 2010: Australian Photo Supplies (APS) has announced a price reduction on Kodak Edge and Royal colour paper, averaging around 10 percent.
News / Stories - 30/08/2010
Lowepro launches compact DSLR top-loaders
By Keith Shipton
Lowepro has announced two additions to its range of top-loading DSLR 'day bags', the Adventura TLZ 15 and TLZ 25.
News / Stories - 30/08/2010
Canon to sell direct by October?
By Keith Shipton
August 26, 2010: An update on last week's exclusive report regarding Canon's plans to sell direct online.
News / Stories - 26/08/2010
Sony announces DSLRs with see-through mirrors
By Keith Shipton
August 25, 2010: Sony Australia has announced two new DSLR cameras, the Alpha 55 and Alpha 33, that adopt a newly-developed Translucent Mirror Technology.
News / Stories - 25/08/2010
Nik off to a great start in Australia
By Keith Shipton
August 24, 2010: Anyone who tried squeezing through the crowds at this year's photo trade show while Nik software demonstrations were taking place will be aware that there's a bit of a buzz around this new image editing suite.
Pro Counter / Stories - 25/08/2010
Kata introduces D-Light holster grips
By Keith Shipton
August 23, 2010: Adeal, Australian distributor of Kata camera and camcorder bags, has introduced a new line of all-purpose holster bags for hobbyists and enthusiasts, under Kata's lightweight protection 'D-Light' sub-brand.
News / Stories - 23/08/2010
New Selphy shuffles
By Keith Shipton
August 21, 2010: Canon's new Selphy CP800 compact postcard photo printer features a stylish black casing and small size. It delivers high output quality and is easy enough for the whole family to operate.
News / Stories - 22/08/2010
Canon announces trio of digicams
By Keith Shipton
August 21, 2010: September will see the release by Canon of two new PowerShot digicams, the S95 and S130, plus a new addition to the Ixus range.
News / Stories - 22/08/2010
D3100 'well ahead' says Nikon
By Keith Shipton
August 22, 2010: Nikon Australia has announced a September launch for the D3100, the newest addition to its DX-format DSLR range.
News / Stories - 22/08/2010
Ricoh CX upgrade offers added creative features
By Keith Shipton
August 21, 2010: Tasco Sales has announced local availability of the latest model in Ricoh's highly-rated CX series of digital compact cameras, the CX4.
News / Stories - 22/08/2010
Canon to move to online sales?
By Keith Shipton
August 19, 2010:Rumours have emerged recently that Canon intends to establish its own online sales channel.
News / Stories - 19/08/2010
BOOK REVIEW: 4 Steps (To Creating a More Profitable and Resilient Photo Business)
By Keith Shipton
August 19, 2010: Peter Budd's slim but extremely useful photo retail marketing text, '4 Steps To Creating A More Profitable and Resilient Photo Business', comes with an hour of marketing advice from the man himself!
Retail Issues / Stories - 19/08/2010
It's official: Beautiful people use DSLRs!
By Keith Shipton
August 19, 2010: Online dating site OK Cupid says a better camera will make the desperate and dateless more attractive.
Research / Stories - 19/08/2010
GE launches high-end model at mid-range price
By Keith Shipton
August 18, 2010: GE has launched the first camera from its high end 'Power Pro' Series, the 15x zoom Power Pro X5, at an RRP of $299.
News / Stories - 18/08/2010
Canon adds touch-screen Pixmas
By Keith Shipton
August 18, 2010: Canon has announced October availability of two new Pixma all-in-ones, the Pixma MG6150 and the top-of-the-line MG8150.
News / Stories - 18/08/2010
Nikon announces low light and projector Coolpix models
By Keith Shipton
August 18, 2010: Nikon Australia has announced the release of the Coolpix S5100 and the mini projector-equipped Coolpix S1100pj.
News / Stories - 18/08/2010
Tamron releases 60th Anniversary lens
By Keith Shipton
August 17, 2010: Maxwell International has announced that the full-frame compatible (and surprisingly affordable) Tamron 70 - 300mm lens will be available from next month.
Pro Counter / Stories - 17/08/2010
Panasonic to release 3D and pocket camcorders
By Keith Shipton
August 16, 2010: Panasonic has unveiled its first consumer 3D camcorder and its first Full HD 'multimedia camera'.
News / Stories - 16/08/2010
Panasonic announces six new compacts
By Keith Shipton
August 11, 2010: Panasonic Australia has announced six new digicams to be released in August and September, among them an update for the popular Lumix LX3 camera and two ‘hybrid' digicams with 24x zoom lenses.
News / Stories - 12/08/2010
IPS extends Dakis launch offer
By Keith Shipton
August 12, 2010: IPS managing director, Stuart Holmes, says the great repsonse to the launch of Dakis website software has encouraged the company to extend its special introductory offer through August.
News / Stories - 12/08/2010
No other like Ted's says Robbo
By Keith Shipton
August 12, 2010: Ted's Camera Stores commemorated its 40th anniversary in fine style on Tuesday, August 10.
News / Stories - 12/08/2010
Elinchrom workshops in September
By Keith Shipton
August 11, 2010: Kayell is running one-day Elinchrom lighting workshops in Sydney and Melbourne in September, conducted by world-renowned photographer, Sean Izzard.
Pro Counter / Stories - 11/08/2010
Beefed-up broadband spells broad changes
By Keith Shipton
August 11, 2010: Regular correspondent Alan Small, (Taree Camera House) looks at the implications at retail of the beefed up broadband network on the political agenda for Australia.
Opinion / Stories - 11/08/2010
A pox on both their houses!
By Keith Shipton
August 11, 2010: We look at the major party's ongoing neglect of the largest single (voting) constituency within the Australian economy and ponder, 'why is it so?'
Retail Issues / Stories - 11/08/2010
Kayell giving birthday presents
By Keith Shipton
August 10, 2010: To celebrate its 40-year anniversary, Kayell Australia is giving away over $15000 in prizes.
Pro Counter / Stories - 10/08/2010
New honour for Jan Novak
By Keith Shipton
August 9, 2010: Respected photo industry elder Jan Novak is not resting on his laurels as he nears his nineties: this year he celebrated his 89th birthday, published an autobiography and just last week was awarded one of his native Czech Republic's highest military honours.
News / Stories - 09/08/2010
Use NZ tax hike to lift margins
By Keith Shipton
August 9, 2010: The looming sales tax hike in New Zealand could be an opportunity to build margin back into photo retail products, argues First Digital's Chris Wilkinson:
Opinion / Stories - 09/08/2010
BRIEFS: August 5
By Keith Shipton
August 5, 2010: PNI continues discrete invasion...Whew!..Sony to quit full-frame fabrication?
News / Stories - 05/08/2010
Profile: Harshlight Solutions
By Keith Shipton
August 5, 2010: According to Michael Marlborough, managing director, Harshlight Solutions, if specialty photo retailers haven't got a wide format printer they are missing out on some significant, possibly business-saving profits
News / Stories - 05/08/2010
Nikon in fashion for Spring
By Keith Shipton
August 4, 2010: Nikon Australia has been named the Official Camera Partner for the 2010 Melbourne Spring Fashion Week (MSFW), taking place from August 30 - September 5.
News / Stories - 04/08/2010
Olympus protects local PEN sales
By Keith Shipton
August 4, 2010: Olympus Australia is providing a 2-year local warranty on its PEN range of Micro Four Thirds interchangeable lens compacts, and also offering a 30-day full refund 'satisfaction guarantee' up until September 30.
News / Stories - 04/08/2010
3D: Don't try this at home!
By Keith Shipton
August 5, 2010: Our editor questions the longevity (and health benefits!) of the current 3D fad.
Opinion / Stories - 04/08/2010
Ted's celebrates 40th birthday
By Keith Shipton
July 29, 2010: Ted's Cameras celebrates its 40th anniversary next month, with founder Ted Todd opening the doors to his first camera store on Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, in 1970.
News / Stories - 29/07/2010
Five new home printers from Canon
By Keith Shipton
July 29, 2010: Canon Australia has announced the latest additions to the Pixma range, offering printing from HD movies shot on Canon camcorders.
News / Stories - 29/07/2010
BRIEFS: July 29
By Keith Shipton
July 29, 2010: Photo trade show for Perth...Windfall nets gullible media...Last Kodachrome developed - more to come
News / Stories - 29/07/2010
APS expands sales rep team
By Keith Shipton
July 29, 2010: Robert Dessmann, managing director of Australian Photo Supplies ( APS ) has announced that the company has expanded its sales team 'to better serve the Kodak Express members and photo specialty channel'.
News / Stories - 29/07/2010
3D interchangeable lens from Panasonic
By Keith Shipton
July 28, 2010: Panasonic has announced the the development of the world's first twin-lens 3D interchangeable lens, with availability 'before the end of 2010'.
News / Stories - 28/07/2010
Canon finds some Keepers
By Keith Shipton
28, 2010: The ‘Canon Keeper Hunt', introduced to promote Canon's PowerShot compact digital camera brand, attracted over 13,000 entrants from Australian and New Zealand photographers.
News / Stories - 28/07/2010
Modest demand for interchangeables, says UK analyst
By Keith Shipton
July 28, 2010: James Wells, consultant with UK-based Futuresource Consulting, outlines some of the key issues surrounding the interchangeable lens category.
Opinion / Stories - 28/07/2010
FEATURED PRODUCT: DAKIS $5 WEBSITE OFFER EXTENDED
By Keith Shipton
THE WORLD OF ONLINE PRINTING, GIFTING, AND DIGITAL CAMERA & ACCESSORY SALES HAS NEVER BEEN MORE ACCESSIBLE OR AFFORDABLE WITH DAKIS AND IPS. CLICK THROUGH FOR MORE DETAILS AND SPECIAL OFFER!
Retail Issues / Stories - 27/07/2010
PHOTO COUNTER CLASSIES
By Keith Shipton
Looking for a new employee or employer? Equipment to sell? Business for sale? Send details to classies@photocounter.com.au and we'll run your ad free of charge!
News / Stories - 26/07/2010
128GB USB from Lexar
By Keith Shipton
July 22, 2010: Lexar Media has announced the addition of a 128GB Echo SE backup drive to the range.
News / Stories - 22/07/2010
Passing the baton
By Keith Shipton
July 22, 2010: Two of Victoria's most long-established and respected retailers (and just damned good people), Norbert and Diane Herrmann (All Colour Photographics, Ferntree Gully) and Jim Kent-Hughes (Laser Image, Geelong) are 'taking down the shingle' after decades in the photo industry.
News / Stories - 22/07/2010
Tasmania beckons!
By Keith Shipton
July 22, 2010: Photographers with free time in the first few days of August could do worse than attending the AIPP Southern Exposure event at Freycinet Lodge, Coles Bay, Tasmania, August 1 - 2.
Pro Counter / Stories - 22/07/2010
BRIEFS: July 22
By Keith Shipton
July 21, 2010: Sony big on 3D panoramas...Panasonic captures Australia...What a good idea!
News / Stories - 21/07/2010
Rebates a Grey area
By Keith Shipton
A leading retailer argues that rebates could lead to unintended consequences if they skew the marketplace.
Opinion / Stories - 21/07/2010
Antipodeans shine at IPI conference
By Keith Shipton
July 20, 2010: Australians and New Zealanders were active participants in the IPI Conference in Las Vegas in June.
News / Stories - 20/07/2010
New online services via Kodak Express NZ
By Keith Shipton
July 20, 2010: Kodak Express dealers in New Zealand now have an online photo service, www.kodakexpressonline.co.nz, enabling their customers to order from home and pick up their orders in store.
News / Stories - 20/07/2010
Kayell going strong after 40 years
By Keith Shipton
July 19, 2010: Kayell is celebrating 40 years in business this year - a rare milestone among Australian-owned, independent supply businesses.
Pro Counter / Stories - 19/07/2010
Anti-virus software critical, says Whitech
By Keith Shipton
Reports over the past week that Fujifilm kiosks in Big W stores have infected customers' USB drives with the Conficker B virus provide an opportunity to look more broadly at the issue of kiosk software security.
News / Stories - 15/07/2010
Sony announces 14-megapixel, interchangeable lens CAMCORDER!
By Keith Shipton
July 14, 2010: Sony Australia has announced a true milestone in imaging technology - a HD camcorder with an interchangeable lens system, capable of capturing 14-megapixel still images!
News / Stories - 14/07/2010
New Ricoh GXR kit released
By Keith Shipton
Ricoh has announced the release of the GXR+S10 Kit, a camera kit that combines the GXR body and the Ricoh lens S10 camera unit, featuring a high-performance 24-72mm 3x wide-angle zoom lens.
News / Stories - 14/07/2010
The massked monitor
By Keith Shipton
July 14, 2010: AOC has announced the Massk 2341 Vg, a 23-inch widescreen LCD monitor with a protective glass front panel to shield the screen against scratches, humidity and dust.
News / Stories - 14/07/2010
Lifepics increases template options
By Keith Shipton
July 13, 2010: LifePics has announced the launch of its new template engine which it says 'raises the standard on how online template engines perform'.
News / Stories - 13/07/2010
Leica service goes to Camera Clinic
By Keith Shipton
July 13, 2010: Leica distributor Adeal has announced that it has moved its Leica Service Centre to Camera Clinic in the Melbourne suburb of Collingwood.
Pro Counter / Stories - 13/07/2010
BRIEFS: July 8
By Keith Shipton
July 8, 2010: Online cheap print price war...'Biggest ever' Lumix campaign...Harveys gets a discount...Kodak to kick litigation habit...3D the Nex big thing
Pro Counter / Stories - 08/07/2010
10 Top Tips
By Keith Shipton
July 8, 2010: Top tips from retailers attending the Ideas Exchange session at the PMA convention in Melbourne.
Retail Issues / Stories - 08/07/2010
Entries called for inaugural John Noyes Classic
By Keith Shipton
July 7, 2010: The PMA Victoria golf day is on again on July 21, this year renamed the John Noyes Classic to commemorate the recently deceased, much-loved Victorian photo industry identity.
News / Stories - 07/07/2010
REVIEW: Lumix G2 and G10 compared
By Keith Shipton
July 8, 2010: Courtesy of Photo Review technical editor Margaret Brown, we present another in our series of reviews of landmark new cameras. This week Margaret compares the two new interchangeable lens cameras from Panasonic, the Lumix G2 and Lumix G10:
Product Reviews / Stories - 07/07/2010
Local sales reflect Leica turnaround
By Keith Shipton
July 6, 2010: Leica Germany has announced a turnaround in financial results on the back of new camera releases through 2009 - 10.
News / Stories - 06/07/2010
Versatile, compact card reader from Lexar
By Keith Shipton
July 6, 2010: Lexar Media has released a cleverly-designed new 'pop-up' Multi-Card 24-in-1 USB Reader.
News / Stories - 06/07/2010
Leverage channel strengths
By Keith Shipton
July 6, 2010: More sophisticated distributor/retailer trading partnerships could lead to wins for both the CE and specialist channels, a win for distributors, and happier customers, says Alan Small.
Opinion / Stories - 06/07/2010
HP printers now web-enabled
By Keith Shipton
July 5, 2010: HP has announced a new category of web-enabled printers which have their own email address, print direct from a wireless device and enable users to store files on a remote server.
News / Stories - 05/07/2010
Dakis discounts through July
By Keith Shipton
July 1, 2010: To mark the introduction of Dakis e-commerce and photo kiosk software, iPhoto is offering retailers $1200 worth of web design for just $5 through the month of July.
News / Stories - 01/07/2010
Kodak consumer AgX supplies now direct from APS
By Keith Shipton
July 1, 2010: APS Pty Ltd has assumed the role of distributor for Kodak consumer paper and chemistry in Australia from today, July 1.
News / Stories - 01/07/2010
Intro offer for Lifepics affiliation
By Keith Shipton
June 30, 2010: Photo Direct is waiving the set-up fee for retailers singing up for a co-branded Lifepics photofinishing website until August 15.
News / Stories - 01/07/2010
Plenty of pictures, not enough prints!
By Keith Shipton
July 1, 2010: The second part of our overview of the recently-released PMA/PICA Consumer Imaging in Australia report
Research / Stories - 01/07/2010
Nikon supports AIPP development program
By Keith Shipton
June 29, 2010: Nikon Australia is supporting the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP) in its Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program.
Pro Counter / Stories - 29/06/2010
Ricoh GXR prices down
By Keith Shipton
June 28, 2010: Tasco has reduced the price of Ricoh's GXR interchangeable lens camera system, with new kits starting from $749.
News / Stories - 28/06/2010
Vale Maxwell ‘Max' Adams: 1920-2010
By Keith Shipton
June 28, 2010: One of the photo industry's last great ‘characters', Max Adams, has died, at the age of 89, on June 22.
News / Stories - 28/06/2010
Focus on margins, says HP exec
By Keith Shipton
June 23, 2010: Australia is a strategically critical market for HP in the worldwide roll-out of its Retail Publishing business, according to worldwide marketing manager,HP Retail Publishing Solutions, Alex Liff.
News / Stories - 24/06/2010
New $799 DSLR from Sony
By Keith Shipton
June 24, 2010: Sony Australia has introduced the latest addition to its range with the launch of the 14.2megapixel, entry-level A390 - at just $799 in single lens configuration.
News / Stories - 24/06/2010
Let's name names
By Keith Shipton
June 23, 2010: Paul Curtis demands that readers making comments on stories in Photo Counter are required to supply their name, address and telephone number.
Opinion / Stories - 24/06/2010
Smartphones ' the biggest challenge' says report
By Keith Shipton
June 24, 2010: We look at the camera buying aspects of the recently-released 'Consumer Imaging in Australia' report from PICA and PMA.
Research / Stories - 24/06/2010
Flares are back!
By Keith Shipton
June 22, 2010: Following great interest at the Digital Life Expo in Melbourne, Maxwell International has released the Joby Flare, a Gorillapod-style hands-free flashlight with adjustable brightness.
News / Stories - 22/06/2010
Lexar adds speed to microSD range
By Keith Shipton
June 22, 2010: Lexar Media has announced a new range of Lexar 'mobile lifestyle solutions' for Australia, including high speed, high capacity microSD cards. and an accompanying USB card reader.
News / Stories - 22/06/2010
Gong for Gresham
By Keith Shipton
June 17, 2010: Phil Gresham, (FotoFast, Brisbane) industry stalwart, PMA Queensland president, and current international president of DIMA, has been recognised by PMA Australia with a Distinguished Service Award.
News / Stories - 17/06/2010
Canon re-launches pro photographer program
By Keith Shipton
June 17, 2010: Canon Australia has announced the launch of a new support system for professional photographers, the Canon Professional Services (CPS) program.
Pro Counter / Stories - 17/06/2010
Versatile pro backpack from Kata
By Keith Shipton
June 17, 2010: Adeal has announced a new addition to its Kata range of camera bags, the Pro-Light Bumblebee 220 PL.
Pro Counter / Stories - 17/06/2010
ARA says Gerry Harvey is 'out of touch'
By Keith Shipton
June 17, 2010: The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has slammed retail hard man Gerry Harvey for ‘laughing off' the real concerns of smaller retailers across the country.
Retail Issues / Stories - 17/06/2010
New Kodak frame receives emailed pics
By Keith Shipton
June 16, 2010: The Kodak Pulse digital photo frame created a bit of a buzz at the Digital Life Expo, and has now been released in Australia.
News / Stories - 16/06/2010
DIGITAL LIFE: Impressions
By Keith Shipton
June 16, 2010: Andrew Coppin from www.photoartgallery.com ('the best place to store share and sell your photos') shares his impressions of the Digital Life Expo in Melbourne early this month with Photo Counter readers.
Opinion / Stories - 16/06/2010
Canon marks 20 years of local R&D
By Keith Shipton
June 15, 2010: Canon Australia's research and development (R&D) facility, Canon Information Systems Research Australia Pty Ltd (CiSRA), celebrates its 20th anniversary this month.
News / Stories - 15/06/2010
Tasco lays out full 2010 GE camera range
By Keith Shipton
June 15, 2010: Following a first showing at the Digital Life Expo in Melbourne, Tasco Sales has announced the complete range of GE digital cameras it will release in Australia throughout the year - along with pricing details.
News / Stories - 15/06/2010
Self-calibrating monitor from Eizo
By Keith Shipton
June 15, 2010: Eizo has announced two new products - the self-calibrating ColorEdge CG245W monitor and the EasyPIX colour matching tool.
Pro Counter / Stories - 15/06/2010
Free DNG profile manager for ColorChecker Passport
By Keith Shipton
June 15, 2010: DES, the master distributor of X-Rite, has announced a new free software tool for all ColorChecker Passport customers.
Pro Counter / Stories - 15/06/2010
HP: Ted's and Kmart the same but different
By Keith Shipton
June 10, 2010: HP has announced that it has completed its retail printing equipment installation program into 185 Kmart and 21 Ted's Camera outlets in Australia.
News / Stories - 10/06/2010
Ted's Online shines
By Keith Shipton
June 10, 2010: Ted's Online is the only photo industry website to be nominated as a finalist in the Online Retail Industry Awards, in the Industry Recognition Category.
News / Stories - 10/06/2010
Industry honours Dave Marshall
By Keith Shipton
June 10, 2010: Dave Marshall, managing director of Fujifilm Australia, has been awarded the photo industry's highest accolade: the PICA Gold Tripod.
News / Stories - 10/06/2010
DIGITAL LIFE: The envelope, please...
By Keith Shipton
June 10, 2010: The Digital Life Expo in Melbourne provided the platform for the photographic community to recognise outstanding achievement in a range of fields.
News / Stories - 10/06/2010
DIGITAL LIFE: Underwater videocam for $249 from Kodak!
By Keith Shipton
June 8, 2010: June 8, 2010: While it provokes shivers thinking of underwater photography in mid-winter Melbourne, Kodak's new pocketable Playsport underwater video camera should be a hit in a few months time!
News / Stories - 08/06/2010
DIGITAL LIFE: Two new cameras from Samsung
By Keith Shipton
June 8, 2010: Samsung Electronics Australia continued to consolidate its position among the more established brands at the Digital Life Expo, with an impressively-featured range of cameras at appealing price points.
News / Stories - 08/06/2010
DIGITAL LIFE: Record crowds, increased sales
By Keith Shipton
June 7, 2010: The Digital Life Expo just concluded in Melbourne attracted record attendances and, according to early reports from city-based specialist retailers, also provided a nice boost in retail sales.
News / Stories - 07/06/2010
DIGITAL LIFE: Hot Picks deliver hot prospects
By Keith Shipton
June 7, 2010: Hot Picks executive producer Cathering Logue provides Photo Counter with an exclusive overview of this year's selections from the Digital Life Expo.
News / Stories - 07/06/2010
Wanted: Digital Life Expo Reviewers!
By Keith Shipton
June 7, 2010: Photo Counter invites you - yes you! - to whip out a 25 - 100 word review on this year's big show.
Opinion / Stories - 07/06/2010
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