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New Polaroid Z2300 hybrid camera due next month

Brands Australia has announced the impending release in the new hybrid Polaroid camera: the Z2300. This camera combines SD memory for 10-megapixel digital images with a Zero Ink printer for 2x3-inch colour prints.

Tue 14/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Polaroid launching 2-year replacement warranties across ranges

Local distributor Brands Australia has today announced that from 1 July 2012 it will offer a 2-year replacement warranty on all Polaroid cameras and printers.

Fri 29/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Sony releases new NEX and Alpha series camera: great for narcissists

Sony Australia is catering to the self-centred with its latest camera release, the NEX-F3, which includes a 180-degree tilt LCD screen for self portraits, and has also unveiled the a37 from its Alpha DSLR range.

Thu 17/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Kodak may be gone but the Polaroid Z340 will keep the hipsters happy

Kodak may now be a footnote in digital imaging history, but the other name synonymous with the pre-digital photography age, Polaroid, is still going strong, today launching a new hybrid digital/instant camera.

Wed 01/02/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon kicks off CES with new Wi-Fi video cameras, IXUS and PowerShot cameras

UPDATED: Overnight at CES in Las Vegas, Canon announced the release of three new Legria video cameras, two new IXUS fixed lens compact cameras and one new PowerShot fixed lens G-Series camera.

Tue 10/01/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Fishy tale of Panasonic camera snagged from river in working order

Panasonic Australia is on the hunt for the owner of a blue Lumix FT10 tough camera salvaged from a riverbed. Impressively, the camera was still in good working order.

Wed 02/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Fujifilm hunting for retailers for its Newcastle roadshow

Fujifilm Australia is hitting up the Hunter this week to showcase its wares in a business focused roadshow. Retailers are invited to join them at the Crowne Plaza, Newcastle on Thursday 15 September 2011.

Mon 12/09/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Panasonic launches new superzoom Lumix cameras and new lenses

Panasonic has announced the release of two new fixed lens superzoom Lumix cameras in its FZ Range. Also new from Panasonic is what it calls a world's first in lens technology.

Mon 29/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

UPDATED: Panasonic uses PMA to launch G3 and GF3, plus four new camcorders

UPDATED WITH IMAGES: Panasonic Australia has used the 2011 PMA conference to launch two new compact system cameras and four new mini-camcorders.

Fri 24/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Ricoh appealing to a broader range of consumers with tough new PX camera

A tough camera that will appeal to a broader range of consumers: that's the message from Ricoh, which has released its new PX range of digital compact cameras.

Fri 10/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Bravo for team Alpha - spotlight on Sony's new digital cameras

Sony has added two new cameras to its digital imaging offering with yesterday's launch of the Alpha NEX-C3 and the Alpha A35.

Thu 09/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Spotlight on V-Lux 30: Leica's new digital compact camera

German camera manufacturer Leica has launched its new digital compact camera - a spec-heavy model with a price tag to match.

Tue 31/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon, Nikon, Samsung and LG share the spoils at imaging awards

Samsung is the best at the Entry Level, Olympus dominates at the higher end and Canon are the industry all-rounders, according to the results from the 2011 TIPA Awards.

Wed 04/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Samsung Series 9 notebook, Mitsubishi 3D projector, and GE projector camera

Three giant suppliers have today released the "lightest", "slimmest" and "brightest" products, from the hotly anticipated MacBook Air killer and a $10,000 projector, to GE's first camera with an in-built projector.

Fri 08/04/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Panasonic Lumix triumphs as Australia's top sales value compact camera brand

UPDATED: On the back of a difficult retail year for the consumer electronics category and widespread price deflation, Panasonic has happily announced its Lumix compact camera range has ranked first for retail sales value, not including DSLR.

Thu 16/12/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Fujifilm committed to 3D with "world first" 3D HD movie digital camera

Fujifilm claims it has replicated the human eye with its latest digital camera by combining two optical zoom lenses in the one chassis, thus offering consumers the option of viewing 3D images on the LCD screen without special glasses.

Mon 18/10/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

GE waterproof cameras released with competitive prices

GE has launched a new range of waterproof digital cameras ideal for the new tribe of weekend warriors hitting waterways on kayaks, stand up paddle boards, surfboards and yachts in the warmer weather.

Tue 05/10/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Consumers snap up interchangeable lenses: Ricoh, Samsung

A number of camera suppliers are releasing interchangeable lenses in line with recent statistics by GfK that report a 32 per cent growth in the category for the second quarter of 2010.

Thu 23/09/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

GE takes its new cameras to the runway

Taking the trend of stylish appliances to a new level, GE has unveiled a new line of compact cameras that has been created in collaboration with an acclaimed fashion designer.

Tue 25/05/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon fires new camera onto the market

In a big week for digital cameras, Canon Australia yesterday announced the newest addition to its IXUS digital compact range, the IXUS 300 HS.

Wed 12/05/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Entry-level models added to Sony's Cyber-shot range

Sony Australia has introduced six new entry-level Cyber-shot digital cameras to its range. According to Sony, all models in the S and W series offer consumers highly advanced features at an affordable price.

Fri 26/03/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Sony enters the tough battle with Cyber-shot TX5

Sony Australia has unveiled its latest Cyber-shot digital camera, the TX5. The new unit is the world's thinnest and smallest waterproof digital still camera.

Fri 19/02/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Is it a DSLR or a compact? It's the Samsung NX10

Samsung Australia has just unveiled its latest NX10 digital camera at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The new unit is said to have the heart of a DSLR inside the frame of a digital compact camera.

Tue 05/01/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Ricoh GXR digital camera gets Australian pricing

Last month we got the news that Ricoh would be releasing the world's smallest and lightest interchangeable lens camera in early 2010, the GXR. Official Australian pricing has now finally been confirmed.

Fri 04/12/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »

Samsung's new Prius giveaway

Samsung Electronics Australia has just announced its latest promotion where it is giving away a Toyota Prius to three lucky customers who buy a Samsung camera or camcorder before 1 January 2010.

Mon 16/11/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »

World's smallest and lightest interchangeable lens camera from Ricoh

Ricoh Australia has just announced what it is calling a 'world first design' with its new GXR camera. The new model is the smallest and lightest interchangeable lens digital camera on the market.

Wed 11/11/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »

BenQ's new LED line-up

BenQ has just announced its Spring 2009 line up, with 49 new products set for launch in the next few months. Some of the standouts include the world's first 21.5" LED monitor, a portable palm sized projector, mini notebooks and compact digital cameras.

Tue 08/09/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »

Panasonic LUMIX awarded European Multimedia Camera 2009-2010

Panasonic Australia has just announced that the latest addition to the company's LUMIX G Micro System range, the DMC-GH1, has received a prestigious award from the EISA Panel.

Mon 17/08/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »

Kleenmaid customers lose twice as their goods are auctioned online

Auction website Grays Online is currently auctioning off thousands of Kleenmaid items to customers around the country, but those who already forked over thousands of dollars for their goods will unfortunately have to pay again.

Mon 03/08/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon announces $2.5 million IXUS campaign

Canon Australia has just launched a $2.5 million integrated marketing campaign around the release of its new range of IXUS digital compact cameras.

Tue 28/04/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »

Hybrid's the word: Panasonic LUMIX cameras record HD video

In a development that is set to continue, Panasonic has introduced a new range of 'hybrid' LUMIX compact digital still cameras with High definition (HD) recording using the AVCHD Lite format, which improves the video recording capability.

Tue 10/02/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »

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Breville Sous Vide Supreme maximises cooking 'doneness', now with free grill

The machine uses a gentle cooking method where up to six pouches of vacuum sealed meats, seafood, vegetables or fruit can be placed into a water bath at a controlled temperature to provide proper 'doneness'.

Thu 20/06/2013 02:35:37 / Read More »

Hands on with the Sous Vide Supreme: Image Gallery

With the launch of the Sous Vide Supreme, Breville has brought professional-level cooking equipment to regular consumers. But how does it work and how hard is it? Current went hands on (with the help of a celebrity chef) to find out...

Thu 20/06/2013 02:20:17 / Read More »

High profile Geelong ex-Retravision closes after almost 80 years

Former Retravision Southern chairman Trevor Elsworthy has closed his Geelong electrical retailer after almost 80 years of trading. At its height, Elsworthy's was one of the biggest Retravision stores in the Southern group.

Thu 20/06/2013 01:47:07 / Read More »

Microsoft starts caring about Xbox One game sharing

Microsoft has made made a swift about-face on its "platform policies" covering how users share and sell Xbox One games and how they use the console, after being 'challenged' by the gaming community.

Thu 20/06/2013 09:17:10 / Read More »

The best benchtop cooking appliances for winter

With more Australians staying indoors over winter and trying their hands at home-cooked meals, benchtop cooking appliances make for a popular purchase in the cooler months. Here's our wrap of the latest and greatest...

Wed 19/06/2013 03:20:57 / Read More »

Smeg celebrates with E&S Trading, praises Winning Appliances

Smeg and Melbourne retailer E&S Trading dressed up in Mafioso gear and uncorked the champagne this week to celebrate a successful 12 months of trading. Meanwhile, Smeg is very impressed with its positioning at Winnings...

Wed 19/06/2013 03:35:23 / Read More »
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Recycling Success: DHL hits its TV and PC recycling target

DHL Supply Chain, one of the co-regulators charged with facilitating the recycling of TVs and computers, has today announced that it will meet its 2012-13 target of 18,500 tonnes of e-waste.

Wed 19/06/2013 02:47:51 / Read More »

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Smeg celebrates with E&S Trading, praises Winning Appliances

Smeg and Melbourne retailer E&S Trading dressed up in Mafioso gear and uncorked the champagne this week to celebrate a successful 12 months of trading. Meanwhile, Smeg is very impressed with its positioning at Winnings...

Wed 19/06/2013 03:35:23 / Read More »

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The best Mother's Day Personal Care gift ideas

Mother's Day presents a great opportunity to ramp up sales in the personal care category while also making sure there are plenty of satisfied gift recipients come 12 May 2013. Here are six of the best new personal care appliances.

Tue 30/04/2013 10:49:26 / Read More »

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Breville Sous Vide Supreme maximises cooking 'doneness', now with free grill

The machine uses a gentle cooking method where up to six pouches of vacuum sealed meats, seafood, vegetables or fruit can be placed into a water bath at a controlled temperature to provide proper 'doneness'.

Thu 20/06/2013 02:35:37 / Read More »

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Warmer weather a warning for retailers as seasonal slows

The Bureau of Meteorology says we can expect warmer than average days over Australia's north, south and west coasts this winter. While that's not great for seasonal appliance sales, one retailer says there are other factors at play.

Wed 12/06/2013 01:17:11 / Read More »

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The Great Debate: Front Loaders vs Top Loaders

One of the major questions that retailers are asked when a customer comes into the whitegoods department looking for a washing machine is, Front Loader or Top Loader? We ask two industry experts for their thoughts...

Thu 06/06/2013 12:57:15 / Read More »

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High profile Geelong ex-Retravision closes after almost 80 years

Former Retravision Southern chairman Trevor Elsworthy has closed his Geelong electrical retailer after almost 80 years of trading. At its height, Elsworthy's was one of the biggest Retravision stores in the Southern group.

Thu 20/06/2013 01:47:07 / Read More »

Target changing slogan to emphasise cheap pricing

Mass merchant retailer Target has lodged a trademark application indicating a change of slogan to a stylised "get more. pay less". This news was first discovered by the excellent blog TMWatch.

Wed 19/06/2013 02:14:04 / Read More »

Cream of appliance industry gathers for a winning time at Winning Appliances

Winning Appliances officially opened its flagship showroom in Redfern, Sydney last week. Current.com.au was there to capture all of the action as the who's who of the Australian appliance industry gathered to celebrate.

Thu 01/01/1970 10:00:00 / Read More »

Winning Appliances embraces a new era of retail after exceptional year

Winning Group CEO John Winning has used the launch of his new appliance showroom to send a message to his competitors: we are entering a phase of "new retail" that is not based on either online or offline retailing.

Fri 14/06/2013 12:01:57 / Read More »