Philips TVs back on sale from an unlikely source: Kogan
Philips TVs are back on sale in Australia; and from an unlikely source - the Kogan online store. This is the first time a third party TV brand has been sold by the rogue online retailer.
Tue 30/04/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Canon and Panasonic top Canstar camera ratings, despite smartphone dominance
Consumer ratings group Canstar Blue has ranked Australia's preferred compact and DSLR camera brands, with Canon and Panasonic coming out on top. But there is a growing trend towards opting for a smartphone instead.
Mon 25/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Top 10 Biggest UnderCurrent 'Stories' of 2012
UnderCurrent had a stellar year shining a mocking light on the lighter side of industry - or so it claims. UnderCurrent is dedicated to showcasing the best and worst of the industry, from fantastic viral videos to appalling marketingspeak.
Wed 19/12/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Top 10 Biggest Digital Stories of 2012
The most popular digital stories on Current.com.au in 2012 were a real mixed bag. We've got all the regulars competing for the top spot and a couple of surprise packets filling out the bottom half of the Top 10.
Tue 18/12/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Panasonic positioning GH3 to take share from DSLR, not rival mirrorless compacts
Soon to be the flagship model in the Lumix range, Panasonic will be forging a new path with its positioning for the GH3, which is being touted as a competitor to fully-fledged DSLRs from Canon and Nikon.
Fri 09/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Rise of grey imports leads ACCC to launch global recall website
The ACCC, in association with the OECD, has announced the launch of a new global product recalls website. The site helps consumers choose safe products online - a growing issue with the rise of grey market electrical products.
Fri 19/10/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Hipsters' Delight: Michaels museum has the best cameras from last 100 years
Not many retailers can boast a tourist attraction from within their store, but the iconic Michaels photography centre in Melbourne can - its camera museum is outstanding.
Thu 20/09/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Ex Nikon and Sony sales pro rejoins rejoins Canon after hiatus
Canon has announced the appointment of Andrew Ward to the position of national business manager - retail. Ward previously worked for Canon, and rejoins the company after a "four year hiatus" at two rival digital imaging companies.
Thu 09/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Rawsons investment in Teka a new appliance industry frontier
A South Australian clicks and mortar operation, Rawsons and ApplianceSalesDirect, has commenced importing and exclusively retailing the Teka appliance brand.
Fri 06/07/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Harvey Norman's Red Nose competition raising money for SIDS
Harvey Norman is offering consumers the opportunity to win their own Nikon Compact System Camera, all for a good cause, with its latest Red Noses photo competition.
Fri 08/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »#Nikon #knows #social #media
UnderCurrent is impressed to see Nikon has got the hang of this social media thingy. The Japanese camera specialist has launched a new self-help social media program called #NikonInFocus.
Tue 29/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Product recalls: Nikon battery & Futuretronics USB charger
Nikon has issued a recall of its EN-EL15 lithium ion camera battery (used in Nikon 1 V1, D800, D800E and D7000 cameras), while Futuretronics has recalled a USB/AC charger due to safety risks.
Fri 27/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »San Si-road testing the new Nikon Coolpix 510
While in Milan for EuroCucina 2012, Current.com.au has been road testing the brand new Nikon Coolpix P510. We took this camera out to the San Siro to see how it captures the action from a Serie A match.
Mon 23/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »I Am Tropfest: Nikon rewards filmmaker talent
The annual Tropfest film festival celebrated its 20th birthday on Sunday night. Nikon was in on the action, rewarding the director of the top film 'Lemonade Stand' with a camera and lens prize pack.
Tue 21/02/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Best of 2011: Biggest Retail Stories of the Year
Current.com.au is winding up today, but not before we look at the retail stories that got us all talking during 2011. It was a year of new stores, new products and new ways of selling to consumers.
Thu 15/12/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »I AM the most searched tech ad of 2011: Nikon's win
Congratulations to Nikon's marketing department: Google this morning revealed its long form I AM Nikon cinema advertisement was the most searched tech ad of 2011.
Wed 07/12/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »New IDEAs for old PICA: 'it's not just a name change'
New IDEA CEO Paul Curtis has outlined how non-imaging companies will now be approached to join the renamed Photo Imaging Council of Australia.
Wed 23/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Nikon Australia's five point response to the rise of the Grey Market
So pervasive is the threat of grey imports to Nikon, the manufacturer has provided a five point guide to why purchasing its products from authorised resellers instead of parallel importers.
Mon 21/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Surfing World Champ Stephanie Gilmore the new face of Nikon tough cameras
Nikon has today announced partnerships with Surfing Australia and four-time women's World Champion Stephanie Gilmore.
Thu 03/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Nikon releases pricing for 'game changing' Nikon 1 range
Following the launch of its new Nikon 1 range of compact system cameras, Nikon has announced the pricing for the J1 and V1 models.
Thu 13/10/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »First look at new Nikon 1 compact system cameras: the V1 and J1
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Nikon today unveiled the Nikon 1 compact system camera. This new range of mirrorless cameras was described at today's press conference as the biggest Nikon news since its first digital camera 15 years ago.
Wed 21/09/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Kogan selling Apple, Nikon, Canon, Samsung; including Galaxy Tab 10.1
UPDATED WITH APPLE & KOGAN QUOTES: In a major change of strategy, pureplay online retailer Kogan today began selling name brands, with Apple, Samsung, Nikon and Canon all now available.
Wed 14/09/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »JB Hi-Fi offering $100 trade-in on Canon DSLRs
JB Hi-Fi is offering a $100 discount on certain Canon DSLR cameras for consumers that trade in an old camera.
Fri 26/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Nikon pumps up Coolpix cameras with 7 new models
Nikon has proven that it never rains but it pours, launching seven new models in its digital imaging range, with colours, specs and features to suit a variety of users.
Wed 24/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »UPDATE: Europe hosts final countdown of this year's top cameras
Canon and Panasonic were among many digital imaging brands that received accolades in this year's European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) awards.
Mon 15/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Nikon D5100 Digital SLR
Nikon recently released the Nikon D5100, a Nikon DX-format digital-SLR camera equipped with a new horizontal vari-angle monitor
Tue 05/07/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Aggressive Olympus outlines 'Anything but Ordinary' PEN campaign
A very bullish Olympus has showcased not just a new range of PEN system cameras, but also a very agressive marketing program that will both directly and indirectly attack rival suppliers.
Thu 30/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Forget Apple, it's Nikon that's obsessed with the I-word
Nikon's focus at PMA this year is its users, many of whom transcend the basic the level of consumers to reach true acolyte status. All of this is wrapped up in the I AM masterbrand.
Fri 24/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Nintendo drops price of DSi and DSi XL handheld consoles
Nintendo has announced it will be reducing the price of its DSi and DSi XL gaming consoles. This follows news in May that the popular gaming brand would be bundling its Wii system with Mario Kart Wii for a drastically reduced price.
Thu 23/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »News Wrap: Harvey Norman director buys in, Nikon withdraws, Adobe adds app
Adobe has announced four new apps for the iPad, Nikon is pulling two Coolpix models from circulation and a Harvey Norman director buys into the retail group.
Wed 11/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Former Narta and Sony pro now running Nikon sales
After 17 years with Sony and 4 with Narta, David Allen is the new national sales manager at Nikon Australia. Allen sat down with Current.com.au to talk about his goals for the camera brand.
Tue 10/05/2011 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 »Panasonic, Canon, Nikon, Ricoh and Olympus to exhibit at PMA Expo in June
Fujifilm, Pentax, Epsono, and HP will also feature at the three day PMA Imaging and Entertainment Expo joining over another 100 exhibitors at the Sydney Exhibition and Convention Centre.
Mon 11/04/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Nikon launches new masterbrand campaign, targeting more share, prices at risk
Nikon has joined in the high stakes game of digital imaging poker, announcing a new masterbrand and above the line advertising campaign.
Fri 25/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Sony, Nikon and Panasonic discuss earthquake's effect on tech supply
The extent of damage and closures to Japanese consumer electronics' facilities in the wake of last week's natural disasters is varied with Sharp revealing the least amount of difficulties so far and Nikon and Sony reporting widespread issues.
Wed 16/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Canon providing the best support for retailers
Of the major digital imaging brands in Australia, Canon provides the best support for retailers, according to our most recent Current.com.au poll. Panasonic and Sony round out the top three.
Mon 14/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Nikon awards winners of its Aussie photo competition
Forgotten camera brand Nikon is back on the PR drive, with the Japanese premium digital imaging brand recently wrapping up a nationwide photography competition on Bondi Beach.
Tue 01/02/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Nikon COOLPIX P7000
The professional's compact. A classic digital camera that looks, feels and performs like a Digital SLR.
Thu 09/12/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Camera House strengthening with new website and marketing infrastructure
Ecommerce is now part of the Camers House proposition, with a new website to attract sales. Plus, news on who won what awards at the AGM.
Thu 18/11/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Nikon aces other top brands in consumer survey
The stalwart camera company has taken the overall most satisfied rating after scoring top marks for the DSLR category in an independent consumer survey.
Thu 11/11/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Nikon partners with Surf Life Saving Australia
Nikon has pledged to contribute funds, products and services to Surf Life Saving Australia (SLS) to help support its water safety initiatives, education and training programs and national sporting events.
Mon 27/09/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Nikon Australia introduces its much anticipated new entry-level Digital SLR
Nikon Australia is pleased to announce the release of its newest DX-format digital SLR; the Nikon D3100.
Wed 01/09/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »New Online Campaign - Nikon COOLPIX Profile Pic Comp
The latest assignment on My Nikon Life is a call to action for all photographers to upload their favourite profile pics to the website.
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