PMA to be overhauled for broader 'digital entertainment' event
The Photo Imaging Council of Australia has today announced a number of "sweeping changes" to its organisation, including a revamp of the PMA expo into an event that will feature products as broad as tablets, smartphones and software.
Tue 18/10/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »UPDATED: Follow your 'brand destiny' - PICA announces new retail format for PMA
The Photo Imaging Council of Australia has revealed the dates for its 2012 PMA convention in Melbourne, and announced a radical shakeup of the way the event will be run next year - including the opportunity for retail sales.
Mon 25/07/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Government planned to lower GST threshold in 2010
The Federal Government was planning to lower the GST threshold on imports from $1000 to $500 in October 2010. That's according to claims made today by the Fair Imports Alliance, based on documents obtained under FOI laws.
Wed 20/07/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Maxwell International responds to rumours: 'we weren't mass selling at PMA'
Maxwell International, the local distributors of camera accessory brands include Lowepro, Tamron and Lensbaby, has moved swiftly today to silence industry rumours that it was not selling en masse to the public at PMA.
Thu 14/07/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Harvey Norman gets exclusive retail rights for new camera expo
Harvey Norman has forged a partnership with the Photo & Digital Expo which will be held for the first time in Sydney in early 2012. The expo will feature exhibits from camera suppliers, with Harvey landing exclusive rights to all sales.
Wed 06/07/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Record consumer attendance tempers PMA absentee frustration
High levels of consumer involvement at PMA last weekend have tempered any negativity that arose from the absence of big brands such as Apple, Samsung and Sony at the digital imaging conference.
Tue 28/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Travelling across Mount Olympus and answering the tough questions
Olympus was asking all the questions today, turning the tables on PMA attendees by grilling them on the tech specs of their full range of cameras.
Fri 24/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »PMA goes Gaga for Polaroid, Rosy for JVC
JVC and Polaroid were all smiles today at Hagemeyer's PMA stand: they've got new products across image printing and camcorders, plus an expected star appearance tomorrow.
Fri 24/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »GE Whiz! General Imaging uses PMA for worldwide debut of camera range
Amid the crowds of shutterbugs and exhibition stands at PMA, and competing for attention with a swathe of newly-released cameras, American camera brand GE was holding a launch of its own.
Fri 24/06/2011 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 »Canon PMAmazes with dedicated World of EOS stand
Canon Australia has two distinct stands at PMA 2011: one for its products and one for its World of EOS DSLR brand. We spoke to the EOS team, picking up some details for the upcoming Photo5 competition.
Fri 24/06/2011 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 »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: Apple releases Final Cut Pro X, Uniden conference, Acronis, Panasonic
Apple is almost understated in its launch of Final Cut Pro X, Uniden's national conference was in Sydney this week, Acronis receives a Teutonic endorsement and Panasonic has some new toys on show at PMA.
Wed 22/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Canon seeing double with PMA exposure and new cloud connectivity
Canon is set to feature two stands at the PMA Imaging & Entertainment Expo this weekend; this follows today's announcement of a new cloud connectivity update for their multifunction devices.
Tue 21/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »PMA Conference to bring together hotshots of camera industry
The Photo Marketing Association is rolling into Sydney next week with its annual Australian conference, bringing together all the big names in digital imaging.
Fri 17/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »News Wrap: Salmat hires, Garmin buys Navigon, Blanco sinks, FujiFilm winks
Catalogue pros Salmat has a new Digital CEO, Garmin has acquired Navigon, Blanco is talking up the kitchen sink and FujiFilm has some ripping new products to launch at PMA (according to FujiFilm).
Wed 15/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Panasonic to launch world's smallest camera at PMA: the G3
Panasonic will use the upcoming PMA exhibition in Sydney to launch what it claims is the world's smallest and lightest interchangeable lens system camera: the Lumix DMC-G3.
Fri 13/05/2011 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 »Camera enthusiasts flock to PMA Digital Life Expo
The Digital Life Expo just wrapped up in Melbourne over the weekend and according to Peter Rose, PMA director, the camera expo set new records in terms of attendance.
Wed 09/06/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Panasonic to debut its new interchangeable fisheye lens at PMA
Panasonic will use this week's PMA Digital Life Expo in Melbourne to preview its brand new micro four thirds lens for the first time in Australia.
Wed 02/06/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »PMA's Digital Life Expo Gears Up for June
Over 100 exhibitors will showcase their latest developments in imaging technology and innovation at the PMA Digital Life Expo to be held Friday 4th to Sunday 6th June at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.
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