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02/09/10
PMA reports June print volume is level

PMA Ð The Worldwide Community of Imaging Associations reports the amount of digital printing remained flat overall for the month of June. According to PMA Marketing Research, the volume of prints made at instant kiosks grew 36 percent.... more



02/09/10
Bushnell - GPS Made Easy

BackTrack Point-3 utilizes the latest GPS technology for quicker satellite acquisition and precision accuracy. It has a larger screen with an overall smaller, more sleek size. BackTrack Point-3 has only two buttons and stores up to three locations-just mark it and forget it until it's time to return.... more



02/09/10
Superior performance delivers efficient and affordable solutions for home office and small business users

Epson has launched its WorkForce range of multifunction printers with superior performance features that deliver fast, efficient, high quality, affordable printing, scanning, copying and faxing for home office and small business users.... more



01/09/10
Trophy Cam Trail Camera released

The first feature to catch a person's eye is the diminutive size of the Bushnell Trophy Cam. The camera fits in the palm of your hand and runs off of four or eight AA batteries. New technology has greatly increased the battery life and under normal use, the Trophy Cam will continue to take photos for up to a year on the same set of Lithium AA batteries... more



01/09/10
New Tamron A005 already a winner & Lowepro Adventura TLZ

Maxwell International introduces their latest offering from Lowepro, and an EISA award for the newly announced Tamron A005 lens.... more



31/08/10
Introducing two new Olympus PEN system telephoto zoom lenses

Olympus Imaging Corporation announces the addition of two new telephoto zoom lenses to the continually-growing lens system for Olympus' new generation of PEN digital cameras: the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75-300mm f4.8-6.7 and M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40Ð150mm f4.0-5.6.... more



31/08/10
Lifepics announces new iPhone App for customers to order photo prints

According to Steuart Meers of Photo Direct, Lifepics partner for Australia and New Zealand, this new app will truly provide Lifepics retailers with a competitive advantage. "The app opens up a new ordering and revenue stream for retailers offering Lifepics" says Steuart.... more



31/08/10
Epson delivers superior performance at home with four new printers

Designed for busy families who share one printer for everyday printing tasks, anything from school projects, favourite recipes or even holiday photos, this new range starts from an entry level single function up to a premium multifunction, ideal for families looking for value for money.... more



30/08/10
Master and Mentor - Images from the Edge

For the first time ever, one of Australia's leading photography guru/mentor, Rod Pforr is teaming up with multi award winning Master photographer, Peter Karp to present three stunning workshops...'Images from the Edge' ... more



30/08/10
Video Competition Offers Cash to Save Memories!

The Australian photo industry has launched a competition to increase the awareness of the need to print photos and thus ensure that memories live forever. Called "Bring Your Photos to Life", the competition is offering a first prize of US$3000 for a very short video clip that best demonstrates the need to make prints of favourite photos.... more



28/08/10
Photography industry partnership completes the training circle for emerging photographers.

Creative Photo Workshops, PhotoMerchant and Nulab Professional Imaging unite -Three formidable forces in the Australian photographic industry have aligned their services in order to complete the circle for emerging photographers in Australia.... more



28/08/10
W.A. 's Best Photographer Announced

Perth photographer, Steve Wise, announced 2010 Epson AIPP Western Australian Professional Photographer of the Year ('WAPPY') at a special awards dinner at City West Function Centre in West Perth.... more



26/08/10
Spandex delivers market focus for the Epson Stylus® Pro GS6000 solvent printer for sign and display

Epson's Business Solutions Manager, Craig Heckenberg, welcomed Spandex with its already extensive experience as the world's leading trade supplier to the sign making and display industries, and as the largest dealer for Epson's Pro GS6000 in Europe.... more



26/08/10
Up Close & Spineless - closing soon!

The photography competition that puts invertebrates on the map is closing on the 3rd of September. Coming into its eighth year, the competition offers a unique insight into the lives of invertebrates while also encouraging people to get into nature... more



24/08/10
One thousand photographers rally to focus attention

Iconic image makers will join photographic industry bodies and one thousand photographers from across the country to rally this Sunday to draw attention to the laws that prevent the commercial photography of prominent Australian landmarks without a permit.... more



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Photo Events and Happenings around Australia

4/9/2010
CCP/Les Walkling Photography Courses Beyond Basic Photoshop
15/9/2010
Connecting dollars to Clients A thought process behind why and how we utilize your website
18/9/2010
1/10/2010
VisibleLight Lecture Tour - Brisbane CAPTURE - PROCESS - PRINT - PRESENT - MOVIE - an inspirational event for all photographers and image maker
9/10/2010
CCP/Les Walkling Photography Course Advanced Camera Craft
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