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CIPA data report shows continued declines Market research News 

CIPA data report shows continued declines

Every year, Japan’s Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) releases annual statistics for its member companies. The downward trend of the last few years continued through 2020, with 8.78 million units shipped, down from 15 million in 2019 and 20 million in 2018. Clearly, the COVID-19 global pandemic did not improve the trend, which was already in decline. Read More
Rise Above Research forecasts global camera sales to drop 37% this year Market research 

Rise Above Research forecasts global camera sales to drop 37% this year

Fueled by the impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the global digital camera market will see its largest sales drop in history, according to Rise Above Research’s new 2020 Worldwide Digital Camera Forecast. The market will decline 37% overall, compared to 2019. Many factors are behind this decline, including the predominance of smartphones, the perceived lack of and economic impacts resulting... Read More
As digital cameras struggle, global smartphones reach peak sales point News Opinion 

As digital cameras struggle, global smartphones reach peak sales point

The photo enthusiast sites frequently bemoaning the continued decline in camera shipments from Japan. Citing CIPA stats, it’s clear the trend isn’t optimistic, as shown from the chart at right. The growth in mirrorless category hasn’t done much to offset the secular decline in the digital camera industry. We can all debate the merits of which is better – the... Read More
LG launches Pocket Photo Snap hybrid camera-printer in the United States New Products 

LG launches Pocket Photo Snap hybrid camera-printer in the United States

Portable Device Lets You Instantly Edit, Print, Share and Preserve Life’s Most Precious Moments On-the-Go ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Aug. 7, 2018 —LG Electronics USA has launched the LG Pocket Photo Snap, a new hybrid instant camera and portable printer, a 21st Century take on the retro instant camera. In an age of digital and online photo-capturing, the LG Pocket Photo... Read More
Instaprint Camera Market to Partake Significant Development During 2017–2027 Market research Press releases 

Instaprint Camera Market to Partake Significant Development During 2017–2027

The entire imaging industry is undergoing transformation, as imaging is the key technology which can be found in various spheres of application. With the advancement in technology, the medium or devices, and purpose to click pictures or images is evolving. Valley Cottage, NY — (SBWIRE) — 11/14/2017 — The entire imaging industry is undergoing transformation, as imaging is the key... Read More
Opkix receives $90 million valuation upon finishing Series A funding at $5.4 million, with over $6 million raised in the last six months News Press releases 

Opkix receives $90 million valuation upon finishing Series A funding at $5.4 million, with over $6 million raised in the last six months

The World’s First Social Sharing App and Tiny Wearable Smart Camera Designed To Create Incredible Content While In Motion COSTA MESA, Calif., Sept. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — As announced today, Opkix raises $5.4 million at the close of its Series A Financing round and achieves a $90 million valuation. This news arrives as the company gears up to release its... Read More
Spy Pen Camera Now Features 1080p HD Video Recorder  New Products Press releases 

Spy Pen Camera Now Features 1080p HD Video Recorder 

Editor’s Note: This release is including because it’s a) really amusing and b) worth mocking. Geneva, IL — (SBWIRE) — 06/06/2017 — SpyCrushers rep announces 1080p video recording upgrade to their spy pen camera product line. During a recent press conference held at Spycrushers corporate headquarters in Geneva, IL. Ryan Anderson, President of SpyCrushers announced the release of the company’s first 1080p... Read More
Fujifilm Announces The New Instax Square SQ10, A Hybrid Instant Film Camera New Products Press releases 

Fujifilm Announces The New Instax Square SQ10, A Hybrid Instant Film Camera

SQ10 gives users a simultaneous digital and traditional print photo experience that instantly changes how we take pictures today Valhalla, N.Y., April 19, 2017 – FUJIFILM North America Corporation today announced the all-new INSTAX® SQUARE SQ10, a sophisticated square format hybrid instant film camera that combines digital imaging technology with square film prints. The SQ10 uses a new INSTAX SQUARE... Read More