Top stories and photo/imaging trends to watch for 2025 Feature Opinion 

Top stories and photo/imaging trends to watch for 2025

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Readers of the Dead Pixels Society look to this site and newsletter for trends shaping the photo/imaging industry… and 2024 was no different. From acquisitions big and small to puzzling partnerships, here’s three top takeaways to consider for 2025: Industry consolidation highlights opportunities As with every year, there were many major acquisitions in 2024. In particular, the volume-photography market seemed... Read More
Fujifilm introduces FUJINON TECHNO-STABI TS-L1640, FUJINON TECHNO-STABI TS-L2040 binoculars New Products 

Fujifilm introduces FUJINON TECHNO-STABI TS-L1640, FUJINON TECHNO-STABI TS-L2040 binoculars

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FUJIFILM North America Corp., Optical Devices Division introduced the FUJINON TECHNO-STABI TS-L1640 (TS-L1640) and FUJINON TECHNO-STABI TS-L2040 (TS-L2040) binoculars. The powerful 16x and 20x (respectively) magnifications are primarily designed for birdwatchers, but also are ideal for casual marine enthusiasts, broad outdoor use, and a variety of lifestyle applications including concerts, sporting events, and travel. FUJINON TECHNO-STABI TS-L1640 and FUJINON TECHNO-STABI... Read More
Leica debuts Leica SL3-S full-frame L-mount camera New Products 

Leica debuts Leica SL3-S full-frame L-mount camera

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Leica Camera AG launched a new SL-System camera, the Leica SL3-S. The new camera features a new BSI CMOS full-frame sensor with 24-megapixel native resolution, 48- and 96-megapixel multi-shot modes, and a new autofocus system. Securely protected by an IP54-certified solid all-metal body, Leica combines three focus technologies – the latest generation in phase-detection AF (PDAF), depth map (object detection... Read More
The Art and Business of Photography with Lesle Lane Podcasts 

The Art and Business of Photography with Lesle Lane

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Discover how resilience and creativity blend in the world of photography with Lesli Lane, an inspiring third-generation photographer from Studio 13 in Indianapolis. Lane shares her journey from a family legacy in portrait and wedding photography to her unique niche in corporate and commercial photography. Her background as a national ice skating competitor has honed her adaptability and competitive spirit, guiding her through the... Read More
NRF: Holiday season was a notable success as ‘consumers came out to spend’ Market research 

NRF: Holiday season was a notable success as ‘consumers came out to spend’

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Data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau shows core retail sales during the 2024 holiday season grew an unexpectedly high 4% over 2023 to a record $994.1 billion, coming in ahead of the National Retail Federation’s forecast, NRF said. Sales for the full year grew 3.6% over 2023 to a record $5.28 trillion. “Consumers came out to spend this... Read More
Insta360 debuts Insta360 Flow 2 Pro filmmaking stabilizer for smartphones New Products 

Insta360 debuts Insta360 Flow 2 Pro filmmaking stabilizer for smartphones

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Insta360 introduced the Insta360 Flow 2 Pro smartphone stabilizer. It’s available in two colors: Stone Grey and Summit White. The Standard Bundle is priced at USD 159.99, and the Creator Bundle at USD 189.99. This updated AI-powered gimbal features extended Apple DockKit integration, all-new Deep Track 4.0 AI tracking, and professional-grade features like Active Zoom Tracking and Multi-Person Tracking, plus upgrades to... Read More
DJI launches all-in-one vlog drone DJI Flip New Products 

DJI launches all-in-one vlog drone DJI Flip

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DJI announced DJI Flip, a new series of all-in-one vlog camera drones. At less than 249g, this drone features foldable full-coverage propeller guards. Photographers can capture i48MP photos and 4K videos with the drone’s 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor. DJI Flip retails for $439. “Building on the success of our consumer camera drones, we are introducing DJI Flip to combine the simplicity... Read More
Smartphoto group acquires System Insight Holdings Acquisitions 

Smartphoto group acquires System Insight Holdings

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Smartphoto group, the Belgian e-commerce group and personalized photography products and gifts company, announced the acquisition of System Insight Holdings, a well-established U.K. company specializing in event and souvenir photography under the commercial name Image Insight. With this acquisition, smartphoto adds a valuable new component to its growing B2B division, strengthening our commitment to capturing and preserving life’s most memorable... Read More
Kodak Moments debuts Edge Order station for retailers New Products 

Kodak Moments debuts Edge Order station for retailers

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Kodak Moments launched the Edge Order Station, a single touchpoint for consumers to upload, print, and create premium photo products at retail stores. With its smaller form factor, the Edge Order Station delivers significant speed and performance improvements compared to previous Kodak Moments order stations, most notably in software loading, backup and reboot times. “Reducing the time for these infrequent... Read More
The Customization Group expands partnership with Aldi News Partnerships 

The Customization Group expands partnership with Aldi

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The Customization Group announced an expansion with ALDI SUISSE and HOFER Österreich, the brand name under which ALDI operates in Austria. Back in 2021, while trading under the Picanova name, TCG announced a personalized photo products site. In addition to photo books, canvases, or calendars, there are many products to choose from at the site, such as Starmaps, photo blankets,... Read More
December CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Results Show Strong Growth Boosted by Final Thanksgiving Weekend Days Market research News 

December CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Results Show Strong Growth Boosted by Final Thanksgiving Weekend Days

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Retail sales jumped strongly in December, boosted in part by two busy holiday shopping days during Thanksgiving weekend falling in the final month of the year, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF). “Growth rebounded strongly in December from a misleadingly weaker November as the result of the final... Read More
Truly Engaging names Jason Rosso as chief revenue officer People on the Move 

Truly Engaging names Jason Rosso as chief revenue officer

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Truly Engaging announces the appointment of Jason Rollo. as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Rollo brings more than a decade of leadership experience as president of Scodix North America. His expertise in crafting and executing revenue strategies will be instrumental as Truly Engaging expands its presence across E-commerce for Consumers & Businesses, Education & Nonprofits, Print Service Providers (PSP), and our... Read More
Berti Skenderasi’s Journey from Albania to School Photography Innovator in America Podcasts 

Berti Skenderasi’s Journey from Albania to School Photography Innovator in America

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What if the journey to success meant reinventing yourself in an entirely new industry and a new country? Berti Skenderasi‘s story begins in Albania and winds through a diverse career path, eventually landing him in the volume photography business in the United States. Through determination, resilience, and a touch of serendipity, Skenderasi shifted from politics and computer repair to discovering his... Read More
Custom photo album maker Finao abruptly shuts down News 

Custom photo album maker Finao abruptly shuts down

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Longtime professional photo album supplier Finao Online LLC has abruptly closed, leaving customers with unfilled orders and unanswered questions. The company was founded in 2007 by Tony Randhawa and the late Christine Perry-Burke. Ironically, the company’s name was derived from the movie “Apollo 13,” where Ed Harris‘ character said, “Failure Is Not An Option.” Perusing the company’s Facebook reviews pages... Read More
NRF: Chief economist says 2024 “ended on a high note” Market research 

NRF: Chief economist says 2024 “ended on a high note”

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Economic growth withstood inflation, high interest rates, and other challenges in 2024 and should continue to show strength in 2025, said National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz. “The U.S. economy ended 2024 on a high note and the outlook looks promising for 2025,” Kleinhenz said. “Recent performance shows the economy is on solid footing and has been growing at... Read More
Getty Images/Shutterstock to merge Acquisitions News 

Getty Images/Shutterstock to merge

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Getty Images Holdings, Inc. and Shutterstock announced that the two stock-content giants entered a definitive merger agreement. The combined company, which would have an enterprise value of approximately $3.7 billion, will be named Getty Images Holdings, Inc. and continue trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “GETY”. As a combined company, Getty Images and Shutterstock will... Read More