How things change: 50 years ago, an industry celebrated a nation’s birthday Events Feature Marketing Opinion 

How things change: 50 years ago, an industry celebrated a nation’s birthday

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On the eve of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the comparison between how the photo industry – and the nation as a whole – is commemorating the event now, compared to the Bicentennial in 1976, is striking. By any measure, the general consumer interest in the FIFA World Cup has eclipsed America250. As the LA Times pointed... Read More
CEWE acquires Kodak Alaris’s global Kodak Moments business Acquisitions News Opinion 

CEWE acquires Kodak Alaris’s global Kodak Moments business

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CEWE Stiftung & Co. KGaA signed an agreement with Kodak Alaris, a portfolio company of Kingswood Capital Management, to acquire the KODAK MOMENTS Retail Photo Solutions business unit. With this acquisition, CEWE said it is expanding its core Photofinishing business internationally, improving its position in physical retail, and expanding its presence at the point of sale. KODAK MOMENTS Retail Photo... Read More
Hasselblad brings Phocus Mobile to Android New Products Updates 

Hasselblad brings Phocus Mobile to Android

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Hasselblad announced Phocus Mobile V1.0.0 for Android is now available for the X2D II 100C, X2D 100C and 907X & CFV 100C. Phocus Mobile, the official companion app for Hasselblad medium format digital cameras, delivers the end-to-end Hasselblad Natural Colour Solution (HNCS) experience on mobile. It combines AI-powered noise reduction, a comprehensive editing toolkit, and streamlined photo preview and management... Read More
Photo Finale to host Steve’s Speakeasy at IPIC, updates calendars designs Events News 

Photo Finale to host Steve’s Speakeasy at IPIC, updates calendars designs

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Steve Giordano, president of Photo Finale, will host one of the bootcamp sessions at IPIC called Steve’s Speakeasy, Sunday, July 26, from 1-6 pm in Napa Room B at the South Point Hotel Casino and Spa.  In true speakeasy fashion, he wil keep things lively and interactive—with beer, wine, and soft drinks flowing as we explore real-world opportunities to increase... Read More
Lomography introduces reloadable film camera in half-frame format New Products 

Lomography introduces reloadable film camera in half-frame format

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Lomography has announced another reloadable film camera in half-frame format. The Half-frame Simple Use Reloadable Film Camera is now available in two editions. Preloaded with 40 photos on LomoChrome Classicolor film or Lady Grey Black & White film, the camera is ready to shoot straight out of the box, with a built-in flash and three interchangeable colored gel filters on... Read More
PhotoShelter launches Live Stream Video Workflow Marketing New Products 

PhotoShelter launches Live Stream Video Workflow

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PhotoShelter, a digital asset management (DAM) platform for brands, announced the launch of Live Stream Video Workflow, a new capability that ingests live broadcasts directly into PhotoShelter so teams can clip highlight moments and push them to social media and other channels while the event is still in progress. For sports organizations, content teams, and live event producers, the most... Read More
Delkins to hold price 512GB POWER CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Card Marketing Promotions 

Delkins to hold price 512GB POWER CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Card

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Delkin Devices announced it will maintain the retail price of its 512GB POWER CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Card at $279.99 through July 31, 2026, or while supplies last, despite rising NAND flash and component costs that have led to memory card price increases across the industry. As NAND flash and component costs continue to rise across the industry, many... Read More
Fujifilm announces firmware roadmap for FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 filmmaking camera News Updates 

Fujifilm announces firmware roadmap for FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 filmmaking camera

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FUJIFILM Corp. announces a firmware roadmap designed expand the applications of the FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 dedicated filmmaking camera. The latest update expands the possibilities for creative work and further enhances expressive capabilities. Ver.1.101 – Available July 15, 2026 The camera’s overall operational stability and usability have been updated to provide a refined shooting experience. Ver.1.20 or later – Availability... Read More
TAMRON 12-20mm F2.8 (Model A084) 12mm Ultra Wide-Angle Zoom for Sony E-mount and Nikon Z mount New Products 

TAMRON 12-20mm F2.8 (Model A084) 12mm Ultra Wide-Angle Zoom for Sony E-mount and Nikon Z mount

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TAMRON launched the 12-20mm F2.8 (Model A084), a fast-aperture ultra wide-angle zoom lens, compatible with Sony E-mount and Nikon Z mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. The lens will be on sale for Sony E-mount on July 30 at $1,699 USD / $2,299 CAD, and for Nikon Z-mount on August 27 at $1,799 USD / $2,399 CAD. The defining feature of the... Read More
Apollo Funds complete acquisitions of Emerald and Questex Acquisitions News 

Apollo Funds complete acquisitions of Emerald and Questex

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Apollo Global Management announced Apollo-managed funds have completed the previously announced acquisitions of Emerald Holding, Inc.  and Questex, LLC.  Emerald Holdings is a leading B2B event organizer, who properties include WPPI. The transaction brings together two highly complementary businesses to create a leading B2B experiential events and media platform with enhanced scale, expanded capabilities, and a strong foundation for growth,... Read More
Fujifilm Introduces new “silver” for “instax mini 99” New Products 

Fujifilm Introduces new “silver” for “instax mini 99”

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FUJIFILM Corp. announces the launch of the instant camera instax mini 99 in a new silver color on July 29, 2026. The mini 99 features functions that use analog technology to further broaden the range of print expressions, such as “Color Effect Control,” which applies lights of different colors directly to a film to produce six different color expressions, and... Read More
Viltrox Launches Ultra-Compact AF 26mm F2.8 EVO Pancake Lens New Products 

Viltrox Launches Ultra-Compact AF 26mm F2.8 EVO Pancake Lens

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Viltrox launched its AF 26mm F2.8 EVO, a compact full-frame autofocus pancake lens designed for everyday carry and photography/ Available for Sony E and Nikon Z mounts, this pancake lens features both a dedicated aperture ring and a separate focus ring, providing tactile manual control that is rarely found in this category. The Viltrox AF 26mm F2.8 EVO is available... Read More
How FilterPixel uses AI to cull and deliver event photos faster, with Aayush Arora Podcasts 

How FilterPixel uses AI to cull and deliver event photos faster, with Aayush Arora

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Your camera can shoot 3,000 sharp photos in a day. So why does delivery still take a week? We sit down with Aayush Arora, CEO and founder of FilterPixel, to unpack the real “last mile” problem in professional photography: what happens after the shutter click. The bottleneck is not capture, it is the post-production workflow, especially photo culling and image selection when... Read More
Best Buy announces new leadership ahead of CEO transition News People on the Move 

Best Buy announces new leadership ahead of CEO transition

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Executive Team: Best Buy announces new leaders as part of its CEO transition and ongoing evolution of its Executive Team. Strategic acceleration: This evolution of the Executive Team positions Best Buy to accelerate its four strategic priorities that will define the future of the company. Leadership updates: Frank Bedo has been named chief strategy and growth officer; Patrick McGinnis has... Read More
NRF: Majority of back-to-school shoppers get a head start on the season Market research 

NRF: Majority of back-to-school shoppers get a head start on the season

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Consumers are getting an early start on back-to-school shopping, with 62% of shoppers having already started shopping for the school year by early July, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. While the figure is down slightly from 67% at the same point in 2025, it remains significantly higher than... Read More
TilePix launches “Bordered Designs” dorm décor line at Walgreens New Products 

TilePix launches “Bordered Designs” dorm décor line at Walgreens

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TilePix, the leader in nail-free wall décor, unveiled its Walgreens-exclusive “Bordered Designs” dorm décor collection. This line will debut trendy, patterned photo tile borders created for college students looking to transform their spaces to reflect their personal style. Launching just in time for back‑to‑school season, TilePix’s “Bordered Designs” come in a variety of colors and patterns. Whether showcasing favorite memories,... Read More