Registration has opened for Photo Imaging CONNECT 2027 Events 

Registration has opened for Photo Imaging CONNECT 2027

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Registration has opened for the Photo Imaging CONNECT (PIC) executive conference, Feb. 28 – March 1, 2027, at the RIO Casino and Resort, Las Vegas, NV., hosted by the Dead Pixels Society. Photo Imaging CONNECT serves as the premier executive networking conference for the photo/imaging sector. The conference unites industry leaders from printing, services, professional photography, technology, and retail for educational sessions... Read More
Claranova revenue falls 13.4% as photo business plunges nearly 40% Earnings reports 

Claranova revenue falls 13.4% as photo business plunges nearly 40%

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French software company Claranova reported revenue of €20.7 million for the July–September 2026 period, down 13.4% from €23.9 million a year earlier, as continued weakness in its photography business offset improvements in its document software operations. The results cover the first three months of an exceptional six-month fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, as Claranova transitions to calendar-year financial reporting.... Read More
Blurb launches instant store, a way to sell direct-to-consumer and maximize earnings New Products 

Blurb launches instant store, a way to sell direct-to-consumer and maximize earnings

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Blurb, the self-publishing platform powered by RPI Print, announced the launch of Blurb Instant Store, a way for authors, artists, and creators to sell their print-on-demand books online, directly to their own audience. There are no setup, seller, platform, or distribution fees. Blurb deducts the print cost from each sale, and sellers keep the rest. Each Blurb Instant Store is a... Read More
TAMRON Americas announces 4th annual photo & video contest Events News 

TAMRON Americas announces 4th annual photo & video contest

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Tamron Americas announces the return of its TAMRON User Photo & Video Contest for the 4th consecutive year. Open to photographers and filmmakers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the annual competition celebrates creative vision and visual storytelling, inviting users to share their most compelling images and videos captured with TAMRON lenses. Photo and video submissions will be accepted... Read More
Fujifilm imaging revenue rises 11% as instax drives second-quarter growth Earnings reports 

Fujifilm imaging revenue rises 11% as instax drives second-quarter growth

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FUJIFILM Holdings reported strong second-quarter growth in its Imaging business, driven by continued demand for instax instant photography products, even as sales in its high-end camera business declined. For the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2026, Imaging revenue increased 11% year-over-year to ¥162.3 billion ($1.06 billion approximately), while operating income climbed 29.6% to ¥50.1 billion. The division’s operating margin reached 30.9%,... Read More
CIPA: Compact growth masks a weakening system-camera market Market research 

CIPA: Compact growth masks a weakening system-camera market

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CIPA reported September 2026 shipment data, revealing a camera market moving in two distinct directions. Participating manufacturers  shipped 748,169 digital cameras worldwide during the month, down 12.1% from September 2025. Yet fixed-lens cameras continued their revival: Shipments rose 16.5% to 237,564 units, while interchangeable-lens cameras fell 21.2% to 510,605 units. Mirrorless shipments declined 19.3%, and DSLR shipments dropped 40.2%. This... Read More
NRF: Import cargo still strong as peak season winds down Market research 

NRF: Import cargo still strong as peak season winds down

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Import volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to taper off for the remainder of the year following an extended peak season that has kept docks busy since the spring, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates. “U.S. ports have seen high volume levels throughout this year’s longer-than-usual... Read More
Nikon imaging sales fall 11% as company returns to profitability in first half Earnings reports News 

Nikon imaging sales fall 11% as company returns to profitability in first half

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Nikon Corp. reported a return to operating profitability for the first half of its fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, despite declining sales and sharply lower profits in its Imaging Products Business. For the six months ended Sept. 30, 2026, consolidated revenue increased 6.9% to ¥334.6 billion ($2.1 billion), while operating profit reached ¥8.9 billion, compared with a ¥4.8 billion... Read More
Fujifilm announces Create With Us: On Tour community event Events 

Fujifilm announces Create With Us: On Tour community event

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FUJIFILM North America Corp., Electronic Imaging Division, announces the upcoming free Create With Us: On Tour, bringing its community event to cities across the country. Running from late 2026 into 2027, the tour gives Fujifilm’s focused demographics – traditional photographers, new users, creators, and cinematographers – the opportunity to develop their skills and connect with fellow creatives from their community.... Read More
Shutterfly research: Digital natives prefer holiday cards Market research 

Shutterfly research: Digital natives prefer holiday cards

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North America’s personalized photo products leader Shutterfly, announced findings from its new holiday survey, “Young Consumer Trends Holiday 2026,” revealing Gen Z and Millennials place a premium on the time, effort, and personal touches invested in tangible holiday cards and gifts. For the generations accustomed to instant digital communication – and now experiencing digital fatigue – it’s the tangible, personalized... Read More
Sony quarterly profit surges 45% as premium cameras and imaging sensors remain strategic priorities Earnings reports 

Sony quarterly profit surges 45% as premium cameras and imaging sensors remain strategic priorities

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Sony Group Corp. reported a strong second quarter for fiscal 2026, with consolidated revenue rising 10% to ¥3.43 trillion ($21.5 billion) and operating income jumping 45% to ¥622.3 billion ($3.9 billion). The results for the quarter ended Sept. 30 reflected growth across Sony’s entertainment businesses, while its camera and imaging sensor operations faced challenges. Net income attributable to shareholders increased... Read More
Nikon lowers imaging sales outlook but raises full-year profit forecast Earnings reports News 

Nikon lowers imaging sales outlook but raises full-year profit forecast

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Nikon Corp. has revised its financial forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, lowering its revenue expectations primarily because of weaker anticipated sales in its Imaging Products Business while raising its overall profit outlook. Nikon reduced its full-year revenue forecast by 1.4%, from ¥732 billion to ¥722 billion. The company increased its operating profit forecast by 50%, however,... Read More
Laowa launches the 24mm f/2 Zero-D Tilt-Shift New Products 

Laowa launches the 24mm f/2 Zero-D Tilt-Shift

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Laowa announced the 24mm f/2 Zero-D Tilt-Shift, a full-frame tilt-shift lens built for demanding architectural and commercial photography. It combines a fast f/2 aperture, Laowa’s signature Zero-D (near-zero distortion) optics, ±12 mm shift and ±10° tilt, and a large image circle that also serves GFX and XCD medium-format users. Alongside the launch, Laowa introduces the XCD mount for its 55mm... Read More
Nikon announces firmware version 2.00 for Nikon ZR Updates 

Nikon announces firmware version 2.00 for Nikon ZR

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Nikon Inc. announced a second firmware update for the Nikon ZR full-frame sensor camera in the Z CINEMA series; the update will be released early next year. Firmware version 2.00 expands creative capabilities and enhancing production workflows, adding support for Log3G10 gamma when recording in the compact H.265 video file format, enabling shooting that incorporates RED color science. Also new is... Read More
Apple reports record fourth-quarter revenue as iPhone sales climb 17% Earnings reports 

Apple reports record fourth-quarter revenue as iPhone sales climb 17%

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Apple Inc. reported record fiscal fourth-quarter revenue of $114.5 billion, an increase of 12% from the prior year, driven by strong iPhone sales, growth in Mac computers and another record quarter for its Services business. For the quarter ended Sept. 26, 2026, Apple reported diluted earnings per share of $2.10, up 14%, while gross margin reached 47.9%. Results benefited from... Read More