Visual 1st provide guidance in today’s turbulent imaging landscape Events News 

Visual 1st provide guidance in today’s turbulent imaging landscape

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Now in its 14th year, the Visual 1st conference has become the go-to gathering for imaging-industry executives. This annual fall event, now in its second year at KQED studios in San Francisco, was held Sept. 29-30. The event attracted 180 attendees from 17 countries, including 37% from outside the United States this year. The The first day kicks off with... Read More
How Simple Systems Create Consistent Service, with Todd Krause Podcasts 

How Simple Systems Create Consistent Service, with Todd Krause

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Chaos is expensive, and most business owners don’t see the bill until it’s too late. We sit down with Todd Krause of Silversun Consulting, a longtime operator who’s built and fixed businesses across finance and services, to talk about the unglamorous moves that quietly create real growth: standard operating procedures, clean customer intake, and consistent delivery. In this episode of... Read More
Insta360 parent company Arashi Vision reports 94% profit decline despite 43% revenue growth Earnings reports 

Insta360 parent company Arashi Vision reports 94% profit decline despite 43% revenue growth

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Arashi Vision Inc., the Chinese parent company behind the Insta360 brand, reported sharply higher revenue but significantly lower profitability for the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2026. The results highlight the growing costs of competing in the action-camera and 360-degree imaging markets, as well as greater R&D expenses. The company attributed profitability pressure to rising memory component costs, increased research... Read More
Canon third-quarter revenue rises 16.3%, driven by compact camera demand Earnings reports 

Canon third-quarter revenue rises 16.3%, driven by compact camera demand

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Canon Inc. reported a 4.9% increase in third-quarter 2026 consolidated revenue to ¥1.159 trillion, while operating profit rose 10.3% to ¥97.1 billion. The company’s Imaging business delivered particularly strong results, although component shortages and rising costs remain concerns. Imaging revenue increased 16.3% year-over-year to ¥294.9 billion, while operating profit climbed 22.7% to ¥46.8 billion. Traditional camera revenue rose 4% to... Read More
French camera Pixii is facing liquidation News 

French camera Pixii is facing liquidation

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Leica Rumors reports French high-end camera company Pixii has faced significant financial challenges for nearly a year. The company entered court-supervised restructuring last December, an attempt to get the company’s financial situation in order. On May 20, 2026, the Commercial Court of Besançon, which initiated the restructuring, extended Pixii’s period under observation until Dec. 10, 2026. However, on July 22,... Read More
Getty Images formally files for Chapter 11 Investments 

Getty Images formally files for Chapter 11

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Getty Images formally filed for prepackaged Chapter 11 protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, advancing the restructuring announced Oct. 12. Seven Getty entities are included in the filing, covering  approximately: $539.9 million of 11.25% secured notes €407 million of euro-denominated term loans $40.1 million of dollar-denominated term loans $150 million of revolving loans $270 million... Read More
Sigma introduces the Sigma FP2 full-frame camera system New Products 

Sigma introduces the Sigma FP2 full-frame camera system

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Sigma Corp. of America has officially announced the Sigma FP2, packing cinema-grade performance and a powerful, intelligent autofocus system for flawless stills into the world’s smallest full-frame body, the Sigma FP2 redefines hybrid modular infrastructure. The camera is scheduled for global release Nov. 11; Pricing and kit configurations will be announced shortly. “The Sigma FP2 is a direct reflection of... Read More
Insta360 launches Mic to complete wireless microphone lineup New Products 

Insta360 launches Mic to complete wireless microphone lineup

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Insta360 launched Insta360 Mic, it’s third wireless mic in the lineup. This model  is Insta360’s first customizable E-Ink wireless mic with expandable storage, pairing a display creators can personalize with a microSD slot that lets them decide how they record. Mic joins the Mic Pro and the entry-level Mic Air to complete Insta360’s wireless microphone lineup. It fills the advanced... Read More
Remento launches holiday ornaments New Products 

Remento launches holiday ornaments

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Following up on its recent diversification into baby books, AI-powered storytelling company Remento has launched holiday ornaments. The $29.99 Remento Ornament has a photo on one side and a QR code on the other. When scanned by a smartphone, the story plays in the browser. No app download needed. To create the ornament, there’s a four-step process: Upload a favorite photo.... Read More
MediaViz to hold “Curation is for everyone” webinar Events News 

MediaViz to hold “Curation is for everyone” webinar

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MediaViz AI is holding a live event on Nov. 5 at 1 p.m. ET on the topic “Curation is for everyone”. The MediaViz AI team – Troy Debraal, CEO and founder; Sarah Lefebvre, vp of sales and marketing; and Sarah Giovannotto, enterprise account executive – will explore the technology behind intelligent curation, including the company’s patented approach to evaluating images... Read More
Fujifilm reinforces production facilities for instax films Investments 

Fujifilm reinforces production facilities for instax films

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FUJIFILM Corp. announces a 3 billion JPY investment into its Ashigara Site at the Kanagawa Factory in Japan to reinforce production facilities for instax films. In order to cater to the growing global demand for the instax series, Fujifilm has been continuously expanding the production capacity of instax film. The newly enhanced production facilities will begin operations in stages from... Read More
Formula 1, Leica Camera announce licensing partnership, unveil the Leica Q3 43 Formula 1 Edition Partnerships 

Formula 1, Leica Camera announce licensing partnership, unveil the Leica Q3 43 Formula 1 Edition

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Formula 1 and Leica Camera announced a licensing partnership with the launch of a special edition Leica Q3 43 Formula 1 camera. Both brands have a long tradition of innovation, and together, have created a camera that enables exceptionally authentic photography and translates the fascination sparked by motorsport into a handcrafted design. Inspired by Formula 1, the camera’s features include... Read More
Claranova reports declining photography business as annual revenue falls 20.6% Earnings reports News 

Claranova reports declining photography business as annual revenue falls 20.6%

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French software company Claranova reported declining revenue in its photography business for fiscal 2025–2026, contributing to a broader downturn in company sales. The company reported annual revenue of €93.7 million, down 20.6% on a reported basis and 11.8% organically. Claranova identified its Photography segment and advertising-related Utilities business as the primary sources of the organic revenue decline. The company attributed... Read More
Shutterfly named official photo gift partner of Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort, Disney Cruise Line, and Aulani Resort Partnerships 

Shutterfly named official photo gift partner of Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort, Disney Cruise Line, and Aulani Resort

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Shutterfly and Disney announced a strategic alliance naming Shutterfly the Official Photo Gift Partner of Walt Disney World® Resort, Disneyland Resort, Disney Cruise Line, and Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, “creating a more connected way for guests to turn their Disney memories into personalized keepsakes. The alliance brings together two brands focused on helping people preserve memories and celebrate... Read More
Blackmagic Design announces special pricing for DaVinci Resolve Studio News 

Blackmagic Design announces special pricing for DaVinci Resolve Studio

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Blackmagic Design announced a limited time special, offering 20% off DaVinci Resolve Studios. Now on sale for only US$236, DaVinci Resolve Studio includes powerful AI tools that are only available in DaVinci Resolve Studio. A range of DaVinci Resolve editing keyboards and color panels are also 20% off, giving customers hands on control so they can work even faster. The... Read More