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
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
Kodak reports 3% revenue growth in third quarter as printing declines, advanced materials expand Earnings reports 

Kodak reports 3% revenue growth in third quarter as printing declines, advanced materials expand

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Eastman Kodak Co., Rochester, N.Y., reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $276 million, up 3% from $269 million a year earlier, as growth in its Advanced Materials & Chemicals (AM&C) business offset declining sales in its traditional printing operations. The company reported GAAP net income of $21 million, compared with $13 million in the prior-year quarter, while operational EBITDA increased to... Read More
How Jerry Hughes built a volume cheer photography business News 

How Jerry Hughes built a volume cheer photography business

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A lot of people can take a great photo once. The hard part is building a photography business that can deliver great photos all day, on schedule, under pressure, and with customers who expect a flawless experience. That’s why our conversation with Dallas photographer Jerry Hughes hits so hard, because he’s lived the leap from beginner to high-volume pro and... Read More
Pixfizz expands Print on Demand catalog for U.S. labs Partnerships 

Pixfizz expands Print on Demand catalog for U.S. labs

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  Pixfizz has launched a Print on Demand Catalog that lets photo labs sell more than 100 products from six leading U.S. print partners. Orders are placed on Pixfizz customer sites, produced at the partner facility, and shipped straight to the lab’s customer, under the lab’s brand. The catalog is live for Pixfizz clients now, inside their myPixfizz admin, covering:... Read More