Retail sales grew at a steady pace in March, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF). “As inflation for goods levels off, March’s data demonstrates steady spending by value-focused consumers who continue to benefit from a strong labor market and real wage gains,” said Matthew Shay, president and CEO,...
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Nikon completes acquisition RED.com, LLC
Nikon Corp. announced, as of April 8, it has successfully acquired 100% of the outstanding membership interests of RED.com, LLC (RED), as previously announced. According to this PetaPixel report, the acquisition was precipitated by RED’s patent infringement suit against Nikon in 2022. Upon RED becoming a wholly owned subsidiary, RED’s President Jarred Land became a close Advisor to the company,...
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PhotoDeck’s Evolution: Empowering photographers with JF Maion
Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society sits down with JF Maion, the entrepreneurial mind behind the family-owned PhotoDeck. Learn firsthand about the company’s transformative leap from a stock photography niche to a sanctuary for photographers. PhotoDeck has carved out a unique space in the world of photography, offering everything from proofing galleries to robust e-commerce capabilities. Maion details the deliberate choices made to allow photographers...
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Sony Electronics announces a 4K 60p Pan-Tilt-Zoom Camera with AI-based auto framing
Sony Electronics released the 4K 60p pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) flagship camera model with an integrated lens, the BRC-AM7, incorporating PTZ Auto Framing technology and AI technology for advanced recognition, for video production for broadcast, live events, and sports productions. The BRC-AM7 is also Sony’s smallest and lightest integrated lens PTZ camera, measuring 168.7mm in width (approximately 6.64 inches), 225.2mm in height...
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Google Photos expands AI editing tools to more users
Beginning May 15, Google Photos announced it is making available once-exclusive photo editing features like Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, and Portrait Light to all users of Google Photos. Previously, those features were only available to Google One subscribers. The company is also expanding the availability of Magic Editor. the generative AI photo editor, to all Pixel devices, not just Pixel 8...
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High tech meets high touch: The 2024 Photo Managers Conference
The Dead Pixels Society attended The Photo Managers Conference 2024 in Columbus, Ohio, April 2-6, 2024. The conference, the 13th edition for this group that is now in its 15th year, touched on a wide range of business and operational topics. Breakout session topics ranged from digital marketing, cyber security and compliance, AI, CRM, workshop development, and more. At the...
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General Formulations unveils RoughMark Cast print film
General Formulations introduced GF 885AE RoughMark Cast 2.0 mil / 50 mic gloss white cast vinyl, a new print film that is poised to be the definitive wall wrap material for the graphics industry. GF 885AE RoughMark Cast combines the technology of General Formulations (GF) High-Tack Removable (HTR) adhesive with the performance of a GF 2.0 mil / 50 mic...
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Roland DGA announces North American availability of EU-1000MF UV flatbed printer
Roland DGA announced the North American availability of its new EU-1000MF, a robust, dependable, high-volume UV flatbed printer combining outstanding image quality with unsurpassed productivity, versatility, and reliability – all at an attractive price point. Capable of printing vibrant, detailed graphics directly onto a wide variety of rigid and flexible substrates, including sheets up to 48- to 96-inch in size,...
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Epson introduces 64-inch fine art printer
Epson America announced the advanced 64-inch SureColor P-Series printer, featuring an improved printer design supporting a 12-channel printhead and Epson UltraChrome PRO12 inks. “Fine art printers, professional photographers, and artists have an incredibly challenging need to accurately reproduce art in high volume,” said Andreas Goehring, director, of Professional Imaging, Epson America. “Seven years in the making leveraging direct customer feedback,...
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PRINTING United Expo 2024 registration is now open
PRINTING United Alliance announced registration is open for PRINTING United Expo 2024 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Sept. 10-12. More than 600 exhibitors from around the world have already booked booth space at this year’s Expo, with more than 800 expected, which will showcase the latest advancements in printing technology, featuring a wide range...
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U.S. Postal Service recommends higher prices for July 2024
The U. S. Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission of mailing services price changes to take effect July 14, 2024. The new rates include a 5-cent increase in the price of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp from 68 cents to 73 cents. The proposed adjustments, approved by the governors of the Postal Service, would raise mailing services...
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DJI debuts three products for filmmaking and content creation
DJI introduced three products for the filmmaking and content creation landscape: The DJI RS 4, a lightweight commercial stabilizer, redefines vertical shooting with enhanced efficiency and stabilization performance, empowering solo cinematographers to capture grand scenes effortlessly. DJI RS 4 possesses a lightweight body capable of carrying up to 3kg (6.6lbs) of mainstream mirrorless camera and lens combinations for comfortable handling...
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Canon announces 27x portable broadcast zoom lens, next-generation digital drive unit
Canon U.S.A., Inc. debuted the CJ27ex7.3B, Canon’s first 2/3-inch portable lens with a class-leading 27x optical zoom, expanding and strengthening the company’s extensive broadcast lens lineup. The new lens is classified as a UHDxs lens, Canon’s highest image quality rating for broadcast optics. The lens spans a focal range of 7.3mm to 197mm. With a built-in 2x extender, the lens’...
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Futuresource projecting increased market value for Western Europe photo products
Futuresource Consulting is estimating the photo-output market value for the top six major Western Europe markets (Benelux, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom) will have 16% projected value growth from 2022 through 2027. The company said 2021 was a challenging year for photo output, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on print-worthy images, while 2022 showed 11% value...
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CIPA projects camera decline in 2024 but the year is looking good so far
The Japanese Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) announced its outlook forecast on the ‘shipment by product-type concerning cameras and related goods for 2024’ and expects a decrease compared to 2023. Readers should note, however, CIPA data covers products made by member companies including OM Digital Solutions Corp., Carl Zeiss Co. Ltd. Canon Inc., SIGMA Corp., Kenko Tokina Co. Ltd.,...
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