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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
Getty Images, facing NYSE delisting, restructures debt ahead of Chapter 11 filing Investments News 

Getty Images, facing NYSE delisting, restructures debt ahead of Chapter 11 filing

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Troubled stock image agency Getty Images reached a restructuring agreement with its principal investors and creditor groups and plans to file an expedited, prepackaged Chapter 11 case within weeks. The company expects to complete the restructuring by year-end and emerge as a privately held company. Among the keys to announceement, Getty-family entities and Koch Equity Development affiliates committed up to... Read More
PRINTING United Expo shows trends in silver-halide replacement and more Events Feature News 

PRINTING United Expo shows trends in silver-halide replacement and more

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The fall trade show season highlights include the annual PRINTING United Expo 2026, produced annually by PRINTING United Alliance, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, from Sept. 23-25. The event attracted more than 27,000a registered attendees from 100 countries, who visited 850-plus exhibitors covering one-million-square feet of show floor space.With a show as massive and as widespread  as PRINTING United... Read More
Circana: 2026 holiday study finds consumers spending selectively, not stepping away Market research News 

Circana: 2026 holiday study finds consumers spending selectively, not stepping away

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Circana reports U.S. consumers are entering the 2026 holiday season with a more intentional approach to spending, balancing budget pressures with a continued desire to celebrate, according to the 2026 U.S. Holiday Purchase Intentions Study. The study reveals, while shoppers remain focused on value, they are also seeking gifts and experiences that deliver personal relevance, emotional connection, and lasting impact.... Read More
Sigma introduces its 50-120mm F2.8 DC OS | Contemporary News 

Sigma introduces its 50-120mm F2.8 DC OS | Contemporary

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Sigma Corp. of America announced the Sigma 50120mm F2.8 DC OS | Contemporary, a telephoto zoom for APS-C mirrorless cameras that covers roughly 75-180mm in full-frame terms at a constant F2.8 in a compact, lightweight body. It completes Sigma’s constant-F2.8 Contemporary zoom series alongside the 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN and the 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN, giving small format camera operators... Read More
GoPhoto invests in Socrates Holdings Investments News 

GoPhoto invests in Socrates Holdings

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GoPhoto, a provider of photography services for amusement experiences, has made a strategic investment in Socrates Holdings, combining Socrates Imaging’s established ride photography technology with GoPhoto’s AI-powered platform, according to a report in Blooloop. For more than 30 years, Socrates Imaging has developed ride photography systems built to operate reliably in demanding attraction environments. “In ride photography, everything starts with... Read More
Private-equity firm GTCR acquires Tactacam from Bertram Capital News 

Private-equity firm GTCR acquires Tactacam from Bertram Capital

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Private-equity firm GTCR acquired Tactacam, a supplier of trail and security cameras, from Bertram Capital and the company’s founders. Terms were officially undisclosed, although The Wall Street Journal reported a valuation exceeding $1 billion. Tactacam supplies cellular trail and security cameras to more than one million subscribers. CEO and co-founder Jeff Peel will remain in charge and retain an ownership interest.... Read More
Tamron launches the 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A062) for Z-mount News 

Tamron launches the 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A062) for Z-mount

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Tamron announced of the 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A062), a fast-aperture standard zoom lens, compatible with Nikon Z mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. The lens will be on sale on Oct. 22 for Nikon Z mount at $729 USD / $999 CAD. The 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A062) is a fast-aperture standard zoom lens for full-frame mirrorless... Read More
Lomography debuts two Sprocket Rocket 35mm panoramic cameras News 

Lomography debuts two Sprocket Rocket 35mm panoramic cameras

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Lomography has debuted two Sprocket Rocket 35 mm Panoramic Camera editions in new Starlight and Ultra Violet camera editions. The $69 Sprocket Rocket boasts a unique 1:3 panoramic perspective, exposing the entire width of 35 mm film for unapologetically analogue, ultra-wide imagery. An optional frame insert is included to cover the sprocket holes for unperforated panoramics, and the camera comes... Read More
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. enters agreement to sell PersonalizationMall.com and Things Remembered to PlanetArt Acquisitions News 

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. enters agreement to sell PersonalizationMall.com and Things Remembered to PlanetArt

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1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. a provider of expressions announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell PersonalizationMall.com and Things Remembered to PlanetArt, LLC, for approximately $45 million in cash, subject to customary closing conditions. Claranova completed the sale of its PlanetArt division for $169.5 million to General Atlantic Credit’s Atlantic Park fund and the PlanetArt management team in June 2025... Read More
Imaging World to move to Cologne in 2027 Events News 

Imaging World to move to Cologne in 2027

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From 2027, Koelnmesse and RINGFOTO GmbH & Co. KG are joining forces to jointly host and further develop the established event for photography, video and content creation, debuting Sept. 24-26, 2027, at the trade fair grounds as “Imaging World inspired by photokina”.  Through this partnership, Koelnmesse says it is expanding its portfolio with a powerful platform for hands-on technology, creative... Read More
Waldo Photos completes SOC 2 Audit News 

Waldo Photos completes SOC 2 Audit

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Waldo Photos announces the completion of a SOC 2 Type II audit. The completion of this audit provides the schools, camps, churches, professional photographers, and other organizations using Waldo with an independent assessment of the controls supporting our platform. “Families and organizations trust us with the moments they care deeply about,” said Rodney Rice, CEO of Waldo Photos. “Completing this... Read More
Popsa launches Memories News 

Popsa launches Memories

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U.K. personalized product company Popsa launched an AI curation feature on its iOS and Android app called Memories to rediscover forgotten photos Memories launches in two collections: Popsa Rewinds, which curates highlights from the past month or year into one story, and Popsa Journeys, which instantly resurfaces forgotten holidays and day trips.  The Memory Economy report, Popsa’s survey of 8,000... Read More
Vanguard Digital Printing Systems debuts Cumberland flatbed printer News 

Vanguard Digital Printing Systems debuts Cumberland flatbed printer

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Vanguard Digital Printing Systems, a Durst Group Company, unveiled the Cumberland, a new flatbed printer at the 2026 PRINTING United Expo. Cumberland offers advanced automation, easy and quick media handling, and reliable performance, increasing production capacity and unlocking new opportunities in today’s fast and demanding market, the company claims. “Cumberland is yet another step forward in Vanguard’s ‘Productivity Redefined’ evolution,” said... Read More