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Fujifilm joins PRINT United’s roster of participants Events News 

Fujifilm joins PRINT United’s roster of participants

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HANOVER PARK, ILL. and PHILADELPHIA – January 17, 2018 – Taking part in a trade show is one of the most carefully considered investments a graphic systems technology supplier is called upon to make. The outcome of Fujifilm’s strategic review of its trade show options is its decision to join the lengthening list of major suppliers that are planning to... Read More
Hardware in crisis: Can camera companies compete? News Opinion 

Hardware in crisis: Can camera companies compete?

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The hardgoods part of the photo industry has always been highly competitive and price sensitive. Accessory sales prop up profit margins, as dealers rely on photo printing, lenses, bags, tripods, filters and other add-ons to build comfortable margins. It’s not unusual for an independent dealer to make $50 or $60 on the sale of a $1,200 DSLR body. This is... Read More
Fujifilm recalls power adapter wall plugs sold with digital cameras due to shock hazard News Press releases 

Fujifilm recalls power adapter wall plugs sold with digital cameras due to shock hazard

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Recall Summary Name of Product: Power adapter wall plugs sold with Fujifilm digital cameras Hazard: The power adapter wall plug can crack, break or detach and remain in the wall and expose live electrical contacts, posing a shock hazard. Remedy: Replace Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power adapter wall plugs and contact... Read More
IPI to host Third Annual Super Launch Party Events News 

IPI to host Third Annual Super Launch Party

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Independent Photo Imagers (IPI) announces live launch party webinar Wednesday, Jan. 31 Independent Photo Imagers (IPI) is hosting a webinar Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018, unveiling initiatives and innovations for prospective and current members and vendors. Register here. The third annual event features a long agenda of news and announcements:  Pre-game sneak peek of new INNOVATIONS How will The Print RefineryTMrevolutionize your business... Read More
Worker-owned businesses taking over for retiring baby boomers, says Fast Company News Opinion 

Worker-owned businesses taking over for retiring baby boomers, says Fast Company

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A recent article in Fast Company will be of interest to baby-boomer business owners who are looking to pass on their operations. In the past year, we’ve had high-visibility photo retailers like University Camera and Chris’ Camera Center announced they will shut down their operations after efforts to turn up buyers were naught. In the article, “Can The Wave Of... Read More
Daily Beast looks inside Snapchat data and culture: It’s not pretty News Opinion 

Daily Beast looks inside Snapchat data and culture: It’s not pretty

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Daily Beast writer Taylor Lorenz disclosed never-reported information about the culture of secrecy permeating Snap Inc. and the data regarding key features of its flagship app, Snapchat. Among the revelations: “The company operates in secret “need to know”-type bubbles, where many in sales, content, or non-engineering roles feel kept in the dark.” Employees routinely find out about Snap products and services in... Read More
November CIPA report continues downturn News 

November CIPA report continues downturn

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Japan’s Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) has released its numbers for November 2017 show the continued downward trend in the digital camera market, with just 2,166,788 DSC units shipped in November 2017, or about 17% percent fewer than the same period last year. Interchangeable lens cameras are following a similar pattern, with a drop of about 20 percent for the prior... Read More
Canon Professional Services and Professional Photographers of America collaborate to offer exclusive CPS membership discounts launching at Imaging USA EXPO 2018 Events News Press releases 

Canon Professional Services and Professional Photographers of America collaborate to offer exclusive CPS membership discounts launching at Imaging USA EXPO 2018

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MELVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is excited to announce that the company will launch a special pricing promotion for new and existing Canon Professional Service (CPS) members at the Imaging USA EXPO 2018 hosted by Professional Photographers of America (PPA). This exclusive promotion, offers 20 percent off new, renewed... Read More
Free Affinity photo editing software with purchase of select X-Rite color management solutions New Products News Promotions 

Free Affinity photo editing software with purchase of select X-Rite color management solutions

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A perfect match for Color Perfectionists who can create and view their images with incredible accuracy using X-Rite Solutions and edit like a pro with Affinity Photo. NORTH WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (PRWEB) JANUARY 10, 2018 – X-Rite, the leading brand of color management solutions for the photography and video markets, today announces an exclusive offer in partnership with Serif, creators... Read More
Largan revenues jump 18% after hitting a 5-month low in December Earnings reports News 

Largan revenues jump 18% after hitting a 5-month low in December

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Smartphone-use lens module maker Largan Precision has reported consolidated revenues of NK$3,803,960, up 18% year-on-year. This follows NK$4,878,109 for December, the lowest monthly level since August 2017 with decreases of 13.14% sequentially and 10.43% on year, according to DigiTimes. The December revenue declined mainly due to off-season effects, Largan explained. Of lens-modules shipped in December, 10-megapixel and above models accounted... Read More
Wall Street likes Kodak’s move into cryptocurrency News Opinion 

Wall Street likes Kodak’s move into cryptocurrency

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Shares of Eastman Kodak Co. nearly doubled yesterday when the Rochester, N.Y., company announced a cryptocurrency aimed at photographers, called KodakCoin. While some companies have added “blockchain” as a supposed gimmick to boost share price – like this Long Island Ice Tea brand – but the press coverage has been remarkably forgiving. Kodak is getting notice because digital rights management (DRM)... Read More
Gordon’s Photo gains media coverage for large film business News 

Gordon’s Photo gains media coverage for large film business

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Reno, Nevada’s Gordon Photo Service garnered some positive media attention this week when the local CBS affiliate, KTVN, featured the store regarding a report on booming film sales. The feature story described how the store is selling (and presumably processing) 500 rolls a week, plus additional sales from Fujifilm Instax cameras and film. Reno is actually the home to two... Read More
KODAK and WENN Digital Partner to Launch Major Blockchain Initiative and Cryptocurrency News Press releases 

KODAK and WENN Digital Partner to Launch Major Blockchain Initiative and Cryptocurrency

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KODAKOne platform and KODAKCoin cryptocurrency give photographers a new revenue stream and a secure platform for protecting their work January 09, 2018 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time – ROCHESTER, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today Kodak and WENN Digital, in a licensing partnership, announced the launch of the KODAKOne image rights management platform and KODAKCoin, a photo-centric cryptocurrency to empower photographers and agencies to take... Read More
Taopix adds Kuwait’s Albumii to international customers News 

Taopix adds Kuwait’s Albumii to international customers

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Taopix reports Kuwait City-based photo-book printer Albumii has added its online suite to complement its existing Taopix desktop applications. According to the announcement, Albumii has rapidly grown its personalised photo business and established itself as the premium brand for high definition photo books, prints, canvases and wall panels in the region. Albumii Managing Director, Mohammed Amira says, “We don’t have... Read More