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Rolf Hollander resigns from CEWE board, ending leadership dispute News 

Rolf Hollander resigns from CEWE board, ending leadership dispute

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Dr. Rolf Hollander announced he is no longer a member and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Neumüller CEWE COLOR Stiftung, ending a contentious upper management dispute that lead to the departure of former CEO Christian Friege. The company’s announcement said Dr. Hollander’s declaration was made “to enable all those involved to return to objective and constructive cooperation.”... Read More
Expanding AI technology in photo apps, with Timur Khabirov, Prequel News Podcasts 

Expanding AI technology in photo apps, with Timur Khabirov, Prequel

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Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talked with Timur Khabirov, co-founder and CEO of Prequel, the mobile photo and video editing platform. In this interview, Khabirov talked about the history of the popular app, the philosophy that is driving its growth, and the potential for AI-driven photo and video content. Founded in 2018 by Khabirov and Serge Aliseenko, Prequel has... Read More
Kodak not complicit in Trump-era insider-trading case, says Justice Department News 

Kodak not complicit in Trump-era insider-trading case, says Justice Department

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A former pharmaceutical executive and his cousin with ties to Eastman Kodak Co. were charged by the U.S. Justice Department with insider trading. Kodak itself is charged with any wrongdoing. According to the Rochester First,  the allegations say, between June and July 2020, 37-year-old Andrew Stiles, at the time a vice president of a pharmaceutical company working with Kodak, schemed with... Read More
Rejuvenating the WPPI show, with George Varanakis Events News Podcasts 

Rejuvenating the WPPI show, with George Varanakis

GaryPageau
Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talked with George Varanakis, strategic advisor of the WPPI Photo Group, part of the Emerald Exhibitions company. Varanakis started his industry career at WPPI/Rangefinder and was among the team that built WPPI into a must-attend photography event. Now, after a sojourn into video-streaming and education startup, he’s returned to WPPI. In this interview,... Read More
Photoindustrie-Verband (PIV) to hold conference in Frankfurt Events News 

Photoindustrie-Verband (PIV) to hold conference in Frankfurt

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On April 18, 2023, the photo and imaging industry will meet in Frankfurt am Main at the invitation of the Photoindustrie-Verband (PIV) to discuss the future of the market. In addition to a well-known speaker line-up, the event offers plenty of time for networking and face-to-face encounters. The high inflation rate, the threat of gas shortages and the consequences of... Read More
Hasselblad announces X2D 100C Lightweight Field Kit News 

Hasselblad announces X2D 100C Lightweight Field Kit

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Hasselblad announced, following the release of the latest Hasselblad flagship camera, the X2D 100C Lightweight Field Kit which includes two distinct lenses, the XCD 4/21 and XCD 4/45P. The kit weighs  1810g, making it effortless to carry during long shoots, hikes to hard-to-reach places, or store away. The Hasselblad X2D 100C Lightweight Field Kit has an MSRP of EUR €13,199... Read More
Sony announces the 50mm F1.4 G Master News 

Sony announces the 50mm F1.4 G Master

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Sony Electronics has announced the 50mm F1.4 G Master (model SEL50F14GM) e-mount lens. The 50mm F1.4 G Master is packed with two XA (extreme aspherical) elements that effectively correct field curvature and most types of aberration. This lens is also designed with one ED (extra-low dispersion) glass element that suppresses chromatic aberration to maintain clear and sharp images without color... Read More
Imaging Solutions to host open house during Hunkeler Innovationdays Events News 

Imaging Solutions to host open house during Hunkeler Innovationdays

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At the Hunkeler Innovationdays, Imaging Solutions will focus on their multi-format cutting solutions like the multiCut. In addition, they will show examples of our layflat binding technology, but with no machines on display there. Visitors of the Hunkeler Innovationdays, who want to learn more about Imaging Solutions’ products, have the opportunity to drop by for the Open Door Event. It... Read More
NRF: Retail sales picked up in January Market research News 

NRF: Retail sales picked up in January

GaryPageau
Retail sales bounced back strongly in January as inflation eased and income grew, the National Retail Federation (NRF) said. “Despite inflationary headwinds, January retail sales show the resiliency of consumers in how they manage their budgets and make decisions on how, when and where to spend their hard-earned dollars,” said Matthew Shay, NRF President and CEO. “Retailers understand the needs... Read More
Canon debuts EOS R50 and EOS R8 mirrorless cameras News 

Canon debuts EOS R50 and EOS R8 mirrorless cameras

GaryPageau
Canon U.S.A., Inc., launched the entry-level EOS R50 camera body and the EOS R8, an extremely compact, full-frame camera aimed at advanced amateur photo and video enthusiasts looking for budget-friendly options that don’t sacrifice performance. Additionally, two new RF-Mount lenses are being introduced to the ever-growing R-mount lens lineup. The EOS R50 provides an impressive movie-shooting experience thanks to the... Read More
Perfect Corp. launches YouCam Enhance for iOS and Web News Updates 

Perfect Corp. launches YouCam Enhance for iOS and Web

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Perfect Corp. announced the launch of YouCam Enhance for iOS and Web, which can update their blurred, pixelated, or unclear photos, bringing them into sharp focus in a matter of seconds. The new YouCam Enhance mobile app and web tool, available for free download on the App Store and accessible from the Perfect Corp. website can sharpen focus and smooth noise, to brighten... Read More