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Canon makes EOS VR SYSTEM compatible with “Apple Projected Media Profile” and “spatial photo” News 

Canon makes EOS VR SYSTEM compatible with “Apple Projected Media Profile” and “spatial photo”

Canon Inc. announced two of its RF lenses for 3D VR video—the RF5.2mm F2.8 L DUAL FISHEYE and the RF-S3.9mm F3.5 STM DUAL FISHEYE will offer compatibility with “Apple Projected Media Profile” (APMP), a QuickTime movie profile that will be supported by the Apple Vision Pro spatial computer. Canon has also announced it will make its RF-S7.8mm F4 STM DUAL... Read More
Fujifilm installs first REVORIA PRESS EC2100S in United States News 

Fujifilm installs first REVORIA PRESS EC2100S in United States

FUJIFILM North America Corp., Business Innovation Division, announced the first installation of its FUJIFILM REVORIA PRESS EC2100S (EC2100S) at Dynagraphics, Inc., a family-owned printing company based in Decatur, Illinois. This installation, combined with a full suite of products and solutions, represents a key milestone for Fujifilm’s innovative digital press technology in the U.S. market and marks a new era of... Read More
Adobe reports record second-quarter revenue Earnings reports News 

Adobe reports record second-quarter revenue

Adobe reported financial results for its second quarter fiscal year 2025 ended May 30, 2025. Adobe achieved record revenue of $5.87 billion in thequarter, which represents 11 percent year-over-year growth as reported and in constant currency. Diluted earnings per share was $3.94 on a GAAP basis and $5.06 on a non-GAAP basis. “Our strategy to deliver ground-breaking innovation for Business... Read More
Insta360 goes public on Shanghai stock market Investments News 

Insta360 goes public on Shanghai stock market

On June 11, 2025, Chinese camera maker Insta360 made a splashy debut on Shanghai’s STAR Market, with its stock surging 285% on opening day and its market capitalization briefly topping ¥70 billion (over $10 billion). Founder JK Liu rang the opening bell while wielding an Insta360 X5 panoramic camera, marking him as the first 1990s-born founder to lead a company to China’s... Read More
Finding the Expert in You: How Ann Carden Transforms Expertise into Businesses Marketing News 

Finding the Expert in You: How Ann Carden Transforms Expertise into Businesses

What if your greatest business opportunity isn’t something new, but something you already possess? In this eye-opening conversation with business growth expert Ann Carden, we explore how entrepreneurs can transform their expertise into thriving, profitable businesses. Carden’s journey from teaching neighborhood craft classes at age eight to building and selling five successful companies offers a masterclass in business evolution. Rather... Read More
Landa Digital Printing to restructure, seeking investors Investments News 

Landa Digital Printing to restructure, seeking investors

Israel-based printing vendor Landa Digital Printing (LDP) announced it is restructuring plan. According to Printing Impressions, the company reported positive growth during drupa in 2024, but that “customer caution due to geopolitical and economic uncertainties, the ongoing war in Israel,” among other challenges, has led to this decision. “Although Landa did not report how it intends to restructure, local publication Globes reports... Read More
Leica introduces the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28–70 f/2.8 ASPH for SL-System News 

Leica introduces the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28–70 f/2.8 ASPH for SL-System

Leica Camera AG introduces the new Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28–70 f/2.8 ASPH for the SL-System.  The focal length spanning from 28 to 70 mm allows the lens to transition from wide angle to slight telephoto, making it particularly well-suited for capturing landscapes, travel scenes and portraits. The fast autofocus system consistently delivers precise and reliable focus. Coatings on the lenses ensure... Read More
Snap to launch lightweight, immersive specs in 2026 New Products News 

Snap to launch lightweight, immersive specs in 2026

Snap Inc. announced at the Augmented World Expo 2025 it is launching lightweight, immersive Specs in 2026. Specs are a wearable computer integrated into a lightweight pair of glasses, featuring see-through Lenses that enhance the physical world with digital experiences. Snap’s all-new Specs are uniquely positioned to understand the world through advanced machine learning, bring AI assistance into three-dimensional space,... Read More
Fujifilm’s Bing Liem named president of International Photographic Council News 

Fujifilm’s Bing Liem named president of International Photographic Council

FUJIFILM North America Corp. announced Bing Liem, division president, Imaging Division, was named president of the International Photographic Council (IPC) for the 2025-2026 term. The IPC is a multinational, non-profit, non-commercial organization founded in 1974 and its members range from across the photographic and imaging industry worldwide. In 1983, the United Nations officially recognized IPC as a Civil Society Organization... Read More
GotPhoto releases “The Power of Media Days in Sports Photography” on-demand video class Events News 

GotPhoto releases “The Power of Media Days in Sports Photography” on-demand video class

GotPhoto has announced a free on-demand video class: The Power of Media Days in Sports Photography. In this class, photographer Vicky Long of Higher Focus photography breaks down how media days can dramatically increase your sales, improve athlete and school relationships, and help grow your business. From starter packages to senior banners, you’ll learn how to build deeper client loyalty... Read More
NRF: Import cargo levels expected to see surge during pause in tariff increases News 

NRF: Import cargo levels expected to see surge during pause in tariff increases

Import cargo at the nation’s major container ports is expected to see a surge through this summer as retailers take advantage of a 90-day reduction in tariffs that were recently imposed on China, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates. “This is the busiest time of the year for retailers... Read More
Tariff policies creating uncertainty, including among camera suppliers News 

Tariff policies creating uncertainty, including among camera suppliers

The ongoing global tariff dispute initiated by the Trump Administration is causing supply chain issues, pricing problems, and sleepless nights for wide sectors of the photo imaging industry. From camera hardware and accessories to raw materials and media, there isn’t a segment of the industry that hasn’t felt the impact. Here are some of the top stories for the week:... Read More
SPOA announces finalists for 2025 SPOA Industry Photo Competition Events News 

SPOA announces finalists for 2025 SPOA Industry Photo Competition

School Photographers of America (SPOA) announced the finalists of the fifth annual 2025 SPOA Industry Photo Competition. Winners will be revealed at the SPOA Awards Dinner at the SPOA 2025 International Summit on School Photography and Yearbooks on Wednesday, June 26, in Raleigh, NC. Cady Studios Aniyah Agard, Kerron Bailey, Jacob Norman, Jayson Rea Dean Stewart Photography Tyler Black Focused Photography... Read More
ISO Photography group seeking input on international photobook standards Market research News 

ISO Photography group seeking input on international photobook standards

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is conducting an industry survey to determine if there is an industry need for an international specification for the permanence and durability of photobooks (for the benefit of consumers). This short questionnaire also looks at different use cases for consumers regarding photo books – for example, the need for archival media  – and the resulting performance levels regarding... Read More
ME Group International reports flat sales but profits up in half-year report Earnings reports News 

ME Group International reports flat sales but profits up in half-year report

ME Group International plc, the instant-service equipment group, reported, for the six months ending April 30, group pre-tax profit was up approximately 14% (up approximately 17% at constant currency) and Group revenue up approximately 2% (up approximately 4% at constant currencyg), driven by the strong continued performance in our laundry business. Excluding the H1 2024 contribution from SEMPA SAS, which... Read More