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Canon unveils lightweight EOS R100, RF28mm F2.8 STM Lens News 

Canon unveils lightweight EOS R100, RF28mm F2.8 STM Lens

Canon U.S.A., Inc. launched of the EOS R100 camera and the RF28mm F2.8 STM lens. The Canon EOS R100 camera features a 24.2 megapixel APS-C size sensor, the DIGIC 8 image processor, 4K (Cropped) and Full HD (Full-Width) video at up to 24 and 60 frames-per-second respectively, Autofocus with eye and face detection, and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity capabilities. The Canon... Read More
NRF: Consumers to spend record amount for Father’s Day Market research News 

NRF: Consumers to spend record amount for Father’s Day

Consumers will collectively spend a record-high $22.9 billion to celebrate Father’s Day this year, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. Total expected spending for the holiday is up from last year’s $20 billion and exceeds the previous record of $20.1 billion in 2021. “Father’s Day remains a momentous occasion for... Read More
National Genealogical Society and Vivid-Pix community outreach toolkit lending service News 

National Genealogical Society and Vivid-Pix community outreach toolkit lending service

The National Genealogical Society (NGS) and Vivid-Pix announced the launch of an equipment and software lending service for their Family Matters Community Engagement Program. The Family Matters program combines NGS’s membership with ready-to-use solutions from Vivid-Pix and NGS to assist families and loved ones with their family history pursuits. The Family Matters Community Outreach Toolkit combines the Vivid-Pix Memory Station (scanning hardware, and... Read More
Kodak acquires Graphic Systems Services Inc. Acquisitions News 

Kodak acquires Graphic Systems Services Inc.

Eastman Kodak Co. has acquired Graphic Systems Services Inc. (GSS), a provider of web inkjet press transport systems and other print-related components and engineering services. The acquisition gives the company greater control over its supply chain for inkjet press components and additional engineering expertise as it seeks to expand its growing portfolio of inkjet presses, the company said. Terms weren’t... Read More
XFCut Software Releases the Vinyl Cutting Plug-in for CorelDRAW, Illustrator News 

XFCut Software Releases the Vinyl Cutting Plug-in for CorelDRAW, Illustrator

Sign-making software developer, XFCut Software, released XFCut 6, a major upgrade to its vinyl-cutting desktop software plug-in for Windows and Mac OS X. And for the first time ever, XFCut is now available for Adobe Illustrator (Windows and macOS) and CorelDRAW (Windows only), With intuitive user interface, advanced sign tools and one-click options, XFCut 6 vinyl cutting plug-in will make... Read More
Thriving in Independent Photo Printing: Secrets to Success with IPI’s Brenda DiVincenzo Events News Podcasts 

Thriving in Independent Photo Printing: Secrets to Success with IPI’s Brenda DiVincenzo

Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talked with Brenda DiVincenzo, vice president of member success, at the IPI Member Network. Listen in as we discuss the importance of IPI’s networking, education, and marketing programs, and how their forum has supported business owners by providing invaluable tips and ideas. Plus, get a sneak peek into the upcoming IPIC event, July 9-13, in Fort Worth, Texas,... Read More
Sony Electronics announces ZV-1 II ultra wide-angle zoom vlogging camera News 

Sony Electronics announces ZV-1 II ultra wide-angle zoom vlogging camera

Sony Electronics launches the second-generation camera to the ZV-1 in the vlog camera ZV series, the ZV-1 II, which includes a wider-angle lens. The ZV-1 II has a 1.0-type Exmor RS image sensor (approximately 20.1 effective megapixels), BIONZ X image processing engine, and newly developed ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* 18-50 mm F1.8-4 lens. “The ZV-1 II is an exciting chapter for... Read More
Another camera enthusiast site – Imaging Resource – falls News 

Another camera enthusiast site – Imaging Resource – falls

  Just weeks after it was publicly announced Amazon was shuttering leading camera review site DPReview, another content-heavy gear site – Imaging Resource – has met a similar fate. Under new owners, the publicly traded BeBop Channel Corp., the Madavor Media group of publications are now up for sale. BeBop, which is primarily a creator of content for jazz enthusiasts,... Read More
Dscoop Edge St. Louis World Expo offers education, networking Feature News 

Dscoop Edge St. Louis World Expo offers education, networking

The Dead Pixels Society returned to the annual DScoop Edge St. Louis World Expo global conference, hosting a Photo Imaging CONNECT mini-conference track at Dscoop Edge St. Louis World Expo, May 7-10, 2023, at the America’s Center conveniently located in the heart of downtown St. Louis, Mo. In addition to the excellent Dscoop education and networking program, there were four... Read More
NRF: Retail sales rose in April as consumers “remained engaged” Market research News 

NRF: Retail sales rose in April as consumers “remained engaged”

Retail sales bounced back in April, showing both month-over-month and year-over-year growth, said the National Retail Federation said. “Retail sales rebounded in April, reflecting consumer resilience in the face of elevated economic uncertainty,” said Matthew Shay, CEO and president, NRF. “Moderating price levels, continued labor market strength and wage gains have increased consumers’ ability to spend. However, they remain cautious... Read More
Picsart launches “Spaces,” in-app collaboration communities News 

Picsart launches “Spaces,” in-app collaboration communities

Picsart announced Spaces, a new feature allowing users to interact within interest-driven communities by browsing, posting, and engaging with visual content. Available within the app and desktop web, Spaces makes creative collaboration, learning, and content discovery easier. It also makes Picsart one of the first major design platforms to offer an embedded forum experience, redefining what it means to be an... Read More
Shutterfly restructures debt Investments News 

Shutterfly restructures debt

Shutterfly, LLC announced the launch of a debt exchange offer and consent solicitation for eligible noteholders, as detailed here in the press release. The announcement follows reports that Shutterfly has been struggling to service its debt on lagging sales. The U.S.’s leading personalized photo products company, Shutterfly replaced its CEO last week. Pursuant to a Transaction Support Agreement entered into... Read More