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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

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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

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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

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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

Gary Pageau
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

Gary Pageau
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

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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

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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

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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

Gary Pageau
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
BleepingComputer: PowerSchool hacker pleads guilty to student data extortion scheme News 

BleepingComputer: PowerSchool hacker pleads guilty to student data extortion scheme

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In a case that has implications for the growing need for high security in the education market, BleepingComputer reports a19-year-old college student from Worcester, Massachusetts, has agreed to plead guilty to a cyberattack on PowerSchool that extorted millions of dollars in exchange for not leaking the personal data of millions of students and teachers. The Department of Justice says PowerSchool... Read More
FESPA 2025 reports exhibition drew more than 23,000 from around the world Events News 

FESPA 2025 reports exhibition drew more than 23,000 from around the world

Gary Pageau
FESPA Global Print Expo 2025, European Sign Expo and Personalisation Experience, held May 6-9, Messe Berlin, Germany, reported total attendance hitting 23,061. The exhibition attracted senior decision makers, with 87% of visitors holding decision-making positions and 71% being directors, CEOs, owners or managers. The collective median budget was €2.9 billion, with 40% of attendees planning to invest in solutions in... Read More
Zeno360° AG launches in bookbinding automation News 

Zeno360° AG launches in bookbinding automation

Gary Pageau
Switzerland’s Zeno360° AG has officially launched, entering the market as a global technology company focused on fully automated and integrated solutions for bookbinding and print finishing. The company is led by industry veteran Djawad Khorosh, and has already set up worldwide distributors. The company offers modular binding and casing-in to trimming, case making, and packaging print workflows under the ZENO ESSENTIAL,... Read More
Excire launches free AI-judged photography competition offering $7,000 in prizes Events News 

Excire launches free AI-judged photography competition offering $7,000 in prizes

Gary Pageau
PRC, the AI technology company behind the Excire photo-management software, is hosting a free-to-enter photography competition featuring instant AI judging and huge prizes. Excire’s “People in Focus” competition—running now through June 30th—invites photographers to submit people-centric images of all types, from studio headshots and environmental portraits to everyday moments and candid street scenes. But unlike conventional photography competitions, “People in... Read More
Nationwide Studios is first school photography and yearbook company to achieve SOC 2 Type I compliance News 

Nationwide Studios is first school photography and yearbook company to achieve SOC 2 Type I compliance

Gary Pageau
Nationwide Studios announced it has become the first school photography and yearbook company to achieve SOC 2 Type I compliance, a major milestone in student data security. SOC 2 is an independent certification that confirms a company has strong systems to protect personal information. This includes student photos, names, order details, and other sensitive data shared during school picture and... Read More