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Matthews Studio Equipment launches kits for still photography News 

Matthews Studio Equipment launches kits for still photography

GaryPageau
Matthews Studio Equipment introduced two kits especially catered to the unique needs of still photographers: the Mini Boom Rolling Kit for studio work and the Photo Travel Support Kit.  For studio work, the Mini Boom Rolling Kit is a lighting setup package adding speed and ease to repositioning the key light throughout a shoot, allowing the photographer to maintain flow... Read More
Samsung reclaims the top spot as smartphone market according to IDC News 

Samsung reclaims the top spot as smartphone market according to IDC

GaryPageau
The worldwide smartphone market showed signs of improvement in the third quarter of 2020 (3Q20) with shipments declining just 1.3% year over year, according to preliminary data from the IDC Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. In total, 353.6 million smartphones were shipped during 3Q20 and while the market declined, the results were stronger than IDC’s previous forecast of a 9% year-over-year... Read More
The $6000 ZEISS ZX1 is now available in the United States and Germany News 

The $6000 ZEISS ZX1 is now available in the United States and Germany

GaryPageau
ZEISS Consumer Products has released its $6,000 ZEISS ZX1 is now available at selected dealers in the United States and Germany. The camera features a newly designed, built-in ZEISS Distagon 35 mm f/2 T* lens with autofocus and 37.4 megapixel full-frame sensor developed by ZEISS. The camera has a 4.3-inch multi-touch display and has Adobe Photoshop Lightroom app preinstalled into... Read More
Industry Notes for the week of Oct. 31 News People on the Move 

Industry Notes for the week of Oct. 31

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  Retail News 8 legacy retailers that wound up in bankruptcy this year These companies made it through world wars, social upheaval and depressions, but met their undoing in a year defined by a pandemic, according to RetailDive. People on the Move EyeEm founder Florian Meissner leaves the company Floridan Meissner, co-founder of Germany based photo sharing site EyeEm, announced his departure... Read More
Dead Pixels Society Podcast: Mobile Printing with Phil Mazzilli of the Mopria Alliance News Opinion Podcasts 

Dead Pixels Society Podcast: Mobile Printing with Phil Mazzilli of the Mopria Alliance

GaryPageau
Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with Phil Mazzilli, a Qualcomm executive representing the Mopria Alliance. Mazzilli talks about how the alliance standards enable printing from mobile devices to a wide variety of printers; most recently, the alliance announced its code is now part of Android 11. Mazzilli is the chair of the marketing group of the Alliance. Founded in 2013, by Canon, HP, Samsung, and... Read More
Fujifilm doubles number of X-Photographers News 

Fujifilm doubles number of X-Photographers

GaryPageau
The Electronic Imaging Division of FUJIFILM North America Corp. introduced 16 new members join the current group of 16 X-Photographers, beginning their four-year terms on effectively on Nov. 1, 2020. In July, FUJIFILM North America Corporation rolled out several progressive updates to the program, creating more opportunities for photographers to get involved. “Over the past several months, we have made... Read More
Kodak Alaris takes out $50 million loan from UK pension fund News 

Kodak Alaris takes out $50 million loan from UK pension fund

GaryPageau
Kodak Alaris, the marketer of Kodak film, kiosks, and Kodak Moments apps, has secured a three-year $50 million credit facility from the U.K. Pension Protection Fund (PPF), according to Australia’s Inside Imaging. The move was made just weeks before PPF becomes a part-owner of the business through the acquisition of the failing Kodak Pension Plan (KPP2). The $50 million is... Read More
Epson debuts first roll-to-roll resin signage printers News 

Epson debuts first roll-to-roll resin signage printers

GaryPageau
Epson America expanded its presence in the signage market with the introduction of the SureColor R-Series. The 64-inch SureColor R5070 and SureColor R5070L  have six-color resin ink to deliver prints on a variety of substrates with consistent, repeatable color, the company says. The new printers deliver output ready for immediate lamination at speeds up to 290 square feet per hour. Both printers feature... Read More
Google Photos adds monthly subscription, retail pick up at Walgreens News 

Google Photos adds monthly subscription, retail pick up at Walgreens

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Google Photos is adding two more ways for consumers to print their photos, including a revival of its monthly print subscription service. Google Photos tested a $7.99 monthly 10-unit 4×6 cardstock photo subscription service earlier this year but discontinued in June. Google uses AI to choose the photos. In the newest service, the photos are still chosen by AI but... Read More
Photobox launches “Invites, not presents” campaign News Promotions 

Photobox launches “Invites, not presents” campaign

GaryPageau
UK photo site Photobox is launching a Christmas shopping campaign to encourage people to create printed gifts, according to the Campaign website. With references to calendars, canvases, and photobooks, the TV ad – which will run across Europe – describes photographs as “invites to more together time” and “the stories we’ve yet to make”. “We’ve seen the potency of our... Read More
Ricoh launches Ricoh GR II Street Edition, provides update on PENTAX K-3 Mark III flagship News 

Ricoh launches Ricoh GR II Street Edition, provides update on PENTAX K-3 Mark III flagship

GaryPageau
Ricoh announced the RICOH GR III Street Edition, a stand-alone model of the limited edition “RICOH GR III Street Edition Special Limited Kit” with a dedicated genuine leather strap and external mini finder. The camera body has been treated with a metallic gray finish and accentuated with an orange-yellow ring encircling the lens barrel. The exterior finish features an elegantly... Read More
Zenfolio adds CMO News 

Zenfolio adds CMO

GaryPageau
Zenfolio announced Jason Egnal joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer. Egnal will focus on expanding brand recognition, bringing new products to market, and driving revenue growth. An executive with experience at startups and global corporations, Egnal has guided companies from concept to market, launched multiple innovative products, and expanded businesses internationally. “The photography industry has evolved rapidly in the last... Read More
PicsArt makes design tools available on the web News 

PicsArt makes design tools available on the web

GaryPageau
Popular mobile photo/art app company PicsArt announced more than two dozen of its most popular editing and AI-based tools are now available for free and subscription on PicsArt.com. Tools include a template editor, background and object remover, video slideshow maker, text editor, and more. Also included is an entire library of premium content, including stock photography, templates, fonts, and stickers, as... Read More