Sony updates Camera Remote SDK, adding enhanced functionality for eCommerce applications SDKs and APIs Updates 

Sony updates Camera Remote SDK, adding enhanced functionality for eCommerce applications

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Sony Electronics launched an updated version of its Camera Remote SDK, adding compatibility with the newly announced Alpha 7 IV and key functionality to support third-party developers. Camera Remote SDK allows users to control Sony’s cameras remotely from a computer, from changing the camera settings to remote shutter release and live view monitoring. “The expansion of our B2B offerings is... Read More
Panasonic releases firmware update for LUMIX GH5 II New Products Updates 

Panasonic releases firmware update for LUMIX GH5 II

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Panasonic released a firmware update Ver.1.1 for the LUMIX GH5 II, avalabile at 8:00 pm EST on Nov.29, 2021. With this update, the GH5 II hybrid mirrorless camera will have improvised high-quality video streaming, the company said, adding it complies with RTP/RTSP streaming via wired LAN and via USB tethering to support maximum 4K high resolution livestreaming for both indoor and outdoor use. Details:... Read More
Mediaclip launches Mediaclip WooCommerce Plug-in Updates 

Mediaclip launches Mediaclip WooCommerce Plug-in

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Montreal, Canada-based personalization engine provider Mediaclip launched the Mediaclip WooCommerce Plug-in enabling products personalization on WooCommerce enabled retail websites. The new Mediaclip WooCommerce plug-in joins-in the company’s existing Magento and Shopify plug-ins. Mediaclip WooCommerce Plug-in is for online retailers who want control over their product customization workflow and differentiate themselves by offering, producing, and reselling innovative customized or personalized products,... Read More
Panasonic announces compact LUMIX S 35mm F1.8 (S-S35) New Products 

Panasonic announces compact LUMIX S 35mm F1.8 (S-S35)

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Panasonic introduced a new large-aperture wide fixed focal length lens, the LUMIX S 35mm F1.8 (S-S35), as the fourth addition to the series of four F1.8 large-aperture lenses based on the L-Mount system. A total of four F1.8 fixed focal length lenses from the LUMIX S Series including 85mm(S-S85), 50mm(S-S50), 24mm(S-S24), and the new 35mm(S-S35) lens feature a common size... Read More
ShootProof steps in to support Glasser Images clients News 

ShootProof steps in to support Glasser Images clients

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ShootProof, an all-in-one photography platform for photographers, has stepped in to offer free access to Glasser Images clients and their important photos, following the high-profile sudden closure of the Bismarck, N.D., portrait studio in early October. The galleries will be available for the photo sessions completed prior to the closing of Glasser Images. The studio closed suddenly in early October,... Read More
Dead Pixels Society podcast: Expanding the pro photography business with Rachel LaCour Niesen, Foreground News Podcasts 

Dead Pixels Society podcast: Expanding the pro photography business with Rachel LaCour Niesen, Foreground

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Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with professional photographer, Rachel LaCour Niesen, chief product officer of Foreground, about the company’s marketing approach, acquisitions, and the recent addition of a print store to its ShootProof brand. She also talks about challenges meeting the needs of different types of photographers and how the company responded to the recent high-profile closure of a portrait studio. LaCour Niesen... Read More
Emot Wedding Photography describes shift in couples wedding planning trends News 

Emot Wedding Photography describes shift in couples wedding planning trends

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Emot Wedding Photography and Videography (formerly EMOTION Wedding Photography) conducted a survey on the Australian wedding industry, with a focus on wedding photography to learn how Covid-19 has affected consumer confidence and spending habits. This survey was sent to their database of thousands of engaged couples. This was modeled off a previous survey conducted in November 2020 to compare results... Read More
GoPro announces third-quarter revenue up 13% Earnings reports News 

GoPro announces third-quarter revenue up 13%

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GoPro, Inc. announced third-quarter revenue for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2021, was $317 million, up 13% year-over-year. GoPro.com subscription revenue increased 143% year-over-year to $14 million; the company has 1.34 million subscribers. “GoPro had an outstanding third quarter with strong revenue, earnings, margin, and cash flow growth that have led us to raise our margin and profitability outlook for... Read More
Facebook shutting down facial recognition efforts after a decade News 

Facebook shutting down facial recognition efforts after a decade

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By month’s end, Facebook plans to shut down its decade-old facial recognition system, deleting the data of more than 1 billion users. Introduced in December, 2010, the facial-recognition feature automatically identified people in uploaded photos and suggested tags, which linked the accounts. In recent years, the company now known as “Meta” has become increasingly under scrutiny for its privacy practices.... Read More
3 Legged Thing announces updated Punks Range Tripods New Products 

3 Legged Thing announces updated Punks Range Tripods

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U.K.-based tripod maker 3 Legged Thing has upgraded its entry-level Punks range of twist-lock tripods, with improved engineering, increased stability, and a new look. The new tripods are collectively christened Punks 2.0. Corey, Travis, Billy and Brian are all now have three detachable legs, enabling conversion to monopods or booms, and with the addition of optional Vanz tripod feet can... Read More
Light & Motion introduces StellaPro Reflex, StellaPro Reflex S hybrid lights New Products 

Light & Motion introduces StellaPro Reflex, StellaPro Reflex S hybrid lights

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Light & Motion added two hybrid lights to the StellaPro line. StellaPro Reflex and StellaPro Reflex S are the first lights offering continuous LED lighting and Digital Burst. These powerful, versatile lights allow photographers to switch seamlessly between continuous lighting and Digital Burst in real time without any compromise in performance or power. The StellaPro Reflex ($849) and Reflex S... Read More
RR Donnelley agrees to $2.1 billion acquisition from from Atlas Holdings Acquisitions News 

RR Donnelley agrees to $2.1 billion acquisition from from Atlas Holdings

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North America’s largest commercial printing conglomerate (and owner of the Motif Photos app) RR Donnelley & Sons (RRD) announced it  entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by affiliates of Atlas Holdings in an all-cash transaction with a value of approximately $2.1 billion ($8.52 per share). The transaction, unanimously approved by the RRD board, is expected to close in the... Read More
NRF Economist: Consumers are “Spending Because They Can” Headed Into Holiday Season News 

NRF Economist: Consumers are “Spending Because They Can” Headed Into Holiday Season

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The impact of the pandemic on the nation’s economy will be a key factor in retail sales during the 2021 holiday season, but the National Retail Federation is nonetheless confident in its forecast for record growth, according to Jack Kleinhertz, chief economist, NRF. “There are several factors coming together to have a major impact on the holiday outlook, but household... Read More