Sony debuts $1,800 pro Xperia PRO-I smartphone New Products 

Sony debuts $1,800 pro Xperia PRO-I smartphone

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Sony Electronics Inc. has announced a new Xperia smartphone developed specifically for content creators, the Xperia PRO-I., offering a 1.0-type sensor, a 24mm ZEISSTessar Optics, advanced image processing and AF, 4K 120p video recording and much more. “We remain committed to building tools that empower creators to capture, create, and share like they’ve never been able to before,” said Yang... Read More
Visual 1st names this year’s awards winners Events News 

Visual 1st names this year’s awards winners

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The Visual1st conference was held last week, virtually bringing together imaging industry executives from around the globe to showcase emerging trends and new technology. As part of the event, a four-judge panel evaluated the 39 Show and Tell presenters and presented the following awards Best of Show – zerolens In our minds, the Best of Show Award should combine several elements,... Read More
Ricoh announces HD PENTAX-D FA 21mm F2.4ED Limited DC WR Lens News 

Ricoh announces HD PENTAX-D FA 21mm F2.4ED Limited DC WR Lens

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Ricoh Imaging Americas Corp. announced the HD PENTAX-D FA 21mm F2.4ED Limited DC WR lens. Designed for use with PENTAX K- mount, full-frame digital SLR cameras, the ultra-wide-angle, fixed-focal-length lens provides a focal length equivalent to 32mm in the 35mm format when used with PENTAX APS-C cameras. The HD PENTAX-D FA 21mm F2.4ED Limited DC WR lens features durable, weather-resistant... Read More
Sony debuts Alpha 7 IV camera and two flashes New Products 

Sony debuts Alpha 7 IV camera and two flashes

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Sony Electronics Inc. announced three new additions to its imaging line-up: the Alpha 7 IV interchangeable-lens camera (model ILCE-7M4) with a newly developed 33-megapixel full-frame image sensor, as well as two new flashes – the HVL-F60RM2 and HVL-F46RM. The new Alpha 7 IV will be available in December 2021 for approximately $2,500.00 USD and $3,200.00 CAD. The Alpha 7 IV... Read More
Hahnemühle debuts first hemp paper for digital book printing News 

Hahnemühle debuts first hemp paper for digital book printing

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German paper manufacturer Hahnemühle announced its first hybrid printing paper made from hemp fibers. The new uncoated paper for book and brochure printing is specially designed for high-speed inkjet, analog offset, and other flexible digital printing systems. “It is the first paper made from sustainable hemp fibres grown in Europe for environmentally conscious print products,” says Heidemarie Hinger, Product and Business... Read More
NRF: Holiday spending reflects continued consumer demand, still will be down from 2019 Market research News 

NRF: Holiday spending reflects continued consumer demand, still will be down from 2019

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Consumers plan to spend $997.73 on gifts, holiday items, and other non-gift purchases for themselves and their families this year, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. Despite the continued supply chain disruption, this is on par with consumer spending last year. “Every year retailers plan their seasonal inventory, staffing... Read More
DJI debuts first 4-axis cinema camera New Products 

DJI debuts first 4-axis cinema camera

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DJI debuted DJI Ronin 4D, which combines the all-new full-frame Zenmuse X9 gimbal camera, a 4-axis stabilization system, a LiDAR focusing system, and a video transmission and control system in a single unit. Designed and built to the exacting standards of professional filmmakers, DJI Ronin 4D makes high-end productions more efficient, makes spectacular camera moves possible in the most convenient... Read More
Dead Pixels Society podcast: The story of developing a wall decor product, with Jeff Southard, Collagewall New Products Podcasts 

Dead Pixels Society podcast: The story of developing a wall decor product, with Jeff Southard, Collagewall

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Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with Jeff Southard, CEO and designer, Collagewall. Southard describes how a fire in his home led him on a journey to invent a new system for hanging and displaying photos. Over the past decade, Collagewall has grown through direct-to-consumer marketing and through partnerships with photo labs and online companies.  Southard talks about product development, strategies and how to... Read More
ShootProof launches print store News Partnerships 

ShootProof launches print store

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Pro photographer business management platform ShootProof has launched Print Store, which enables professional photographers to offer a range of products from photo gifts like pillows, blankets, canvas, and mugs to printed photos, framed prints, cards, and more. With the Print Store, the ShootProof gallery integrates photos with a full suite of design tools – powered by Collage.com technology – making... Read More
Lizzie Ross from London creates the 75 millionth CEWE Photobook Marketing News 

Lizzie Ross from London creates the 75 millionth CEWE Photobook

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CEWE announced its 75 millionth CEWE PHOTOBOOK was produced for customer Lizzie Ross in the United Kingdom. CEWE started producing its signature books in 2005 and the millionth copy rolled off the presses two years later. The company says the CEWE PHOTOBOOK is now the best-selling photo book in Europe. About 6.5 million are produced each year. CEWE’s 75 millionth... Read More
Family History Metadata Working Group holding free webinar Oct. 20 Events News 

Family History Metadata Working Group holding free webinar Oct. 20

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The Family History Metadata Working Group will hold a free webinar Oct. 20 at 1 p.m. EST. Topics will include why metadata matters, the standards championed by the group, and how metadata can help with photos. For more background on the Family History Metadata Working Group, check out this episode of the Dead Pixels Society podcast, featuring board members  Rick... Read More
NRF: September retail sales grew Market research 

NRF: September retail sales grew

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Retail sales increased again in September as worries about the COVID-19 delta variant pushed consumer spending toward merchandise rather than services like dining, entertainment or travel despite supply chain disruptions and inflation, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). “Today’s retail sales data confirms the sheer power of the consumer to spend, and we expect this to continue,” said Matthew... Read More