Fujfiilm, Hasselblad, Nikon, Panasonic release software and firmware updates News SDKs and APIs Updates 

Fujfiilm, Hasselblad, Nikon, Panasonic release software and firmware updates

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Fujifilm North America debuted firmware updates for the X-T3 and the X-H1. The X-T3 update will improve the autofocusing performance of the X-T3 to the same level as the FUJIFILM X-T4, the company said, while the X-H1 update is a bug fix. In other Fujfiilm news, for a limited time, registered owners of FUJIFILM X Series or GFX System digital cameras and... Read More
WhiteWall names four photographers as ambassadors People on the Move 

WhiteWall names four photographers as ambassadors

GaryPageau
German pro lab WhiteWall named four professional photographers as brand ambassadors. Recently, WhiteWall launched the Masterprint – fine-art prints seamlessly printed and laminated under gallery acrylic glass – through a digital showroom. German art and advertising photographer​ Erik Chmil​, who is involved in the ambassador program, exclusively supplied a small selection of his pictures for this digital showroom. Masterprint is available... Read More
Otery Technologies releases StylePad studio background for clothing New Products 

Otery Technologies releases StylePad studio background for clothing

GaryPageau
Ortery Technologies announced StylePad, a studio frame for photographing apparel in “natural hanging”, flat lay or “angled lay” positions. The uniform background simplifies creating pictures of clothing on a pure white background. At 24x60x82-inches, the StylePad is made of aluminum and requires lite assembly. The sturdy 53″ x 75″ shooting frame is large enough to photograph all types of clothing... Read More
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
“New normal” creating new consumer types for the holiday season Marketing 

“New normal” creating new consumer types for the holiday season

GaryPageau
The holidays have always been a time for friends and family to come together but the realities of a worldwide pandemic have affected shopping and other holiday activities, according to Nielsen. Nielsen predicts consumers will fall into one of five groups spanning the spectrum of existing financial and physical restrictions: Basket Reset – Redefine What’s Festive: Holiday spending and gift etiquette... 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
Feiyutech launches digital camera gimbals New Products 

Feiyutech launches digital camera gimbals

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FeiyuTech released the new AK2000C light-weight handheld gimbal for digital cameras with professional anti-shake and a one-touch OLED touchscreen with gimbal controls for time-lapse, selfie mode, white balance, ISO, exposure compensation, and 360° pan. The AK2000C adopts the W7 precision control algorithm, which offsets picture flutter. The FeiyuTech AK2000C features seven-hour battery life with one-hour boost charging with continuous charging... 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

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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
Insta360 launches Insta360 ONE X2 with 5.7K 360 video New Products 

Insta360 launches Insta360 ONE X2 with 5.7K 360 video

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Insta360 launched the Insta360 ONE X2, a pocket-sized camera offering improved stabilization, 5.7K 360 video, IPX8 waterproofing, a 360-touch display, and a range of AI-powered editing features. Insta360 ONE X2 is available to order today via Insta360.com and select retailers worldwide. The Insta360 ONE X2 offers four ways to shoot: 360, Steady Cam, InstaPano and MultiView. With 5.7K 360-degree capture, the... Read More