Leica Camera debuts 40 MP M10-R New Products 

Leica Camera debuts 40 MP M10-R

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Leica Camera introduces a new high-resolution version of the company’s M10-series rangefinder camera. The new 40-megapixel Leica M10-R expands the M10 family, which includes the M10, M10-P, M10-D and M10 Monochrom, and achieves maximum image output without compromising the tenets of M photography. The M10-R’s newly developed 40-megapixel sensor represents a considerable increase from the 24 megapixels of the M10,... Read More
Sony expands capability of Camera Remote SDK News 

Sony expands capability of Camera Remote SDK

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Sony Electronics Inc. announced an updated version 1.01 for the Camera Remote Software Development Kit, expanding the functionality and versatility of the SDK for developers and integrators. The new SDK Version 1.01 allows for improved functionality with professional drone applications thanks to the addition of Linux compatibility. Additionally, the new software will increase remote control capabilities over camera settings. New functions include:... Read More
Adorama releases “Inside Beauty and Fashion Photography” series with Lindsay Adler News 

Adorama releases “Inside Beauty and Fashion Photography” series with Lindsay Adler

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Adorama announced today its latest AdoramaTV series, “Inside Beauty and Fashion Photography,” featuring fashion and beauty photographer Lindsay Adler, who shares her insider secrets on what it takes to be a successful fashion photographer. Adler covers topics such as behind the scenes of fashion shoots, lighting techniques, interviews with industry experts, and more. “To be a successful fashion photographer you have... Read More
June retail sales increase but recovery remains uncertain amid Coronavirus resurgence Marketing 

June retail sales increase but recovery remains uncertain amid Coronavirus resurgence

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Retail sales rose in June, seeing both a monthly increase and their first year-over-year gain since the beginning of the year as more retailers and other businesses closed by the coronavirus pandemic reopened, but continued COVID-19 outbreaks remain a threat, the National Retail Federation said today. “The retail sales numbers from last month were very encouraging and reflect continued progress... Read More
Luminar 4.3 brings search, user experience improvements, 500px integration New Products Updates 

Luminar 4.3 brings search, user experience improvements, 500px integration

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Skylum released the latest free update for Luminar, version 4.3, focusing on enhancing the overall experience for creatives through several refinements and performance improvements. “With its vast AI-centric features, Luminar 4 has become a state-of-the-art program for photographers and other creatives,” said Dima Sytnik, Co-Founder and CTO of Skylum. “With Luminar 4.3, we continue to optimize the user experience and... Read More
Canon U.S.A. brings the ProStream 1800 to the United States New Products 

Canon U.S.A. brings the ProStream 1800 to the United States

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Canon U.S.A. Inc. launched of the new Canon ProStream 1800 continuous feed inkjet printer, the newest model in Canon’s ProStream 1000 series. With increased speeds of up to 436 ft/min, the new printer boasts one of the highest resolutions and print quality of any digital printing press at that speed, making it the ideal solution for commercial printers who want to achieve... Read More
Lensbaby announces Flare Expansion Pack for OMNI Creative Filter System New Products 

Lensbaby announces Flare Expansion Pack for OMNI Creative Filter System

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Lensbaby announces the new Flare Expansion Pack for the OMNI Creative Filter System by Lensbaby. The Flare Expansion Pack includes four handcrafted glass Effect Wands allowing photographers to establish mood using distinct and unique flare effects, from subtle to intense. The pack is designed specifically for Lensbaby’s OMNI Creative Filter System which allows you to create images and video with... Read More
Month-long PRINTING United Digital Experience unveiled Events 

Month-long PRINTING United Digital Experience unveiled

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PRINTING United recently announced the decision to transition from an in-person event in Atlanta to a comprehensive digital platform. The show company provided an update on its plans to present four power-packed weeks of hosted global programming and new product unveilings across PRINTING United Month this October, beginning Oct. 5 and running through the week of Oct. 26. “The PRINTING... Read More
Panasonic updates streaming software for Lumix cameras Updates 

Panasonic updates streaming software for Lumix cameras

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Panasonic announced firmware updates for the LUMIX G Series cameras and for the  “LUMIX Streaming (Beta)” for Mac and the development of “LUMIX Webcam Software” for Win/Mac applications. The firmware update programs are for DC-GH5, GH5S, G9, G95, G85 and GX9 to improve compatibility with the new Tripod Grip DMW-SHGR1 and operational stability with LUMIX G VARIO 12-32mm / F3.5-5.6... Read More
Mike Giannattasio named president of Leica Camera News 

Mike Giannattasio named president of Leica Camera

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Leica Camera appoints luxury brand executive Mike Giannattasio as president of its North American division, effective July 1.  In this position, Giannattasio will bring his extensive knowledge in brand strategy, organizational development, sales growth, and marketing transformation to Leica Camera USA. Giannattasio succeeds long-standing president Roger Horn, who retired after a 40-year career with the company. Giannattasio joins Leica with... Read More
Lightricks launches “Quickart” app for turning photos into artistic representations New Products 

Lightricks launches “Quickart” app for turning photos into artistic representations

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Facetune app maker Lightricks launched a new app, Quickart, an artistic photo-editing product filled with filters and advanced effects for novice editors. The app combines sophisticated artificial intelligence tools with highly-curated content, the company said, adding it is “packed with preloaded images and powerful, intuitive features specifically tailored to give users immediate inspiration for crafting their own spectacular content.”Built to... Read More
Holo Industries develops contactless-touch holographic products for germ-free interaction New Products 

Holo Industries develops contactless-touch holographic products for germ-free interaction

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Convergence Promotions has developed a line of contactless-touch holographic products allowing users to interface with keypads, touch-screens, displays, and other interactive devices in mid-air. The contactless-touch holographic products will be released in North America and Europe under the brand Holo Industries. The contactless-touch holographic systems are only possible through a pairing of Neonode Touch Sensor Modules (based on the Neonode zForce optical sensing technology), the... Read More