Sony Electronics announces compact FE 16-25mm F2.8 G zoom lens New Products 

Sony Electronics announces compact FE 16-25mm F2.8 G zoom lens

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Sony Electronics announced the FE 16-25mm F2.8 G (SEL1625G), a large-aperture wide-angle zoom lens compatible with Sony’s α (Alpha) E-mount cameras. The FE 16-25mm F2.8 G is the smallest and lightest constant F2.8 zoom lens produced by Sony. The FE 16-25mm F2.8 G features a width of 74.8mm (about 2.94 in), length of 91.4mm (about 3.58 in), filter diameter of... Read More
Sony Electronics launches camera remote SDK firmware updates News 

Sony Electronics launches camera remote SDK firmware updates

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Sony Electronics launched Version 1.12 of the previously released Camera Remote Software Development Kit (SDK ), bringing more features and Wi-Fi connection among other improvements. Additionally, new Camera Remote Command capabilities enable remote control of a wide range of 29 digital cameras. Sony also removed restrictions to third-party software development and supports the creation of software that remotely controls Sony’s... Read More
Eric Gareau appointed CEO of Claranova News People on the Move 

Eric Gareau appointed CEO of Claranova

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PlanetArt parent Claranova, a leading global technology company, announces the appointment of Eric Gareau as CEO, effective immediately. Gareau succeeds Pierre Cesarini, who is leaving the company. Gareau has been Chief Executive Officer of Avanquest, Claranova’s software publishing and distribution division, since 2021. He successfully led Avanquest’s transition to a subscription sales business model, making the company the main contributor... Read More
UW Solutions unveils Unisub sublimation acrylic panels through Johnson Plastics Plus partnership News Partnerships 

UW Solutions unveils Unisub sublimation acrylic panels through Johnson Plastics Plus partnership

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Unisub, a brand of UW Solutions, announced the launch of Unisub Sublimation Acrylic panels, acrylic panels designed for brilliant sublimation printing, which will be be exclusively distributed by Johnson Plastics Plus to sublimation professionals, crafters, and hobbyists across North America. The company claims Unisub Sublimation Acrylic panels “boast a proprietary coating formulation that allows vibrant, radiant colors to flourish on the... Read More
NRF: Census data shows March retail sales grew News 

NRF: Census data shows March retail sales grew

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Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau shows retail sales continued to increase in March as tax refunds and job growth put more money in shoppers’ pockets, said Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist, National Retail Federation (NRF). “March’s Census Bureau numbers confirm that consumer spending remains steady, underscoring a resilient consumer despite inflationary pressure,” Kleinhenz said. “While sales were mixed, several... Read More
IDC: Worldwide smartphone market up 7.8% in 1Q, Samsung regains number 1 spot Market research 

IDC: Worldwide smartphone market up 7.8% in 1Q, Samsung regains number 1 spot

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According to preliminary data from the International Data Corp. (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker , global smartphone shipments increased 7.8% year-over-year to 289.4 million units in the first quarter of 2024 (1Q24). While the industry is not completely out of the woods, as macroeconomic challenges remain in many markets, this marks the third consecutive quarter of shipment growth, a strong... Read More
Blackmagic Design debuts URSA Cine 12K camera, Blackmagic PYXIX 6K box camera, and more Events New Products 

Blackmagic Design debuts URSA Cine 12K camera, Blackmagic PYXIX 6K box camera, and more

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Blackmagic Design announced several new products at NAB 2024, including the URSA Cine 12K digital film camera with a brand new large format sensor; its first box-style digital film camera, the Blackmagic PYXIS 6K; DaVinci Resolve 19 with new AI tools and more than 100 feature updates, new DaVinci Resolve Micro Color Panel, and new live replay capabilities for live... Read More
ON1 announces Photo RAW 2024 Updates 

ON1 announces Photo RAW 2024

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ON1 announces the release of ON1 Photo RAW 2024.3, the latest update of its flagship editing platform. ON1 Photo RAW 2024.3 fully integrates ON1 NoNoise AI 2024, delivering noise reduction and deblurring capabilities for sharper, cleaner images. Version 2024.3 also includes performance enhancements, highlighted by enhanced export speeds. Users can now enjoy up to 2x faster batch exports, significantly reducing processing... Read More
DJI Avata 2, Goggles 3 and RC Motion 3 launched fro beginner FPV pilots New Products 

DJI Avata 2, Goggles 3 and RC Motion 3 launched fro beginner FPV pilots

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DJI introduced the DJI Avata 2, a first-person view (FPV) flight device, with an upgraded sensor to improve image quality and increased flight time. DJI Avata 2 is launched and designed to be paired with the DJI Goggles 3 and DJI RC Motion 3. Featuring a bigger image sensor than its predecessor, the Avata 2’s 1/1.3-inch CMOS Super-Wide-Angle 12MP Camera... Read More
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor: Retail sales grew in March amid wage gains, easing inflation Market research 

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor: Retail sales grew in March amid wage gains, easing inflation

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Retail sales grew at a steady pace in March, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF). “As inflation for goods levels off, March’s data demonstrates steady spending by value-focused consumers who continue to benefit from a strong labor market and real wage gains,” said Matthew Shay, president and CEO,... Read More
Nikon completes acquisition RED.com, LLC Acquisitions 

Nikon completes acquisition RED.com, LLC

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Nikon Corp. announced, as of April 8, it has successfully acquired 100% of the outstanding membership interests of RED.com, LLC (RED), as previously announced. According to this PetaPixel report, the acquisition was precipitated by RED’s patent infringement suit against Nikon in  2022. Upon RED becoming a wholly owned subsidiary, RED’s President Jarred Land became a close Advisor to the company,... Read More
PhotoDeck’s Evolution: Empowering photographers with JF Maion News Podcasts 

PhotoDeck’s Evolution: Empowering photographers with JF Maion

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Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society sits down with JF Maion, the entrepreneurial mind behind the family-owned PhotoDeck. Learn firsthand about the company’s transformative leap from a stock photography niche to a sanctuary for photographers. PhotoDeck has carved out a unique space in the world of photography, offering everything from proofing galleries to robust e-commerce capabilities. Maion details the deliberate choices made to allow photographers... Read More
Sony Electronics announces a 4K 60p Pan-Tilt-Zoom Camera with AI-based auto framing New Products 

Sony Electronics announces a 4K 60p Pan-Tilt-Zoom Camera with AI-based auto framing

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Sony Electronics released the  4K 60p pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) flagship camera model with an integrated lens, the BRC-AM7,  incorporating PTZ Auto Framing technology and AI technology for advanced recognition, for video production for broadcast, live events, and sports productions. The BRC-AM7 is also Sony’s smallest and lightest integrated lens PTZ camera, measuring 168.7mm in width (approximately 6.64 inches), 225.2mm in height... Read More
Google Photos expands AI editing tools to more users News 

Google Photos expands AI editing tools to more users

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Beginning May 15, Google Photos announced it is making available once-exclusive photo editing features like Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, and Portrait Light to all users of Google Photos. Previously, those features were only available to Google One subscribers. The company is also expanding the availability of Magic Editor. the generative AI photo editor, to all Pixel devices, not just Pixel 8... Read More