Canon announces 27x portable broadcast zoom lens, next-generation digital drive unit News 

Canon announces 27x portable broadcast zoom lens, next-generation digital drive unit

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Canon U.S.A., Inc. debuted the CJ27ex7.3B, Canon’s first 2/3-inch portable lens with a class-leading 27x optical zoom, expanding and strengthening the company’s extensive broadcast lens lineup. The new lens is classified as a UHDxs lens, Canon’s highest image quality rating for broadcast optics. The lens spans a focal range of 7.3mm to 197mm. With a built-in 2x extender, the lens’... Read More
Futuresource projecting increased market value for Western Europe photo products Market research News 

Futuresource projecting increased market value for Western Europe photo products

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Futuresource Consulting is estimating the photo-output market value for the top six major Western Europe markets (Benelux, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom) will have 16% projected value growth from 2022 through 2027. The company said 2021 was a challenging year for photo output, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on print-worthy images, while 2022 showed 11% value... Read More
CIPA projects camera decline in 2024 but the year is looking good so far Market research 

CIPA projects camera decline in 2024 but the year is looking good so far

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The Japanese Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) announced its outlook forecast on the ‘shipment by product-type concerning cameras and related goods for 2024’ and expects a decrease compared to 2023. Readers should note, however, CIPA data covers products made by member companies including OM Digital Solutions Corp.,  Carl Zeiss Co. Ltd. Canon Inc., SIGMA Corp., Kenko Tokina Co. Ltd.,... Read More
From Pixels to Perception: The Marketing Odyssey of Gee Ranasinha Marketing Podcasts 

From Pixels to Perception: The Marketing Odyssey of Gee Ranasinha

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Unlock the mysteries of marketing’s impact on business success as Gee Ranasinha, CEO of Kexino, takes us on a revealing expedition into the heart of digital transformation and strategic branding. The conversation with Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society travels from the early days of digital photography to the intricacies of crafting marketing strategies that resonate with consumers and outshine the competition. Reflecting on his... Read More
Sharp now shipping digital production presses New Products 

Sharp now shipping digital production presses

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Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corp. (SEC), announced the availability of its new BP-1200C 4-Color and 1200S 6-Color Digital Production Presses. First previewed to much industry excitement during the 2023 Sharp National Dealer Meeting and again at Printing United 2023, the BP-1200C 4-Color and BP-1200S 6-Color Digital Press production models provide new opportunities for... Read More
NRF: Economy remains ‘sturdy’ despite forecast for slower growth Market research News 

NRF: Economy remains ‘sturdy’ despite forecast for slower growth

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Despite expectations for slower growth of both gross domestic product and retail sales, the economy should continue to do well for the remainder of this year, according to Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist, of the National Retail Federation (NRF). “No one can accurately forecast what surprises the next year might hold, but the foundation of the economy is relatively sturdy and... Read More
Epson debuts two industrial dye-sublimation printers for textiles New Products 

Epson debuts two industrial dye-sublimation printers for textiles

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Epson America announced two industrial SureColor F-Series dye-sublimation printers engineered to achieve both industrial reliability and round-the-clock productivity at a low total cost of ownership, the company said. The new models, the SureColor F11070 and SureColor F11070H, offer an optional large roll media unwinder, and the SureColor F11070H features an expanded ink set to support high-volume print shops. “The textile industry is... Read More
Claranova refinances, names Marc Goldberg as chairman News People on the Move 

Claranova refinances, names Marc Goldberg as chairman

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PlanetArt parent company Claranova announced the appointment of Marc Goldberg, as its new Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Goldberg succeeds Francis Meston, who resigned to retire from the board of directors. The Board of Directors also accepted the resignation of Roger Bloxberg from his mandate as director, but he remains the Managing Director of the PlanetArt unit.... Read More
TetherTools releases TetherGuard LeverLock Plate for easy cable use with cameras New Products 

TetherTools releases TetherGuard LeverLock Plate for easy cable use with cameras

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Tether Tools introduced the TetherGuard LeverLock Plate which allows users to effortlessly connect or remove a cable from​ the camera without having to remove the plate from the camera, making setup and​ break-down a breeze. By locking the cable to your camera, a secure​ connection is ensured, while the the camera port and cable are protected from unnecessary damage. A CamCleat Lever,​ Anti-Slip Speed... Read More
Futuresource Consulting, BCC Research to merge Acquisitions Partnerships 

Futuresource Consulting, BCC Research to merge

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UK-based market research consultancy Futuresource Consulting and Boston-based market research firm BCC Research have announced a merger of the two companies. “There are strong synergies between BCC Research and Futuresource Consulting which can now be fully realized. The brands share complementary research offerings and together can provide our clients with a greater depth and breadth of research,” says Craig Ive,... Read More
Dscoop Indy 2024 showcases printing innovation and networking Events 

Dscoop Indy 2024 showcases printing innovation and networking

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The Dead Pixels Society returned to the Dscoop for Dscoop Edge Indy 2024, at the Indiana Convention Center. The event, from March 24 -March 27, featured numerous educational sessions, General sessions with internationally known personalities, and a vendor showcase. Among the photo-industry-specific activities were educational sessions. On Monday, March 25, “The Realities of AI in the Photo App World” session... Read More
The Photo Managers Conference celebrates 15 years Events 

The Photo Managers Conference celebrates 15 years

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 The Photo Managers, the international association of professional photo organizers, is celebrating the 15th anniversary of its annual conference with two separate events; in-person from April 4-6th in Columbus, Ohio, and a virtual option running May 9-11th. Registration and information is available here. The Photo Managers Conference is the largest gathering of photo organizers in the world. Both professional and... Read More
IMG.LY’s pivot from trending photo service to product development leader, with Eray Basar Marketing 

IMG.LY’s pivot from trending photo service to product development leader, with Eray Basar

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Discover the transformative journey of IMG.LY‘s Eray Basar as we traverse the landscape of tech innovation and product development. In this candid conversation with Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society, Basar shares the highs and lows of starting a tech-focused agency that launched a popular Twitter photo service and the subsequent pivot to a product development powerhouse. He shares IMG.LY’s the importance of adaptable business models, the... Read More