Tiffen adds Tiffen ND/Polarizer Filter Trio for DJI OSMO 3  News 

Tiffen adds Tiffen ND/Polarizer Filter Trio for DJI OSMO 3 

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Tiffen brings their professional quality lens filters to DJI’s OSMO Pocket 3-inch CMOS Gimbal camera. Each member of Tiffen’s three-filter set combines the benefits of Neutral Density (ND) and Polarization in a single glass element for more pleasing and controlled light when reducing shutter speed and to minimize unwanted glare in bright and reflective conditions—without color shift. The Tiffen Kit... Read More
IDC: Worldwide market for used smartphones is forecast to surpass 430 million units with a market value of $109.7 billion in 2027 Market research 

IDC: Worldwide market for used smartphones is forecast to surpass 430 million units with a market value of $109.7 billion in 2027

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International Data Corp. (IDC) estimates worldwide shipments of used smartphones, including officially refurbished and used smartphones, will reach 309.4 million units in 2023. The unit growth represents a 9.5% increase over the 282.6 million units shipped in 2022. In addition, IDC projects that used smartphone shipments will reach 431.1 million units in 2027, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)... Read More
Fujifilm, World Press Photo Foundation announce strategic partnership  Events News 

Fujifilm, World Press Photo Foundation announce strategic partnership 

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FUJIFILM Corp. announced a strategic partnership with the World Press Foundation, which includes Fujifilm’s sponsorship of the World Press Photo Foundation’s World Press Photo Contests as well as expert-led workshops during the organization’s global exhibitions. The World Press Photo Foundation is an independent nonprofit organization based in the Netherlands that provides a global platform for photojournalists and documentary photographers to... Read More
Gooten announces the formation of an Advisory Board People on the Move 

Gooten announces the formation of an Advisory Board

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Gooten announced the formation of its Strategic Advisory Board, a move to bolster its expertise and leadership in the sectors of print-on-demand, retail, and eCommerce, the company said in a press release. Chaired by photo-industry veteran Manny Almeida, the advisory board will help Gooten’s business strategies and enhance its enterprise platform. Deborah Merrill, an existing Gooten board member, will also... Read More
Sony updates firmware for Cine cameras, motion capture software Updates 

Sony updates firmware for Cine cameras, motion capture software

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Sony Electronics Inc. announces upcoming updates for the FX6, FX3 and FX30 cinema cameras. The ILME-FX6 ver.5.0 firmware update is expected from May 2024 or later and will include: The addition of 1.5x de-squeeze function for anamorphic lenses Integrated high-quality 3D LUT processes inspired by the VENICE cinema camera, which allows for more accurate color processing Monitor & Control App... Read More
Crafting Digital Legacies: How Projector Turns Family Films into Modern Streaming Experiences Podcasts 

Crafting Digital Legacies: How Projector Turns Family Films into Modern Streaming Experiences

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Imagine transforming a clutter of dusty old family films into a sleek, modern viewing experience. Robert Marks, CEO of Projector, explains the compelling reason behind this new digital video service in this interview with Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society. Marks’ entrepreneurial spark ignited from a personal need to easily access and enjoy his own family’s cherished visual memories, leading to the creation of a unique platform... Read More
NRF: Census data shows 2023 holiday sales grew 3.8% to record $964.4 billion Market research 

NRF: Census data shows 2023 holiday sales grew 3.8% to record $964.4 billion

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U.S. Census Bureau data released showing core retail sales during the 2023 holiday season grew 3.8% over 2022 to a record $964.4 billion, easily meeting the National Retail Federation’s forecast despite continued inflation and high interest rates, NRF said. Sales for the full year grew 3.6% over 2022 to a record $5.13 trillion. “Consumer spending was remarkably resilient throughout 2023... Read More
GoPro to acquire Forcite, maker of tech-enabled helmets Acquisitions News 

GoPro to acquire Forcite, maker of tech-enabled helmets

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GoPro, Inc. announced an agreement to acquire Forcite Helmet Systems, a pioneer in embedding technology into helmets. GoPro intends to accelerate Forcite’s vision to provide tech-enabled motorcycle helmets with the long-term goal of tech-enabling other categories of helmets over time. GoPro’s acquisition of Forcite is expected to close in Q1 of 2024, subject to customary closing conditions. GoPro will share... Read More
HP-branded photobooth uses Zink media for portable party fun New Products 

HP-branded photobooth uses Zink media for portable party fun

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HP brand licensee C+A Global unveiled a new addition to the HP Sprocket line at CES 2024 last week: HP Sprocket Photobooth, which merges the features of a classic photobooth with HP Sprocket’s ink-free printing capabilities. HP Sprocket Photobooth ($449.99), scheduled for retail release in 2024, is compact and travel-friendly, the company said. The HP Sprocket Photobooth prints vibrant, glossy, ink-free 3.5″... Read More
Sony Corp. announces development of spatial content creation system New Products 

Sony Corp. announces development of spatial content creation system

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The same week that Apple announced the shipping date of its Apple Vision Pro visual computer, Sony Corp. entered the fray with announcement of the development of “an immersive spatial content creation system, which includes an XR head-mounted display equipped with high-quality 4K OLED Microdisplays and video see-through function, and a pair of controllers optimized for intuitive interaction with 3D... Read More
ImageQuix announces acquisition of Skylab photo processing service Acquisitions News 

ImageQuix announces acquisition of Skylab photo processing service

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ImageQuix, a provider of workflow and e-commerce software for the high-volume photography industry, continued its acquisition spree with the acquisition of Skylab, an innovative photo processing service that makes high-quality retouching accessible to anyone in the world. This acquisition follows closely the recent announcement of the addition of Fotomerchant to the ImageQuix portfolio. Founded by photographer TJ Rak and machine... Read More
Roland DGA Corp. announces VersaOBJECT MO-240 UV Printer New Products 

Roland DGA Corp. announces VersaOBJECT MO-240 UV Printer

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Roland DGA Corp. launched the Roland DG VersaOBJECT MO-240, a UV benchtop flatbed printer that boasts two newly developed large printheads in a staggered formation, a new, more powerful UV-LED lamp, and dot control technology optimized for high-speed output – a combination that allows this device to achieve productivity of 22.28 square feet per hour in standard mode. Productivity for... Read More
IPI hosting IPI CONNECT event in Louisville, Ky Events News 

IPI hosting IPI CONNECT event in Louisville, Ky

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Independent Photo Imagers (IPI) announced IPI Connect, a one-day free educational event focused on hands-on learning of production. Specifically, the March 13 educational event will feature the latest equipment in a true production setting, with hands-on learning directly from vendor partner expert teams and experienced users. The featured equipment includes the Fujifilm Revoria digital press printer and the LogoJET UVx90R... Read More
Shifting Paradigms in Photo Prints and Advertising with Frintz’s Bill Testa Marketing Podcasts 

Shifting Paradigms in Photo Prints and Advertising with Frintz’s Bill Testa

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Learn more about the intersection of photo printing and direct-response advertising as Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society as he interviews  Bill Testa, the mastermind behind the new free photo-printing app, Frintz.  Moving away from his three-decade tenure in the printing industry, Testa has crafted an innovative platform where free, high-quality photos meet targeted advertising. Frintz is a fresh approach to consumer engagement and brand... Read More