Fujifilm debuts new flagship X-series camera, two lenses New Products 

Fujifilm debuts new flagship X-series camera, two lenses

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FUJIFILM North America Corp. announced the launch of its next flagship X Series mirrorless digital camera, FUJIFILM X-H2S (X-H2S). It is also the first APS-C digital camera of its kind to feature Fujifilm’s 26.16MP X-TransTM CMOS 5 HS imaging sensor, a stacked, back-side illuminated imaging sensor with a signal reading speed up to four times faster than Fujifilm’s previous X-TransTM... Read More
CEWE takes over system supplier for CEWE Photo Station Acquisitions 

CEWE takes over system supplier for CEWE Photo Station

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CEWE Stiftung & Co. KGaA concluded a purchase agreement for Delmenhorst-based Hertz Systemtechnik GmbH as part of its succession plan. CEWE acquires with Hertz Systemtechnik GmbH a specialist for the development and production of POS terminal systems and its long-time partner and supplier for the CEWE Photo Station. Terms weren’t disclosed. “The acquisition of Hertz Systemtechnik GmbH is an excellent... Read More
Urbanimmersive reports second-quarter revenue doubles Earnings reports News 

Urbanimmersive reports second-quarter revenue doubles

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Quebec-based real-estate imaging company Urbanimmersive Inc. announced select financial results and presents business highlights for its second quarter ended March 31, 2022.  For its second quarter of 2022, the company generated total revenues of $2.182 million compared to $982,000 for same period last year, an increase of $1.2 million. For the quarter, the company sold 3,806 immersive 3D tours compared... Read More
TIPA announces 2022 World Awards winners Events News 

TIPA announces 2022 World Awards winners

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The Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) has announced the winners of the 2022 TIPA World Awards. The 40 TIPA World Award winners represent the wide range of products and services making up the imaging industry today, including cameras, lenses, inkjet papers and printers, imaging software, video, lighting, monitors, cameraphones, and more. “Each year we have more and more products and... Read More
Former Colorado Timberline exec has new Mexico-based fulfilment center News 

Former Colorado Timberline exec has new Mexico-based fulfilment center

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Dan Greene, the former owner of now-defunct Colorado Timberline, announced a new Mexico-based company, UsMx Supply. The company is offering free samples and has no set-up fees. Greene claims the 750,000-square-foot facility offers 12-15 day shipping. Greene left the company a year prior to its abrupt closure, following the sale to private equity, according to the Advertising Speciality Institute news... Read More
Rise Above Research: Photo printing still important to consumers Market research 

Rise Above Research: Photo printing still important to consumers

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According to a new study from Rise Above Research, most consumers still print photos, despite the ability to view and share the photos electronically on mobile devices or computers. This is true across all age groups, which leaves the door open for opportunities to get consumers to print more than they do now. The 25-34-year-old age group has the highest... Read More
SPOA announces finalists for 2022 National School Photographic Competition Events News 

SPOA announces finalists for 2022 National School Photographic Competition

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School Photographers of America (SPOA) announced the finalists for the inaugural 2022 National School Photographic Competition. The grand champions for each category will be announced June 10 in Houston, Texas at the International Conference on School Photography and Yearbooks held at the Westin Galleria. The contest spotlights the best in school photography, from traditional classroom portraits and graduation photos to... Read More
Insta360 Sphere adds 360-degree filming to drones New Products 

Insta360 Sphere adds 360-degree filming to drones

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Insta360 debuted the Insa360 Sphere, a drone attachment for creating 360-degree aerial video. When attached to a DJI Mavic Air 2/2S drone, the drone becomes totally invisible in 360-degree footage. Insta360 Sphere offers immersive footage, without the need to buy a new drone or have professional flying or editing skills. Insta360 Sphere is available to order today in the U.S.... Read More
Canon announces EOS R7, EOS R10 R-Series APS-C camera New Products 

Canon announces EOS R7, EOS R10 R-Series APS-C camera

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Canon U.S.A., Inc. launched new EOS R7 and EOS R10 camera bodies, Canon’s first EOS R-series models with smaller-size APS-C imaging sensor. Canon says the EOS R7 and EOS R10 provide enhanced video functions and accessories, such as the new multifunction shoe with EOS R7, while still maintaining a high-level ease of use. In addition to their compact size and... Read More
Moonpig to buy Buyagift platform for £124 million Acquisitions News 

Moonpig to buy Buyagift platform for £124 million

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Retail Insights Network reports U.K.-based greeting card and gifting platform Moonpig to buy gift experiences platform Smartbox Group UK (Buyagift) for £124 million. The company expects to record an underlying revenue growth percentage in the mid-teens for the combined entity. Buyagift serves 3.3 million customers under its two brands, Buyagift and Red Letter, and recorded double-digit revenue growth at a... Read More
SmallHD launches ACTION 5 touchscreen monitor News 

SmallHD launches ACTION 5 touchscreen monitor

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SmallHD announces the launch of the Action 5 Monitor, a lightweight, 5-inch video monitor with exceptional brightness and ActionOS, a streamlined, version of SmallHD’s industry-leading PageOS 4 software toolset. The monitor is $329. “The Action 5 is the perfect on-ramp into the SmallHD ecosystem of monitors; it offers a simplified user interface, daylight-viewable display, and a lightweight form factor that... Read More
EasyCut Pro upgrade now supports Roland GR, GR2 Series Vinyl Cutters News 

EasyCut Pro upgrade now supports Roland GR, GR2 Series Vinyl Cutters

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EasyCut, a worldwide leading developer of sign-making and specialty graphics solutions, announced its vinyl cutter software has been fully tested and can be used with Roland CAMM-1 GR and GR2 Series Large Format Vinyl Cutters. For Roland users, this provides the assurance the latest version of software will seamlessly integrate with their vinyl cutting plotters, the company said. EasyCut Pro... Read More
Ricoh announces rugged, waterproof RICOH WG-80 compact camera New Products 

Ricoh announces rugged, waterproof RICOH WG-80 compact camera

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Ricoh Imaging Americas Corp. announced the RICOH WG-80, a durable, lightweight and waterproof compact digital camera equipped with a 5x optical zoom lens providing coverage from 5mm to 25mm (equivalent to approximately 28mm to 140mm in the 35mm format) and a large, outdoor-friendly wide-frame LCD monitor. Available in black or orange, the RICOH WG-80 will be available in mid-June 2022... Read More
NRF: Consumers to spend $20 billion on Father’s Day Gifts Market research 

NRF: Consumers to spend $20 billion on Father’s Day Gifts

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Consumer spending this Father’s Day is expected to total $20 billion, nearly on par with last year’s record-setting figure of $20.1 billion, according to the annual consumer survey released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. Approximately 76 percent of U.S. adults are expected to celebrate Father’s Day. “Despite growing concerns about inflation, consumers plan... Read More