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Fujifilm closes New York City Wonder Photo Shop retail store

September 9, 2020September 12, 2020 GaryPageau Fujifilm, Wonder Photo Shop

FUJIFILM North America Corp. announced an “updated strategy” for its Wonder Photo Shop retail model, which includes the shuttering of the FUJIFILM Wonder Photo Shop’s physical location in New York City at 176 Fifth Avenue, effective Sept 9, 2020. The new omnichannel approach will increase the ability to serve customers anytime, anywhere, while also introducing new photo print products to... Read More

Promotions

Adorama announces ‘Creators GearUP’ college student discount program

July 23, 2020July 27, 2020 GaryPageau Adorama, Epson, Flashpoint, Fujifilm, Glow, Hasselbad, Manfrotto, Sigma, Sony, Tamron, Tenba, Westcott

Adorama announced a new Creators GearUP college-student discount program. The Creators GearUP program offers verified college students discounts on a variety of products across categories sold through Adorama. Participating brands include Epson, Fujifilm, Flashpoint, Glow, Hasselbad, Manfrotto, Sigma, Sony, Tamron, Tenba, Westcott, and more. “We’re excited to announce the launch of our new student discount program to continue our mission... Read More

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Industry Notes for the week of July 11

July 12, 2020July 13, 2020 GaryPageau CaptureLife, Fujifilm, Industry Notes

App news and website updates Dotphoton has renamed its flagship software to “Rawsie“ Swiss image-compression company Dotphoton has renamed its flagship product from Dotphoton Raw to Rawsie. New features include a Lightroom catalog compression feature. Also, a Windows edition is on the way. RTRO by Moment adds slow-mo feature RTRO by Moment, the popular “retro photography” app for iPhone, has added... Read More

Updates

Fujifilm announces big firmware update for GFX System

June 30, 2020July 3, 2020 GaryPageau Fujifilm, GFX

FUJIFILM North America Corp. announced the availability of an important firmware update for the GFX System, providing additional capabilities to each GFX System digital camera for photography and for videography, including 4K RAW video support for the FUJIFILM GFX100. For Video: Firmware Update Supports GFX 100 4K 16:9 RAW video output via HDMI This new firmware update will allow the... Read More

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DigiMedia Tech names Kodak licensee JK Imaging in patent suit

June 25, 2020June 29, 2020 GaryPageau DigiMedia Tech, Fujifilm, JK Imaging, Kodak, Nikon, Sakar International

DigiMedia Tech LLC has added Kodak brand licensee JK Imaging to its list of targets, according to LawStreetMedia. DigiMedia Tech sued JK Imaging in the Central District of California for patent infringement for camera-related zoom and focus patents. The patents-in-suit are U.S. Patent No. 6,914,635 (the ’635 patent); 6,545,706 (the ’706 patent); 7,715,476 (the ’476 patent). DigiMedia is represented by Cotman IP Law Group, APLC; and Kent & Risley... Read More

Updates

Fujifilm software adds webcam features to X Series, GFX System cameras

May 28, 2020May 28, 2020 GaryPageau Fujifilm, webcam, X-series

Fujifilm Corp. announced Fujfilm X Webcam software for Windows that turns select X Series and GFX System digital cameras into webcams. This will help cater for the growing need for web-conferencing products, the company says. The software, after connecting the camera to the computer via USB cable, offers web conferencing in high quality, as well as using advanced camera functions... Read More

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Fujifilm accelerates the production of antiviral drug “Avigan Tablet” for COVID-19

April 15, 2020April 16, 2020 GaryPageau COVID-19, Fujifilm

FUJIFILM Corp. announced the expansion of its manufacturing capacity at FUJIFILM Toyama Chemical Co. Ltd. to significantly increase the production of its influenza antiviral drug “Avigan Tablet” for treating patients with COVID-19. To further boost the supply of Avigan, Fujifilm is also allocating additional capacity at its FUJIFILM Wako Pure Chemical Co. Ltd. facility in Japan, for the production of pharmaceutical intermediates used to manufacture... Read More

News Updates

FUJIFILM ColorPath SYNC now supports X-Rite i1Pro 3 Spectrophotometers

April 13, 2020April 13, 2020 GaryPageau Fujifilm, Pantone, X-Rite

X-Rite Inc. and Pantone LLC announced Fujifilm’s ColorPath SYNC cloud-based color management tools now support the new i1Pro 3 Family of spectrophotometers. Print providers will be able to quickly and easily create ICC profiles using the i1Pro 3 devices and align production devices to a designated color target using ColorPath SYNC. “X-Rite’s i1Pro line of measuring devices has always been an... Read More

News

Fujifilm starts phase-II clinical trial of “Avigan Tablet” drug for U.S. COVID-19

April 9, 2020April 10, 2020 GaryPageau COVID-19, Fujifilm

FUJIFILM Corp. announced the initiation of a U.S. phase II clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of its influenza antiviral drug “Avigan Tablet” for COVID-19 patients. Avigan, approved in Japan for manufacture and sale as an influenza antiviral drug, selectively inhibits RNA polymerase necessary for influenza virus replication. Due to this mechanism of action, it is expected that... Read More

New Products

Fujifilm announces X-T4 flagship, INSTAX Mini 11

February 26, 2020February 28, 2020 GaryPageau digital cameras, Fujifilm, Instax

FUJIFILM North America Corp. launched the FUJIFILM X-T4 flagship model of the X series family of mirrorless digital cameras. The X-T4 features a newly designed five-axis IBIS, a quiet shutter unit, a new vari-angle LCD screen, a new Eterna Bleach Bypass Film Simulation, and a new, large-capacity battery. The camera features the X-Trans CMOS 4 26.1MP, back-side illuminated sensor and X-Processor... Read More

New Products

Fujifilm announces the Fujifilm X100V premium compact

February 4, 2020February 8, 2020 GaryPageau digital cameras, Fujifilm

FUJIFILM North America Corp. launched the FUJIFILM X100V, the fifth iteration in Fujifilm’s X100 Series. The X100V features a new 23mmF2 lens, advanced hybrid viewfinder, optional weather resistance, and two-way tilting rear LCD screen. Key features and improvements of X100V include a body that has top and bottom plates milled from single pieces of aluminum and slight enhancements have... Read More

Earnings reports

Xerox reports improved earnings on lower sales for 2019

January 28, 2020January 31, 2020 GaryPageau Fuji Xerox, Fujifilm, Fujifilm Holdings, Xerox1 Comment

Xerox Holdings Corp. announced full-year 2019 revenue dropped 6.7 percent to $9.07 billion, but saved $640 million under the “Project Own It” cost-savings plan, which contributed to improved earnings and cash flow. “We are delivering on our three-year plan. We grew earnings per share, increased cash flow and expanded adjusted operating margin for the full year, and we improved our... Read More

New Products

Fujifilm announces Fujifilm X-T200 camera, lenses roadmap

January 23, 2020January 24, 2020 GaryPageau Fujifilm, Fujinon, mirrorless

FUJIFILM North America Corporation announced FUJIFILM X-T200 lightweight and compact mirrorless digital camera. The X-T200 features a newly designed EVF, quick face detection AF, and a new sensor and processor combination that can create 24.2MP stills at 8 FPS and record 4K UHD video at 30fps. The X-T200 can also record Full-HD 120p video, making it a great tool to... Read More

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Photo Finale adds Fujifilm, CCI Pro catalogs to photo fulfillment

December 20, 2019January 9, 2020 GaryPageau CCI, Fujifilm, Photo Finale1 Comment

Photo Finale, the leader in white-label photo e-commerce services, announced two catalog additions to its Marketplace. The additional product lines – Fujifilm Wholesale and CCI Pro – bring the total number of marketplace partners to 15. Fujifilm Wholesale’s Personalized Photo Products Group is a leading supplier of photographic and digital prints, and personalized and photo products in the United States.... Read More

New Products

Fujifilm launches NEOPAN 100 ACROS II in Japan, coming elsewhere in 2020

November 14, 2019November 15, 2019 GaryPageau black-and-white, film, Fujifilm

FUJIFILM Corporation announced the new generation of NEOPAN 100 ACROS II (ACROS II) black-and-white film will be available in Japan starting Nov. 22, 2019. After the initial launch of ACROS II in Japan, Fujifilm anticipates the introduction of the film in select overseas markets, including the United States, by early 2020, in 35mm and 120 size formats. ACROS II offers... Read More