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PRO Spring Convention brings together camera dealers Events 

PRO Spring Convention brings together camera dealers

The Dead Pixels Society attended the Photographic Research Organization (PRO) Spring Convention & Trade Show in Lincolnshire, IL, March 20-21. The annual spring event brings in camera dealers from around North America for community, education, and knowledge sharing. In this video, we talk with PRO president Tony Miresse, Art’s Cameras Plus and Mark Leonard, COO, PRO, about what makes this... Read More
ProMaster debuts Kickstarter for Chronicle Tripod New Products 

ProMaster debuts Kickstarter for Chronicle Tripod

ProMaster is launching a Kickstarter campaign to introduce the Chronicle tripod. The Chronicle improves the image capture process for creators by adapting to every way they want to use it. The Chronicle on Kickstarter campaign starts Aug. 22, 2023 at 10 am EST. The Chronicle features two components that introduce patent-pending features into the market: Reimagined Ball Head: An entirely new way to attach a... Read More
PRO holds successful Spring Convention Events 

PRO holds successful Spring Convention

The Photographic Research Organization (PRO) held its PRO Spring Convention and Trade Show on March 21-23 at the Lincolnshire Marriott, Lincolnshire, Ill. The event featured attendance from photo dealers from around the globe and a trade show with more than 40 vendors. The educational opportunities featured an excellent general session on the topic of physical store security and numerous breakout... Read More
PRO to distribute Vitec brands and Olympus products in the United States News 

PRO to distribute Vitec brands and Olympus products in the United States

Photographic Research Organization (PRO), the leading buying group for the North American camera specialty channel, announced two major distribution deals this week. The Fairfield, CT, based buying group has been appointed the independent U.S. photo specialty distributor of Vitec  imaging products, including brands like Manfrotto, Avenger, Joby, Lowepro, Gitzo, Lastolite, and more, as well as a distributor of Olympus camera, lenses,... Read More
ProMaster releases Achromatic Close-Up lenses New Products 

ProMaster releases Achromatic Close-Up lenses

ProMaster announces a new lineup of Achromatic Close-Up Lenses. These precision-engineered diopters screw onto the front of a lens, like a filter, allowing the lens to focus closer. Each Achromatic Close-Up Lens delivers extreme edge-to-edge sharpness, which is especially important when photographing flat objects. The two-element design provides excellent control of chromatic aberration, a common problem when using a cheap,... Read More
ProMaster unveils Jasper camera bag collection New Products 

ProMaster unveils Jasper camera bag collection

ProMaster announces Jasper, a new collection of camera bags with “unconventional looks, worldly charm, and practical functionality.”  Comprised of three sizes—Small Satchel, Medium Satchel, and Halfpack—Jasper bags are available in three stylish colors of semi-soft fabric. Choose from the deep hues of Midnight Blue, the muted depths of Prairie Green, or the classic elegance of Black. “Jasper is an intentional... Read More
ProMaster adds variable neutral filters to HGX Prime collection New Products 

ProMaster adds variable neutral filters to HGX Prime collection

ProMaster announces new variable neutral density filters that join the HGX Prime professional collection with a 1.3 to 8 stop density range, which is achieved with color-corrected polarizing films that are applied using a unique, proprietary process. Each filter is manufactured using ultra-hardened, scratch-resistant optical glass that is individually ground, polished, and coated with 36 layers of anti-reflective multi-coatings. Like... Read More
Available in two styles, ProMaster Photo Gloves are a must-have item for photographers New Products Press releases 

Available in two styles, ProMaster Photo Gloves are a must-have item for photographers

Available in two styles, ProMaster Photo Gloves are a must-have item for photographers who create images in cold weather. FAIRFIELD, CT – August 30, 2019: ProMaster, a leading brand in high-quality accessories for still photography and videography, began shipping its 2019 assortment of Photo Gloves to retailers in the United States and Canada this week. Labor Day weekend – long... Read More
Behind the product: New ProMaster XC-M tripods Feature New Products News 

Behind the product: New ProMaster XC-M tripods

The PRO Convention in Lincolnshire, IL, is one of the highlights of the spring conference season, as hundreds of dealers from around North America gather to learn, to network and to buy. One of the maxims of PRO is “What happens at PRO stays at PRO,” which enhances the value of the conference for members and affiliates. In recent years,... Read More
ProMaster unveils XC-M tripod collection New Products News Press releases 

ProMaster unveils XC-M tripod collection

ProMaster XC-M tripods carry over the acclaimed travel-friendly design of the best-selling XC series, while boasting significant enhancements and incredible modularity. FAIRFIELD, CT – March 14, 2019: ProMaster, a leading brand in high-quality accessories for still photography and videography, announces the follow-up to their best-selling XC series of tripods. Xtreme Compact Modular (XC-M for short) is a complete reinvention of... Read More
ProMaster announces unplugged trade-in program Press releases Promotions 

ProMaster announces unplugged trade-in program

Consumers can trade-in any working speedlight or monolight to receive up to a $200 credit towards the purchase of an Unplugged monolight or kit. FAIRFIELD, CT – OCTOBER 29, 2018: Made up of 6 battery-powered, radio-triggered monolights, ProMaster Unplugged offers TTL and manual strobes that are wireless, portable, durable, reliable, and reasonably priced. And now, ProMaster is making it easier... Read More
PRO convention continues as planned after Scottsdale flood Events News Opinion 

PRO convention continues as planned after Scottsdale flood

Despite the unavailability of the primary hotel, The Photographic Research Organization (PRO) buying group 60th annual convention continues as planned Oct. 1-4 in Scottsdale, Ariz. A record flood on Aug. 11 damaged the original venue, the Talking Stick Resort, causing the PRO management to seek alternatives. Meeting space was secured at the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown, with three nearby hotels secured... Read More
ProMaster unveils 170ASL speedlight for Sony New Products Press releases 

ProMaster unveils 170ASL speedlight for Sony

The ProMaster 170SL Speedlight lineup offers full TTL compatibility for Canon, Nikon, and now Sony’s Multi-Interface Shoe. FAIRFIELD, CT – JUNE 23, 2018: ProMaster, a leading brand in high-quality accessories for still photography and videography, announces the exciting addition of a Sony Multi-Interface Shoe (MIS) compatible flash to their collection of powerful, affordable speedlights. The new ProMaster 170SL for Sony... Read More
ProMaster releases unplugged wireless lighting New Products Press releases 

ProMaster releases unplugged wireless lighting

ProMaster Unplugged monolights are remote-triggered and battery-powered; unburdening photographers from a tangle of cords FAIRFIELD, CT – APRIL 19, 2018: ProMaster, a leading brand in high-quality accessories for still photography and videography, announces a new product family that brings wireless, portable lighting to photographers packed with an array of exciting features. ProMaster Unplugged is made up of five monolights that... Read More