In discussions with Inside Imaging last week, David Honey, Richard van den Bergh and Tom De Rop, key executives in Fujifilm’s European Photo Imaging Products Division, emphasised that Fujifilm is ‘100 percent committed to silver halide’. Read more
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APS hands over to Dove in NZ
Australian Photographic Supplies (APS) has ended New Zealand distribution of its range of photographic products, with Dove Electronics taking on much of the range. Products… Read more
Sigma: ‘A great impact on the industry’
Nine years ago when Inside Imaging initially interviewed Sigma CEO Kazuo Yamaki, the specialist lens maker had recently released the first of its Art series of affordable premium lenses. Thus was a game-changing initiative which gave access to high quality optics to a significantly expanded number of photographers around the world. Read more
AgX at 5 minutes to midnight?
The world of silver halide photography has received a double body blow this month with bankers being called in on the Kodak Alaris film business by its long-suffering owner, the UK Pensioner Protection Fund (PPF), and reports that Sino Promise - the relatively new owner of the rights to sell Kodak-branded silver halide paper and photochemicals - is about to shut down. Read more
Nikon announces Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm f3.5-5.6
Nikon has announced the Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm f3.5-5.6 PZ VR APS-C lens will be available from May with the Nikon online shop setting prices… Read more
DJI’s role in Australian Defence under scrutiny
Chinese drone manufacturer DJI is coming under security scrutiny for the role its products play in the Australian Defence Force. The Australian newspaper reported this… Read more
REVIEW: Panasonic Lumix S5 Mk II
A new sensor and processor plus hybrid AF with phase-detection makes Panasonic’s second-generation S5M2 mirrorless camera an even better performer for stills and video recording. The Lumix S5 II ticks a lot of boxes for serious photo/video enthusiasts and professional videographers who also shoot stills. Read more
Sigma expands affordable options for FF and APS-C
Sigma has announced 17mm F4 DG DN and 50mm F2 DG DN mid-priced 'I Series' prime lenses for L-mount and Sony E mount, as additions to the 'Contemporary' range, along with an APS-C 24mm prime. Read more
‘Photo & Fine Art’ at Visual Impact show in May
The Visual Impact printing trade exhibition in May this year will have a focus on photographic output via inkjet systems, in recognition of the growth of inkjet wide format being used to create museum-grade photographic and art reproduction. Read more
CIPA tips slight shipment slip in 2023
Each year at about this time CIPA – the association representing the Japanese camera manufacturers – releases a review of camera and lens shipment over… Read more