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Associated Press
17 hours ago
- Business
- Associated Press
2025 International Image Culture Week Wraps Up with SmallRig Visionary Storytellers Industry Forum on the Future of Imaging
SHENZHEN, China, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2025 International Image Culture Week has successfully concluded. The event covers three main sections: 2025 Visionary Storytellers Industry Forum, SmallRig Awards Ceremony, and public image experience activities such as The Social Impact Image Pitching Sessions, Filmmaking Class. During the event, the SmallRig Visionary Storytellers Industry Forum featured over 200 global industry leaders, including representatives from Sony, Nikon, and vivo, as well as prominent filmmakers and scholars. In the forum's opening remarks, Zhou Yang, the founder and CEO of SmallRig, Leqi Innovation, emphasized the rapid evolution of the imaging scene industry. 'From traditional cameras to mobile phones and emerging multi-functional gear, the diversification of image-capturing scenarios is reshaping the industry. Innovation in stability systems, lighting, and power solutions is accelerating.' More Insights from the Frontlines of the Imaging Industry Moreover, the forum also marked the establishment of the Global Imaging Scene Research Initiative, jointly founded by Nikon, Lexar, SmallRig, and Haohan, aiming to explore the symbiotic relationship between imaging and lifestyle, and forecast the future innovations in the industry. The initiative will launch the Flick It imaging product shopping season in late 2025, the first global consumer event focused on co-created imaging scenarios. SmallRig focusing on user co-creation, platform synergy, content development, industry standards, talent growth, and academic certification for a more inclusive global imaging industry. About SmallRig Founded in 2013, SmallRig designs and builds complete accessory solutions including camera and phone rigs, battery, tripod and video light for content creation. SmallRig's accessories are widely used in live broadcasting, vlogging, professional video production, and other fields supported by over two million creators worldwide. SmallRig pioneered the User Co-Design (UCD) approach and the DreamRig program, with the ultimate goal of co-designing alongside global creators to help turn their dreams into reality. For more information, follow SmallRig at View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE SmallRig
Yahoo
18 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
2025 International Image Culture Week Wraps Up with SmallRig Visionary Storytellers Industry Forum on the Future of Imaging
SHENZHEN, China, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2025 International Image Culture Week has successfully concluded. The event covers three main sections: 2025 Visionary Storytellers Industry Forum, SmallRig Awards Ceremony, and public image experience activities such as The Social Impact Image Pitching Sessions, Filmmaking Class. During the event, the SmallRig Visionary Storytellers Industry Forum featured over 200 global industry leaders, including representatives from Sony, Nikon, and vivo, as well as prominent filmmakers and scholars. In the forum's opening remarks, Zhou Yang, the founder and CEO of SmallRig, Leqi Innovation, emphasized the rapid evolution of the imaging scene industry. "From traditional cameras to mobile phones and emerging multi-functional gear, the diversification of image-capturing scenarios is reshaping the industry. Innovation in stability systems, lighting, and power solutions is accelerating." More Insights from the Frontlines of the Imaging Industry Roundtable: Imaging Scene Development & the Camera Industry RevivalExperts agreed that the camera industry's revival is driven not just by hardware sales but by the democratization of technology, the rise of short-form content, and synergistic ecosystems. Lightweight, versatile gear is empowering more creators to tell stories. Roundtable: Imaging Scene Development & the Bigger PictureRepresentatives from Nikon, Insta360, Lexar, and independent filmmakers explored how AI, panoramic formats, and expanded storage are driving creative frontiers. They emphasized the power of storytelling, employing innovation not only to accelerate production but also to create content that resonates emotionally, striking a perfect balance between artistic vision and practical use. Roundtable: Smartphone Imaging & Growth PotentialThe smartphone is no longer just a tool but an evolving creative ecosystem. Experts highlighted the growth of mobile imaging in AR and professional video, stressing user co-creation as a key to innovation and product refinement. Roundtable: Innovation & Persistence in Professional FilmmakingVeteran filmmakers delved into the emotional roots of cinema amid rising tech trends like HDR and virtual production. They encouraged younger creators to master light and composition, understand cinematic history, and integrate new tools with the time-honored art of storytelling. Roundtable: AIGC & Dual Imaging in Commercial PhotographyWith the rise of AI-generated content (AIGC), the commercial photography world is embracing dual modalities: still and motion. Experts urged photographers to evolve into "AI directors," using intelligent tools for ideation and streamlining workflow, yet retaining the human touch that fosters brand connection and emotional resonance. Moreover, the forum also marked the establishment of the Global Imaging Scene Research Initiative, jointly founded by Nikon, Lexar, SmallRig, and Haohan, aiming to explore the symbiotic relationship between imaging and lifestyle, and forecast the future innovations in the industry. The initiative will launch the Flick It imaging product shopping season in late 2025, the first global consumer event focused on co-created imaging scenarios. SmallRig focusing on user co-creation, platform synergy, content development, industry standards, talent growth, and academic certification for a more inclusive global imaging industry. About SmallRig Founded in 2013, SmallRig designs and builds complete accessory solutions including camera and phone rigs, battery, tripod and video light for content creation. SmallRig's accessories are widely used in live broadcasting, vlogging, professional video production, and other fields supported by over two million creators worldwide. SmallRig pioneered the User Co-Design (UCD) approach and the DreamRig program, with the ultimate goal of co-designing alongside global creators to help turn their dreams into reality. For more information, follow SmallRig at View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE SmallRig
BBC News
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Funny animal photos: Some of the best pics from the 2025 Comedy Photo Awards
Every year the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards gathers together some of the best photos of animals doing silly and daft things or being caught in poses where they look contest was started in 2015 by professional photographers Paul Joynson-Hicks MBE and Tom Sullam, aiming to promote conservation by focusing on the funny side of wildlife send their snaps into the competition, and a panel of judges choose their can see some of last year's awards right are just some of the entries for this year's competition so far. The deadline for people to send them in is the end of June. Let's take a look.
Engadget
27-05-2025
- Business
- Engadget
Nikon joins other camera manufacturers in raising prices due to tariffs
Nikon has announced that it will increase prices on its photography products in the US due to tariffs, joining other camera manufacturers including Canon, Blackmagic Design and Leica in doing so. It hasn't yet shared which products will be affected, but several outlets have received word from dealers that the changes will mostly affect lenses and accessories manufactured in China. "Due to the recent tariffs, a necessary price adjustment for products will take effect on June 23, 2025," the company wrote last week. "We will be carefully monitoring any tariff developments and may adjust pricing as necessary to reflect the evolving market conditions. We wish to thank our customers for their understanding and know that we are taking every possible step to minimize the impact on our community." The development comes from Trump's recent tariffs affecting electronic goods, with Nikon noting that the increase could cut its operating profit by around $68 million. Canon, the worldwide leader in camera sales, said in its earnings report last month that it would raise prices soon. Fujifilm recently paused US preorders for several models including the X-M5 and X100 VI. Other electronics companies, including Acer and DJI, also recently announced US-only price hikes. In its latest earnings report, Sony said it expects to seller fewer PS5s and expects a $700 million tariff-related revenue hit. These increases could just be the beginning. Nikon builds its products in multiple countries affected by US tariffs, including China, Thailand and its home country, Japan. Unless those nations can negotiate new tariff terms before the end of Trump's 90-day pause, they could be subject to drastically higher rates by July — which would in turn prices for Nikon and many other camera manufacturers.
The Verge
26-05-2025
- Business
- The Verge
Nikon's cameras are going to get more expensive starting on June 23rd
After months of remaining quiet about how President Donald Trump's tariffs on Chinese-made goods may affect its business, Nikon has announced a 'necessary price adjustment' for its products that will come into effect for the US starting on June 23rd, 2025. The company hasn't shared any specifics on which of its imaging products will see a price increase, or how much the increases may end up being, but it could mean this is the time to grab hardware like the recent Z5 II if you've been eyeing it. 'At Nikon, we remain committed to providing the highest quality imaging products and value to our customers,' Nikon said in a statement posted Friday. 'Due to the recent tariffs, a necessary price adjustment for products will take effect on June 23, 2025. We will be carefully monitoring any tariff developments and may adjust pricing as necessary to reflect the evolving market conditions. We wish to thank our customers for their understanding and know that we are taking every possible step to minimize the impact on our community.' Earlier this month, during a presentation where the company shared its latest financial results, Nikon said (pdf) the tariffs could reduce its profits for the upcoming fiscal year by 10 billion yen, or around $70 million, as reported by PetaPixel. Nikon is not the first or only camera gear company to announce price increases as a result of the US tariffs. The Australia-based Blackmagic Design started charging more for its digital cinema cameras last month while also announcing that the tariffs made its plans to build a factory in Dallas, Texas, financially unviable. During the announcement for its own Q1 financial results in late April, Canon told analysts that it was planning to raise prices and was 'in the process of estimating the timing and amount of the increase,' according to DPReview . The company also said its price increases would be limited to the US, but that could change if the tariffs triggered a wider global recession. Other camera makers that have recently raised prices include Sony and Leica, while Fujifilm temporarily paused US preorders for several of its cameras, including the budget-friendly X-M5 and the still popular X100VI, the company told DPReview in late April. Lens maker Sigma has also announced pricing adjustments, but like Nikon, those aren't going into effect immediately and will instead start on June 2nd, 2025. See More: Gadgets News Photography Tech
