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Fujifilm Hikes Japanese Film Prices by 21% to 52%

On April 1, Fujifilm announced changes to its film product pricing in Japan, plus new branding for its disposable film camera. Unfortunately, the news was not an April Fool's prank, and Japanese analog photographers are already paying higher prices.

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DJI Urges US Government to Start the Mandated Security Audit of Its Business

Last December, the FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed by US Congress outlined a structured approach for evaluating the security concerns of Chinese-owned companies such as DJI. With less than nine months before the deadline for such an evaluation remaining, DJI is urging any of the five national security agencies to start the process.

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Compact and Interchangeable Lens Camera Demand Is Diverging

The resurgence of compact cameras is well documented, with consumers flocking back to small, pocketable dedicated cameras. Even as smartphone image quality has continued to improve, photographers are again seeking a special, bespoke photographic experience. A new report from BCN+R in Japan notes that not only are compact camera sales increasing, but interchangeable lens camera demand is starting to wane.

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Imaging Resource Is Back From the Dead Again

Photography enthusiasts have noticed in recent months that longtime website Imaging Resource was active again following its untimely demise in 2023. The nearly 30-year-old photography site's new editor-in-chief shared how the site rose from the dead and its plans for moving forward.