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ISSUE NO. 965

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July 2016

EU REFERENDUM: THE RESULT, BEHIND THE COUNTER, PENTAX K-70, KODAK PRO FILM APP, HAHNEMUHLE’S POP-UP SHOP, BOOK OF THE MONTH, THE LATEST NEWS AND MUCH MORE...

In This Issue... • EU Referendum: After months of campaigning and talk, we have a result...P10. • Pentax (Ricoh Imaging) have announced their brand new DSLR camera, the K-70. P15. • Kodak Pro film app launches on android and iPad. P18.

Hasselblad Announce The X1D Hasselblad, one of the imaging world’s most recognisable names and a company synonymous with photography since 1941, have announced the world’s first compact mirrorless digital medium-format camera

DNP Announce Partnership with Tour de France 2016

There’s no doubt that manufacturer roadshows are a growing trend. They offer the ability for a company to take their message directly to the end user, whilst supporting their retail partners as they go. This very issue is littered with such activities, but as we approached our press date, we learned of a partnership that really caught our attention. Roadshows take all manner of shape and size, with only the organisers imagination offering limitations to what’s possible. DNP, however, have announced that they’ve partnered with the ultimate roadshow – the Tour de France! Read more on P22. PHOTO -

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range - and Pixel had a front row seat. Weighing less than half that of a conventional digital medium-format camera - and as Product Manager, Ove Bengtsson, added during the presentation - the same weight as

Launching the X1D at the Gothenburg Museum of Art in Sweden on the 22nd of June as a part of a global launch and webcast, the Hasselblad team delivered on their promise of an exciting and dynamic pathway for their product VIDEO

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NEWS

WELCOME To Pixel Magazine The nation has spoken and we are decided. The whole Brexit debacle came to a head last month, with a nation largely divided on the subject of leaving the European Union. Decided by what was ultimately a small margin, the ramifications and repercussions for UK businesses will surely be ongoing. In this, our July edition, we have collated some of the initial thoughts and comments from some of the most prominent UK business leaders, organisations and also thoughts from those working immediately in the imaging sector. Take a read through from pp8. Beyond this and as flagged up on our front page, Hasselblad has taken

a significant step away from their troubled collaborative past with the announcement of the X1D, the very first compact mirrorless digital medium format camera. Read all about it on pp6. There has been so much news coming from Fujifilm lately, that we’ve had to collaborate on a dedicated 16-page edition of Pixel Magazine to fit it all in! You’ll find your copy packed with this edition and with a comprehensive roundup of activities and announcements. All of this in your July edition alongside the latest news and product updates, conversations and opinions from your team at Pixel Magazine. Oh and if you still haven’t entered our photography competition (why not), you can find an update on pp16. Simon, Editor Jenny Ardagh, Deputy Editor

DxO Update ONE Camera Software DxO has announced the immediate availability of a further update to the DxO ONE Miniature Camera for iPhone and iPad. Continuing with the promise to constantly improve the DxO ONE, version 1.4 adds integrated and automated copyright/author and watermarking support to help protect photos. In addition to this

enhancement, the update also features a dramatically improved user experience that allows the user to put all of their capture and application settings in their own quick-access menus. Pricing & Availability: £399, available now. http://gb.colorconfidence.com

Industry News Bites Find out more info on this month’s news bites at Pixel.co.uk

Nikon Responds to Enquiries About D500 Battery Life Responding to customer queries, Nikon have addressed concerns relating to the D500’s battery life. On their support page Nikon have confirmed that certain individually purchased D500 batteries have a shorter than normal life. They said: “ENEL15 batteries supplied with the D500 have been tested in accordance with CIPA standards, and do support the maximum number of shots possible (battery life) indicated in brochures and other documentation. However, when some EN-EL15 batteries purchased separately, or supplied

with another model of camera, are used with the D500, those batteries may not be capable of the maximum number of shots possible (battery life) indicated in D500 documentation.” “If any customer has purchased a D500 and also own premodification EN-EL15 batteries – perhaps supplied with another model camera or purchased separately - they may request replacement of those batteries with modified batteries. Nikon will replace the batteries free of charge.” For full details and information on identifying affected batteries visit: nikoneurope-en.custhelp. com

Broncolor Presents New Compact Battery-Powered Studio Lighting Broncolor have announced the Siros L, a new battery-powered compact light, which provides professional and serious enthusiast photographers with the opportunity to enjoy great quality and versatile lighting, be this in a mobile form in the studio, or for external shots. The new Siros L has the most upto-date lithium ion batteries – giving up to 440 flashes at full power. The battery pack can be used over a wide temperature range from -10° to 60°C (14° to 140°F), and can be completely recharged in only 75 minutes. The Siros L uses the Swiss

manufacturer’s ECTC technology, giving flash durations of up to 1/19’000 s (t0.5) and a guaranteed constant colour temperature over the entire control range. All the Siros L’s functions are easily and remotely controlled by the “bronControl” app, which establishes its own WiFi network; allowing the control of multiple devices by means of a smartphone or tablet. Pricing & Availability: 1st July Siros 400 L WiFi / RFS2.1 Incl. Flash Bag 1.1 - £1,818.00 (inc VAT) Siros 800 L WiFi / RFS2.1 Incl. Flash Bag 1.1 - £2,106.00 (inc VAT) For more information visit: bron. ch/broncolor

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NEWS New Rogue 32” 2-in-1 Collapsible

New Adapter Enables Use of Reflector From ExpoImaging S-Lenses on the Leica SL The Super Soft Silver side of the ExpoImaging has announced The Leica S-Adapter L for the Leica SL mirrorless camera system further expands the range of lenses that can be used with the Leica SL to include those of the Leica S medium format camera system. The S-Adapter L now allows the use of 16 Leica S-Lenses with focal lengths from 24 to 180 mm (including six lenses with central shutters) in addition to the system’s own lenses, the Vario-Elmarit–SL 24–90 mm f/2.8–4 ASPH. and the Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90–280 mm f/2.8-4. What’s more, the exceptional

compatibility of the Leica SL-System gives photographers access to almost all Leica lenses ever made. For instance, all Leica T lenses can be mounted on the Leica SL without an adapter, the already available M-Adapter T enables the use of almost all Leica M-Lenses with the Leica SL, while the R-Adapter L (available Q3/2016) will provide access to an entire range of Leica R-System lenses. Pricing & Availability: SRP £950 (inc VAT), available now. For more visit: uk.leica-camera. com

Introducing the Genie Mini - Pocket-Sized Motion Control

The Genie Mini is a compact and easytouse motion control device that allows the user to create ultra smooth panning, time-lapse and real-time videos. Controlled with the Syrp Genie App, the Genie Mini is simple to set up and control. This makes the Genie Mini perfect for anyone who is new to creating time-lapse video while also offering the flexibility and bespoke control that experienced time-lapse photographers need. The Genie Mini is fully compatible with the Syrp Genie, giving 2-axis

control to enable ever more complex movements in video. Or the user can use the Syrp Pan + Tilt Bracket to combine the movement of two Genie Minis, working in tandem via Bluetooth, to add even more dynamic motion to their footage. Packing a lot of punch into its 40 x 92 mm body, the Genie Mini is not only incredibly portable, it is compatible with a huge range of cameras, from GoPro to DSLR. Pricing & Availability: Genie Mini Motion Control Device £250; Pan Tilt Bracket £89. Available now.

the availability of a new reflector, aimed at giving photographers greater lighting control. The Rogue 32” 2-in-1 Collapsible Reflector is extremely portable and collapses to a third of its 32” open size. It’s compact enough to fit in a laptop sleeve or backpack, whilst still being large enough to be useful for portraiture. The white side of the reflector incorporates a neutral natural white fabric, unlike many white reflectors that contain optical brighteners that reflect blue-tinted light onto a subject.

reflector makes this a great tool for speedlight shooters to control the light from their flashes or as a way to shape bright ambient light. In addition, the Super Soft Silver fabric reflects light more evenly than shiny silver reflectors, which are prone to producing hot spots.

Pricing & Availability: £29.95 (RRP), available to purchase through leading photography retailers and distributed exclusively by XP Distribution. For more visit: xpdistribution. com

Kenro Unveils New Additions To Takeway Range Kenro has expanded its range of Takeway camera clamps with the introduction of the new R1 Mini Ranger Clampod, together with an expanded range of Clampod accessories. Following hot on the heels of its ingenious larger brother – the T1 Clampod introduced last year – the new R1 Mini Ranger version is aimed at action cameras, mobile phones and GPS devices. It is ideal for fixing onto cycle or motorcycle handlebars for filming outdoor adventure activities, but it will actually clamp onto anything 5-32mm thick so

the applications are numerous. The R1 Mini Ranger has a quick release plate so an action camera or other device can be quickly loaded into place. It can be used as a camera support aid in inaccessible places where handheld or tripod use is not possible, plus it can also be used with a flex neck for precise positioning in even more difficult places. Pricing & Availability: SRP £29.94. For further information visit: kenro.co.uk

Nikon UK Announces New Ambassadors Nikon UK has announced the appointment of two photographers to its Ambassador line-up, Richard Peters and Helen Sloan. Richard Peters is an award winning wildlife photographer with a wealth of experience in his field. He recently published an e-book comprising an inspiring series of wildlife imagery captured in his back garden.

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Helen Sloan is a film and TV stills photographer who most notably works on the popular HBO series Game of Thrones, capturing character stills from the set and plenty of behind the scenes action. The Nikon Ambassador initiative was introduced in 2013 to celebrate class-leading photographers working in specific

fields of photography, whilst inspiring people to pick up their camera and reach their creative potential. Jeremy Gilbert, Group Marketing Manager at Nikon UK said: “We are delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Peters and Helen Sloan to our Ambassador scheme. Through the ambassadors

we are able to engage with our customers but most importantly, encourage enthusiasts to take a step up with their photography.” For more information visit: nikoninframe.co.uk/ ambassadors

PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION 2016 A PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION FOR THE TRADE ONLY

THE 2016 PIXEL PHOTOGRAPHY WILL RECOGNISE EXCELLENCE IN THE FOLLOWING DISCIPLINES...

1. LANDSCAPE Opening date 13th June and submissions by 15th July 2016

2. PORTRAITURE/FASHION Opening date 18th July and submissions by 19th August 2016

3. WILDLIFE Opening date 22nd August and submissions by 16th September 2016

4. STREET Opening date 19th September and submissions by 14th October 2016

5. MONOCHROME Opening date 17th October and submissions by 18th November 2016

Winners from each categor y will be invited to attend the annual Pixel Trade Awards Ceremony, which will be taking place this year on December 2nd 2016 at the Grange City Hotel, in London, to receive their awards and prizes.

HASSELBLAD

Hasselblad Announce The X1D

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t’s a product that also shifts the direction of the target audience for the brand, bringing the X1D into a greater number of retailers and, whilst still a camera with a higher-than-average price tag, it’s considerably less expensive than the recently launched H6D; the latest medium-format, modular camera to come from Hasselblad. During the presentation (and introduced to the stage by Damien Demoulder), Hasselblad CEO Perry Oosting reiterated the company’s stance and intentions as they roll out through 2016 and beyond: “In 2014, Hasselblad went completely back to the drawing board. Our research and development department started designing our new products with a completely white sheet of paper. Alongside our impressive product management team who, between them, have many decades of history and passion behind them, drew upon

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our 75 years of heritage and manufacturing and imaging excellence to produce the products that we have seen this year so far and that which is before you today. A new chapter in the Hasselblad story. He continued: “We believe that with the X1D, we have created something really spectacular. We have taken over an entire floor at our factory, here in Sweden, in order to produce these new cameras. All handmade and

finished by our highly skilled technical team. The X1D marks a pivotal point in Hasselblad’s rich history. The camera makes medium-format photography available to a new generation of Hasselblad users, while pushing the existing limits of photography to new heights.” Continuing on the topic of demand for the recently announced H6D modular, mediumformat camera, Perry stated: “The demand has been beyond our expectations and we have subsequently fulfilled our projections for 2016.” Having been inspired

PENTAX K-70 Key features: • Compact, lightweight (725g), highly portable and user-friendly mediumformat technology • Large 50MP CMOS medium-format sensor delivering up to 14 stops of dynamic range • New line of XCD lenses with integral central shutter; 45mm and 90mm available at launch • Compatible with all 12 lenses and lens accessories from the Hasselblad professional H System (adapter required) • Multiple image format options • High quality XGA electronic viewfinder or high resolution rear display with touch functionality • Wide range of shutter speeds: 60 minutes to 1/2000th sec. with full flash synchronisation throughout the range • An ISO range from 100 to 25,600 • Dual SD card slots, GPS and Wi-Fi • USB 3.0 Type-C connector, Mini HDMI, Audio In/Out • Weather and dust seals • HD video • Phocus 3.1 for simple and quick raw image processing. AdobePhotoshop® and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom® compatible. The X1D is priced at £5,990 GBP exclusive of VAT and will be available at the end of August to early September. by the brand’s iconic design heritage, the new X1D is ergonomic and extremely compact for a 50MP medium-format camera. It promises users a combination of Scandinavian sensibility with beautiful performance. In a similar way to the iconic Hasselblad V System, the X1D To coincide with the launch of the X1D and combines portability with excellent optical in collaboration with Billingham, they have quality for which the brand is renowned. produced a new bag, specifically designed to Along with the brand new camera, be compatible with the camera. A stylish bag in Hasselblad have also announced a completely jet black and with leather straps and signature new family of dedicated autofocus lenses, Billingham canvas, the back comes in at £282 which have been (inc vat). Not peanuts, but developed to support if you’re investing over £7K the optical quality and in your camera, you’ll want portability of the X1D. to protect it and £282 is a The first lenses to be fair price for that! announced in the new Weighing just 725g XCD range, they offer and including HD a wide range of shutter video, Wi-Fi speeds and full flash and built-in synchronisation up to GPS, the - Perry Oosting, CEO 1/2000th second. X1D’s exterior Hasselblad These two XCD lenses, is also dust a 45mm f3.5 and a and weather 90mm f4.0 being the first, proof, providing Hasselblad announced durability for the that we can expect further releases, with the user. It seems a little of a shame that first announcements expected for photokina the video mode only offers 30fps in a coupe of months time. The company also and there’s no sign of 4K, but in all told Pixel that they are producing a brand new honesty, who is using medium format H-Mount adapter, giving X1D users access to cameras for shooting film anyway? the entire current range of 12 H system lenses. The X1D has been created with

“We believe that with the X1D, we have created something really spectacular”

passionate photographers in mind, opening up Hasselblad to a new generation of creatives. Much of the technology and styling that you’ll see in the new X1D is borrowed/shared with the H6D. The smart yellow/orange trigger button, the materials in general, but most importantly the excellent, touch sensitive interface on the camera’s back. This is a real technical triumph and proves quite simply, that Hasselblad’s time spent in their development period has definitely not been wasted.

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L: Lee Mansfield, Managing Director at Life Media Group R: Simon Skinner, Editor at Pixel Magazine

L: Sarah Jones, Director at Cambrian Photography R: Katie Teesdale, Owner at Teesdale PR

Horsing Around with Fujifilm Simon Skinner, Editor at Pixel Magazine and Lee Mansfield, Managing Director join the Fujifilm team at Royal Ascot

For what must have occurred as a unique phenomenon, the team from Fujifilm were lucky enough to stave off the rain, enjoying a relatively sunny day at Royal Ascot this year. This annual event is a time when Fujifilm entertain various clients, dealers and members of the press and this year it presented Pixel with an opportunity to chat with some of our readers as we were invited to join them for the day.

What a day it was too. Seeing beyond the fact that every single horse that we bet on came in backwards, we learned of a host of activities and announcements coming from Fujifilm. It’s fair to say that these are exciting times for the brand, showing real endeavour in supporting their network of dealers; both in the camera and photofinishing divisions. You can read more on these activities and announcements in their exclusive Pixel ‘takeover’ edition.

L: Katie Teesdale Centre: Jeannie Corby, PR Executive at Fujifilm UK R: Angela Nicholson, Freelance photojournalist

Cactus Unveil the V6II After the storming successes that have accompanied the original Cactus Wireless Flash Transceiver, Pixel has the lowdown on the latest version

After two years in the making the Cactus V6 II & IIs have been announced as the second generation of the very first cross-brand wireless flash transceiver, and now, the Cactus also supports high-speed synchronisation (HSS). Harnessing the remote power control of Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic and Pentax flashes all at the same time, the new models now support HSS/FP mode in the same cross-brand environment. This unique function offers photographers a potential flexibility that’s been unheard of to date, offering a cross-brand solution for photographers who work with various manufacturers’ kit. The Cactus press release also tells us that the new V6II extends HSS capabilities to Fujifilm cameras even though they don’t currently support high-speed sync (at the time of writing). Features at a Glance • Cross-brand wireless manual power and

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zoom control with HSS support of Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax and Sony flashes;   • Two cross-brand high-speed sync modes: 1. Normal HSS supports shutter speeds up to 1/8000s   2. Power Sync boosts flash contribution above camera’s x-sync speed   • Multi-master supports up to 20 photographers firing the same set of flashes at their own power settings; • AF-assist light assists focusing in low light environment   • Flash profile customisation ensures accurate power output  • Work seamlessly with the Cactus RF60 series to support HSS and Power Sync The Cactus V6 II and IIs will be available in July and August 2016 respectively and both are priced at £89 RRP and available from Swains International PLC 01485 536200.

BEHIND THE COUNTER

Behind The Counter

Pixel’s Behind The Counter section shines the spotlight on counter-staff to delve into the daily life of photo retail

What’s the most embarrassing thing that’s happened in store? Elle: I flooded the darkroom. That was pretty embarrassing. Ben: Having my photo plastered in every frame in the shop after it got taken for the local paper at the Falmouth beer festival, I have lovely bosses… Paul Bufton - Owner: Serving a cutomer with her large format print of her dog with a “lovely expression” only for her to see what she could not with her 6x4 he was having a pee at the time! What’s the strangest thing a customer has asked you? Elle: People often come in and ask to have their eyes tested, we have to stop ourselves laughing as we direct them to the optician next door. Evangeline: I was once asked if I wanted to buy a caravan. It did look like a rather nice one but I did have to say no. Paul: To remove the first wife from the group wedding photo and put in his second! If you could have any camera kit for free, what would it be? Elle: I’d sell my soul for a digital Hasselblad. Ben: I love old 35mm cameras, just the mechanics of them all fascinate me, so anything interesting really. In practical terms an upgrade on my old Nikon D50 body would be quite useful! Evangeline: Tricky question but the Leica M Monochrom (Type 246) would be an amazing piece of kit to own. Obviously any Leica would be nice but it would make me spend more time shooting in B&W which I haven’t done enough of recently. Black and white or colour photography? Elle: When I lived in the city I would have said B&W, but since moving to Cornwall I’ve been converted to colour. Ben: Definitely colour, Cornwall is such a beautiful colourful place, it has to be captured in all its glory! Evangeline: Ooh, that’s a hard one. I guess it depends what I’m shooting. If I’m out walking around Cornwall’s beautiful scenery, I will mostly be shooting in colour. However, whenever I photograph people I prefer to do so in B&W.

The Falmouth Team, on one of our Christmas party nights & yes they were taking selfies and some were even blurred!!!

Behind the Counter turns the spotlight on counter staff in photographic shops across the country with a mix of silly and (slightly more) pertinent questions. Here, counter staff at The Photo Shop have kindly provided the answers you’ve been dying to know. If you own/run/work in a camera shop and you’d like to get involved, please email jenny@pixel.co.uk

What’s your opinion of ‘selfies’? Elle: For me, “selfies” rather than selfportraits always look dead in the eyes as the gaze is on their own picture on the screen rather than into the lens. Paul: Selfies? Great for business and the staff love them. Ben: Don’t get me started… What’s your favourite thing to take pictures of? Elle: The Sea. Underwater landscapes and wrecks, I love how something man made is so quickly reclaimed by nature. Ben: Bread! I do a lot of baking outside of work and it’s all I seem to take photos of these days. It’s the first time I’ve played with any kind of product photography and I’m really enjoying it. Evangeline: Animals. Mostly in their natural habitats. I find it fascinating how nature comes up with so many different colour combinations and patterns. Paul: Animals on the skyline or the brow of a hill. What got you into photography in the first place? Ben: I always seem to have had a camera of some sort and growing up in Cornwall there is so much to photograph, it’s hard to resist. Paul: The Wife.

Evangeline: My family have always taken lots of photos, I remember when I was young I’d always love looking through old photo albums. My parents bought me a little camera for Christmas one year and ever since then I’ve not stopped shooting. You are prolific photo-printers. Have you seen an increase in demand over the last 12 months? Ben: Yes definitely! Photographic services are becoming harder to find on the high street, and we are picking up a lot of trade from that, people are relieved to stumble across us. Also the ever-expanding University up the road from our shop helps, the students still have a real passion for photography and 35mm in particular. Paul: There is a massive increase in printing from phones with new babies prevalent. Again the team really enjoy the little mites and the quality images blow them away! What single thing would improve your business right now? Ben: Get a new carpet! Seriously though, improving our web presence is the priority right now. Paul: Some changes to the shop layout and being able to buy cameras from distributors and manufacturers without the massive price discrimination.

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EU Referendum:

The Result After months of campaigning and talk, we have a result...

some will be sad. The political fallout has been o here we are. After all the campaigning, predictably dramatic and the speculation over debating and mud-slinging, the the future of the UK rampant. At the very least votes have been counted and the it has had us talking about something other announcement made. Finally, after what seems than the weather. So what of the future? The like an eternity, we now know the outcome truth is no one really knows; the fact remains of ‘the most important political decision for a that only one country generation’. The UK (Greenland) has ever left has voted to leave the the European Community European Union. - as it was then - and With a turn-out “If ever there were a time to that was over 30 years of 72% (the largest ago, so it’s fair to say of any UK-wide ditch the straight-jacket of that we are sailing into vote since the 1992 fiscal rules for investment unchartered territory. One general election), in a better business thing is for sure, it’s going 52% voted to leave, infrastructure, this is it” to be quite a journey. while 48% wanted Amid the sea of to remain. Overall - David Sheppard, Chairman, Sussex speculation about the the Leave campaign Chamber of Commerce & future, here, the team came top in nine of Dr Adam Marshall, British Chamber of at Pixel have collected the UK’s nations and Commerce Acting Director General some comments and regions with only views (with maybe a little London, Scotland more speculation thrown and Northern Ireland in for good measure!) favouring Remain. from the national and Contrast this with the local business communities along with a small first referendum on the UK’s membership of the handful of people working directly in our trade. European Community back in 1975, when the UK voted to stay in by a clear margin - 67% vs David Sheppard, Chairman of Pixel 33%. Magazine’s local, Sussex Chamber The 2016 result will have come as a shock to of Commerce and Dr Adam Marshall some, less so to others. Some will be happy,

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from the British Chamber of Commerce Acting Director General stated in a joint statement: “Some business people will be pleased with the result, and others resigned to it. Yet all companies will expect swift, decisive, and coordinated action from the government and the Bank of England to stabilise markets if trading conditions or the availability of capital change dramatically. Business will want to see a detailed plan to support the economy during the coming transition period - as confidence, investment, hiring and growth would all be deeply affected by a prolonged period of uncertainty. If ever there were a time to ditch the straight-jacket of fiscal rules for investment in a better business infrastructure, this is it. Businesses need action to maintain economic stability, a timeline for exit, and answers to their many practical, real-world questions about doing business during and after this historic transition. Firms want help to get Britain back to business at a time of great uncertainty. The health of the economy must be the number one priority – not the Westminster political post-mortem.” Mike Cherry, National Chairman, Federation of Small Businesses:

Carolyn Fairbairn, Director General, Confederation of British Industry told Pixel: “The first part of the plan must be to get strong, calm and decisive leadership in place as soon as possible. Never has there been a more important time to put the interests of the country ahead of party politics. Businesses welcome the Prime Minister’s announcement of a delay in triggering Article 50 to create

breathing space, but need rapid clarity on who is making the decisions. Second, we must agree the principles that should underpin our new relationship with Europe and the rest of the world. At the highest level, the government should resolve publicly to preserve the openness of the UK’s economy, one of its greatest strengths. This means seeking to protect tariff and barrier-free access to the single market, ensuring companies are able to continue to attract the best people to the UK with the skills we need, while recognising public concerns about immigration. And, it means setting out clearly how the UK will agree the right international trade deals with the wider world. The third action we must take is to forge close and deep collaboration between business of all sizes across the UK and the government to help shape our future economic relationships. The CBI and business leaders across the UK stand ready to work with the new leaders of our country to help chart the future course, starting as soon as practically possible.” Sarah Jones – Director at Cambrian Photography told us: “Straight after the result was announced, I would say that we had an incredibly quiet week. Not just in our shop, but the town

Sarah Jones – Director at Cambrian Photography

FSB calls on the Government for clarity on what these decisions now mean for business, including how businesses will have access to the single market and the free movement of people and trade. Nearly a quarter of FSB members export, with the majority exporting to the single market. Access to the single market means access to 500 million potential consumers, more than 26 million businesses and is worth 11 trillion euros. We call on the Government for clarity on the impact to smaller firms who export wider afield through EU FTA agreements. These are crucial questions that need to be answered swiftly to ensure the UK’s 5.4 million small business confidence does not fall any further, which is already at the lowest levels since 2013. This includes clarity over the practical implications of this result on how smaller firms do business.

“I would say that we had an incredibly quiet week. Not just in our shop, but the town in general was very quiet” – Sarah Jones, Director, Cambrian Photography

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in general was very quiet. We haven’t had customers saying that they’re holding onto their money necessarily, but, and I speak for myself here too as a home owner, that we’re uncertain about what the banks will do and with regards to mortgages and interest rates, I’m being very careful and I think that I speak for most regular people in saying that. I am surprised about Wales to be honest, as there’s been so much EU money coming through in recent years. Things have picked up over the last couple of days (we spoke with Sarah at the very end of June) but I’m putting that down to payday

and the sheer numbers of holidaymakers that we’re seeing arrive for the weekend as we’re in a good catchment area for caravan parks and holiday parks. The next month or so will be telling though as general consumer confidence settles and more information form the government and banks comes to light. I can see our second-hand business increasing over the coming months and I intend to push our finance options too.” Mark Waters, Investment Manager, Skerritts:

The referendum result came as a surprise to many people, and certainly to markets. A remain vote had been expected by currency traders, right up until just after 10pm on Thursday night with Sterling rising against the Dollar. However, things quickly unwound as results started to come in with the Pound then plunging. As expected equity markets followed suit with sizeable falls across UK & European stock markets this morning. We are now entering unchartered territory but the key thing is not to panic. The fact that the result was announced on a Friday was a good thing. It allowed a weekend for markets to digest the outcome, rather than having an immediate three-day open period in which they would be reacting “in public”. After the initial shock we think markets will adjust to the new reality relatively quickly, given the two year exit period, and attention will turn quite rapidly towards the next “unknowns” that are approaching throughout the Summer – namely the Spanish election, the Italian Referendum and the US Election. Mark Williams, Clifton Cameras Said: “Whatever side of the enormous UK electorate divide we sit on, a decision has been made and this has to be respected. This is the beginning of a long process, a historic decision for this country and for Europe as a whole. UK retailers and importers will no doubt be keeping a close watch on the currency markets. Further price increases are a real and immediate concern for sure. Ultimately, UK businesses are seasoned to challenges, we almost thrive on it. No doubt, we’ve entered unchartered waters, there may

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BREXIT

“I’m optimistic and in reality, the short-term pessimism and shock will wane. The exit will take years, our customers will continue with their lives and we will adapt to serve them in the best way that personifies what’s great about the country we live in” – Mark Williams, Clifton Cameras

well be challenges of uncertainty that as a country we’ll ride. For me, I’m optimistic and in reality, the short-term pessimism and shock will wane. The exit will take years, our customers will continue with their lives and we will adapt to serve them in the best way that personifies what’s great about the country we live in.” Shweta Jhajharia, Entrepreneur and Business Coach: “With the UK’s decision to leave the EU, we have now entered a period of extreme uncertainty. What is certain though is that the decisions made by small and medium enterprises (who make up about half of the economy), over the next few months will determine more than ever their individual success in this environment. SMEs generally have a low bandwidth when it comes to market information, cash flow and talent pool – all factors likely to be disrupted over the next few years. The pressure here can also quickly affect performance, and begin to affect profit margins. For SMEs with very little cash reserves and balance sheet strength, this could even threaten their very survival. However, the uncertainty and the confusion in the market will mean the best of times for those who are entrepreneurs in the true sense

of the word – those who know how to actively seek out opportunities. Commercial prudence will eventually prevail over instinctive reaction. There are SME owners who are going to thrive under the Brexit. These are the SME owners who have the financial literacy to understand the numbers in their business, those who are watching their margins closely, who are already planning on how to cast a wider net to draw in better talent, and who are constantly looking for ways to increase opportunities in their

pipeline. These SME owners will be learning how to protect their business well, strike when they have opportunities, and develop their own skills and competencies to negotiate effectively with the big players in the market. There may be reason to lament the exit of the EU, but the SME owners who are fastest to come to terms with the reality of Brexit are the ones who are going to thrive and continue on their paths of success and create the best of times for their business.” James Strickland, Co-founder and Group Sales Director, Passionate About People: “It is possible that the government will negotiate a Norway-type deal to remain as members of the European Economic Area (EEA) to maintain access to the single market, including free movement of workers. Another option for the UK is to adopt the Swiss approach and create bilateral trade agreements with certain countries, whereby an arrangement could be made between EU nationals currently working in the UK, and UK nationals currently working in EU countries. A fast-track visa process is still on the cards for the supply of skilled workers to travel and work within the EU, but this is also likely to be affected following a change in the government of border controls. Brexit has won, however, one thing is for certain: nothing will change overnight - negotiations, meetings, deals and formal resignations could take years to put in place.”

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JEFF SCOWEN

Industry Veteran Jeff Scowen Wins Seat on Local Council

After 30 years of supplying the photographic trade via Jeff Scowen Photographics Ltd, Jeff retired from the industry back in 2012. Catching up with Jeff recently, he told Pixel about his new post as local councillor

hose of you who know Jeff and have dealt with him over the decades will know that he is not a man to stand still. As mentioned in our intro above, Jeff parted ways with the industry in 2012, selling his operation to the existing and successful Allcam business. Since then, Jeff has spent his time pursuing his hobbies and interests, which include regular open water swimming, painting, music and, of course, photography. Always a colourful character, Pixel was less than surprised to learn that Jeff had made the step into local politics in the town of Lyme Regis, where he now lives, and has recently won a seat on the local council. By his own admission, Jeff’s (tireless) campaign was less than orthodox, employing the use of social media to communicate his message to the people of Lyme Regis. Taking the lead in front of the camera, Jeff’s posts have shown the town, the people and the local businesses in all their glory and all with a fair slice of humour and fun. He told us: “It was my use of social media that swung it for me. It’s a sign of the times and my opponent would have won the race if I had not employed the use of the platforms to engage with new voters. I was told by people at the polling stations that there were a lot of young people turning up to vote,

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so it’s a strategy that worked for me.” Along with his Facebook page, Jeff also worked with a local cartoonist and various others to highlight the community but also stated: “Let me please make it clear. I use humour, whether it be in my comedy videos, cartoons or comments to engage and reengage people in politics. I am however very serious about my new role as a Lyme Regis Town Councillor and very respectful of my privileged position and of the Town Council as a whole.” So serious, in fact, that he has taken on a bet with a local journalist, that if he is not the Mayor of the town within a year, he’ll donate £100 to a charity of the writer’s choice. The original forfeit was for the loser to walk along the Lyme Regis high street in just their underpants! After the closely fought poll that saw Jeff win the seat by just 36 votes, Jeff told us: “Now I just have to live up to things. My manifesto was full of specifics and people are expecting a lot from me.” In his manifesto, Jeff stated: “I am a

“I could have settled anywhere in the world but chose Lyme Regis for its beauty and people. I want to be on the Council in order to give something back to the place I love” Company Director with 35 years of experience running my own successful sales and marketing business. I’m a local film-maker, actor, reggae DJ, daily sea-swimmer, and have lived here for five years, but have visited since I was a child. I could have settled anywhere in the world but chose Lyme Regis for its beauty and people. I want to be on the Council in order to give something back to the place I love.”

THEOK-70 PENTAX GEORGHIADES

Pentax Announce the K-70

Pentax (Ricoh Imaging) have announced their brand new DSLR camera. Superseding the K-50, the K-70 offers a multitude of advanced, user-friendly features previously only available on premium models and being compact, dustproof and weather-resistant, the camera has been designed with outdoor photography in mind

The K-70 is a mid-range camera, carrying a price point similar to other brand’s entrylevel models at £559.99 (body only). It has a 24MP CMOS sensor and can use its inbuilt sensor-shift system for a ‘Pixel Shift’ mode, which promises to reduce noise and improve resolution. The sensor-shift system can also be applied to simulate an anti-aliasing system so that you can choose whether they want maximum resolution or less moiré. The K-70’s PRIME MII image processor also allows 14-bit readout and a maximum ISO of 102,400. Film capture peaks at 1080/30p, expanded with a 4K interval mode that merges 4K resolution stills into a video file. The new Hybrid Autofocus (AF) system, combining imageplane phase-matching and contrast-detection autofocus technologies, delivers rapid and precise autofocus while also giving continuous autofocus for HD video recording. The new Pentax features the brand’s first Hybrid AF system with super-high-sensitivity shooting at ISO 102400, has a construction that promises dependable cold-proof performance down to temperatures as low as -10°C and incorporates a newly developed accelerator unit, which performs high-level noise processing in collaboration with the aforementioned imaging engine, allowing for the high sensitivity of ISO 102400.

The K-70’s optical viewfinder gives (almost) 100% field of view; and a built-in shake reduction mechanism with a shake reduction effect equivalent to approximately 4.5 shutter steps. It also features a built-in wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) module for remote shooting operation and easy transfer of images. Looking at the exterior of the K-70 it’s apparent that it’s designed for comfortable outdoor shooting. The userfriendly features include a newly designed grip, freshly designed mode dial and control buttons on the camera’s top and rear panels to offering good handling and operation. The camera also comes equipped with an outdoor-friendly LCD monitor on which the brightness of the screen can be adjusted according to the light levels of any given location. PRICING: RRP: K-70 body only £559.99 K-70 with 18-135mm lens £799.99

Along with the new K-70, Pentax/Ricoh imaging have also announced a brand new compact telephoto zoom lens, the snappily titled HD PENTAXDA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3ED PLM WR RE Developed as an interchangeable lens for use with Pentax K-mount DSLR cameras, the (now abbreviated) DA 55-300mm is also weather-resistant. The new zoom lens yields focal lengths between 84.5mm and 460mm and its upgraded AF performance promises quiet, highspeed AF operation in still-image shooting, as well as smooth AF tracking operation during video capture to minimise noise caused by focus and aperture shifts. Its newly designed optics provide a minimum focusing distance of 0.95 metres, expanding the range of potential applications. With the incorporation of a retractable structure, it measures just 89mm in length. PRICING: RRP: £399.99

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KODAK PRO FILM APP LAUNCHES ON ANDROID AND IPAD

A recent surge in sales of film leads Kodak Alaris to develop a brand new and extremely valuable resource for photographers and dealers alike Continued on page 18...

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KODAK PRO FILM APP LAUNCHES ON ANDROID AND IPAD

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“The growing interest in film is not simply down to nostalgia, but the fact that many photographers prefer the experience of film. The introduction of our Pro Film app addresses the needs of these photographers by giving them access to digital tools that enhance that experience” - Paul Davey, UK Marketing Manager, Imaging, Kodak Alaris Ltd

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ith news coming into the team at In:Print about surges in sales of analogue photographic equipment, we were pleased to hear of developments coming from the global development team at Kodak Alaris to support the growing number of users out there. Kodak Alaris have announced that sales of their film rolls have grown by more than 5% worldwide between 2013-2015, and to encourage the further growth of the segment – whilst making life as simple as possible for both new adopters and brand loyal film photographers alike – the Kodak Professional Film App has been created. Functions within the new mobile application have been built to answer the often-asked questions that film photographers pose; such as what types of film are suitable for certain

environments; where to get hands on film in the first place and where, ultimately, to get their film developed once shot, to name a few. In each section within the app, there are examples of each style of photography, along with examples of what other photographers have achieved using Kodak Professional film. Paul Davey, UK Marketing Manager, Imaging, Kodak Alaris Ltd explains: “The growing interest in film is not simply down to nostalgia, but the fact that many photographers prefer the experience of film. The introduction of our Pro Film app addresses the needs of these photographers by giving them access to digital tools that enhance that experience.” Over the years, the team at Kodak Alaris has met and worked with a vast range of incredibly talented photographers who have

in print Features of the new app include: • Film types: get a recommendation on the best types of film to use in different settings • Film formats: learn about different formats, and those you can get with Kodak Professional Films • Where to buy film: updated/ improved retailer location services • Retailer location: search options for buying and processing film in colour or black and white • Search radius: of up to 200 miles • Where to process film: find a developer for your film • Sun calculator: sunrise/sunset times in countries around the world • Home B&W Darkroom Tools: all you need to know about home darkroom processing an unbridled passion for working with film. Photographers each have a personal reason for working with the medium, be that the unmatched look and feel, the experience, the richness that differentiates their work in what is a hugely competitive market. Contained within their creative passion is a curiosity and an unquestionable commitment to film and this is largely what has led to the rise of Kodak Professional film roll sales, with both colour negative and black & white film growing more than 5% worldwide in just a couple of years. For recent devotees and seasoned veterans alike, Kodak Alaris have created the free Film App to feed into that curiosity with the answers to questions, such as: ‘what kind of film should I use for fast action?’ or ‘where can I buy Kodak Professional

Films such as TRI-X, PORTRA, T-MAX, EKTAR)?’ and ‘where can I get my film developed?’ Clearly, the last topic in the above list is of paramount importance to dealers working within the existing Kodak Express network, and indeed for those thinking about taking advantage in the rejuvenation of film development demand. The ‘locate’ function that has been built into the app serves a silent salesman for the dealer channel, directing photographers in store for products and services that would otherwise need to be ‘googled’ or discovered through word-ofmouth.

“Wherever the user is in the world, they have access to the global network of authorised Kodak Professional film stockists with incredible ease” Using the mobile app, the user not only has instant access to valuable advice and direction but also has a dealer network map that spans a full 200-mile radius. This means that ultimately, wherever they are in the world, the user can access the global network of authorised Kodak Professional film stockists with incredible ease. First introduced on the Apple iOS platform for iPhones, the team at Kodak Alaris are now bringing the same experience to iPad and ANDROID users, along with a freshly updated version for iPhones. For ANDROID users, the app is now available in the Google Play Store. For iPhone & iPad visit the Apple App store, and search for the Kodak Professional Film App.

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BOOK OF THE MONTHCOMPETITION PIXEL PHOTOGRAPHY

FUJIFILM

SPONSOR THE 2016 PIXEL PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION Fujifilm UK’s Photo Imaging Group Marketing Manager, Peter Wigington

AFTER ANNOUNCING OUR INAUGURAL PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION IN OUR PREVIOUS EDITION, THE ENTRIES ARE ALREADY COMING IN THICK AND FAST. FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE MISSED THE NEWS ELSEWHERE, WE ARE VERY PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT FUJIFILM IS OUR HEADLINE SPONSOR FOR THE 2016 COMPETITION

he perfect match for the competition, Fujifilm have sponsored each of the five categories. Pixel Ed, Simon Skinner caught up with Peter Wigington to ask his thoughts on the partnership. Simon Skinner: Hi Peter. Firstly, a big thank you to Fujifilm for supporting the first ever Pixel Photography Competition. Can you tell us about your decision to become the sole partner? Peter Wigington: It’s really quite simple. Fujifilm is all about the printed image and any initiative that encourages photos to be printed and shared is one that we want to be involved with. SS: Can you confirm details of the prizes that you are offering for the winner of each category? PW: With pleasure; we will be offering the winner of each category a 24”x 36” print of their winning image, made at one of the

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prestigious London labs. We’ll invite them to the lab for a tour and to see their own print being made. The print will then be presented to them along with their award at the Pixel Trade Awards ceremony in London on the 2nd December.

PW: I’m very happy to join you on the judging panel.

SS: So to clarify, the winners will be invited to attend the whole evening with a plus 1, consisting of Champagne Reception, three-course dinner with wine, water, coffee and petit fours. They will be able to bring their partner (or friend) along for the evening and will be offered accommodation at the Grange City Hotel, where the event is held (behind the Tower of London), in either a double or twin room, with breakfast included for the morning of the 3rd December.

PW: We talk about the importance of printing images all the time. For those people at the retail end, the sharp end, the ones that talk to the consumer of our product every day; for them to feel the joy of first taking, then printing, then sharing that special image is something they can relate back first hand to those same customers with pride and inspire them to do the same.

PW: Correct.

To submit your entries for the competition and if you are not already subscribed, you will need to register at pixel.co.uk, or feel free to call on 01323 819007 and ask for the Pixel team. Please refer to page 5 for all submission dates and details.

SS: Will you be joining Clive Booth and myself on the judging panel, or will you be putting forward an alternative Fujifilm representative?

SS: Peter, why is it important for the trade to engage with this, the first (ever, to our knowledge) trade-only photo competition?

SS: Reason enough by any standards. Peter, thank you once more and I’m looking forward to our meetings to plough through the entries!

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BOOK OF THE MONTH

ollywood Icons features a unique collection of approximately 200 photographs, focusing on the great faces that drew moviegoers around the world into cinemas by the tens of millions. A historic collection of Photographs from the John Kobal Foundation. Robert Dance, with forewords by Terence Pepper and Simon Crocker Chaplin, Mary Pickford, Gloria Swanson and other luminaries of early silent film are depicted in these incredible photographs revealing the potency of their allure that is obvious even today. Later silent stars such as Garbo and Crawford, who rose to even greater cinematic heights when

All Images by ÂŠ The John Kobal Foundation

Hollywood Icons

the movies began to speak, are featured in series of images, showing how those two star faces were magically transformed into thrilling exemplars of 1930s glamour. Better known are the great players from the 1930s whose names today form the bedrock of Hollywood history. All-American men such as Gary Cooper and Clark Gable shared the screen with sirens such as Marlene Dietrich and Hedy Lamarr, two among many who began acting in Europe and found lasting fame in southern California. They were soon joined by Vivien Leigh and Charles Boyer. Legends such as Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall ware prominent among the stars, along with Marlon

Brando, Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly. All the great Hollywood photographers whose careers were resurrected by John Kobal in dozens of books are included in this fascinating collection. ISBN: 9781851498192 Publisher: ACC Editions Size: 290 mm x 237 mm 224 pages including 13 colour and 206 B&W illustrations Hardback Price: ÂŁ35.00

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DNP ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP WITH TOUR DE FRANCE 2016 CONTINUED...

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Roch Hollande, President of DNP Photo Imaging Europe

hat’s right, DNP Photo Imaging Europe concept for the event photo sector; print them and Amaury Sport Organisation onsite immediately and then share their unique (A.S.O.), which owns the Tour de memories across social networking platforms. France competition, have confirmed The goal of both organisations is to help the signing of a partnership that has made DNP visitors to capture their most memorable Photo Imaging Europe the Technical Partner of moments during the Tour and then to transform the 2016 Tour de France. their treasured memories into memorable The 21-stage 2016 race covers a staggering treasures. 3,519kms, and is due In their official press to finish in Paris on the release, Yann Le Moenner, Champs-Elysées on CEO at the A.S.O. stated: 24 July. DNP will be “The fit between DNP “The goal of both offering their innovative Photo Imaging Europe organisations is to photographic printing and A.S.O is a natural solutions for the V.I.Ps one, with both sharing help visitors to capture and visitors of the Tour a passion to innovate their most memorable de France at each of the in whatever we do, moments during the tour 21 stages, meaning that combined with a unique their printing solutions will and then to transform their style and approach. It is be available to millions of a great privilege for A.S.O treasured memories into cycling fans from around to partner with DNP, one memorable treasures” the world. of the largest printing DNP have confirmed technologies companies to In:Print that, in one of in the world. It means the most significant photo a lot for A.S.O to have marketing exercises in recent history, DNP’s secured their support in our efforts to boost the Kiosk Party Print solution will be set up for the 2016 Tour de France”. Tour de France 2016 at the departure, arrival In:Print also spoke at length about the project and halfway point, as well as unique photo with Roch Hollande, President of DNP Photo memories of the day printed onsite on each Imaging Europe: stage. Spectators will have the opportunity to take In:Print: The partnership is huge news and a ‘selfie’ with the Kiosk Party Print kiosk, a new also a big commitment from DNP, tell us a

little about how the partnership came in to being. Roch Hollande: This came naturally as so many photos are taken by the public along the Tour de France route. In addition, DNP partnered with ASO for Alstom Open de France of Golf in 2013. Tour de France can count on our products and solutions’ reliability, quality and

The Kiosk Party Print: Key functions:

From Left, Paul Poirier, Huot Heng, Stan Hollande, Laetitia Sainte Beuve And Roch Hollande.

• DNP DS620 Printer or DNP RX1 Printer inside (During the Tour de France – DS620 only) • Kiosk mode from card reader/Event mode by Party Print /Selfie mode with insert in the template • Payment; Bill/Coin/Token/Credit Card incl NFC • Print/Email sending w/o using server • Social network connection; Facebook and Instagram • Wheel type plus freight case which makes it easy to transport. • Canon digital camera for selfie mode • Language; FR/EN

flexibility to accommodate guests and public in very demanding conditions. IP: The Tour de France takes in 21 stages and DNP will be present at all of them (with the Kiosk Party Print). What kind of team have you assembled to execute the tour? RH: We will install our Kiosk Party Print in both departure and arrival villages at each of the 21 stages of the Tour this year. In each departure and arrival village, we will have two locations, VIP Zone and Public Zone. On both sites, we will operate photo animation where Tour de France spectators will have the opportunity to explore our fun and personalised photo finishing offers, and create their unique memories in high quality prints to keep and to share on their social networks. We have a team of eight people that will accompany and guide users, both at departure and arrivals at each single stage. IP: What are the key objectives for DNP through the partnership? RH: We want to bring photos close to the public in ‘exceptional’ locations where they can capture unique souvenirs. Our technologies and solutions make it possible, even on moving events, to offer high quality products and services. As Technical Partner, we are committed to the Tour de France 2016 in providing a printing solution for ASO photographer crews on the Tour. Our staff will animate photo kiosks animation for the VIP at departure and arrival. In the public area, we will be offering unique value added prints to visitors. Being involved in Tour de France this way, we are showcasing our new business opportunity and contributing to making photos a key presence at each event stage. As a business DNP is always looking to develop new business to address the growing new markets, expand its name and diversify its activities.

IP: Beyond the VIP areas and attendees, how much additional exposure can DNP expect to achieve through the partnership? RH: During each stage of the Tour de France, the public will have the chance to enjoy printing and saving physical copies of their great memories, thanks to our Kiosk Party Print in the public zone. We will operate our Kiosk Party Print in this zone as well at two booths at each departure and arrival. In addition, we will offer iconic Tour de France prints in limited series for cycling fans in Tour de France official shops. People can follow us during the Tour de France via Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The unique hashtag is #dnpselfietour.

IP: What are the key functions that our readers should know about the Kiosk Party Print? RH: The Kiosk Party Print is a multi-model concept for the event photo market. Spectators have the opportunity to take a selfie with specific sceneries or backgrounds, print them immediately onsite and then share these unique memories on social networking services.

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HAHNEMUHLE

Passers by

IN:PRINT POPS IN TO HAHNEMUHLE’S POP-UP SHOP

WITH MANY BRANDS TAKING THEIR MESSAGES DIRECTLY TO THE PUBLIC IN RECENT TIMES WITH ROADSHOWS, DEALER EVENTS AND FESTIVAL APPEARANCES ABOUND - HAHNEMUHLE ENTER THE FRAY WITH THEIR VERY OWN POP-UP SHOP IN LONDON’S TRENDY EAST END There have been a number of brand-led events announced lately, in what seems to be a growing trend of presenting product ranges and offering advice directly to the end user. All of this is of course great news for the dealer channel as it demonstrates huge support, potentially driving a fresh audience in store to convert into future loyal customers. With over 400 years of experience behind them and an impressive array of products, Hahnemuhle are a company well adept in marketing themselves, so Pixel popped along to their first pop-up store (which was built for just one week in London’s Old Street Station) and caught up with Simon Waller, Managing Director, and Heidi Wilson, PR and Marketing

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Manager, at Hahnemuhle UK to find out what’s behind their new project. Simon Skinner: Hi Simon, Can you tell us a bit about what has led to the pop-up shop project? Simon Waller: As a company, we saw that there were many people who knew our brand and were aware of some of our products. However there were many that only knew about a handful of our papers, be it the traditional artist papers or our digital printing

papers. By having our own shop, we are able to display our ranges and have samples for people to try. Paper is such a diverse material with many grades, surface textures and tones, so allowing people to touch and feel the varieties allows them to make a much more informed choice when presenting their artwork or photography. SS: What are your main objectives with the project?

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Old Street Crowd

SW: To educate people in the different varieties of paper that we produce. It was also geared towards educating the stores in our products. With such a large range it is difficult to take these to the stores to show them off. Also, by having a testing area in the pop-up store, artists and retailers can experience the haptics of the papers and the way they perform with different techniques. The store has been a great success. All of the hard work and planning from the UK team has really paid off. SS: Heidi, how have you found organising the week in Old St Station and who else in the team has been involved? Heidi Wilson: Because this is the first store and we have never done anything like this before it’s been incredibly daunting and scary, but exciting at the same time. It’s amazing though to see a casual idea finally come together and actually be realised. We’ve learnt there is so much to consider in the planning stages, simple things such as location are still difficult decisions to make. All of Hahnemühle UK’s colleagues have been involved in the planning stages and it’s been great to be able to bounce ideas between us all. We were conscious to make this more of an ‘event’ than just a shop and it’s been wonderful to share ideas and alter and change them along the way. It’s been a massive learning curve but we have all definitely learnt from this experience and I’m sure it will help us make the next ones even more of a success! We are all incredibly proud of each other and the hard work that has gone into the store. We’re now really excited to start planning the next few stores!

SS: Where do you see this project heading in the future? HW: We would love to be able to roll these stores out in various locations across the UK and Ireland. As soon as the London store was announced we had requests for a store in Ireland, the North West and the South Coast. SS: OK, well be sure to keep us posted so that we can let people know.

“We are all incredibly proud of each other and the hard work that has gone into the store. We’re now really excited to start planning the next few stores” - Heidi Wilson, PR and Marketing Manager, at Hahnemuhle UK

HW: Of course!

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NEWS BITES

FIND OUT MORE INFO ON THIS MONTH’S NEWS BITES AT PIXEL.CO.UK

WhiteWall Launches Photo Books as a New Addition to its Product Portfolio WhiteWall, the online photo lab, has announced the launch of premium, digitally-printed photo books as a new addition to its UK product portfolio. Catering for the professional photographer and amateur consumer alike, photo books are now available in a number of different formats providing maximum scope for personalisation and creative potential. It’s supported by its own bespoke online software (ready to use without the need to download

and install) that enables users to create a first-class photo book in the blink of an eye. Photographers wishing to integrate work from their own software can simply upload a PDF. The online programme is also compatible with the usual social networks, including the ability to access images from Facebook, Flickr and Sky Drive. The online sharing mode makes it possible to collaborate on a photo book with friends and family across the globe. https://uk.whitewall.com/

Papergraphics Sells the Very First Massivit 1800 in the UK to Stylo Keeping one eye on the burgeoning 3D printing market, In:Print can report that the 2.6m high Massivit 1800 is the only 3D printer that allows users to create tailor-made sculptures up to 1.8m high, 1.5m wide, and up to 1.2m in depth, and can produce sizeable items in a matter of hours.

and we are delighted to be the sole distributor for the UK and Ireland markets.” Stylo echoed the importance of taking a pioneering approach to business success, adding:

Doug Gilbertson, director at UK exclusive distributor Papergraphics, explained: “The launch of the Massivit 1800 marks a big step forward for the print sector

“Create, innovate, print, is our company vision. We underpin this by investing in the latest technology. 3D printing is an exciting new service we will be able to provide to our existing and new customers.” www.massivit3d.com

Canon Update their PIXMA Range with two Brand-new All-in-One Home Printers The new PIXMA MG3050 and PIXMA MG2550S both utilise Canon’s hybrid ink system, combining dye and pigment based inks to produce vibrant photos, as well as crisp, sharp text in documents. The new printers promise photo-lab quality prints and fine detail in an instant, the FINE (Fullphotolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering) cartridge ink

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promises create virtually grain free, smooth prints, while Canon’s XL cartridges allow more pages and greater value. With the PIXMA MG3050 series, users can create new 5x5” square style photo prints, perfect for framing and displaying in the home.

Highlights at a glance: • Smartphone and cloud printing with the Canon PRINT app. • High-quality printing, copying and scanning. • 8 ipm mono, 4 ipm colour • Easy-PhotoPrint+ for creative printing.

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• Simultaneous Wi-Fi and Access Point Mode connectivity. • Optional XL cartridges for lower print costs. Pricing and availability: The PIXMA MG3050 series is available from September with an RRP of £69.99. The PIXMA MG2550S is available from September with an RRP of £44.99.

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New Photo Hatchback Series

Strike the perfect balance of carrying photo gear and everyday essentials with our next generation, split level Photo Hatchback II. Lightweight, flexible, sporty daypacks available in two sizes, 250 AW II and 150 AW II. Both styles provide secure, body-side access, a removable camera compartment, a CradleFit™ pocket to protect a tablet, plus a built All Weather AW Cover™ to safeguard your gear from the elements.

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