Fujifi lm has decided to create cancer treatment drugs jointly with Texas-based MD Anderson Cancer Center, one of the world’s leading comprehensive cancer hospitals. The plan calls for clinical trials to start from next year for three types of drug candidates, including treatment for lung cancer. Fujifilm hopes to launch the drugs in Japan, the United States and Europe as early … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2014
Hasselblad Masters 2014
From among the 4000 entries that Hasselblad received, they selected 12 photographers as the Hasselblad Masters 2014. These are the winners: - Architecture: Martin Schubert, Denmark - Editorial: Antonio Pedrosa, Portugal - General: Roman Jehanno, France - Fashion/Beauty: Bara Prasilova, Czech Republic - Fine Art: Rafal Maleszyk, United States - … [Read more...]
Fujifilm X-A1 launched in India
Fujifilm India has announced the launch of its fourth interchangeable lens camera, the Fujifilm X-A1 in India for Rs. 44,999/-. It features a 16.3 MP APS-C CMOS sensor with an EXR Processor II. The camera has a start-up time of 0.5 seconds, shutter time lag of 0.05 seconds and a maximum burst speed of 5.6 frames per second. The camera has eight Advanced Filters and allows users … [Read more...]
JVC Kenwood launches three Camcorders
JVC Kenwood is offering three camcorders in the Everio series, including the BabyMovie GZN1, specially made for recording babies. It weighs about 180 g including battery and SD card, and is lighter than other models, thus making it easier to carry. The camcorder features a 1/2.3-inch Type 12.76 MP CMOS sensor (4.27 MP in movie and 3.59 MP or 4.79 MP in still pictures). It has a … [Read more...]
Olympus to trim costs, focus on mirrorless
Olympus are currently undergoing losses in the digital camera segment. They will work to trim costs through joint parts procurement and product shipments with the capital tie-up partner Sony Corp. The segment is expected to incur a 5 billion Yen operating loss for the year ending March 31, 2014. But by cutting the inventory of compact cameras and increasing shipments of … [Read more...]