Epson announced that its net profit gained 34% to 112.7 billion yen on sales of 1.086 trillion yen, a 7.7% gain, for the last fiscal year, ended March 2015. Favourable sales of larger ink tank inkjet printers targeted at the emerging economies and a weaker yen. Net profit increased by 10.4% to 112.7 billion yen. The information related equipment segment showed a 7.8% gain in … [Read more...]
Sony’s electronics division posts profit of 140 billion yen
Sony announced that it posted a 158.7% gain in profit in operation on sales of 8.215 trillion yen for the fiscal year 2014 to March 2015. It posted a before-tax profit of 39.7 billion yen along with a net loss of 125.9 billion yen. For the fiscal year, 2015/16, the company has estimated a 4 time jump in their operational profit, which comes to nearly 300 billion yen. The … [Read more...]
Canon starts production of network cameras
Canon Inc. has begun producing surveillance cameras at its Nagasaki Plant in Kyushu island. The first lot comprising of 36 units of 2 models had been shipped on April 28. Nine models of surveillance network cameras will be produced in order to increase the domestic production rate from 40% to 60% in a matter of three years. Recently, Canon acquired Sweden’s Axis via TOB and … [Read more...]
With a Better Engine-Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
Canon PowerShot series consist of userfriendly compact cameras capable of delivering great results. The 710 HS joins the bandwagon with 20.3 megapixels and 30x zoom. Compact camera market has been severely affected by the ingress of smartphones into the imaging space. With the situation skewed towards mobile imaging, manufacturers need to push for innovations to survive this … [Read more...]
Fujifilm makes an addition to XF line-up
The Fujifilm XF lens range has expanded with a new 16mm f/1.4 wide-angle lens. The Fujinon Lens XF16mm F1.4 R WR will be added to the X-Series interchangeable lens line-up in mid-May 2015. The lens has the ability to deliver optimal image quality in low light conditions. The lens has 9 weather seals in 8 areas on the lens barrel. This protects the lens from a sudden change … [Read more...]
