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Once derided as a classic case of Japan Inc.ās inability to let go of the past, Fujifilmās retro X100 camera has become a social-media sensation, a fashion statement thatās turned around the companyās image just as it was gaining traction in healthcare.
Fujifilm is cashing in on a camera comeback led by the TikTok generation. The company's retro X100 series is proving popular among young creators and shutterbugs, with demand so high it sold out last year.
Prized by users for its looks, functions, and that indescribable 'cool' factor, it accounted for 37% of Fujifilmās operating profit last fiscal year.
But hereās the plot twist: Fans canāt get enough, and Fujifilm canāt make them fast enough.
The camera, which sells for $1,599 a pop, has become a darling among young creators for its aesthetic and high quality. Camera enthusiasts are eating it up, too.
The bottom line: The camera hasnāt propelled Fujifilm to its former position as king of the photo sector, but itās a bright spot for a company that bet big on healthcare.
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Photography tech gets better, but do our pics? Photographer Charles Sheeler once mused on how camera advancements donāt always translate to improved art.
Isnāt it remarkable how photography advanced without improving?
And you know what? He mightāve had a point. Megapixels climb, yet creativity seems to flatten. We're stuck in a tech-upgrade loop where more megapixels and better autofocus don't necessarily translate to groundbreaking shots.
Itās a case of missed flashesālike the latest Nikon Z9's groundbreaking ability to lock focus on low-light shots of people of color, an unsung hero in today's spec-obsessed market.
So, how can we snap out of it? Stop scrolling through your fave photographerās Insta and pick up a a book or visit an art gallery instead. Donāt just capture an image; tell a story and bare your soul. 'Click' should come from the shutter and your audience, not just from your gear.
To truly evolve, photographers need to break free from the lens-based bubble, seeking inspiration from literature, music, and more.
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Remember when Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, promised to label AI-generated content? Well, theyāve started rolling out the labels and itās causing a stir.
The move has frustrated many content creators who argue that the labels fail to distinguish between light touch-ups and imagery that has been wholly generated by AI.
Metaās response? Theyāre going off metadata, so if AI is detectable, itās getting labeled. But theyāre not giving creators a way to differentiate between āedited with AIā and āmade with AIā.
Critics contend that the labeling undermines trust in digital images without effectively informing users about the extent of AI use.
Oh, and itās not just about photos. Reels and Stories are getting the labels too. Itās a big move in the age of AI-assisted creativity, but will it hurt social platforms if creators start to worry about sharing anything that could get labeled āMade with AIā?
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