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AWARDS DISTRIBUTION
PHOTOGRAPHERS’
LASTOLITE DISTRIBUTION
PRODUCT PICKS
RETURNS HOME
NOW IN THEIR SECOND YEAR, THE SOCIETIES’
CONVENTION TRADE AWARDS REVEALED THE PRODUCTS Lastolite have announced that
AND SERVICES ITS PHOTOGRAPHERS VOTED THEIR from 1st July 2010 they will be
FAVOURITES OF THE LAST YEAR. transferring their UK distribution
operation from Johnsons Photopia
Professional product: Elinchrom Ranger Quadra
Ltd in Stoke on Trent, back to
their own head offi ce in Coalville,
Best professional DSLR: Canon EOS 5D MKII
Leicestershire.
Best professional Lab: ProAm Imaging Following the acquisition of
Professional Flashgun or Lighting: Nikon SB900
Colorama in 2007 Lastolite together will allow us to pool our
continued operating the direct UK resources and make the brands
Best professional Inkjet Paper: Fotospeed Platinum Photo
distribution of background paper stronger.’ Sean Henry went on
Best professional lens: Nikon 70-200 2.8
to ensure a smooth transition to say that ‘It has been a diffi cult
in ownership and to maintain decision for us to make, and in no
Professional photo software: Adobe Photoshop CS4
the extremely high level of way refl ects on the performance
Professional photo service: Loxley Colour Lab customer service that Colorama of Johnsons Photopia. They have
Best professional printer: Epson 3800
had become known for. ‘Over done a fantastic job for us over
time it became apparent that the last nine years.’
Professional imaging innovation: Portrait Professional
running two separate distribution Both Johnsons Photopia and
Best professional accessory: Gary Fong Lightsphere
companies created unnecessary Lastolite will be in touch with their
duplication’ said Sean Henry customers over the coming weeks
Best professional album range: Bellissimo
Managing Director of Lastolite, to ensure a seamless hand over of
‘and bringing the two operations the business.
INTERVIEW
MONTHLY
MOVING IMAGE:
NIGEL MCNAUGHT, UK DIRECTOR PMA
DELIVERS HIS MONTHLY COMMENT
ON THE MOVE!
New products and new ideas abound at PMA show
VIDEO CAPTURE HAS BECOME AN INCREASINGLY
The PMA convention is many forms so, besides the
IMPORTANT PART OF THE DIGITAL IMAGING MARKET
currently underway and will retailer sessions, there are also
OVER THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS. PIXEL SPEAKS TO
run until Wednesday 24th education sessions for schools
ALISON MITCHELL, CANON’S PRODUCT MANAGER FOR
February. photographers, framers and
DIGITAL VIDEO ABOUT THIS GROWING SECTOR.
The show will bring the mix of sports photographers.
new products and ideas and In addition keynote speakers “Home video capture has and enjoyed.”
the now famous comparison such as Guy Kawasaki, Mitch been ranked among the top With more consumer interest
shoot- outs which enable Joel and George Whalin will trends for next year, and this in video capture and more
the show’s retailer and lab share their winning ideas with is echoed in a strong video products being developed
visitors to make their purchase you. influence on Canon’s product and manufactured to meet
decisions. This year the show is co- range, from the obvious these needs, there’s clearly an
For many visitors PMA located with Print Fest – aimed camcorders through to DSLR. opportunity for all retailers in
represents an opportunity to at helping printers and Video’s an increasingly the imaging and electronics
learn from retailers in other their customers evolve their important sector and there’s sector to capitalise on these
countries, to fi nd out how they businesses to take advantage a real opportunity for video sales. But how does Canon
have fared with their ideas and of growing profi table niche to grow this year. The market imagine this will unfold?
what can be learnt from their markets. is opening up, with more “This newly evolving market
successes. Can they be made For those who were unable products and more exposure presents fantastic opportunities
to work for you? to attend this year, news and than ever before. It’s finally for retailers,” agrees Alison.
PMA is the only international products from the show will set to become part of the “As well as selling more
trade show dedicated to the shortly be available online. consumer’s every day life, products to more people, the
business of imaging in all its Perhaps we’ll see you next time! rather than something which market itself is simplifying.
is only used on special Flash Memory is set to take
For more information telephone Nigel McNaught at PMA
occasions and then the up at least two thirds of the
on 01483 840367 or email nmcnaught@pmai.org
videos are rarely watched market, so where there was
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