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Ricoh announces the PENTAX 17 compact film camera

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With a retro-inspired design and half-frame photo format, the PENTAX 17 is the perfect camera for first-time film photographers who want to share their images on social media

PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation today announced the highly anticipated PENTAX 17 compact film camera. The PENTAX 17 is a half-frame camera, capturing two 17mm x 24mm pictures within a single 35mm-format (36mm x 24mm) film frame. It produces vertical-format pictures, with similar ratios to those captured by smartphones, for seamless sharing on social media after the film is developed and scans are produced by a film lab.

The popularity of film cameras has grown rapidly in recent years — especially among young photographers — because of the distinctive, somewhat nostalgic experience provided that is so different from using digital cameras. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the global film camera market is projected to be 5.2% through 2030 and a quick search of the hashtag #filmphotography on Instagram pulls up more than 42.6 million posts.

Borne out of the PENTAX Film Camera Project, a concept first announced in December of 2022, the new camera resulted from a close collaboration between Ricoh Imaging and PENTAX experts and younger engineers. The experts shared their vast knowledge and decades of experience in film and imaging technology with the current team members to design a film camera that would allow photographers to express their originality and creativity by leaving some room for manual operation, rather than making it a fully automatic camera.

| Design merges manual operation and ease of use for maximum creative expression |
The design of the PENTAX 17 was inspired by the PENTAX brand’s heritage, incorporating manual operations unique to film photography that are gaining a loyal following in today’s digital world. This includes a selectable zone-focus system, manual film winding, manual film advance lever, and exposure compensation and ISO sensitivity adjustments, each with their own dials. The classic design of the camera body was developed with high-quality materials; the top and bottom covers are made of solid, lightweight magnesium alloy and the 40.5mm filter mounting thread enables the use of a range of filters.

The PENTAX 17 features a newly-developed 25mm F3.5 lens (equivalent to a 37mm lens in the 35mm format). Further building on the PENTAX brand heritage, the lens is based on optics incorporated in the acclaimed PENTAX Espio Mini — which was marketed in 1994 —redesigned to support the half-frame format. The lens is treated with HD (High Definition) coating to optimize the clarity and sharpness of the half-frame photos. In a nod to Ricoh’s rich history in optics and photography, the designers based the lens design on the lens in the RICOH Auto Half – a best-selling half-frame model first marketed in 1962 – incorporating the angle of view and focal length to make casual, everyday picture-taking simple and flawless.

The camera’s zone-focus system is divided into six focus zones that can be selected on the zone focusing ring to capture subjects at a long distance or as close-up as 25 centimeters away in the macro zone. Its bright optical viewfinder features a bright, Albada-type frame finder to facilitate framing a scene as well as a close-up visual field compensation frame to help users more easily compose close-up images. The zone focus marks can be seen directly through the viewfinder to further support composition.

The PENTAX 17 has seven shooting modes to accommodate different applications and scenarios. It automatically adjusts exposure settings based on lighting data collected by its metering sensor. In addition to the Full Auto mode in which all exposure settings are selected by the camera, it provides six other shooting modes including: Slow-speed sync, which is useful in twilight photography; and Bulb, a long-exposure mode useful for photographing nightscapes and fireworks.

The camera supports a wide selection of ISO film speeds and features a note holder on the back cover where the end of the film package can be inserted for at-a-glance confirmation of the film in use, three strap lugs to accommodate both horizontal and vertical suspensions, and compatibility with the optional CS-205 Cable Switch for use in extended-exposure photography in Bulb mode.  

| Industry support for PENTAX 17 |
“Film photography has been growing in popularity over the past decade and especially recently! The new PENTAX 17 film camera is going to kickstart an entirely new generation of film shooters,” said Philip Steblay, Cofounder of The Darkroom, an online film developing service. “This terrific new camera will add to the great pleasure and enjoyment of shooting film. The PENTAX analog functionality, film selection process and thinking more carefully about your shots will enhance the fun of photography. This, coupled with the anticipation that comes with waiting for your images to process, adds to the joy of photography. With new cameras and film coming to market the future of film photography looks bright.”

“The PENTAX 17 is a stunning camera, both in form and function,” said Kyle Depew, founder, Brooklyn Film Camera. “Its design is handsome and classic, yet it features elements that are delightfully unique and innovative. It’s amazing to see modern PENTAX engineering applied towards a new film camera. We couldn’t be more delighted.”

“The film photography community is vibrant and growing, and we are thrilled to see Ricoh Imaging recognizing this and creating new products for this market,” said Meredith Reinker, managing partner, Roberts Distributors LP. “Film photography has been growing in popularity over the last several years and supporting this community is supporting a growing industry as well as supporting the arts. We are honored to be partnering with Ricoh to make this camera available through our distribution channel of independent, local and analog-focused businesses. We look forward to watching the analog community embrace this exciting announcement as we all have a shared goal of keeping film photography alive and accessible.”

“This camera has been a reminder to have fun and not take things too seriously,” said Matt Day, photographer. “It’s fun to shoot with, it’s compact enough to carry anywhere, and double the amount of exposures makes it easier to shoot more.”

“Many photographers were first introduced to the joys of photography using a PENTAX film camera. We’re hoping to introduce a new generation to the world of film photography with the PENTAX 17,” said Ken Curry, president, Ricoh Imaging Americas. “It is an ideal model not only for film camera enthusiasts who have enjoyed film photography for years, but also for photographers who are excited about trying film photography for the first time.”

| Pricing and Availability |
The PENTAX 17 will be available late June at www.us.ricoh-imaging.com as well as at Ricoh Imaging-authorized retail outlets nationwide for a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $499.95.

| About Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation |
Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company Ltd., a global technology company specializing in office imaging equipment, production print solutions, document management systems and IT services. Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh Company Ltd. is part of Ricoh Group, which operates in about 200 countries and regions.

The company operating now as Ricoh Company Ltd. was originally founded in 1919, under the name Asahi Optical Joint Stock Co. and launched its first SLR camera in the 1950s under the PENTAX name. Today, the company continues to produce the heritage-rich, award-winning line of PENTAX DSLR cameras, lenses and sport optics equipment as well as Ricoh’s offering of stylish and compact digital cameras, known for their wide-ranging, rich set of features.

For further information, please visit www.us.ricoh-imaging.com

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Payroc Partners with Biller Genie to Streamline Accounts Receivable for QuickBooks Merchants

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New Integration with Payroc Gateway Enhances Payment Solutions and Reduces Processing Costs

TINLEY PARK, Ill., Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Payroc, a leading payments technology company, has announced a strategic partnership with Biller Genie, a cloud-based accounts receivable automation platform, to offer QuickBooks merchants a more streamlined payment experience. This integration with the Payroc Gateway provides an all-in-one invoicing and payment solution, automating the accounts receivable process while delivering cost savings through RewardPay Choice, Payroc’s compliant surcharge program.

This integration with the Payroc Gateway provides an all-in-one invoicing and payment solution, automating the accounts receivable process while delivering cost savings through RewardPay Choice, Payroc’s compliant surcharge program.

Through this partnership, QuickBooks merchants can automate their invoicing and payment collection processes, resulting in enhanced efficiency, reduced manual tasks, and accelerated payment processing. This collaboration not only elevates merchant operations but also empowers Payroc’s sales partners with a comprehensive solution that combines automation with significant cost savings. Together, we are committed to transforming the accounts receivable experience.

“By integrating with Biller Genie, we’re providing a complete accounts receivable solution to our sales partners and their merchants,” said James Derby, EVP of Product Commercialization at Payroc. “This partnership will help merchants automate key processes, save on processing fees, and focus on growing their business.”

The integration provides several advantages for QuickBooks merchants, including automated invoicing, payment reminders, and collections, which reduces manual data entry and saves time. With Payroc’s RewardPay Choice, merchants can further lower their processing fees by passing a portion of the costs to customers through a compliant surcharge program.

“We are excited to partner with Payroc and bring this solution to QuickBooks users,” said Garima Shah, President of Biller Genie. “This integration with the Payroc Gateway allows merchants to automate their accounts receivable process, giving them more time to focus on running their business instead of administrative tasks and get paid faster.”

This partnership supports Payroc’s mission to provide innovative payment solutions while expanding its presence in the U.S. card-not-present (CNP) market. QuickBooks merchants can now utilize Payroc to benefit from lower processing rates, efficient invoicing, and a more streamlined accounts receivable process.

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Payroc is a leading provider of integrated payment solutions, empowering independent software vendors (ISVs) and businesses worldwide to turn complex payment challenges into revenue-driving opportunities. With vertically tailored solutions that deliver competitive advantages, Payroc enhances customer value and consumer convenience through a consultative, partner-centric approach. Processing over $115 billion annually for more than 190,000 merchants globally, our high-growth platform combines advanced payments technology with unified commerce solutions to support scalability and growth.

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LeapXpert Recognized as a Visionary in Inaugural Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Digital Communications Governance & Archiving (DCGA)

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NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — LeapXpert, the responsible business communication pioneer, today announced that it has been recognized as a Visionary in the first Gartner Magic Quadrant for Digital Communications Governance & Archiving (DCGA).

 

LeapXpert’s flagship offering, The LeapXpert Communications Platform, provides an innovative and comprehensive DCGA solution, catering to enterprises seeking robust, scalable communication governance and compliance.

Digital Communications Governance and Archiving solutions (DCGA) are designed to enforce corporate governance and regulatory compliance across a growing number of digital communication tools available to employees.

Dima Gutzeit, Founder & CEO of LeapXpert, shared his thoughts on the recognition:

“We believe being named a Visionary in the Gartner inaugural Magic Quadrant for DCGA validates the innovation and dedication that drive our platform and team. In our eyes, this underscores our commitment to empowering enterprises to maintain governed, compliant, and efficient communication in an increasingly complex digital landscape.”

“We believe this recognition reflects the growing need for organizations to bridge the gap between convenience and governance in digital communication,” added Avi Pardo, Co-founder & CBO. “We feel our platform is at the forefront of solving this challenge, and we are proud to be a trusted partner for Fortune 500 companies and enterprises worldwide.”

This recognition comes shortly after LeapXpert was named one of the fastest-growing tech companies in North America, ranking 14th in New York City on the Deloitte Fast 500 list, and recent recognition at the UC Awards, where it won Best Unified Communications Platform under $250M for 2024.

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LeapXpert, the responsible business communication pioneer, provides enterprises with peace of mind through governed, compliant, and secure communication solutions. The LeapXpert Communications Platform enables governed and efficient communication between employees and clients through consumer messaging channels, while boosting productivity and decision-making with Communication Intelligence. The company is headquartered in New York, with offices in London, Tel Aviv, and Asia. Hundreds of enterprise customers, with hundreds of thousands of users in more than 45 countries, depend on LeapXpert daily for Digital Communications Governance & Archiving (DCGA) solutions. For more information, visit www.leapxpert.com.

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Metaverse Wallets Market to Reach $32,310 Million by 2030, Driven by Blockchain and Mobile Wallet Growth | Valuates Reports

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Metaverse Wallets Market is Segmented by Type (Desktop Wallet, Online Wallet, Mobile Wallet, Hardware Wallet, Paper Wallet), by Application (Commercial, Individual).

BANGALORE, India, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Global Metaverse Wallets Market was valued at USD 7697 Million in 2023 and is anticipated to reach USD 32310 Million by 2030, witnessing a CAGR of 22.5% during the forecast period 2024-2030.

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The Metaverse Wallets market is set for significant growth, driven by the expanding metaverse ecosystem and the increasing need for secure and efficient digital financial tools. As the metaverse evolves into a fully immersive virtual environment, the integration of advanced technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and decentralized finance (DeFi) enhances the functionality and appeal of metaverse wallets.

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TRENDS INFLUENCING THE GROWTH OF THE TRENDS INFLUENCING THE GROWTH OF THE METAVERSE WALLETS MARKET :

Mobile wallets are pivotal in driving the growth of the Metaverse Wallets market by providing users with seamless and convenient access to their digital assets within virtual environments. These wallets enable easy transactions, secure storage, and efficient management of cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) directly from mobile devices. The widespread adoption of smartphones and the increasing reliance on mobile applications for financial transactions have accelerated the integration of mobile wallets into the metaverse. Additionally, mobile wallets offer user-friendly interfaces and advanced security features, enhancing the overall user experience and fostering trust among users. As the metaverse expands and more users engage in virtual economies, the demand for robust mobile wallet solutions continues to rise, thereby propelling the growth of the Metaverse Wallets market.

Online wallets are instrumental in driving the growth of the Metaverse Wallets market by offering accessible and flexible solutions for managing digital assets within virtual spaces. These wallets operate through web-based platforms, allowing users to access their funds and conduct transactions from any internet-connected device. The convenience of online wallets facilitates real-time transactions, enabling users to participate actively in the metaverse’s dynamic economy. Furthermore, online wallets often integrate with various metaverse platforms, providing interoperability and ease of use across different virtual environments. The scalability and adaptability of online wallets make them suitable for a wide range of users, from casual participants to serious investors. As the metaverse continues to evolve, the reliance on online wallet solutions grows, driving the expansion of the Metaverse Wallets market.

Individuals play a crucial role in driving the growth of the Metaverse Wallets market by being the primary users and adopters of these digital financial tools. As more people engage with the metaverse for social interaction, gaming, and commerce, the need for secure and efficient wallet solutions becomes essential. Individuals seek metaverse wallets to store, manage, and transact their digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and virtual goods. The increasing awareness and understanding of blockchain technology and digital finance among the general population further boost the adoption of metaverse wallets. Additionally, the desire for ownership and control over digital assets motivates individuals to invest in metaverse wallets, fostering a robust user base and driving market growth. The continuous expansion of individual participation in the metaverse underscores the importance of metaverse wallets in facilitating seamless digital interactions and transactions.

Metaverse wallets incorporate advanced encryption techniques and multi-factor authentication to safeguard against unauthorized access and cyber threats. The increasing incidents of digital fraud and theft in virtual environments highlight the need for secure wallet solutions that ensure the integrity and confidentiality of user data. Additionally, privacy features that allow users to control their personal information and transaction history enhance trust and confidence in metaverse wallets. This in turn will drive the Metaverse Wallets market growth.

Integration with blockchain technology is a key factor driving the growth of the Metaverse Wallets market, as it enhances the transparency, security, and efficiency of digital transactions. Blockchain provides a decentralized and immutable ledger that ensures the authenticity and traceability of transactions conducted through metaverse wallets. This integration facilitates seamless peer-to-peer transactions, smart contract execution, and decentralized finance (DeFi) applications within the metaverse. The use of blockchain also reduces the reliance on intermediaries, lowering transaction costs and increasing the speed of asset transfers. Additionally, blockchain’s inherent security features protect against fraud and tampering, making metaverse wallets more reliable and trustworthy.

User experience is a critical factor driving the growth of the Metaverse Wallets market, as it directly impacts user adoption and satisfaction. Metaverse wallets are designed with intuitive interfaces and seamless navigation to ensure that users can easily manage their digital assets and perform transactions within virtual environments. Features such as one-click transfers, customizable dashboards, and real-time notifications enhance the usability and functionality of metaverse wallets.

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North America leads the market, driven by its advanced technological landscape, high adoption rates of blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies, and significant investments in metaverse development by major tech companies.

Europe follows closely, with strong regulatory support, a growing number of blockchain startups, and increasing interest in virtual economies and digital assets.

The Asia-Pacific region is experiencing rapid growth, fueled by the expanding gaming industry, rising smartphone penetration, and substantial investments in metaverse platforms in countries like China, South Korea, and Japan.

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