Category Archives: Press releases

Photokina 2020 is Canceled

Photokina 2020 is canceled After intensive consultation, Koelnmesse GmbH has decided to cancel photokina 2020, originally planned to be held 27 to 30 May 2020. The next instalment of the leading international trade fair for photography, video and imaging will be presented from 18 to 21 May 2022. The Imaging Innovation Conference will not be […]

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China Embraces Fujifilm Avigan Wonder Drug For Coronavirus Treatment

A few weeks ago I reported that the Japanese governement believed that the anti-influenza drug Avigan (Known as Favipiravir) developed by Fujifilm would be an effective treatment for the Coronavirus. Today Chineses officials said “an active ingredient of the company’s Avigan anti-flu drug appeared to help coronavirus patients recover.” “Favipiravir has been effective, with no […]

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Fujifilm and Texas A&M Are Ready to Mass Produce a Coronavirus (COVID-19) Vaccine

A Division of our favorite photography company Fujifilm stands ready to mass manufacture a Coronavirus vaccine with Texas A&M when one is ready for distribution. There has been some progress towards a vaccine, but trials will take a while. This pandemic is hitting photographers and videographers particularly hard, so it is nice to know Fujifilm […]

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Fujifilm Coronavirus Closure Update and Fujifilm X-T200LK Postponement Update

[Update] Notice of temporary closure March 12, 2020 The following facilities of the Fujifilm Group will be temporarily closed for the time being to prevent the spread of new coronavirus infections . We apologize for any inconvenience, but we appreciate your understanding. Fujifilm Square ASTALIFT Roppongi store (ASTALIFT Ginza store is open as usual) Fujifilm Photo Salon Tokyo […]

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NAB Show Canceled Due To Coronavirus

March 11, 2020 Dear NAB Show community, As you know, we have been carefully monitoring coronavirus developments both domestically and globally over the past few weeks. In the interest of addressing the health and safety concerns of our stakeholders and in consultation with partners throughout the media and entertainment industry, we have decided not to […]

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Fujifilm Statement Following The Postponement of The Photography Show

Official Statement – Exhibitors Important update – The Photography Show & The Video Show has been postponed until September To date, The Photography Show & The Video Show has been following Government guidelines regarding the continuation of our event surrounding the outbreak of Coronavirus. However, as the news has been progressing we have listened to […]

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