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- HumanEyes Technologies announced the appointment of Jim Malcolm as general manager of North America
- Malcolm will use his industry expertise to bring the 360-degree VUZE camera to market
- Malcom recently was the President and CMO of Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation, and currently serves as President of The Imaging Alliance
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DENVER, CO--(Marketwired - Oct 20, 2016) - HumanEyes Technologies, a leader in photographic 3D, computer vision and lenticular graphic arts, today announced the appointment of Jim Malcolm as general manager of North America. With more than 25 years of experience in imaging and virtual reality (VR) markets, Malcolm will use his industry expertise to bring VUZE, the world's first 3D 360° VR camera, which is accessible to both consumers and prosumers, to market with its upcoming, highly-anticipated commercial availability.
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HumanEyes Technologies, the company behind the VUZE 360-degree camera has announced the appointment today of Jim Malcolm as the general manager of North America.
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In this episode we talk further about Samsung's latest issues with the Note 7, it final recall and shutdown, Oculus' strong arm tactics to cover their ass, and why we don't see recalls on other dangerous products.
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PMDA president Jim Malcolm, formerly of Ricoh and now CEO of Xiality Group, will serve as president of the new organization, and PMDA executive director Jerry Grossman, editor in chief and editorial director of Digital Imaging Reporter, now serves as executive director of The Imaging Alliance.
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"We formed The Imaging Alliance to best serve a stronger, bolder and more diverse industry. We will be bringing together an incredibly broad spectrum of companies that offer products, services and applications and will promote the growth and development of the imaging industry, at large," said Malcolm. 
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“The imaging industry has started, over the last few years, to become a little bit fragmented,” Jim Malcolm, President of The Imaging Alliance, said in an interview with Dealerscope. Malcolm, the CEO of Xiality Group, was president of PMDA. “What we saw from PMDA’s perspective was the need to unite the imaging industry again and bring back in not only the manufacturers, but bring them back into close alignment with the distributors and retailers, and wholesalers, and also invite in new entrants into the market—people like drone companies, app developers, and certainly this space around virtual reality.”
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Jim’s accomplished career pivots on the making, marketing, and promotion of consumer technologies. Currently CEO of Xiality he is resolving technology hurdles that are slowing the adoption of VR applications. Before starting Xiality Jim was president of Ricoh Imaging Americas; responsible for Ricoh and Pentax branded cameras. He founded Aperture 360 Interactive and spent over a decade at Sony Electronics
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“Ricoh’s strategy was laser focused,” said Malcolm, president of Ricoh Imaging Americas. “We wanted to stabilize the core market, reduce our low performing SKUs, rethink our role in the compact market, and determine which innovations we could bring that would contribute profits to the dealer channel.”
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Jim Malcolm - President of Ricoh Imaging America Corporation, talkes with Yitzchok Saftlas on the importance of passion in your business. How to cultivate brand loyalty. How to build district brand identities under your company's portfolio. Lead and manage the future of technology in your business.
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The WG-M2 is compact and durable; with a large color LCD to frame and enjoy top-quality images and 4K Ultra HD video. It also comes with a host of features that make the camera extremely easy to use, which is critical when you’re capturing life.”, said Jim Malcolm, president, Ricoh Imaging Americas
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New cameras big and small from Ricoh Pentax: President Jim Malcolm (Radio Interview)
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"This camera is simply best in class, both in terms of image quality and ease of use," said Jim Malcolm, presidentcoh Imaging Americas Corporation. "The WG-M2 is one of the smallest and lightest cameras in the market. It's more than an action
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The arrival of the Pentax full frame has been anticipated for years, and now it’s finally happening! The long-awaited camera will be released in the first half of April. The other day we spoke with Ricoh Imaging Americas President Jim Malcolm about the K-1.
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Note from the Editor: In a meeting in a hotel suite in New York City, Pentax’s President/CMO of Ricoh Imaging Corporation (the parent company of Pentax), Jim Malcolm showed off a camera that I feel certain will be special to both “Pentaxians” and digital photographers in general alike.
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Built around the full-frame sensor is a compact, high-performance weather-sealed and dustproof body with features only found in PENTAX cameras. "The K-1 is a blend of advanced, full-frame performance with the kind of features and advancements that PENTAX users have come to know and love," said Jim Malcolm, president, Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation. "As a result, the K-1 creates a solution for full-frame shooters that is unique in the industry."
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Jim Malcolm, president, Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation. “As a result, the K-1 creates a solution for full-frame shooters that is unique in the industry.”
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Jim Malcolm, President of Ricoh Imaging Americas says “The K-1 is a blend of advanced, full-frame performance with the kind of features and advancements that PENTAX users have come to know and love.
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"Spinnable is creating a new, highly engaging way for consumers, companies and artists alike to share life's experiences with one another, and our Ricoh Theta S is the ideal camera to capture this content," said Jim Malcolm, president, Ricoh Imaging Americas. "We are excited to be a part of the new and growing Spinnable community."
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Live from PhotoPlus Expo on BeTerrific, check out the Theta S from Ricoh. Its nothing short of Amazing! Most 360 cameras and rigs require you to use expensive and confusing programs to stitch the footage together.
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Jim built his career in the imaging industry, starting as a contract photographer more than 25 years ago, which led to product marketing and general management positions at Sony Electronics. Following 12 years at Sony, Jim founded Aperture 360 Interactive, an innovative, web-based, B2B and B2C services company focused on 360-degree imaging.
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Next generation 360-degree cameras will have higher resolutions and better audio quality, according to Jim Malcolm, president of Ricoh Imaging Americas, maker of the Theta S. The Theta S can shoot 360 video.
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The world is one big round place, and the problem is, we have been looking at a cropped view of it for way too long. But thanks to new technology advancements in cameras and online algorithms, we can now zap open our smartphones and see all around us, in front, back, to the left and right, above and below, in full spherical, 360 view.
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LAS VEGAS — You may be familiar with the brand Ricoh, especially if you work in an office with giant, beige copy machines. But the company began branching into consumer products a few years ago after acquiring Pentax, the camera company, in 2011.
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The evening began with a surprise performance by new Epic artists AudioDamn!, who delighted the crowd with their four-song acoustic set. Jim Malcolm, the PhotoImaging Manufacturers and Distributors Association’s president, then welcomed the more than 160 guests
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“Our Theta S camera was very well received earlier this year when we announced it, and we’re excited to extend editing capabilities to 360° videos with the new THETA+ Video app,” said Jim Malcolm, president, Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation.
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It was truly an inspiring event and the first of what will be a continuing program for PMDA. Added Stephen Frailey, chair of the SVA Photography and Video Department, “Congratulations on this fine event and thanks for honoring Elise for her work. Thank you also for involving SVA in a very worthwhile endeavor.”
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“Our new 35mm lens is the perfect complement to the growing line of Medium Format by PENTAX lenses,” said Jim Malcolm, president, Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation. “Many of our loyal Pentaxians have been asking for a fixed-focal length lens for scenics, and here it is. This is a prime lens of uncompromising quality.”
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“We’ve been able to utilize the engineering solutions of Ricoh and add new technology to the DSLR segment,” explains Jim Malcolm, President of Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation. “We’re bringing technology to cameras that no other manufacturer has offered.”
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WOODBURY, N.Y., Nov. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The PhotoImaging Manufacturers and Distributors Association (PMDA), an organization contributing continuously to the progress and welfare of the photoimaging industry for more than 70 years, today announced its board of directors has elected...
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"Ricoh Imaging Americas president Jim Malcolm has been named president of the PhotoImaging Manufacturers and Distributors Association (PMDA). In taking the reins of the PMDA, Malcolm will continue the association’s mission to promote and advance imaging while working..."
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JIm Malcolm pulls up a video on his smartphone he recently shot at Disneyland. At first, it looks like a typical family vacation video: We see a ride from Jim's point of view as a carriage whooshes into tunnels and back out again. With a swipe of his finger, the camera spins around and we see Jim's face — same ride, different angle.
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Ricoh Imaging Americas President Jim Malcolm discusses the launch of the Theta S 360 Degree camera with Emily Chang on “Bloomberg West.” (Source: Bloomberg)
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Pentax today announced its revamped lineup of K-series DSLRs and a new Q-series small (but not quite as small) sensor interchangeable lens compact digital camera. Most of the improvements consist of tweaks under the hood, but the remarkable thing anyone is sure to notice about two of the new cameras.
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All things considered, it's a pretty impressive list of changes. The importance of Wi-Fi connectivity, especially, can't be understated in the smartphone age. And while the image pipeline is almost untouched, that's not necessarily a bad thing.
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“With the introduction of the GR II, we are taking the premium compact camera to a new level, offering the key features desired by photo enthusiasts: high resolution, a wide angle lens, quick shoot time and portability,” said Jim Malcolm, President of Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation.
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“The introduction of the PENTAX K-3 II marks our commitment to providing photographers with rugged high quality solutions that exceed our customers’ expectations,” said Jim Malcolm, President of Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation. The “magic’’ we add to our cameras through the motion-controlled Shake Reduction
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“Ricoh Imaging continues to provide quality and performance in lens construction,” said Jim Malcolm, President, Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation. “With the addition of two new zoom lenses, we demonstrate our commitment to helping photographers reach their full potential.”
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Live from CES 2015! James Malcolm from RICOH Imaging joins us on the BeTerrific CES 2015 Live Show to show us the latest products from RICOH including the Pentax KS1 DSLR, the Theta 360 camera, and the WG-M1 action cam!
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Jan. 06, 2015 - 3:52 - Ricoh Imaging North America President Jim Malcolm discusses what makes the 3 oz. $350 selfie camera special.
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The AIE’s Future Imaging Summit is part of the conference track that PMA (the not-for-profit worldwide Photographic Marketing Association) provides in the days leading up to its trade show in Las Vegas during the 2015 International CES. The attendees cross the gamut from professional photographers and retail store owners to app developers and hardware makers.
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By combining proven imaging technology, distinct design cues and a flat field user interface (UI) the K-S1 appeals to the next generation PENTAX owner without surrendering the performance expected in a mid-class camera.
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“With the WG-M1 we’re building on the foundation of the adventure-proof, WG World.” said Jim Malcolm, Executive Vice President, Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation. “By combining WiFi connectivity and dynamic image quality the WG-M1 captures life’s adventures in motion, from the top of a mountain to your own backyard.”
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Overcoming intimidating buttons and features of current DSLR cameras will be instrumental in attracting new first-time buyers to the DSLR segment. With the recently announced K-S1, consumers will experience an innovative, user-friendly interface and approachable design without sacrificing image quality. The K-S1 has a distinctive concept with LED body illumination adding to its uniqueness.
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During our latest 645Z briefing, Jim Malcolm, Executive Vice President, Ricoh Imaging, mentioned that he was approached by a photographer at WPPI who said he was interested in the new camera but, because of its price, he thought that something must be “missing.”
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Jim Malcolm, executive vice president at Ricoh, the parent company of the Pentax brand, says that the 645Z can be offered at its price because a lot of its technology is borrowed from other Pentax SLRs, including the current flagship APS-C model, the K-3
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The new PENTAX 645Z has also received several significant enhancements including an improved and highly responsive shooting experience that can capture an incredible three frames per second—a significant benefit when compared to other medium-format cameras featuring CMOS sensors and an equivalent resolution—with a maximum shutter speed of 1/4000 of a second.
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“Since its introduction the Limited Lens series has been widely respected for its optical design and physical appearance,” said Jim Malcolm, Executive Vice President, Ricoh Imaging. “The addition of the new PENTAX DA 20-40mm Limited Lens enhances the series with a useful zoom range, weather-sealed construction and outstanding sharpness and image quality.”
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“Ricoh Imaging has made an investment to ensure that our product lineup features the most complete and capable APS-C offering in our history,” said Jim Malcolm, Executive Vice President, Ricoh Imaging. “This goal was realized with the introduction of the K-3. Its unmatched feature set and revolutionary technology set a benchmark of excellence that raises the bar for the entire APS-C category.”
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“We are very pleased that Jim has joined the Pentax Ricoh team. He brings a wealth of knowledge to our camera business, accumulated from years in the photo industry,” said Akahane. “His knowledge of photographers’ needs, his proven business acumen, understanding of technology and insight into consumer trends are invaluable to our future.
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Looking forward, manufacturers must define the evolving habits of the consumer. Digital convergence is changing their behavior, enabling the expression of an array of preferences. For example, in recent years a new shooting style has emerged, turning image framing into something that happens at arm’s length.
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“Brian joins Ricoh Imaging at a pivotal point,” said Jim Malcolm, executive vice president, Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation. “With the recent steps of our integration into the Ricoh family of companies, Ricoh Imaging is in a uniquely advantageous position to leverage the strength of the Ricoh brand by reinvigorating our marketing programs, stimulating product development cycles and producing captivating and engaging content that resonates with the consumer and secures additional share in a mature market.”
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This week’s Lady Tech is all about color. PENTAX introduced two cameras with 120 different color combinations. Starting with the PENTAX K-50 DSLR, this camera offers 81 weather seals that allow for shooting in an extensive range of environments including snow and rain.
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Pentax Ricoh Imaging Executive Vice President Jim Malcolm with new camera line up (BootCamp photo by L. Fishkin) Radio Interview
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“The K-50 introduces features that raise the bar in the mid-level DSLR class,” said Jim Malcolm, executive vice president, PENTAX RICOH IMAGING AMERICA. “Not only do the hardware and software specs outclass competitors, the Color to Order system is an industry first making it a truly unique offering among a sea of similarity.”
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Pentax has unveiled its latest DSLR, the K-50, which is boasted as exceeding its classification as a mid-level shooter via a variety of advanced features. Aimed at consumers, this DSLR also offers quite a few color combinations - 120, to be exact
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The main qualification needed for the head of Pentax Ricoh USA is marketing, not photography. Ned was a great guy and loved photography, but the state of Pentax USA was deplorable. No product in the stores, no advertising, passive sales strategy, relying on purchasers to seek out the product...
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After a tumultuous few years under the ownership of Hoya, the Pentax camera division was sold off to Ricoh in 2011. The company's faithful fans (Pentaxians, as they're called) have no doubt been wary of another corporate buyout, and wondering what the future holds for their favorite brand.
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