WPPI 2022 is almost here and as usual, the trade show floor will be buzzing with lots of activity, live demos and a plethora of new products to play with. Check out these new and notable products from some of the exhibitors who will be on site. Fortunately, there is still time to check it all out in person—you can still register for the Feb. 27-March 3 conference and show here.

New & Notable Photo Products at WPPI 2022:

1. Bay Photo Lab’s Custom Wall Previews and Online Ordering
2. BenQ’s Pro Designer Displays
3. Geekoto’s Off-Camera Strobes
4. Graphistudio’s Storybook, Amalfi Panel and Reveal Box.Mov
5. Hahnemühle’s Sugar Cane Inkjet Paper
6. Nikon’s 45-megapixel Z 9 Camera
7. Nomatic X McKinnon Camera Bag
8. Photo Nodes Integrated Photo Management Solution
9. RedTree Lite Albums
10. Spider X Camera Holster Set
11. StellaPro Reflex/Reflex S

Bay Photo Lab’s Custom Wall Previews and Online Ordering

Bay Photo Lab says its newly-released Wall Previews feature is designed to wow clients and increase sales. Even better, when you order one of the company’s Wall Displays and Custom Arrangements online, you can upload your own interior for the Wall Preview. Whether it’s an image of your own home, studio or a client’s space, you’ll be able to accurately show your work in its final display, even before you click “Add to Cart”. Once you upload your interior, instructions on how to set to scale are easy to navigate and measurements are easily input. Visit the Bay Photo site for more information.
bayphoto.com

BenQ Unveils Two New Pro Designer Displays

BenQ will debut its newest Pro Designer displays at WPPI 2022— the 32-inch 4K PD3205U and the 34-inch, ultra-wide WQHD PD3420Q. The factory-calibrated displays boast broad Delta E≤ 3 color coverage and selectable viewing modes that reduce time and add quality to photographers’ workflows. In addition, the PD3205U recently received Pantone SkinTone Validation, so designers and photographers can have confidence in the monitor to accurately represent the world’s palette of skin tones.

“Wedding portraits eternalize a once-in-a-lifetime event,” says Jason Lee, LCD business manager for BenQ. “The company is dedicated to equipping photographers with all the tools they need to ensure excellence. Therefore, our photo editing monitors are designed to enhance efficient workflows which prioritize color accuracy.”

BenQ’s award winning flagship 32-inch 4K SW321C, along with 27-inch 4K SW271C and 2K SW270C will also be on-site at WPPI. All three hardware-calibration IPS displays offer Delta E ≤ 2, 99% Adobe RGB, and HDR support, along with USB-C connectivity.
Benq.com

Geekoto’s NLX140 & NLX280 Off-Camera Strobe

With impressive performance and freedom from the AC outlet, Geekoto’s NLX140 (140 watts performance, $299.99) and NLX 280 (280 watts performance, $489.99) off-camera strobe lights from Geekoto are great assets to have on location or in the studio. With their monolight form factors and weights of just 3 pounds each, the NLX 140 and the NLX 280 are ready to travel. The lithium-ion battery in each will give you up to 300 full power flashes with recycle times from 0.4 to 2.0 seconds with a 9-stop power range and high-speed sync times as short as 1/8000 second. Additionally, the units have action-stopping flash durations from 1/220 to 1/10200 seconds.
geekoto.com

New From Graphistudio: Storybook, Amalfi Panels & Reveal Box.Mov

Storybook

Graphistudio’s Storybook is a lovely keepsake of images printed on deckled Amalfi paper made by hand by one of the last family paper mills located on the Amalfi Coast in Italy. The paper is made with cotton-rag in a natural-water based process in the hand-crafted traditions to produce the paper. “Graphistudio is one of the only professional printing labs in the world to provide accuracy and longevity on such a demanding yet beautiful paper,” says the company. The Storybook is available with Italian top grain leather covers and eco/animal –friendly options and pricing starts at $126. The final detail includes a leather tie, available with a leather cover, that can be rolled and laced “like the Renaissance Age artists used for their scrapbooks.”
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Amalfi Panel

The Graphistudio Amalfi Panel is matted with Amalfi handmade cotton paper and printed on HD fine art paper, then mounted on a fabric panel that is ready to be displayed on a wall. “The final result allows photographers to offer a museum quality gallery for their clients,” says Graphistudio. The product is available in eight different sizes, and three panel finishes from cotton and linen fabric to wood fiber. An optional certificate of authenticity can be printed on the back, with “Made in Italy” to increase the overall perceived value and authenticate the artwork. Larger pieces include an aluminum core to maintain the shape and ensure all panels lay flat.  Back panel is completely finished with linen fabric and integrated hangers.
Pricing starts at $36.
graphistudio.com

Reveal Box.mov (Sue Bryce Collection)

The Reveal Box.mov  includes the same features as Graphistudio’s  top-selling Reveal Box (which accommodates fine-art matted prints) with the added feature of the .mov module. The magnetic .mov lid features an LCD screen, 2-4GB of memory, can hold a charge for 5 hours, and includes a mini USB cable for charging and file transfer. “The Reveal Box is the quintessence of a proper reveal session; it’s the natural conclusion of a journey where you celebrate beauty,” says portrait photographer Sue Bryce.
Pricing starts at $ 70 + $ 155 for 7” .mov module or + $ 155 10” .mov module.
graphistudio.com

Hahnemühle’s Sugar Cane Inkjet Paper

Hahnemühle Sugar Cane extends the Natural Line with a FineArt inkjet paper made from a rapidly renewable natural raw material—sugar cane. Seventy percent of this environmentally friendly inkjet paper consist of bagasse fibers, a by-product of sugar cane processing. According to Hahnemühle, the natural white, warm-toned sugar cane paper does not contain optical brighteners and features a unique, clearly defined felt structure and tactile feel. The matt premium inkjet coating delivers excellent print results with defined reproduction of color and detail, particularly for warm hues and monochrome prints. Hahnemühle Sugar Cane is acid- and lignin-free and meets the most stringent requirements in terms of age resistance. The unique combination of sustainable sugar cane fibers, clearly defined surface texture and impressive print quality gives the artwork “outstanding expressiveness and soul.”
hahnemuehle.com

Nikon Z 9

The new Nikon Z 9 is Nikon’s most powerful mirrorless camera yet. The 45-megapixel, full frame flagship camera, priced at $5,500, features advanced scene detection, with the ability to recognize nine different types of subjects. It also features 8K internal video recording and can shoot 45-megapixel images at up to 20/30 fps. It’s technologically ahead of the pack, with the world’s first truly blackout free EVF, and the first camera of its kind with a sensor scan speed so fast, it completely eliminates the need for a mechanical shutter. In addition to the Z 9, Nikon has also recently released multiple NIKKOR Z mirrorless lenses, including the 400mm f/2.8 with a built-in teleconverter and a new affordable 28-75mm f/2.8 which will also be at the show.
nikonusa.com

Nomatic X McKinnon Camera Bag

The new camera bag collaboration with Toronto-based photographer and filmmaker Peter McKinnon and Nomatic is the perfect, functional camera bag that can also be used as a daily bag. The interior is completely customizable to fit your needs and there is top access as well as access from the back. A dedicated laptop sleeve fits up to 15-inch laptops and like other Nomatic products, there is an abundant amount of pockets for organization. (Available to purchase in April.)
nomatic.com

PhotoNodes

PhotoNodes is an integrated photo management solution using a software hub to reduce workload and is an integrated photo management solution using a software hub to reduce workload and provide unique photo access for event customers and event guests. Using PhotoNodes gives photographers a competitive advantage in the marketplace, says the company. No longer will you pay monthly fees; the simple pay as you go pricing structure never changes—whether you do one event or 500 events, the cost is $98. You can add new features to your offerings such as mobile apps, social media, one of a kind customer and guest engagement on the front end at no additional cost to you. There is no post event management—when the event is done, you’re done!
photonodes.com

RedTree Lite Albums

RedTree Albums is excited to announce the all-new layflat Lite Album, which features Classic Linen covers and photographic paper. Handcrafted details include thin spreads and cover boards, making it the perfect keepsake for parent albums, guestbooks, and those looking for a more economical album option as well. A full spread includes the left and right pages when laying open and the spreads are creased in the center for a layflat design. Choose any number of spreads between 10 and 50. You can learn more about the album design process and detailed requirements here. Sizing includes 8 x 8, 8 x 10, 9 x 12, 10 x 10, 11 x 14 and 12 x 12. Visit the site for pricing options.
redtreealbums.com

Spider X Camera Holster Set

The Spider X Holster Set ($55) is the perfect carrying solution for anyone looking for a strap-free system, and allows you to carry a mirrorless camera with comfort and ease, using any belt. It features a two-position, self-locking design for both security and quick access in any shooting situation. The holster will automatically lock when you pair it with one of the company’s Spider camera plates. To unlock the holster, lift the lock lever upwards and remove your camera. For even faster access, you can disengage the lock by pressing the lock lever up until it clicks, it will remain unlocked until you push the lever back down into the self-locking position. Keeping it in the “unlocked” position keeps your camera secure and easily accessible for a quick draw.
spiderholster.com

Stella Pro Reflex/Reflex S

Hybrid shooting is here. Video assets are driving engagement while still photos remain important for clients. The StellaPro Reflex, from Light & Motion, excels at both video and photo production. Light, compact, drop tested to 1 meter, and weather-resistant, Reflex delivers powerful, constant light—or double the power in Digital Burst™—to help you get the shot quickly.

Natural light shooters will love how easy it is to play with continuous light, adding texture, dimension and mood to their images. Experienced strobists will love Digital Burst, which can capture 20 frames a second and provide more than 10,000 consecutive bursts on a single charge from its powerful battery handle.

lightandmotion.com