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Sony Announces a9 III--World's First Global Shutter Mirrorless Camera and Sony's Lightest Super Telephoto Lens; First Look, Hands On YouTube Video Review at B&H Photo

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

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NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- B&H is excited to announce the Sony a9 III Mirrorless Camera, the world's first mirrorless camera with a global shutter sensor. They also revealed official details for the FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS Lens. This becomes the smallest super telephoto in the lineup and is the lightest in its class.

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Paired with BIONZ XR processing, the global shutter design enables recording full-resolution 14-bit raw stills at up to 120 fps.
The a9 III camera introduces Pre-Capture mode, which supports continuous shooting for up to 1 full second before capture by half-pressing the shutter button.
Beyond fast continuous shooting, the global shutter design, by nature, also enables flash sync at all shutter speeds, up to 1/80,000 sec.
And a variable shutter speed mode makes the a9 III's capture completely flicker free to suit photographing indoor activities at high speed.

Sony Electronics Releases the Alpha 9 III; the World's First Full-Frame Camera with a Global Shutter System(i)

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

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"The Alpha 9 III full-frame camera is a landmark achievement for the industry," says Yang Cheng, Vice President, Imaging Solutions, Sony Electronics. "Designed with the needs and demands of professional photographers in mind, every single update to this camera – from the sensor to even the size to the button layouts and menu functions – has been made to address specific input and feedback from our community. We have listened and are thrilled to bring the new capabilities of the Alpha 9 III to market---capabilities which allow photographers to capture things they've never been able to capture before." Cheng continued, "For professionals everywhere, they can achieve even more dynamic expressions when the Alpha 9 III is combined with our rich lineup of lenses, in particular with the new 300mm F2.8 G Master OSS – the world's lightestii large-aperture telephoto lens."

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The impressive global shutter full-frame image sensor enables the camera to shoot at burst speeds up to 120 frames per second with no rolling shutter distortion or camera blackout.
"The Alpha 9 III full-frame camera is a landmark achievement for the industry," says Yang Cheng, Vice President, Imaging Solutions, Sony Electronics.
The Alpha 9 III is equipped with the newly developed, world's firsti global shutter full frame stacked CMOS image sensor with approximately 24.6 effective megapixelsiii and built-in memory.
The firmware will also update the Alpha 1 with Relay Playback, and the Alpha 7S III with DCI 4K 24.00P shooting format.

Sony Electronics Releases 300mm F2.8 G Master OSS; the World's Lightest(i) Large-Aperture Telephoto Prime Lens

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

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SAN DIEGO, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Electronics is pleased to announce the release of the world's lightesti 300mm telephoto prime lens G Master™ (SEL300F28GM), a full-frame α™ (Alpha™) E-mount lens with a maximum aperture of F2.8.

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SAN DIEGO, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Electronics is pleased to announce the release of the world's lightesti 300mm telephoto prime lens G Master™ (SEL300F28GM), a full-frame α™ (Alpha™) E-mount lens with a maximum aperture of F2.8.
The anticipated FE 300mm F2.8 G Master OSS lens has the high depiction performance and high-speed, high-precision AF (autofocus) which are the hallmark of G Master.
It is an ideal match for lightweight camera bodies by reducing the load on the user, minimizing fatigue during long handheld shooting sessions.
"By adding this 300mm lens to the already available E-mount 400mm and 600mm super-telephoto prime lensesv ,it supports a wide range of needs and shooting environments for professional and advanced amateur photographers."

Volta Medical Named Best Startup at Prix Galien USA Awards 2023

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

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MARSEILLE, France, Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Volta Medical, a pioneering health technology company developing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to assist electrophysiologist physicians in treating complex cardiac arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation (AF), today announced it has won the prestigious Prix Galien Award for Best Startup.

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MARSEILLE, France, Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Volta Medical, a pioneering health technology company developing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to assist electrophysiologist physicians in treating complex cardiac arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation (AF), today announced it has won the prestigious Prix Galien Award for Best Startup.
“This recognition by Prix Galien is a testament to Volta’s commitment to providing personalized and effective AI solutions to improve clinical outcomes for patients suffering from AF.
This would not have been possible without the incredible team at Volta and clinicians who trailblazed a path that resulted in Volta’s AF-Xplorer,” said Theophile Mohr-Durdez, Volta Medical CEO and co-founder.
The Prix Galien, often considered the industry's equivalent of the Nobel Prize, is the highest accolade for life sciences research and development.

Spice Spice Baby—NotCo™ Partners with Yellowbird® Sauce to Bring the Heat Without the Meat in New NotChicken™ Spicy Patties

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

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NotCo™ Partners with Yellowbird® Sauce to Bring the Heat Without the Meat in New NotChicken™ Spicy Patties.
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Just as temperatures are starting to cool down, NotChicken™ Spicy Patties have arrived to heat things up.
NotChicken™ Spicy Patties are vegan, non-GMO, cholesterol free and made with a unique blend of plant-based ingredients, including fava beans, bamboo and peach powder.
NotChicken™ Spicy Patties are available in the frozen section of select Whole Foods Market locations across the nation and are sold in 12 oz.

Canon Announces Trio of RF Zoom Lenses: RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z, RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM, and RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Lenses; Hands On YouTube Video Review at B&H

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

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NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- B&H is pleased to introduce three RF zoom lenses from Canon: RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z, the RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM, and the RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM. Each of these lenses appeals to a different application and shooter type, with the 24-105mm f/2.8 featuring a speedy f/2.8 maximum aperture and compatibility with an optional Power Zoom Adapter; the 200-800mm hitting a special place in the portable, hand-holdable super-telephoto world; and the APS-C-specific 10-18mm combining ultra-wide performance with a compact design to suit the needs of vloggers.

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The second lens of the day is an impressively versatile super-telephoto zoom, the RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM .
Finally, Canon's trifecta of new zooms with the smallest option, the RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM .
Also, the STM AF system offers smooth and silent focusing performance that's great for stills and video.
This 10-18mm matches other RF-S-series lenses with a sleek and retractable design; it weighs just 5.3 oz and measures 1.8" long.

New Study Published in Cardiovascular Digital Health Journal Shows Implicity's Algorithm Significantly Reduces AF Alert Burden in Remote Cardiac Monitoring

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Implicity, a leader in remote patient monitoring (RPM) and cardiac data management solutions, today announced the results of a clinical study published in the Cardiovascular Digital Health Journal.

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Implicity , a leader in remote patient monitoring (RPM) and cardiac data management solutions, today announced the results of a clinical study published in the Cardiovascular Digital Health Journal.
"For a patient with AF who is already anticoagulated, a single AF episode isn't as important as established patterns or occurrences associated with arrhythmia progression and patient outcomes.
Results showed the algorithm broke down 67,883 AF burden-related alerts into 9,728 (14.3%) clinically relevant AF events, according to the European Society of Cardiology classification.
Implicity's algorithm works with any device that collects atrial burden trends data and can classify the following scenarios in line with ESC recommendations:

AF Group Announces 2023 Employee Awards

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

LANSING, Mich., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AF Group, a nationally recognized holding company whose affiliated companies provide workers' compensation and other specialty insurance solutions across the U.S., has named the recipients of its annual employee awards.

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LANSING, Mich., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AF Group, a nationally recognized holding company whose affiliated companies provide workers' compensation and other specialty insurance solutions across the U.S., has named the recipients of its annual employee awards.
The 2023 winners include:
AmeriTrust Employee of the Year: Jen Kuns, Marketing & Client Services Specialist
AF Group Employee of the Year: Travis Miller, Specialty Billing Representative II
AmeriTrust Leader of the Year: Jason Foreman, Senior Vice President for Underwriting
AF Group Leader of the Year: Shannon Scholten, Managing Director, Communications & Community Relations
Pinnacle Award – recognizes achievement of teammates who support AF Group, as part of our Enterprise Services teams.
Rachel Black – Innovation Project Coordinator, AF Group
John Cameron – Training Specialist II, AF Group
James Collins – Senior Business Analyst, AmeriTrust
Katie Janik – Training Specialist II, AF Group
Barb McClung – Scrum Master, AF Group
Michael Miller – Inserter Operator, AF Group
Patty Rauth – Compliance Consultant, AF Group
Danielle Sabol – Senior Compliance Analyst, AmeriTrust
Amanda Sills – Senior Customer Experience Advisor, AF Group
Lisa Trzebiatowski – TeleCompCare Product Training & Support Specialist, AF Group
Horizon Award – recognizes teammates in one of AF Group's Specialty Lines, including Century Insurance, Fundamental Underwriters and AF Specialty.
Alicia Harris – Strategic Planning Associate, AF Group
Deirdre Kolm – Managing Director of Integration, AmeriTrust
Geoff Pavlic – Assistant General Counsel II, AF Group
Kevin Risen – Senior Vice President for Underwriting, AmeriTrust
Olivia Rogers – Managing Director, Reinsurance & Analytics, AF Group

GOING WIDE: CANON INTRODUCES THE RF10-20MM F4 L IS STM TO ITS LENS LINEUP

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

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Melville, NY, Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announced the launch of the RF10-20MM F4 L IS STM lens, a full-frame ultra wide-angle lens that can help the work of a professional photographer or serious enthusiast stand out from the crowd.

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Melville, NY, Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announced the launch of the RF10-20MM F4 L IS STM lens, a full-frame ultra wide-angle lens that can help the work of a professional photographer or serious enthusiast stand out from the crowd.
Opening the door to supreme full-frame visual possibilities, the RF10-20MM F4 L IS STM lens continues Canon’s respected reputation for optical excellence associated with L-series lenses.
For landscapes, cityscapes, architectural, real estate and weddings, the RF10-20MM F4 L IS STM lens is a widely important lens for any professional to have at the ready.
The Canon RF10-20MM F4 L IS STM lens is expected to be available in November for an estimated retail price of $2,299.00*.

HeartX Accelerator Announces Five Startup Companies Selected for the 2023 Program

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Monday, October 16, 2023

HeartX, powered by HealthTech Arkansas and MedAxiom along with eleven leading cardiology practices in Arkansas and around the country — has selected the five startup healthcare companies that will participate in the 2023 accelerator program.

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HeartX, powered by HealthTech Arkansas and MedAxiom along with eleven leading cardiology practices in Arkansas and around the country — has selected the five startup healthcare companies that will participate in the 2023 accelerator program.
HeartX is a cardiovascular-focused healthcare accelerator that facilitates guaranteed hospital pilot projects and clinical trials for accomplished, early-stage companies bringing new cardiovascular innovations to market.
The five companies selected for the 2023 HeartX program are:
Flosonics Medical produces the FloPatch, a wireless, wearable Doppler ultrasound that directly assesses carotid arterial pulse within seconds.
We’re excited to partner with five companies that are transforming cardiovascular care around the world as part of the 2023 HeartX program.