DTCM Director General opens PhotoWorld-Dubai 2009

Organized by Channels Exhibitions, the exhibition runs till April 22 at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre and has brought together leading brands such as Canon, Hasselblad, Manfrotto, National Geographic, Vanguard, Hoya, Sigma and Sony.

Exhibitors from Italy, Singapore, Germany and India are showcasing cutting-edge hybrid technology in digital imaging at the show. The exhibition also includes leading distributors from regional digital imaging sector such as National Stores, Advanced Media LLC and M.K. Trading.

Among the highlights of the exhibition is the series of workshops, organized in collaboration with leading international and local professional photography associations. The workshops focus on the salient features of digital photography, zooming into the various photo-equipment, such as lens, flash as well as concepts such as Digital Asset Management.

Geared to both imaging professionals and photo enthusiasts, the workshops are aimed at providing a unique opportunity to get up to speed with the latest techniques, fads and movements within the digital photography scene.

In his comments, Mr Justin Boutros, CEO of Channels Exhibitions said, "PhotoWorld-Dubai 2009 is an annual forum for international digital imaging brands to showcase their latest convergent imaging technology - exhibited through devices capable of video, audio and imaging attributes. The exhibition is being held amidst an interesting growth phase for digital SLR camera, which is expected to grow by 13% during 2009."

The industry is witnessing increased growth on auxiliary services and products for digital imaging like imaging software, web services, web sites, storage devices as more than 50% of images which are captured are edited in some form or the other. PhotoWorld-Dubai 2009 offers not only a good networking opportunity for distributors, dealers and buyers in the imaging industry but also a unique and vital platform for maximizing new business opportunities.

The exhibition showcases the latest technology in each category of digital imaging including digital cameras, cameras (medium as well as large formats), consumables, digital imaging educational institutes, digital mini labs, digital video, films, digital printers, digital photo kiosks, lighting and studio equipment, mobile imaging, photographic and printing paper, studio accessories, photo finishing chemicals and digital albums.