Classic Swedish camera manufacturer Hasselblad has announced the purchase of a company Imacon - normally not news for us, but it signifies a move for the camera company towards digital, who apparently was caught somewhat off guard by the extremely fast migration of users from film to digital cameras.

Or there might be a herring shortage, I don't know. When Fredic sends me translations I just smile sweetly and nod.

Read - Hasselblad satsar p digitalteknik [SVD]

Update: Here's some more info about the acquisition, this time in Jolly Old English. (Thanks, Mark!)
Read - Press Release [HasselbladUSA]

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