On May 10 2010,  Sony announced two new interchangeable lens cameras , the NEX-3 and NEX-5. Both cameras use an all new lens mount (Sony E-mount), yet retain compatibility with classic Alpha mount lenses via an optional adapter. The NEX-3 and NEX-5 have the manual controls of an DSLR, with a few features borrowed from Sony's compact cameras, such as the Sweep Panorama and Smile Shutter, etc.  The Sony NEX-5 and NEX-3 both offer 14.2 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensors; it's the s...More »

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On February 2 2010, Nikon have added four new Coolpix S-Series cameras to their lineup - the Nikon Coolpix S3000, Nikon Coolpix S4000, Nikon Coolpix S6000 and Nikon Coolpix S8000. Successor to the S220, the Coolpix S3000 features a 12 Megapixels sensor with a 4x optical zoom lens at 27mm wide angle. The S3000 comes with a 2.7-inch LCD on which to frame and review images and movies. The camera supports ISO 3200 and a 4-way VR Image stabilization System. The COOLPIX S3000 is cu...More »

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On May 11 2010, Canon announced the PowerShot SD4000 IS (aka IXUS 300HS) - the company first PowerShot style compact with aperture- and shutter-priority shooting modes. The SD4000 IS features the a new sensor system that promises better low-light performance and high-speed photography through a combination of a 10 Megapixels back-illuminated CMOS sensor and DIGIC 4 processor, supporting a maximum ISO of 3200 at full resolution. It comes with a 28-105mm equivalent f/2.0-5.3 stabiliz...More »

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On February 20 2010, Samsung announced its new TL500 (aka EX1) advanced 10 megapixel compact camera. It features a large 1/1.7-inch CCD sensor and bright f/1.8 lens. The lens is  Schneider-Kreuznach Varioplan branded and offers 35mm equivalent focal lengths ranging from a 24mm wide angle to a 72mm telephoto. Maximum aperture varies from f/1.8 to f/2.4 across the zoom range.  The Samsung TL500 also offers several other features intended to gain i...More »

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According to CanonRumors , a Canon 60D in the Canon EOS DSLR lineup below the Canon EOS 7D have been stirring in recent months. The current Canon EOS 50D that was announced in August 2008 is reaching its 2-years replacement cycle and a Canon 60D is about time to come out, most likely in August 2010.  The DXO site reported the estimate of equipment soon to be supported with the DxO Optics Modules and listed Canon EOS 60D with an estimate timeline of November/December 2010. Check out th...More »

Panasonic today releases firmware v1.3 for the Lumix DMC-ZS7 (aka TZ10) and firmware v2.2 for the Lumix DMC-LX3 digital cameras. The firmware has the following improvement: Optimization of software processing. *Change in software version has no effect on camera performance. You can download the DMC-ZS7 firmware here  and the DMC-LX3 firmware here ....More »

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On March 7 2010,  Panasonic announced the launch of two Micro Four Thirds cameras  - the DMC-G2 and DMC-G10. The G2 features a 12.1 Megapixels sensor, a 3-inch LCD with 460,000 dots, 720p HD video recording capabilities in the AVCHD Lite format, LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S. lens, and an electronic viewfinder at 1,440,000-pixel resolution. Panasonic also added a new processor to the G2, the Venus Engine HD II, which is expected to improve both videos...More »

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On May 11 2010, Canon announced the PowerShot SD4000 IS (aka IXUS 300HS) - the company first PowerShot style compact with aperture- and shutter-priority shooting modes. The SD4000 IS features the a new sensor system that promises better low-light performance and high-speed photography through a combination of a 10 Megapixels back-illuminated CMOS sensor and DIGIC 4 processor, supporting a maximum ISO of 3200 at full resolution. It comes with a 28-105mm equivalent f/2.0-5.3 stabiliz...More »

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Scott Kelby, author of the best-selling The Digital Photography Book ( $16.5 , via Amazon.com ), brings his "Photo Recipes" chapters to Apple's iPad. This App features two hours of video--viewable by chapter and by bite-size, individual clips--as well as Behind the Scenes photography tips. If you've ever wondered how the pros use natural light, studio light, and even direct daylight to get those amazing shots, you'll see it in this iPad App, live, as it happens. Most of...More »

Commercial and editorial photographer David Harry Stewart  is one of the many pro shooters to take up DSLR video. Here're some of the highlight of the interview, be sure to go to PopPhoto to read the full article: " Q. How does shooting video differ from stills? A. They're very different approaches. The whole point with still photography is to capture the moment when something happens. But with video you want the moment before and the moment after, too&and then you...More »

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On January 26 2010, Panasonic announces the new Lumix DMC-TS2 (aka DMC-FT2), replacing the older Lumix DMC-TS1 (aka DMC-FT1). The TS2 is shockproof from a height of 2m (the TS1 could withstand drops of 1.5m), waterproof to 10m (as opposed to the TS1's 3m) and freezeproof to -10C (like the TS1). It's also dust-proof. For increased durability, the Panasonic LUMIX TS2 will come with an optional silicon jacket that helps protect its exterior from scratches. Like its predecessor, t...More »

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On January 6 2010, Sony announced the Sony Cyber-shot HX5V  (aka HX5) digital compact camera featuring a 25-250mm equivalent lens and a 10.1-megapixel, back-illuminated EXMOR R CMOS sensor, plus integrated GPS and compass. The wide 25-250mm equivalent superzoom lens bears the prestigious G designation, while the EXMOR R CMOS sensor can capture 1080i full-HD video clips as well as ten-megapixel stills. Videos are stored in AVCHD format. Optical SteadyShot with new Active Mode cuts camer...More »

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On February 20 2010, Sigma has unveiled the DP2s , a refresh of the DP2 which implements a new AF algorithm which should improve AF performance, in addition to adding a new power save mode, and some slight design changes on the camera rear. The Sigma DP2s comes with a new 14 megapixel sensor and a 24mm F2.8 lens. The AF algorithm provides high speed auto focusing, ensuring convenient shooting. The DP2s' Power Save Mode lowers the battery consumption, while the new rear...More »

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On June 9 2010, Sony announced two new DSLR cameras - the Sony Alpha A290 is an entry-level DSLR camera that is similar to the existing A230 and A330 models. The Sony Alpha A390 is replacing the existing A380 model. Both cameras features a resolution of 14.2 Megapixels for low-noise images and A390 adds the extra benefit of Quick AF Live View. This unique system teams the convenience of live image preview on the tilt-angle Clear Photo LCD with speedy, accurate phase-detection autofocus...More »

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Samsung today announces its latest WiFi-capable digital camera, the Samsung ST80. The ST80 features a 14.2 Megapixels sensor with a 3x optical zoom lens, a 3.0-inch wide touch panel, and 720p HD video recording in H.264 format. It comes equipped with Samsung's new 'Smart Crop' feature, a unique editing tool which takes place directly on the camera. Users can crop images taken at any angle or slant, such as banners or signs, and then straighten them as if they were original...More »

Camcorders are not exactly the lightest devices in the world, especially when you compare them to digital cameras, but Panasonic intends to break new ground with its Panasonic HDC-SDX1 which is touted to be the lightest Full HD camcorder in the world at time of publishing. Thanks to its ultra-compact body, the SDX1 will tip the scales at around 0.41 lbs, carrying a 35.8mm wide-angle lens, 23x Intelligent Zoom and boasting the ability to function as a Web camera as well, thanks to its support...More »

The Sinar p SLR was developed especially for photographers who wish to avail themselves of the unique advantages and quality characteristics of a Sinar view camera while using their DSLR cameras. Exact control of the perspective and selective sharpness - the most important creative tools in photography - can be set and evaluated precisely on a view camera.  The new "p-slr" system can be used with all Canon and Nikon SLR cameras to exploit the advant...More »

On January 6 2010, Samsung announced six new compact cameras , including the TL240 and CL80 (aka ST5000 and ST5500) cameras which comes with a large 3.7-inch WVGA AMOLED touch screens and a 14.2 Megapixels sensor. The Samsung CL80 also offers integrated Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0, and DLNA connectivity allowing consumers to share their video and photos on the go without being tethered to their laptops or home PCs.  It offers the manufacturer's Smart Gesture touch-screen user interf...More »

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Here are some of the latest tweets from twitter.com on DSLR Photography topics:
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