Nikon has introduced the new AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens for any existing Nikon DX-format digital SLR system or as the ideal counterpart to the new Nikon D90.

The lens offers a 5.8x zoom range, and a visual perspective equivalent to that created by a 27-157.5mm lens on a 35mm film camera for a broad focal range. An additional benefit is the Silent Wave Motor for quiet and accurate autofocus operation and...

Nikon has introduced two new micro lenses: the PC-E Micro Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED and PC-E Micro Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D lenses.

The tilt/shift mechanism gives users up to +/- 11.5mm shift for perspective control and +/- 8.5° tilt control to correct for linear distortions and control depth-of-field. The Perspective Control lenses correct distortion and vanishing-point issues with convenient, side-mounted controls at 1mm/1° intervals that will adjust the...

Nikon has introduced its new flagship Speedlight flash, the versatile SB-900, which is capable of a wide zoom range, increased versatility and a faster recycling time.

The flash offers zoom-range coverage from 17 to 200mm, while automatically adapting itself to Nikon's FX- or DX-format cameras. Additionally, light output has been increased to a guide number of 48/157.5 (ISO 200).

Photographers can also select from three...

Sony has introduced high-definition movie recording to its digital camera line with the Cyber-shot DSC-T500. The 10-megapixel camera features wide- and full-screen 720p movie recording at 30 frames per second in fine, standard and VGA recording modes, a resolution three times higher than standard-definition movies.

Movie capture on this model is further enhanced to include zoom while in recording mode and...

Leaf has introduced the new AFi 10, equipped with a 56 x 36-millimeter, 56-megapixel digital imaging sensor that uses the Verto internal sensor rotation technology to enable full-frame photography in both landscape and portrait orientation.

The new True Wide Frame (TWF) sensor was built in cooperation with Dalsa Semiconductor to fit into the 6x6 (56x56mm) frame of the Leaf AFi camera and enable lenses to have a full angle of view. The rotation technology allows the user to switch image orientation without turning the...

Nikon has introduced its newest flagship Coolpix camera, the P6000, featuring 13.5 megapixels, a new built-in GPS unit, My Picturetown connectivity and an Expeed image processor.

With the added GPS function, P6000 users will be able to record "geotags" of the location where their images are captured based on latitudinal and longitudinal coordinates. Additionally, the P6000 makes My Picturetown connectivity for uploading and sharing photos simple and easy via...

Hasselblad has announced a new tilt/shift adapter, the lightweight HTS 1.5 adapter, on its HCD28mm, HC35mm, HC50mm and HC80mm lenses. The adapter delivers corrective and creative image control to the H3DII series of cameras.

The HTS 1.5 is equipped with integral sensors on all axes that determine where the lens is positioned to correct for perspective. It can enlarge the image circle of the lens by...

Olympus has introduced the shockproof, waterproof and freezeproof 10.1-megapixel Stylus 1050 SW featuring Tap Control. The 1050 SW features the TruePic III image processor, an LED Illuminator to enhance focus and exposure, and Digital Image Stabilization.

The Stylus 1050 SW can be controlled with taps to its top, back or sides, made possible by the camera's 3D accelerometer. For example, to turn on the flash...

The Sierra Club has bestowed wildlife photographer Steven Kazlowski with its Ansel Adams Award for his "superlative use of still photography to further a conservation cause." He was presented with the award at the Sierra Club's national dinner on Sept. 20.

Kazlowski's images have appeared in magazines such as Vanity Fair, Newsweek and Canadian Geographic. His recent book, "The Last Polar Bear," published by Braided River, is an eye-opening look at the...

Images from Los Angeles photographer Michael Grecco's book "Naked Ambition: An R-Rated Look at an X-Rated Industry," were on display at this year's Rencontres de Photographie in Arles, France. The book, published last fall by Rock Out Books, examines the adult entertainment industry and its stars. Grecco is also putting the finishing touches on a feature film, to be released in...