Nikon has announced the compact Coolpix S710, featuring 14.5-megapixel resolution, the optics of a 3.6x Zoom-Nikkor wide-angle glass lens, and the contours and finish of a stainless-steel body.

For sharper images, the S710 has four features to reduce image blur: full-time Optical VR Image Stabilization technology, a new Motion Detection feature, Best Shot Selector and a high ISO range up to 12,800.

The S710 provides users with several modes of capture, including the new Scene Auto Selector Mode, which automatically picks the right scene mode for the...

Tamron has announced the development of a new zoom lens, the AF18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro. It is being specifically designed for digital SLR cameras with APS-C sized image sensors.

The lens will feature a 15x zoom with a 35mm format equivalent of 28-419mm and will come equipped with a vibration compensation (VC) mechanism to help eliminate handheld shake. The powerful zoom performs well in both telephoto and wide-angle settings and...

Hasselblad has announced the launch of its H3DII-50, featuring a new Kodak 50-megapixel sensor, and the upcoming release of a new 645 sensor in 2009. Both are designed to meet the demands of high-end photographers.

The Kodak KAF-50100 image sensor, which measures 36 x 48 millimeters, will be implemented in the same-size housing as in the H3DII-39 camera. The new sensor size is also optimized to work with Hasselblad's HTS 1.5 tilt/shift adapter to enlarge the image circle by 50 percent and...

Sony has added the two new models to its list of Carl Zeiss and G Series lenses: the Vario Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Series and the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G Series.

The 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA lens features a wide-angle 16-35mm f/2.8 constant aperture zoom lens, constructed of 17 lens elements in 13 groups, including an extra-low-dispersion (ED), a super ED glass element and three aspherical lens elements. Its Carl Zeiss T* coating technology provides higher light transmission...

Canon has announced the release of three high-definition camcorders: the Vixia HF11 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder, and the Vixia HG21 and HG20 Hard Disk Drive camcorders.

Each new camcorder offers 24MB-per-second recording, the highest possible bit rate in the AVCHD format. This speed gives consumers enhanced detail, finer tonal gradation and improved reproduction of moving subjects.

The Vixia HF11 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder can record up to 12 hours of high-definition (HD) video to a...

Nikon has introduced its sixth generation of wi-fi-enabled cameras with the new Coolpix S610c.

The S610c's wireless service is provided by Wayport, allowing consumers to share their images and videos from over 10,000 locations nationwide, including more than 9,700 participating McDonald's restaurants and major hotel chains. The Coolpix S610c uses the Wi-Fi Protected Set-up (WPS) and also features a One Touch E-mail button and Nikon's...

Canon has announced four new digital cameras in its PowerShot line: the G10, SX10 IS, SD990 IS and SD880 IS.

The PowerShot G10 leads the line with a 14.7-megapixel sensor, the new DIGIC 4 image processor, a 28 mm wide-angle optical image stabilized (OIS) lens, RAW mode, a 5x optical zoom and a 3.0-inch Pure Color LCD II screen.

The G10 features many controls, including the Exposure Compensation Dial to allow...

Canon has introduced a versatile new lens, the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS. With an equivalent focal length of 29-320mm, the lens offers an 11x zoom range and is designed exclusively for use with EOS cameras featuring an EF-S lens mount, including the new EOS 50D.

It features a 16-element, 12-group construction that includes UD and aspherical lens elements and is treated with Canon's Super Spectra coatings to reduce flare and...

Panasonic has announced its Lumix DMC-G1, the first camera based on the new Micro Four Thirds System standard, which eliminates the internal mirror of digital SLRs, thereby reducing size and weight. The 12.1-megapixel G1 weighs 0.85 pound and features a flangeback (mirror-to-sensor) distance of approximately 20mm, half of the distance in Four Thirds standards.

The G1 also features a 1.4x magnification Live View electronic viewfinder system and...

Canon has introduced its EOS 50D DSLR for advanced photographers. The 15.1-megapixel resolution camera is equipped with Canon's new DIGIC 4 image processor, an expanded ISO range, improved noise reduction and in-camera photo editing features.

Built upon the success of the EOS 40D model, which will remain in Canon's line, the EOS 50D carries over the EOS 40D's 14-bit analog-to-digital conversion process for smooth tones. Canon has loaded the 50D camera with...