Nikon has released two new CoolPix compact cameras, the P510 and the P310. With the P510, Nikon focused on the zoom features. The camera houses a 42x optical Zoom-Nikkor ED glass lens that can shoot from a wide 24mm to a 1,000mm focal range. Nikon strove to boost low-light shooting capabilities with the P310, giving it a 16.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, an ISO range up to 3200 and a maximum f/1.8 aperture...

Pentax has unveiled its new Optio WG-2 and Optio WG-2 GPS, two beefed-up outdoor cameras. Both of these rugged, waterproof, dustproof and shock-resistant models have 16-megapixel resolution and full 1080p HD movie recording capability. Other improvements include added stability underwater (users can take images up to depths of 40 feet), from shock (can sustain drops from up to 5 feet and from up to 200 pounds of force), and from cold (down to 10 degrees C below zero)...

Fujifilm has released two bridge cameras this year with the FinePix SL300 and SL240. The SL240 shares most features with the SL300 — primarily resolution, a 3-inch LCD screen, a hot shoe and a 7-meter range internal flash. Like the EXR models, the SL300 and SL240 offer 30x and 24x optical zoom, respectively, although they both have a lower, 14-megapixel resolution sensor...

Canon has announced a new PowerShot lineup (the ELPH 530 HS, ELPH 320 HS, SX260 HS and D20), which includes added Wi-Fi capabilities and improved optical zoom and durability. Of the four, the two ELPH models are the only ones equipped with Wi-Fi, which allows users to quickly share, upload or back up images via their Canon iMAGE GATEWAY account. From there, they can post to social media platforms or Apple devices...

Packed with a 24x wide angle zoom lens (a 25-600mm range), the new Olympus SZ-31MR iHS camera packs a wide zoom range into a relatively affordable compact camera. Like its predecessor, the SZ-31MR iHS can capture 1080p HD video and 16-megapixel still images simultaneously. Features new to this model include a touch-panel LCD and...

Canon has announced two new versions of its coveted wide-angle lenses and a new version of its popular 24-70mm standard zoom lens. The good news about the new EF 24-70mm II lens: a more durable body (more weather resistant), reduced size (half a pound lighter), redesigned optics (added UD lens elements, which improve image fidelity across...

Tamron will be releasing its own version of a popular all-purpose lens with the SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD. The lens company has said that this lens will feature a full-size high-speed standard zoom, VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilization and USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive). With this lens, Tamron will use a high-grade glass for the three LD elements and three glass molded aspherical lenses...

Olympus has shipped its first micro four-thirds lens with electronic zoom — the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm F3.5-6.3 EZ (35mm equivalent 24–100mm). Its main features include a 4.2x zoom ratio and a dust- and splash-proof body. In macro mode, focusing is pushed between 8 and 20 inches for close-up shooting with a maximum image magnification of 0.72X (35mm camera equivalent)...

Lensbaby has announced the 80mm Edge 80 optic—the latest addition to its Optic Swap System. Compatible with the Lensbaby Composer Pro, Composer, Muse, Scout and Control Freak, the Edge 80 transforms these models into a tilt lens. Like the Lensbaby Sweet 35 Optic, the Edge 80 features Lensbaby's internal 12-blade adjustable aperture and has an aperture range of f/2.8 to f/22...

Schneider Optics has added a 2X Tele lens to its iPro Lens System, which enables users to capture professional photographic still and video imagery with the iPhone 4 and 4S. With this new lens mount, phone users will be able to extend their focal length to about 60mm (35mm equivalent). The iPro System features a black iPhone case with a bayonet mount to allow iPro lenses to be quickly mounted and interchanged...