With its latest line of HD flash memory camcorders, Canon has focused on a couple of hot-ticket items including social sharing functionality and improved low-light performance. Other features include a newly designed HD CMOS pro image sensor, intelligent image stabilization and the ability to capture MP4 recordings. Canon has also created a new auto audio selection feature that differentiates between settings such as music, speaking and outdoor noise...

Nikon has created a new flagship speedlight, the Nikon SB-910. Significant updates with this model include increased durability and an improved user interface. The SB-910 has been designed to be more battery efficient and has an enhanced thermal cut-out function, which ensures that the unit doesn't overheat during prolonged use.

Canon has released a line of new hot shoe and battery accessories designed for its recently upgraded pro and midrange cameras. The Speedlite 600EX-RT, Canon's first flash unit with built-in wireless radio connectivity, replaces the Speedlite 580EX II. It can be used with Canon's new ST-E3-RT radio-frequency wireless Speedlite transmitter and can be positioned up to 30 meters away and has a bounce-and-swivel head with zoom correction...

LPA Design has created the PocketWizard Plus III, a remote flash and camera triggering radio kit.

The Plus III Transceiver features 32 channels and selective quad-zone triggering that allows users to remotely trigger flash or cameras from hundreds of feet away...

The Argraph Corporation has added a new line of ultra-compact tripod kits with the Sirui T-005X aluminum and T-025X carbon fiber models for distribution in the Americas. The Sirui T Series tripods can fold down to 11.8 inches for super-compact portability, while being able to extend up to 51.4 inches and hold up to 13.2 pounds. The kit includes a C-10 billhead and Arca-compatible quick release plate....

Canon has announced the opening of the Canon Hollywood Professional Technology and Support Center to better serve its film and television production clients. The office, located in Los Angeles, will provide a local site to foster support, research, service and training for Hollywood's thriving entertainment industry...

Solar-power system manufacturer Goal Zero has released the Sherpa 50 Portable Recharger and the YETI 1250 Solar Generator —two long-lasting rechargeable, portable power systems. The Sherpa 50 portable recharger weighs only 14 ounces and measures 50 inches on each side. It features a unique "Power Port— that will enable users to charge laptops directly from the recharger, as well as upgraded USB ports that now output 1A of power — enough to provide two extra hours of entertainment on an iPad or tablet device...

Snow Lizard Products has released the Aqua Tek S, which it calls the first-ever battery-powered, solar-charged, rugged underwater iPhone 4/4S case. The Aqua Tek S has been designed to be waterproof up to 20 feet and to withstand drops, falls and accidental spills. The outer shell is made from tough polycarbonate materials with rubber grips for added protection...

Gura Gear has introduced its Kiboko 22L+ photographic backpack, a super-lightweight pack designed to hold up to a 500mm f4.0 lens or a 15-inch laptop. The pack features a beefed up harness system, including memory-foam shoulder straps, a vented and padded back panel, a removable waist belt and shoulder straps that can tuck away when not needed...

In a sneak peek for Photoshop devotees, Adobe has released Photoshop CS6 Beta. So what's new with the next generation of photo-altering tools? For one, Adobe has added on to the content-aware tool that was debuted with CS5. In CS6, users can modify their selection with the content-aware patch feature, which increases users' ability to select and duplicate an area of content-aware fill. The content-aware move feature allows users to move an object to a new place in the image...