In the Photography world, 35mm, or “full frame” is the standard by which nearly all cameras are judged. Focal lengths, crop factors and other camera traits are all based on the 35mm equivalent. Granted, a 35mm digital camera sensor is the largest sensor available in the consumer circuit, thanks to models like the Canon EOS

Olympus has reincarnated the infamous OM-4 film SLR in the new OM-D EM-5 Micro Four Thirds digital camera, announced today. With classy looks that pay homage to the OM-T cameras of yesteryear, the Olympus OM-D EM-5 usurps the Olympus PEN E-P3 to be crowned the company’s flagship Micro Four Thirds model. The OM-D EM-5 addresses

The highly anticipated Nikon D800 and Nikon D800E full frame DSLRs were announced last night, and both look to be serious weapons for the versatile pro shooter. Rocking high-resolution 36.3-megapixel FX-format CMOS sensors, the Nikon D800 and Nikon D800E tread in medium format territory and are sure to give cameras like the Pentax 645D a

The new Canon PowerShot D20 is the company’s toughest rugged compact camera to date, boasting a waterproof, shock-proof and freezeproof chassis. Although Canon has not stretched the D20′s toughness limits, we can tell you that the camera has undergone a major design overhaul, apparently by Picasso. The Canon PowerShot D20 will shoot 1080p HD video

  Canon has announced two Wi-Fi capable compacts today called the Canon PowerShot Elph 530 HS and Canon PowerShot Elph 320 HS. The PowerShot Elph 530 HS is Canon’s flagship all-touchscreen-operated compact that boasts a boxy design that harkens back to the Digital Elph models of yore. The PowerShot Elph 320 HS picks up where

Today Canon announced an upgrade to its flagship pocket-sized superzoom. The Canon PowerShot SX260 HS will replace the beloved GPS-clad PowerShot SX230 HS. The new PowerShot SX260 HS will feature a 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor with Canon’s new Digic 5 processing, Optical Image Stabilization and 1080p Full HD video recording. The Canon PowerShot SX260 HS is

With the Superbowl just around the corner, all I cay say is GO GIANTS! But aside from reveling in my idealistic daydreams of Tom Brady sobbing like a kid who just got ice cream face-smashed by a 300-lb linebacker, I’m here to talk cameras, folks. Some of you may be heading to that Superbowl next

Pentax has teamed up with world-renowned contemporary designer Marc Newson to forge the sui generis Pentax K-01. The mirrorless nonconformist boasts compatibility with the newly announced smc PENTAX-DA 40mm F2.8 XS, which earns the title of the “world’s thinnest interchangeable lens.” I was granted some hands-on time with the Pentax K-01 in Las Vegas and the

The wallet-friendly Nikon Coolpix L810 Super Zoom has been unleashed today, along with the Nikon Coolpix S30 and Nikon Coolpix L26 budget family cameras. The Coolpix L810 will offer up a substantial 26x optical zoom lens and 720p HD video while the S30 and L26 specialize in simplicity and affordability. Nikon Coolpix L810 The Nikon

Today Nikon announced the Nikon Coolpix P510 Super Zoom and Nikon Coolpix P310 advanced compact digital cameras. The Coolpix P510 blows the doors off the competition with a 42x optical zoom lens while the Coolpix P310 rocks a fast F/1.8 lens. Both cameras are equipped with 16.1-megapixel Backside Illuminated (BSI) CMOS sensors. Nikon Coolpix P510

The top-of-the-line rugged Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 and entry-level rugged Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 have been added to the company’s 2012 roster today. While the GPS-equipped Lumix DMC-TS4 promises to be Panasonic’s most rugged camera to date, the Lumix DMC-TS20 will suit the needs of the budget-minded butterfingers. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 According to the press release, the

The high-end pocket Super Zoom Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 and kid brother Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 have been officially announced today. Panasonic is touting the Lumix DMC-ZS20 as the “world’s slimmest digital camera with a 20x optical zoom lens,” while the Lumix DMC-ZS15 rocks a noble 16x optical zoom. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 The latest “World’s Best” claim

Today Sony fortified its point-and-shoot lineup with three CMOS-based compacts including the 18-megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. In addition to its 18-megapixel “Exmor R” back-illuminated CMOS sensor, the Cyber-shot DSC-200V is GPS-enabled and boasts a super quick 0.1-second AF system. The DSC-TX200V also records 1080p 60fps HD video and features a WVGA-equivalent OLED touch screen and glass

At CES, Adriana and I got a chance to shoot with the new Lytro camera. While our hands-on post can be found here, the Lytro team has just started to put up select images that we and the other journalists captured in the Wynn Lobby in Las Vegas. Check out that Buffalo style! Note: Click

  Pentax has unveiled an unconventional point-and-shoot model today called the Pentax Optio VS20. Rocking a 20x optical zoom, the Optio VS20 is lightweight and still fits in a pocket, which I confirmed during me Pentax meeting at CES. Unfortunately, they caught me while I was trying to walk out the door with it still

Sony is toiling with a new type of back-illuminated CMOS sensor that will improve the performance of smartphones and entry-level cameras. The company’s new “Stacked CMOS” design will feature RGBW Coding and HDR video. Rather than blending the light-sensitive area of the sensor in with the circuitry on the top layer, Sony is creating a

Overview My first digital camera was a Minolta DiMAGE X. It was a Hanukkah/Christmas present back in 2002. That little Minolta had a 2-megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom and a pixilated LCD screen with dimensions that rivaled a postage stamp. Although severely under-specced, the DiMAGE X succeeded in capturing impressive images and was surprisingly fast.

When it came to digital imaging, the biggest stars of CES 2012 were Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm and Lytro. Panasonic, Sony, Olympus, Pentax and Samsung stuck to their current lineups on the show floor, but I know most of the lot will be unleashing new cameras within the next few months. Then there was Casio. Oh,

Today is a sad day in the photography world. Legendary film maker Kodak has officially bitten the financial dust by filing Chapter 11 today. The company plans a 2013 resurrection and is hedging its bet on a $950 million backing from Citigroup. Kodak has obtained a fully-committed, $950 million debtor-in-possession credit facility with an 18-month

Lytro Camera Overview Here at CES in Las Vegas, we were lucky enough to be awarded with a few hours of playtime with the Lytro camera at the Wynn Garden Lobby. For those of you unfamiliar with this peculiar weapon of the digital imaging persuasion, the Lytro camera’s specialty is that it can capture images