Manfrotto has released the M-Y 732CY Carbon Tripod to their successful M-Y family of easy and compact tripods. This carbon fiber tripod is perfect for traveling photographers who need a lightweight, portable tripod who don’t want to accept compromises on performance. When folded, it has a compact size of 16.7″, with an opened height of 53″, and a total weight of less than 2.1 lbs. Read the rest of this entry �

Today, Epson announced the PictureMate Charm, a new affordable compact photo printer. It features superior photo quality, economical print costs, long-lasting prints that are smudge, scratch and water resistant, and powerful image enhancement tools, just like the previous PictureMate models. The printer also has one-touch printing and a 2.5″ LCD screen where photo editing, such as cropping, red eye removal, photo layouts and color tones can take place. The prints last up to four times longer than traditional, film-processed photos, resisting fading up to 96 years under glass and over 200 years in dark album storage. Read the rest of this entry �

Canon announced the new Selphy ES40 compact and portable photo printer. The Selphy ES40 includes a voice guidance system which provides step-by-step instructions for printing and adding graphics to images without having to rely on a manual. It also features a large 3.5-inch LCD screen, an Easy Scroll Wheel, and the Creative Print function which gives users more opportunities to personalize their photos with new frames and clip art. Read the rest of this entry �

Samsung announced the TL225 and TL220, two new DualView digital cameras. The 12.2 megapixel cameras feature Dual LCD screens. There is one LCD on the front of the camera and a second one on the back of the camera, which allows users to put themselves in the picture without being behind the camera . Read the rest of this entry �

Today, Nikon announced the new Coolpix S640 and Coolpix S570 digital cameras that feature cutting edge technology designed for enhanced shooting and photo-sharing experiences.

The Nikon Coolpix S640 delivers high-performance and enhanced speed. It features an ultra-fast auto-focus, a short shutter release time lag, the fastest start up time in its class of a mere 0.7 seconds, 12.2 megapixels, a 5x Wide Angle Nikkor lens, a 2.7-inch clear color LCD display, Subject Tracking, Scene Auto Selector Mode, and a 4-way VR Image Stabilization System. The slim, stylish all metal body Coolpix S640, comes in various colors including Calm Black, Velour Red, Precious Pink, and Pearl White. Read the rest of this entry �

Today, Panasonic announced the Lumix DMC-FP8 digital camera to their new FP-Series. The FP-Series places importance on both design and function. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 features a futuristic stylish body, a 2.7-inch LCD, 12.1 megapixels, a 28mm wide-angle, 4.6x Leica DC lens with folding optics, high-speed Auto Focus, Intelligent Auto, Power Optical Image Stabilization, Face Recognition, and 27 scene modes. Read the rest of this entry �

Olympus announced three new compact digital cameras to their FE-Series, the Olympus FE-5020, FE-4000 and FE-46.

The Olympus FE-5020, FE-4000 and FE-46 all feature 12 megapixels, AF Tracking, Magic Filters like Fish-Eye, Pop Art and Pin Hole, Intelligent Auto, Shadow Adjustment Technology, Advanced Face Detection, Perfect Fix In-Camera Editing such as Red-Eye Fix, Lighting Fix, Resizing and Cropping and new flexibility to use either xD-Picture Card or microSD memory cards. Read the rest of this entry �

Today, Samsung announced two new compact digital cameras to their SL Series, the Samsung SL720 and SL502.

The SL720 features a 28mm wide-angle lens, 5x optical zoom, 12.2 megapixels, Dual Image Stabilization, 3.0 inch LCD, Smart Auto shooting mode, Smart Album, Face Recognition, Samsung’s Perfect Portrait System, and advanced video recording options that allows users to record 720p, high-definition video which can be played on an HDTV. Read the rest of this entry �

Today, Samsung announced three new camcorders, the Samsung HMX-U10, SMX-K40 and SMX-K45.

The ultra compact, HMX-U10 can record in full-HD and can take 10 megapixel still photos. It also features 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor, 2 inch LCD screen, Samsung’s built-in intelli-studio software, animated thumbnails, and a one-touch “upload” button to YouTube. Read the rest of this entry �

Today Canon announced three new photo printers, the Pixma MP560 Wireless Photo AIO printer, the Pixma MP490 AIO Photo Printer, and the new Selphy CP790 Compact Photo Printer. Read the rest of this entry �

Today, AgfaPhoto has announced the DC-600uw underwater and outdoor digital camera. The AgfaPhoto DC-600uw features a 2.4 inch display, 6 megapixel resolution, 5x digital zoom, face tracking, up to ISO 1600 sensitivity, the ability to take videos with sound in YouTube format, and water-resistant at depths of up to 10 meters. Read the rest of this entry �

Canon announced a new compact photo printer, the Selphy CP790. The Selphy CP790 features a large 3.0″ LCD screen, an integrated carrying handle, storage basket, optional battery pack, Canon’s Easy-Scroll Wheel, and postcard sized prints in as little as 47 seconds. Read the rest of this entry �