Olympus: Introduces 5MP Stylus 500 with Large 2.5" LCD

Nov 29th. Olympus has today introduced the compact 5 megapixel Stylus 500 digital camera, featuring a large 2.5-inch HyperCrystal™ LCD monitor and a 3x optical zoom lens (35-105mm in 35mm equivalent). The Olympus Stylus 500 is a small weatherproof camera, has a metal body, and includes a total of 23 different shooting modes... See full story here

Nikon: Updates PictureProject Software to Version 1.1

Nov 24th. Nikon has today announced an update to their Nikon PictureProject Software to version 1.1. Nikon PictureProject comes bundled with most current Coolpix digital cameras and Nikon digital SLR's like the Nikon D70. Among the new features is a "Make Movie" option that has been added to the Photo menu for saving slide shows as movies... See full story

Olympus: Announces 8MP EVOLT E-300 Digital SLR Pricing

Nov 24th. Olympus has today announced pricing for the Olympus EVOLT E-300 Digital SLR system. The Olympus E-300 DSLR kit with the new Zuiko 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 Digital SLR zoom lens will have a suggested retail price (MSRP) of $1299 in Canada and a minimum advertised price (MAP) of $999 in the US. Amazon.com is now accepting pre-orders for the Olympus E-300 DSLR kit... See full story here

Nikon: D70 Digital SLR Named "Camera Of The Year" by Pop Photo

Nov 21st. The Nikon D70 Digital SLR is named "Camera of the Year 2004" by the editors of Popular Photography & Imaging Magazine in their Dec issue, who called it "the camera that best refines or redefines photography." Pop Photo is the world's largest photography magazine... See full story

Canon: Limited Edition Black Version EOS Digital Rebel SLR Now Available

Nov 20th. Ritz Camera has today informed us that they have now received the new limited edition black bodied Canon Digital Rebel SLR kit in stock. As stated by Canon USA Inc. "The new black body will appeal to even more people with a more professional and fresh new look"...full story.

Nikon Canada: Lowers Price on D70, D2H D-SLR's and Coolpix Models

Nov 10th. Nikon Canada Inc. has today lowered their manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) on all of their digital SLR's, including the Nikon D70 D-SLR body only or kit with lens. Nikon Canada has also reduced the MSRP on a number of their Coolpix digital cameras, including the new 8MP, Coolpix 8800... See full story

Nikon USA: Announces $100 Mail In Rebate Offer on the Nikon D70 D-SLR

Nov 7th. Nikon USA Inc. has today announced a new $100 US mail in rebate on the Nikon D70 Digital SLR, body only or in the kit version with the Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 zoom lens. The program ends Dec 31st. Nikon USA has also added bonus mail-in rebates on a number of Nikkor lenses, and on the SB-800 Speedlight flash... See full details

Apple: Announces 40GB and 60GB iPod Photo

Oct 26th. Apple has today announced the Apple iPod Photo. The iPod Photo comes in two sizes: a 40GB model, available for $499 US, and a 60GB model that sells for $599 US. Both feature a 2" LCD display that lets you see your photos in vivid color. Take up to 25,000 photos wherever you go...full story.

Canon: Announces $100 Mail-in Rebate on the EOS Digital Rebel D-SLR

Oct 16th. Canon Canada Inc. and Canon USA Inc. have today respectively announced a $100 mail-in rebate offer on the Canon EOS Digital Rebel D-SLR. The Canon Canada Inc. rebate offer applies when purchasing either the Canon EOS Digital Rebel body, or the kit with the EF-S 18-55mm lens, together with an additional qualifying accessory. The Canon USA Inc. offer extends the ability to triple the rebate value and save up to $300 US on a Digital Rebel purchase, if buying certain qualifying accessories as well. Canon USA has also introduced a mail-in rebate program on a number of their EF lenses and flashes...full story.

New: A Short Course in Canon EOS 20D Photography Book

Just out, a Short Courses digital photography book for people who own the Canon EOS 20D digital SLR camera. This well written and illustrated companion guide by Dennis Curtin, helps provide answers to the questions you might have about using the Canon EOS 20D more info. For a list of other Short Courses digital photography books available, visit the Short Courses Web site.

Pentax: Announces Price on 6.1 Megapixel *ist DS Digital SLR and new DA Zoom 18-55mm lens

Update Oct 8th. Pricing announced. Original story: Sept 14th. Pentax has today introduced the compact 6.1 megapixel Pentax *ist DS digital SLR, which features a large 2.0 " rear LCD display, 11-point area Auto Focus, 1/4000 sec maximum shutter speed, support for SD memory cards, and the capability to capture up to 8 shots consecutively at approximately 2.8 frames per sec. Pentax has also announced a new DA Zoom 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL Lens, dedicated for digital SLR's... See full story

Nikon: 8MP Coolpix 8400 with Ultra Wide Lens: Sample Images

Update Sept 29th. Sample images added. Sept 16th. Nikon has today introduced the Nikon Coolpix 8400, a digital camera featuring 8 megapixels of effective resolution and a versatile 24-85mm (35mm equivalent) zoom capability, fast AF, and a number of other new features. The Nikon Coolpix 8400 is the first in the industry to be equipped with a built-in 24-mm wideangle lens... See our "First Look" preview here

Olympus: Announces Three New 4/3 System Zoom Lenses

Sept 27th. Olympus has today announced three new lenses to complement their 4/3 system digital SLR cameras, the Olympus E-1 Pro and the Olympus E-300 digital SLR (also announced today). The three new lenses are the: Olympus Zuiko ED 7-14mm F4.0 zoom, Zuiko E 14-45mm F3.5-F5.6 zoom, and the Zuiko E 40-150mm F3.5-F4.5 zoom...See full story here

Nikon: Introduces 8MP Coolpix 8800 with 10x Optical Zoom and Vibration Reduction

Sept 17th. Update: Pricing Announced. Sept 16th. Nikon has today introduced the Nikon Coolpix 8800, a digital camera featuring 8 megapixels of effective resolution and a 10x optical zoom Nikkor ED lens with Vibration Reduction (VR). Compared to its predecessor the Nikon Coolpix 8700, aside from the new VR lens system and longer telephoto zoom range, a number of other new features have been added to the Coolpix 8800, including external TTL flash compatibility with the Nikon SB-600 and SB-800 Speedlights... See our "First Look" preview here

Nikon: Announces 5MP Coolpix 5100 Digital Camera

Sept 17th. Update: Pricing announced. Sept 16th. Nikon has today announced the Coolpix 5100 digital camera. Incorporating a five megapixel effective sensor, the Coolpix 5100 is similar in design and shares the same features as the four megapixel Coolpix 4100. The Coolpix 5100 will only be available in Canada and Asian markets... See full story.

Nikon: Introduces AF-S VR Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED

Sept 16th. Nikon has today announced the AF-S VR Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED, a new high speed super-telephoto professional lens for Nikon digital and 35mm SLR cameras. The AF-S VR Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED includes Vibration Reduction (VR) technology, focus preset functions, and a new Meniscus front element.... See full story

Olympus: Introduces 4 Megapixel Stylus Verve (Mju-mini)

Sept 3rd. Olympus has today introduced the very compact 4 megapixel Stylus Verve digital camera, featuring a stylish design and a 2x optical zoom lens (35-70mm in 35mm equivalent). The Olympus Stylus Verve is weatherproof and comes in six different colours... See full story

Canon: Introduces 8.2 Megapixel EOS 20D Digital SLR

Aug 20th. Canon has today introduced the Canon EOS 20D digital SLR, a successor to the very popular Canon EOS 10D. The Canon EOS 20D features 8.2 megapixels of effective resolution with a new CMOS sensor, incorporates the new DIGIC II Image Processor, and can fire at a rate of 5 frames per second for a continuous burst of up to 23 frames (JPEG/Large). A number of additional improvements have been added compared to the Canon EOS 10D...See full story

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