Canon: Announces EF Lens Instant Rebates

May 19th. Canon USA Inc. has introduced a promotion on Canon EF SLR lenses that runs from May 17th to July 16th, featuring instant rebates of up to $100 US. on select Canon EF lenses. Some of the more popular Canon EF SLR lenses covered include the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM, the Canon EF 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM and the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM lens... See full story

Canon: Powershot S5 IS with 12x Optical Zoom and 8.0MP

May 7th. Canon has today announced the Canon Powershot S5 IS with 12x optical zoom, the replacement to the popular 6.0 megapixel Canon Powershot S3 IS. The Canon PowerShot S5IS features include: 8.0 megapixels of resolution, 12x optical zoom lens with an optical Image Stabilizer (IS) system, a large 2.5-inch vari-angle LCD monitor with wide viewing angle and a dedicated hot shoe for external flash support. It uses four AA batteries to shoot up to approx. 170 images... See full story

Canon: PowerShot SD1000, SD750, A570IS and More Camera Price Drops

May 3rd. Canon has today announced a number of price reductions on their latest PowerShot digital camera models, including a $50 price drop on the ultra compact 7.1MP Canon PowerShot SD1000 Digital Elph. Other Canon PowerShot digital cameras that have come down in price include the Canon PowerShot SD750, PowerShot A560 and the SD800IS among others... See full story

TIPA Awards: Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Nikon D40x, Pentax K10D DSLR's and more

April 24th. The Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) has announced the winners of their 2007 European Photo and Imaging Awards. The Nikon D40x, Pentax K10D and the Canon EOS 1D Mark III have been selected as winners in the Digital SLR camera category, while the Nikon Coolpix P5000, Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 and the Fuji Finepix Z5fd take home the honours in the point and shoot category. A number of other photo products have also been awarded by TIPA... See full story

Comparison: Canon Rebel XTi versus Nikon D80 Side by Side

April 12th. If you are looking at buying a new digital SLR camera, two of the more popular options are the 10.2 megapixel Nikon D80 or the 10.1 megapixel Canon Digital Rebel XTi / EOS 400D. To help assist in the decision making process, we have completed a side by side comparison of the Nikon D80 versus the Canon Digital Rebel XTi / EOS 400D, and included a list of respective advantages between the two leading digital SLR camera models... See full story

Award: Nikon D40 Digital SLR Receives DIWA Gold Award

March 21st. The 6.1 MP Nikon D40 digital SLR has been awarded a Gold Award by the Digital Imaging Websites Association (DIWA). In bestowing the award to the Nikon D40, the DIWA members note: "Although the Nikon D40 is an entry-level digital SLR camera, many of its internal technologies are inherited from its far more expensive siblings, the Nikon D80 and D200... See full story

Nikon: D40X Digital SLR and AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6G VR IF-ED Lens Image Samples

March 19th. Today we have published a series of sample images taken with a final production version of the new 10 megapixel Nikon D40X digital SLR, the recently announced big brother to the 6.1MP Nikon D40. We tested the Nikon D40X with the AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED kit lens and the new Nikkor AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6G VR ED telephoto lens. We found the Nikon D40X digital SLR a real joy to use and very user friendly. The large bright viewfinder is a nice feature, and the camera's controls and menus are well laid out and easily accessible. See the Nikon D40X image sample gallery

Nikon: D40X Digital SLR Preview

March 6th. Nikon has today officially announced the 10.2 megapixel Nikon D40x, a sister digital SLR camera model to the entry level 6.1MP Nikon D40 digital SLR. From an ergonomic and design point of view there is nothing to differentiate the Nikon D40X from the Nikon D40. In terms of features, the Nikon D40X does offer a slightly faster continious shooting rate of 3 fps versus 2.5 fps on the Nikon D40. The Nikon D40x offers a flash sync of 1/200 sec compared to 1/500 sec on the Nikon D40. See our first look preview of the new Nikon D40X for more details.

Price Reductions: Nikon D2Xs, D200, D80 and Nikon D40 Digital SLR's

March 2nd. Nikon Canada Inc. has lowered the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) today on a number of their digital SLR cameras including the popular Nikon D2xs, D200, Nikon D80 and the Nikon D40 kit with lens. Nikon has reduced the MSRP on the professional Nikon D2Xs digital SLR camera body by $300 CDN. Nikon Canada has also announced the MSRP on the new 10.2 megapixel Coolpix P5000 compact digital camera.. See full story

Canon: Powershot TX1 7.1 MP Still Video Digital Camera

Feb 22nd. Canon has today introduced the Canon PowerShot TX1 digital camera with 7.1 megapixels of effective resolution, a 10x zoom (offering an equivalent to 39-390mm focal range in 35mm terms) with optical image stabilizer. What makes the Canon Powershot TX1 digital camera stand out in particular is that it is a camera that combines high resolution still capture with the ability to capture movies with resolutions up to 1280 x 720 pixels, and frame-rates up to 60fps in QVGA resolution... See full story

Canon: Powershot Digital Elph SD750 and SD1000 Digital Cameras

Feb 22nd. Canon has today introduced two new digital cameras to their popular Digital Elph lineup, the Canon PowerShot SD750 and the Powershot SD1000. The Canon SD750 Digital Elph features 7.1 megapixels of resolution, a 3x optical zoom, and a large 3.0-inch LCD monitor all housed in a compact body design. The PowerShot SD1000 Digital ELPH camera incorporates nearly all of the features of its slightly senior sibling. Beyond the case design, the most noteworthy differences are the PowerShot SD1000 Digital ELPH’s 2.5-inch, 230,000 pixel PureColor LCD display, an optical viewfinder and its use of the more traditional ELPH function setting button (as opposed to the Canon SD750’s more integrated, Touch Control Dial)... See full story

Canon: Powershot A570 IS and A560 Digital Cameras

Feb 22nd. Canon has today introduced the Canon PowerShot A570 IS and A560 entry level digital cameras, with 7.1 megapixels of effective resolution and a 4x optical zoom (35-140mm in 35mm terms). The Canon A570 IS features the advantage of an image stabilizer coupled with the lens to help prevent camera shake in low light situations. Both the Canon Powershot A570 IS and the A560 feature a large 2.5" LCD monitor and a real optical viewfinder, take AA type batteries, and incorporate a basic Auto mode for ease of use or you can select from one of 11 handy Scene modes... See full story

Nikon: Coolpix P5000 10MP Digital Camera

Feb 20th. Nikon has today introduced the Coolpix P5000, a compact 10MP digital camera offering advanced functions, system expandability with converter lens options, a dedicated i-TTL flash hotshoe, and intuitive operation geared to satisfy camera enthusiasts. The Nikon Coolpix P5000 incorporates a 3.5x optical zoom with Nikon's Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) technology which provides the ability to shoot at shutter speeds as much as three stops slower without blurring the image when dealing with lower light situations... See full story

Nikon: Capture NX Software Update Version 1.1

Feb 14th. Nikon today released an upgrade to its highly acclaimed Capture NX software. Capture NX version 1.1 boasts several new improvements including increased performance, full support for Intel-based Mac OS X computers, and optimization for Microsoft’s Windows Vista operating system. In addition to these advancements Nikon has made several usability updates based on software testing and customer feedback... See full story

Panasonic: Announces Lumix DMC-FZ8 Digital Camera with 12x Zoom

Nikon: Announces New Firmware for Nikon D80 and D40 Digital SLR's

Jan 29th. Nikon has today announced firmware updates for both the Nikon D80 and Nikon D40 digital SLR's. The Nikon D80 update offers improvements to the high ISO noise reduction processing and a fix to the Retouch Menu performance as well as correcting some language issues. The Nikon D40 digital SLR update corrects issues related to the Auto ISO feature, provides a fix to the Retouch Menu performance as well as a few other improvements... See full story

Olympus: SP-550 UZ Digital Camera 7.1MP with 18x Optical Zoom

Jan 25th. Olympus has today announced the Olympus SP-550 UZ Ultra Zoom, a camera offering a best-in-class 18x optical zoom lens (28-504mm equivalent in 35mm photography), which gives users the ability to shoot telephoto, wide-angle and macro (as close as 1cm) all in one. A Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization mechanism incorporated in the Olympus SP-550 UZ keeps images sharp by adjusting the CCD to compensate for camera shake, which often occurs when zooming in on your subject and in low-light conditions when shutter speeds are slower. The SP-550 UZ also features Digital Image Stabilization which helps freeze the action with high ISO sensitivity and fast shutter speeds that prevent blur caused by a moving subject... See full story

Olympus: Stylus 770 SW 7.1MP Shock and Waterproof Digital Camera

Jan 25th. Olympus today rolled out the toughest digital camera in the Stylus series: the Olympus Stylus 770 SW. Built for active lifestyles, the 7.1-megapixel ultra-compact Olympus 770 SW is designed to take great photos in nearly any environment, including in water at depths of 10 metres and in winter weather as frigid -10 degrees Celsius. It can also survive falls up to 1.5 metres and heavy loads up to 99 kilograms of pressure... See full story

Comparison: Nikon D40 Compared to Nikon D50 and Pentax K110D Digital SLR's

Top story. With the recent release of Nikon's new entry level digital SLR the Nikon D40, we decided to test the Nikon D40 and see how it compares against the Nikon D50 and the Pentax K110D digital SLR which are targeted at a similar audience.To see how well these cameras would respond to the challenge, we tested the Nikon D40, Nikon D50 and Pentax K110D mainly under difficult lighting conditions. See our Nikon D40 vs Nikon D50 vs Pentax K110D comparison

Nikon: D40 Digital SLR Preview and Image Samples

Nov 16th. Nikon has today officially announced the entry level 6.1MP Nikon D40 digital SLR. We have now published a series of sample images taken with a final production version of the new Nikon D40. We tested the Nikon D40 with the new AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G II ED zoom lens and the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-200mm f/2.8G. From spending a couple of days with the Nikon D40, in our experience it is a real joy to use. The new larger brighter viewfinder and bigger 2.5" LCD screen compared to the Nikon D50 are a welcome feature, and the camera's controls and menus are well laid out and easily accessible. See the Nikon D40 image sample gallery and our first look preview of the new Nikon D40

Price Reductions: Nikon D200, D80, D70s, D50 and Canon Digital Rebel Xt

Nov 1st. Nikon Canada Inc. has lowered the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) today on a number of their digital SLR cameras including the popular Nikon D200, Nikon D80 and the Nikon D70s kit with lens. Canon Canada Inc. has also dropped prices today with a reduction in the MSRP on the Canon Digital Rebel XT digital camera body and the Digital Rebel XT camera kit with the Canon EF-S 18-55mm lens... See full story

New: A Short Course in Nikon D80 Photography Guide Book

Oct 31st. Author Dennis Curtin had just published "A Short Course in Nikon D80 Photography" a digital photography book / ebook for people who want to get better pictures with their Nikon D80 digital SLR camera. If you want to learn more about the basic techniques and concepts of photography, and how to use your camera to take better pictures, A Short Course in Nikon D80 Photography is a good place to start. The ebook version is available as a download... See full story

ACDsee 9: Photo Manager and Photo Editor Software Bundle

Oct 26th. Well-known among professional photographers for creating some of the most comprehensive photo management software tools on the market, ACD Systems is taking aim at the consumer market with a suite of offerings perfect for the hobbyist or novice photographer. ACDSee is highlighting two software programs directed at the everyday photographer, including ACDSee 9 Photo Manager, the company's updated digital photo management system for enthusiasts. The company is also introducing ACDSee Photo Editor and both packages are now available at a special bundle savings price... See full story

Canon: EOS 30D, EOS 5D DSLR and Accessory Double Cash Back Rebates

Oct 17th. Canon Canada and Canon USA Inc. have respectively announced a "Double Cash Back" mail-in rebate promotion on the Canon EOS 30D and the Canon EOS 5D digital SLR's and a number of Canon EF lenses, Speedlights and other accessories. The Canon EOS 5D DSLR now comes with a $350 cash back offer in Canada. The rebate is doubled to $700 CDN if you also purchase an eligible Canon accessory at the same time... See full details

Nikon: Picture Project Software Update Version 1.6.4

Oct 10th. Nikon has today posted an update (version 1.6.4) to their Nikon Picture Project Software package. Nikon Picture Project is an image management software program that comes bundled with Nikon Coolpix digital cameras and Nikon digital SLR's including the Nikon D50, D70s, D80, D200, D2Hs and the Nikon D2Xs.... See full story

Nikon: D200, D2X and D2Hs Digital SLR Firmware Updates

Oct 3rd. Nikon has today released new firmware for the Nikon D2X and the Nikon D2Hs professional digital SLR cameras that brings a number of the feature improvements incorporated in the Nikon D2Xs digital SLR to owners of the D2X and the Nikon D2Hs. There is also a lesser update provided for the Nikon D200. (Mainly since many of the features that are being added to the D2X and the D2Hs are already found in the Nikon D200)... See full story

Sigma: AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Zoom Lens

Sept 29th. Sigma Corporation has announced a new AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS zoom lens.This high zoom ratio lens is exclusively designed for digital SLR cameras and is capable of covering a wide range of focal lengths from wide angle to telephoto. It is equipped with Sigma’s own unique technology OS (Optical Stabilizer) function. This function uses two sensors inside the lens to detect vertical and horizontal movement of the camera and works by moving an optical image stabilizing lens group, to effectively compensate for camera shake... See full story

Canon: M30 and M80 Digital Media Storage Viewer Devices

Sept 25th. Canon has today announced two new portable digital media storage and viewer devices, the Canon M30 and M80 (Similar to the popular Epson P-2000). The Canon M30 and M80 incorporate 30GB and 80GB hard drives respectively to store digital images, movies and sound files. Both units feature a large ultra-bright 3.7-inch TFT screen with 160º viewing angle for image and video review. The Canon M30 and M80 provide slots for Compact Flash (CF) and Secure Digital (SD) cards so that you can download your images or other files into the unit when traveling or away from a computer... See full story

Price Drops: Nikon D200, D70s, D50 and Canon Digital Rebel Xt and EOS 30D

Sept 20th. (Updated) With the introduction of the latest digital SLR cameras like the Nikon D80, Canon Digital Rebel XTi, Pentax K10D and the Sony Alpha A100, distributors have recently adjusted their manufacturer's recommended retail pricing on a number of existing digital SLR's. Olympus has dropped the price on the 8MP Olympus E500 digital SLR dual lens kit with the 14-45mm and the 40-150mm zoom lens which is now available at a low MSRP of $899 Canadian. Nikon Canada Inc has announced price reductions on the Nikon D200, Nikon D50 and Nikon D70s and Canon has discounted the Digital Rebel XT and the EOS 30D digital SLR's as well. A great time for consumers... See full story

Olympus: Announces Compact E-400 10.2 MP DSLR

Sept 14th. Olympus has today announced the compact and lightweight 10.2 MP E-400 digital SLR. The Olympus E-400 is compatible with the Olympus 4/3 system of lenses and accessories and incorporates the Olympus Supersonic Wave Filter for dust protection, a large 2.5" LCD monitor and can shoot at 3 frames per second in continuous mode. The Olympus E-400 is only destined for the European market and will not be sold in Canada and the US. Our good friends at the Dutch website letsgodigital.org have published an Olympus E-400 DSLR preview

Pentax: Announces Pentax K10D 10.2 MP Digital SLR and new Lens

Sept 13th. Pentax has today announced the Pentax K10D digital SLR camera. The K10D combines 10.2 effective megapixels with a host of advanced technologies, including the Pentax-original Shake Reduction (SR) system and a weather-resistant body. Designed to deliver high-quality digital SLR photography and responsive operation for advanced photo enthusiasts, the Pentax K10D features an array of Pentax innovations.. See full story

DSLR Comparison: Sony A100 versus Nikon D80 versus Canon Digital Rebel XTi

Sept 12th. With Canon recently announcing the 10.1 MP Canon Digital Rebel XTi / 400D digital SLR the competition in the double digit megapixel digital SLR market aimed at the entry level to photo enthusiast has certainly heated up. The main players in this segment now consist of the Sony Alpha A100, the Nikon D80 and the Canon Digital Rebel XTi. To make it easier to compare between the Sony A100, Nikon D80 and the Rebel XTi without having to dwell into all the specification details we have provided a general overview outlining the differences between these cameras and added our own observations. For those that want the more technical details see our Sony A100, Nikon D80, Canon Digital Rebel XTi DSLR side by side feature comparison chart... See full story

Nikon: D80 Digital SLR Image Samples

Aug 19th. We have just published a gallery of sample images from a final production Nikon D80 digital SLR camera. We tested the D80 with a Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED zoom lens and a Nikon AF 50mm f/1.8D lens under a variety of conditions and ISO settings. Some of the sample images have also been edited in Nikon's new Capture NX software to show how beneficial post processing your images can be... See full story and D80 images

Nikon: 10.2 MP D80 Digital SLR and New DX 18-135mm ED Lens

Aug 9th. Nikon has today officially introduced the 10.2 megapixel Nikon D80 digital SLR camera, and a new companion AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G IF ED zoom lens. The Nikon D80 is a high-performance digital-SLR mid-level camera that has inherited many of the superior functions of the Nikon D200 (released in 2005) and is also equipped with a number of new features. The camera is mainly geared towards novices and advanced amateur enthusiast photographers, and enters the Nikon lineup as an upgrade to the current Nikon D70s. We have had our hands on a pre-production Nikon D80 and have included a number of product shots and screen grabs in our first look review. We have also added some comparisons with the D70s, the D200 and the new Sony A100... See full story

SanDisk: Extreme IV Series CompactFlash Memory Cards

July 19th. SanDisk Corporation today introduced the new SanDisk Extreme IV line of CompactFlash digital film cards for advanced amateurs and professional photographers. The line is targeted at photographers who require the highest possible performance. The SanDisk Extreme IV cards are available in capacities of up to 8-gigabytes (GB)* and deliver minimum read and write speeds of 40 megabytes per second (MB/sec.) making these currently the fastest flash memory cards in the world. This exceptionally fast card speed is critical when shooting large numbers of high-resolution images... See full story

Nikon: Capture NX Software First Look Review and Free Trial Now Available

July 7th. Nikon has today released a 30 day free trial version of Nikon Capture NX software. About a month ago we were fortunate enough to receive a Beta version of Nikon Capture NX and were able to publish an exclusive first look preview. Nikon Capture NX™ is the completely redesigned photo-editing software from Nikon that provides photographers with powerful tools for photo editing. Although Nikon Capture NX is ideally geared towards post processing the Nikon Electronic Format (NEF) files created by such cameras as the Nikon D50, Nikon D70s and Nikon D200 digital SLR's, for the first time, Nikon Capture version NX processing can now be applied to JPEG and TIFF images. See our Nikon Capture NX software first look review for more details... Full story

Nikon: D2X and D2Hs Price Drop and D2Xs Price Announced

June 21st. Nikon Canada has today lowered the manufacturer's recommended retail price (MSRP) on the professional 12.4 MP Nikon D2X digital SLR camera by $450 CDN. Nikon Canada has likewise reduced the price on the sports/action oriented Nikon D2Hs by the same amount. Nikon Canada has also announced pricing on the new Nikon D2Xs digital SLR... See full story and latest prices

Sony: Alpha DSLR-A100 Compared to the Nikon D70s and Canon EOS Rebel XT / 350D Digital SLR's

UPDATED June 15th. Sony has jumped into the digital SLR camera market with today’s introduction of the 10.2 megapixel Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 digital camera system. The Sony DSLR-A100 is designed to compete against the current industry leading digital SLR's from Nikon and Canon, mainly the Nikon D70s and the Canon Digital Rebel XT. Considering that other sites have already published first look previews of the Sony Alpha DSLR-A100, we decided to concentrate on how the new Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 lines up against the main competition, specifically the Nikon D70s and the Canon Digital Rebel XT. See how these cameras compare in our side by side feature comparison of the Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 versus the Nikon D70s and the Canon Digital Rebel XT... See full story

Nikon: D2X, D2Hs and D200 Firmware Update Coming

June 13th. Nikon will be releasing new firmware for the Nikon D2X, D2Hs and the Nikon D200 digital SLR cameras this coming fall. The firmware updates will bring a number of the feature improvements incorporated in the new Nikon D2Xs digital SLR to owners of the D2X and the Nikon D2Hs. A separate update will be made available for the D200. The enhancements that will be covered by the Nikon D2X / D2Hs firmware update include: the addition of a black and white option, increased ISO sensitivity settings, the addition of multiple custom tone curves and much more. The Nikon D200 will see support added for the new WT-3 Wireless Transmitter... See the full story

Nikon: D2Xs Successor to the Popular Nikon D2X Digital SLR Announced

June 1st. Nikon has today introduced the Nikon D2xs digital SLR camera. Following in the footsteps of the 12.4 MP Nikon D2x digital SLR, the Nikon D2xs shares many performance and design innovations with the Nikon D2x. It also offers the same Nikon DX-format CMOS image sensor. The Nikon D2Xs includes improvements to the viewfinder for easier viewing during High-speed crop mode, an updated 11 area AF system designed to perform even faster and with greater precision, the addition of a new LCD with a 170-degree wide viewing angle, significantly increased battery life with a new EN-EL4a battery, the use of a new color scheme for menu displays offering easier viewing, and new custom settings options, to name but a few... See full story

Nikon: Coolpix S6 Digital Camera Review at LetsGoDigital

May 29th. Our good friends from the Dutch website LetsGoDigital.org have just published a review of the slim and compact Nikon Coolpix S6 digital camera. In her review of the Nikon Coolpix S6 Ilse Jurriën notes: "I found working with the Nikon S6 digital camera an exceptionally pleasant experience. The camera truly lives up to its word; ease, excellent image quality and superb innovation packaged in a stylish design"... See full story

Nikon: D200 Digital SLR Wins Camera Grand Prix 2006 Award

May 23rd. The Nikon D200 digital SLR has won another award, this time the Nikon D200 has been selected to receive the Camera Grand Prix Award for 2006. The Camera Grand Prix is the Japanese photo industry’s most prestigious award for a camera. It is determined by a panel of 49 (in 2006) respected photographers, scholars and technical writers in the field of photography. The Nikon D200 was recently awarded with a Gold Award from the Digital Imaging Websites Association (DIWA), and has already been named the "Best Digital SLR Expert" for 2006 by the European Technical Imaging Press Association (TIPA)... See full story

Pentax: Announces K100D and K110D Digital SLR Cameras

May 23rd. Pentax has today introduced the new 6.1 megapixel Pentax K100D and K110D digital SLR cameras. Both feature a large 2.5" 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 5 shots consecutively at approximately 2.8 frames per sec. The K100D digital SLR differs from the Pentax K110D in that it features a CCD-shift Shake Reduction system... See full story

Nikon: D200 Digital SLR Wins DIWA Gold Award

May 12th. DIWA (Digital Imaging Websites Association), a world-wide organisation of collaborating websites, today awarded a DIWA Gold Award to the Nikon D200 digital SLR. The international group of digital experts found it to be one of the finest cameras ever made. Our friend Mark Peters from letsgodigital.org (DIWA) comments on the Nikon D200 digital SLR: "High expectations met the Nikon D200 when it was introduced a few months ago. Would it live up to them? The answer is an overwhelming yes"... See full story

ACD Systems: Updates ACDSee 8 and ACDSee Pro Photo Manager

May 2nd. ACD Systems has today announced updates to its two flagship products, ACDSee 8 Photo Manager and ACDSee Pro Photo Manager. The enhancements are designed to improve speed, performance and productivity, and include advanced support for RAW formats that meet and exceed industry demands. ACDSee 8.1 Photo Manager includes more than 50 feature improvements to increase performance and productivity and RAW support for several camera models including the popular Nikon D50 and Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT digital SLR's... See full story

Nikon: Coolpix L1, L2, L3, S4 and S6 Digital Camera Instant Rebate

May 1st. Nikon USA Inc. has today announced a number of instant discounts on their Nikon Coolpix digital cameras. The Nikon Coolpix L1, with 6.0 MP resolution and a 5x optical zoom, is now covered by an $80 US instant rebate. The program ends May 31st, 2006. The slim wave design, 6.0 MP Nikon Coolpix S6 has come down in price to a new MAP of $399 US. Nikon USA Inc. has also today announced new mail-in rebates on a number of Nikon's SLR Speedlights and Lenses... See full details

TIPA 2006 European Photo & Imaging Award Winners: Nikon D200, Nikon D50 and Canon EOS 5D

April 18th. The European Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) has announced the winners of their 2006 awards, with Nikon scoring big with the "Nikon D50 for Best Entry Level Digital SLR". the Nikon D200 for "Best Expert Digital SLR Camera" and the recently announced AF-S VR Micro Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED for "Best Professional Lens". Canon likewise takes home three of the prestigious awards with the Canon EOS 5D digital SLR voted "Best Professional Camera"...See full story