Digital cameras seem to be moving towards being smaller and lighter making them easier for people to take everywhere with them. Sony has officially announced their new camera the Sony Alpha NEX-3. Sony says that this camera is the smallest and lightest digital camera available on the market with an interchangeable lens.

The Sony Alpha NEX-3 has a big sensor that gives the user photographs with softer backgrounds allowing the main focus of your photographs to stand out better. There are also an assortment of A-mount or E-mount lenses available for the user to choose from to make your shots even better. Some of the other innovative features on the Sony Alpha NEX-3 are anti motion blur, continuous shooting up to 7fps, tiltable LCD screen, and auto HDR. For those who like to take panorama photographs, the Sony Alpha NEX-3 has been outfitted with a great features that makes taking them easier. This feature is the Sweep Panorama feature and to use it all you have to do it press the shutter button and sweep the camera to take the panorama image. With a 14.2 megapixel sensor and 3 inch display screen, photography will be easier to do on the go. Full specs for the Sony Alpha NEX-3 can be found here and this digital camera will run you around $600.

In early 2008, Polaroid announced that they would be discontinuing their instant photograph cameras. This announcement upset many people because Polaroid instant cameras where a great way to have pictures developed instantly and right on the spot. Now Polaroid has decided to bring back the instant photograph camera with the Polaroid 300.

The Polaroid 300 is different from its previous instant photograph camera models. One of the big differences you might notice is the size of the photographs that are developed. The 300 delivers photographs that are about the size of a business card. While this is smaller than before they are the perfect size for storing in your typical wallet and wallet picture holders. The Polaroid 300 offers four scene setting that will help you to capture any moment in the perfect light. It also has an automatic flash when shooting in the dark or low lighting situations. The camera itself works with Polaroid 300 film and is run with 4 AA batteries as well as a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. There is also a wrist strap included for easy holding when walking around. Instant photography is making a come back in our world that loves instant results.

Digital cameras are everywhere and just about every household has at least one. The great thing about digital cameras is that they can range from simple point and shoot style to professional grade digital cameras. Samsung has developed a cutting edge new digital camera, the NX10.

This lightweight and the perfect size for carrying many would think that the Samsung NX10 lacks features for great photography. It doesn’t, it is just the opposite. This camera offers 14.6 megapixels and a APS-C size CMOS sensor allowing the NX10 to produce high quality images with rich, natural color. The NX10 has an AF function that allows for fast action shots and the ability to capture life’s moments no matter what speed they happen at. With a 3.0 inch AMOLED display you will be able to see your photographs even on bright, sun shining days. It also allows you to see sharp and clear images at any angle. There is a easy user interface for easy moving around the cameras menu. The Samsung NX10 is the perfect digital camera for those who love photography and live at a fast pace.

Olympus is one of the leading digital camera producers. Most of their cameras are made and marketed to the enthusiastic photographers. Their new camera, the Olympus E-PL1, though is geared more towards the photographer who is ready to graduate from the traditional point and shoot camera. One feature that the E-PL1 has that has been missed on some of the previous Olympus cameras is the pop up flash. This feature will make it easier to illuminate low lit subjects, fill in dark areas and reduce red eye.

For around $600 you will get a 12.3 megapixel camera with a 2.7 inch screen and built in flash. It also features a anti-shake sensor, face detection, SDHC card support, multiple exposure feature and a dust reduction sensor. Another fun feature of the Olympus E-PL1 is the in camera panoramic mode. This mode will allow you to take amazing panoramic photographs all from the camera. You can also find six in-camera art filters with this camera that include pop art, soft focus, grainy film, pin hole, diorama and gentle sepia filters. This means that this camera allows you to explore your artistic side in both still photos and HD video modes. With the multiple exposure mode, you can combine two images into a photograph that is unique to you. This camera is available in black, blue and a champaign (although it looks more silver).

Today I decided to review one of my all time favorite cameras. I had the older version of this camera for about 18 months; it got stolen while on holidays about 4 weeks ago. This camera is great for those of us that like to drop our cameras, take under water pictures. The camera is said to be able to take a tanks weight without breaking. If you aren’t interested in a water proof camera or the shock proof then you should probably stay clear of this camera.

The only real drawback to this camera is the LCD screen, it’s very small and I would have liked to have seen a larger screen in the new model.

I am going to doubt the fact that the MI6 agents are so stupid that they don’t erase highly classified images on a camera if they plan to sell it on eBay, but I’ll go with the wave and say the news is real.

Apparently a funny James Bond agent from the MI6 sold a secondhand Nikon Coolpix camera on eBay for just £17 (some $30) and simply forgot to erase those classified rocket launchers pictures and hand-drawn graphics of terrorist links, most of them related to Abdul al-Hadi al-Iraqi, a high-ranking al-Qaeda officer.

The new 28-year old owner from Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire found them all along with his own, after a vacation in the US.

That’s either an unimaginable mistake for the agency or this guy is a great Photoshop wiz and managed to do a great job with those files. Local police is investigating the whole thing.

Source (image courtesy of Chaz Folkes)

Sony has introduced today, the first DSLR camera with full-frame imaging. The A900 camera delivers extraordinary image detail and amazing quality as well as a wide range of creativity possibilities for professionals and enthusiats.

It uses a new-generation sensor that captures flawless images with unprecedented fidelity, characterised by vibrant colours, ultra-real textures and subtle tonal gradations. The Exmor sensor performs on-chip analogue/digital (A/D) signal conversion and two-stage noise reduction.

Next, please check the list of basic features: 24.6 Exmor CMOS sensor, dual BIONZ image processors, ISO 6400 sensitivity, 3.0-inch LCD, 5fps shooting, and SteadyShot INSIDE in-body optical image stabilization. Furthermore, the list will include the D-Range Optimizer, the noise reduction option, the auto focus system, the new HVL-F58AM – a high-power flash (GN 58) and a media slot which supports Memory Stick Duo/Compact Flash Dual cards.

The camera is compatible with a wide range of lenses to ensure the great quality and precision. The choice of premium G series optics by Sony is joined by the high-power 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM telephoto, featuring a High-torque Super Sonic wave Motor for fast, silent AF operation. Also from Carl Zeiss, the Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM is a fast, high-performance wide angle zoom that’s ideal for interiors, landscapes and challenging photo-reportage applications.

The camera goes on sale in October for $3,000. Showing an unprecedented performance, the A900 camera will be one of the best choices on the market.

Check the press release.

Nokia has released the Nokia N82, as the company says “the latest multimedia computer optimized for photography, navigation and internet connectivity”. The N95′s successor, the Nokia N82 offers enhanced camera experience for photography enthusiasts along a powerful A-GPS and preinstalled Nokia Maps.

The N-series multimedia mobile phone has a powerful 5MP camera with Xenon flash and Carl Zeiss optics. Nokia claims it delivers excellent quality photos even in low-light conditions. The camera is able to record video footage at DVD-like quality.

Nokia N82 has only 2GB memory slot card, which I believe is a shortcoming for such a powerful mobile. It features Wi-Fi connectivity and supports the Ovi family of Nokia internet services, including Nokia Music Store, N-Gage games and Nokia Maps. Furthermore the A-GPS and the preinstalled Nokia Maps will help its users to navigate and to explore new places. The software includes over 15 million POI and offers the possibility to purchase additional features, such as city guides and longer subscription to the navigation.

The device is ready to sell at an unsubsidized retail price of about 450 euros (or $658).

Press release