InfoTrends Confirms: Moms Love Their Digital Photos

Again proving their worth to technology manufacturers, mothers come in as an important factor in the digital camera market, taking significantly more photos than the average population, according to a recent study by InfoTrends.

Sony Flaunts Big Sensors, Little Bodies on New NEX Cameras

Sony announced its entry into the mirrorless interchangeable lens camera market with the unveiling of the alpha NEX-5 and NEX-3. The new digital cameras share a 14.6-megapixel APS-C-sized CMOS image sensor that Sony flaunts is much larger than its Four Thirds standard competitors. The camera bodies themselves, however, are marketed as miniscule with the NEX-3 being called “the world’s smallest and lightest interchangeable lens digital camera.”

Ricoh Announces 28-300mm Lens for GXR

Ricoh expanded its GXR system camera offerings with today’s announcement of the Ricoh P10 Lens Module. The P10 comprises a 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 lens and a backlit 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor populated with 10 megapixels; it is the third module announced for the GXR system.

Olympus Improves AF on Pen Series

Olympus announced a firmware update that will quicken the auto focus speed of its Digital Pen series of interchangeable lens cameras. The new update also ensures that the E-P1, E-P2, and E-PL1 are compatible with newer Micro Four Thirds lenses.

Panasonic Adds Two Interchangeable Lens System Cameras

Panasonic announced two new G-series interchangeable lens system cameras, the G2 and G10. Both have the same 12.1-megapixel Live MOS sensor that was included on the original G1. The G2 adds touch-screen capability to its 3-inch free-angle LCD, making it the first system camera to include the trendy feature. The G10 claims its fame as the “world’s lightest” system camera with a viewfinder.

Canon Announces Newest Rebel T2i

Canon announced an 18-megapixel update to last year’s T1i. The Canon EOS Digital Rebel T2i increases the resolution on its APS-C-size CMOS sensor and its 3-inch LCD screen. It also improves the metering system, burst mode, and media compatibility, among other things. The new DSLR will be available in early March for $799 for the body, and $899 with an 18-55mm kit lens included.

New Budget-Friendly Olympus Pen E-PL1 Announced

Olympus announced an affordable model in its Digital Pen series of interchangeable lens cameras. The Olympus E-PL1 will cost $599 with a 14-42mm lens when it heads to stores next month. It has the same image sensor and Micro Four Thirds mount as its Pen siblings and even includes a built-in flash.

Firmware Upgrade for E-P1

Olympus updated the firmware on its Digital Pen E-P1 interchangeable lens camera. The version 1.2 update makes two small fixes and is only available through the included Olympus Master Software.

Sony A450 Adds Speed, Stamina

Sony announced an entry-level DSLR, the A450, to its Alpha series. The new camera has the same 14.2-megapixel CMOS sensor as the A550, but packages it in a plastic body that has a smaller, static LCD monitor. The Sony A450 is expected to retail for under $900 when it is available next month.

Samsung Intros NX10 with APS-C Sensor

Samsung announced its version of the mirror-less interchangeable lens system camera, the NX10, today. The new camera has an APS-C size CMOS sensor with 14.6 megapixels and a mount for a brand new NX-series of lenses.