Casio is debuting four new Exilim digital models, each building on its tradition of delivering technological innovation and creativity to users. Joining the Exilim EX-H15, EX-Z2000 and EX-Z550, with their enhanced dynamic photo function, is the High Speed Exilim EX-FH100.  The EX-FH100 is a compact 10.1MP camera with a 24mm wide-angle 10x optical zoom lens. It can take 30 shots of 9 megapixel images with high-speed burst shooting at a maximum speed of 40 shots per second. A mode dial enables manual exposure burst shooting, and it has a mode to make high-speed burst shooting easy, a feature that sets...

VistaQuest unveiled its fully functioning digital waterproof camera, the VQ8900, at a price point that will fit into any vacation budget. The company says it “promises a land and sea camera worthy of its much higher priced competition.” Whether on vacation at a tropical isle, at home in the backyard or at everyday events, recreation enthusiasts will not have to fear rain or spray when they’re capturing still photos or recording video. The V8900 features 8 megapixel resolution, 8x digital zoom, smile detection, a user-controlled integrated flash, video-recording capabilities and a 2.4-inch LCD screen that’s designed to permit easy viewing...

We're not the only ones freshening up our Web presence: camera and lens maker Sigma has updated their Website. You'll find a few interactive tools, such as a Lens finder, some social media tools and a new Sigma Lounge, where you can share your photos and read the Sigma blog for the straight dish from the lens gurus.

They're baaaaack. HP that is. After a hiatus from the digicam market, the company is back with new cameras and camcorders. Here's a look at the digital cameras. Keep in mind, they all have 12-megapixel image sensors: HP CW450 ($99): 4x optical zoom, smile and blink detection, 2.7-inch LCD. HP CW450t ($109) sports a 2.7-inch touch screen display, 25 scene modes, smile and blink detection and a 4x optical zoom. HP PW460t...

The PMA Show is underway - a time when the grandees of the photo industry (present company excluded) gather to introduce new cameras, show off new innovations and cast a sideways glance at their competitors. You can find up to the minute photo news from the industry's best source: Photo Industry Reporter. The site will be updated frequently with all the news as it breaks.

The PMA Show is like the big bang of digital photography products - in one massive burst, dozens of 2010 models are born. We've got the full coverage here. And, drum-roll please, here's the tip sheet for the new models: Nikon goes stylish Panasonic goes waterproof, Samsung goes megazoom, Sony goes for the wide view with a sweep panorama mode Fujifilm goes budget friendly

Canon's updated its popular Rebel series of digital SLRs last week with the Rebel T2i. You can get the full details here. Some of the highlights of this 18-megapixel monster include 1920 x 1080/30fps HD video recording, 3.7 fps burst mode, a max ISO of 12,800, a 3-inch LCD and a wealth of controls. Look for it in March for $899 with lens, $799 without.

Digital cameras are no stranger to video recording, but it's been only recently that digital SLRs have begun to offer the capability. Now USA Today is reporting that there are a growing number of film-makers who are using digital SLRs (and a host of new accessories) to shoot films with. Check it out: Personally, I'm not sold on the video coming out of a digital SLR - at least with the models I've tried. Of course, if it's a choice between d-SLR video and no video, clearly you're better off using the d-SLR. But if you think even a high-end...

Not to be outdone, Nikon has just announced its own ultra-zoom digital camera - the Coolpix P100. This 10-megapixel model boasts a 26x optical zoom lens (26mm-678mm) lens and a 3-inch LCD. Like Fujifilm's HS10, Nikon's P100 boasts impressive Full HD video recording at 1920 x 1080 as well as the ability to shoot still images at bursts up to 10fps. There's a slow motion mode as well, which snaps 1.1-megapixel photos at 100fps. Among its other in-camera goodies, you can merge multiple exposures into a single shoot to improve the dynamic range.  Look for it in March for $399.

While at CES, I had a chance for a hand's on with the new Samsung NX10. While it's not really an DSLR, it sure does act like one!  With interchangeable lenses and a many of the controls you'll find on a DSLR, it's a great choice for serious photographers looking for a lighter, more comfortable alternative. Samsung is doing a great job with their cameras lately (have you seen the DualView, with the LCD on the front as well as the back?)  Here's a quick video with Rich Campbell from Samsung explaining the detail of the new Samsung NX10.