Cologne, Germany—Panasonic announced the Lumix DMC-GH2, a hybrid touch-control digital single-lens Micro (DSLM) camera featuring Full HD video recording and compatibility with the new Lumix G 12.5mm f/12 interchangeable 3D lens. Based on the Micro Four Thirds system standard, the lightweight GH2 is newly designed with an easy-to-hold grip as well as an image-processing engine and sensor enhanced to deliver “fast, sharp photos” and the ability to take 3D photos with Panasonic’s new 3D lens. “The Lumix GH2 is Panasonic’s most professional-level DSLM camera yet, giving users the option to be more creative than ever, from recording video in Full...

Cologne, Germany—On display at photokina 2010 is the new Olympus E-5 digital SLR, which the company says is built to meet the “rigorous demands of professional photographers and experienced amateurs.” The E-5 provides HD video in an E-System DSLR for the first time, capturing 720p HD video at 30 fps. A built-in microphone records monaural audio, and photographers can record in stereo by plugging any microphone with a 3.5mm jack into the E-5’s stereo microphone terminal. Incorporating such Olympus technologies as support for its 100 percent digital-specific lenses, a supersonic wave filter dust-reduction system, full-time live view and a completely splashproof...

Cologne, Germany—Pentax Imaging Systems is exhibiting the new Pentax K-5 digital SLR camera, which it says boasts a “true high-end prosumer design and features normally found only on the most costly of professional cameras.” Built for reliable, user-friendly operation and with a more compact, lightweight body than its predecessor, the Pentax K-7, the K-5 offers several new and improved features that are a direct result of feedback from prosumer Pentaxian shooters. 
 Its pro-oriented prosumer assets include: a high-resolution 16.3 megapixel CMOS sensor; 7-frames-per-second burst shooting to capture fast action shots; high sensitivity with ISO 80-1,2800, which is expandable to 51,200, with...

Interesting news today from Panasonic, the company will offer an interchangeable lens camera that supports 3D recording (both for stills and video). 3D is definitely the hype dejure among consumer electronics manufacturers (and you can read all about 3D cameras here) but it remains to be seen whether or not it will catch on in a big way. For now though, it seems that Panasonic is pushing it in a big way. The new Lumix GH-2 will work with three new 3D-capable interchangeable lenses (read about those here). Full release below: SECAUCUS, NJ (September 21, 2010) – Panasonic today...

Gardena, CA—General Imaging (GIC), the exclusive licensee of GE digital cameras, is introducing a more affordable model to its GE Create by Jason Wu collection. Create digital cameras are now available with the option of 2-gigabytes of built-in memory, while maintaining the ease-of-use functionality and retractable USB plug featured on the current 4GB memory model. The new 2GB Create cameras, said to store 2,000 photos, will be available in both leather and metal finishes for an MSRP of $129.99—a $50.00 savings over the existing collection of Create models. “The response to launching the entire Create collection and what we set out to...

Center Valley, PA—Olympus is developing a new flagship compact camera that will be the company’s first digital compact camera with a built-in Zuiko lens. Olympus expects to introduce the camera in the first quarter of 2011. Like the Olympus Pen E-P2 and E-PL1 models, the new camera will include an accessory port so photographers can attach optional accessories, like the SEMA-1 external microphone adapter set. A prototype of the camera is on displayed this week at photokina 2010 in Cologne, Germany, and will be on exhibit at the 2010 PhotoPlus Expo at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York...

Melville, NY—Nikon’s D7000 digital SLR, aimed at photo enthusiasts, features enhancements and updated Nikon technologies, including a 16.2 megapixel DX-format (APS-C) CMOS sensor with augmented low-light ability, a new 39-point autofocus system and 2,016-pixel RGB 3D matrix metering, as well as 1080p Full HD movie capability with full-time autofocus. “The D7000 DSLR creates a new class of Nikon camera by delivering exceptional quality, control and an innovative feature set; this is a camera that enables DSLR users to achieve a true expression of their creative vision, while concentrating primarily on image quality above all else,” said Lisa Osorio, general manager, Marketing,...

Canon fired off a new model in its high-end G-series with the new G12 as well as a new ultra-zoom, the SX30. Some highlights: G12: 10-megapixel sensor HD video recording (720p) 5x optical zoom lens High dynamic range scene mode 2.8-inch vari-angle LCD $499 SX30 IS 35x optical zoom lens 14-megapixel sensor HD video recording (720p) 2.7-inch vari-angle LCD $429 The full release is below: LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., September 14, 2010...

Olympus pulled back the curtain on its newest digital SLR today - the E-5. You can get all the details here. The highlights: 12-megapixel high speed CMOS sensor 720p HD movie recording 3-inch, 270 degree swivel LCD with 920,000 dots of resolution 10 in-camera art filters. Shipping October with a body-only price of $1,699. Full release below: CENTER VALLEY, Pa., September 14, 2010 – Today Olympus announces the E-5, a new digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera that builds on the company’s tradition of innovation to meet the...

Nikon added a trio of new Coolpix digital cameras to its lineup this week. Here's what you're looking at: Nikon COOLPIX P7000 ·         10.1-megapixels ·         7.1x, 28-200mm  optical zoom lens ·         3-inch LCD ·         Full manual controls with control dials for creative control ·         HD video (720p) with stereo mic input ·         RAW / NRW capability for PC and Mac ·         $499   Nikon COOLPIX S80 ·         Slim design available in 6 colors (pictured above) ·         3.5-inch touchscreen OLED screen ·         New user interface ·         5.1x optical zoom lens ·         14.1-megapixel ·         $329   Nikon COOLPIX S8100 ·         10x optical zoom ·         12-megapixel backside illumination CMOS sensor ·         Can shoot five full res frames at 10 fps ·         1080p video with stereo...