Pentax will release a firmware update for the K-5 digital SLR. Pentax has also released a RAW codec upgrade for Windows and an update for the Digital Camera Utility 4 that adds support for the K-5 and K-r, two new lenses and new functions, corrections and improvements. The new K-5 firmware is planned to be [...]

Ricoh will release the second function-enhancing firmware update for its GXR digital camera on November 1st. This new update offers these additions: • Screen Magnification Position Movement when shooting • 3 handy magnification ratios for focus check function • A new spot AF, macro AF area selection • ADJ/Fn key registration when changing aspect ratio [...]

AOC presents its most cutting-edge design, the “Razor” Series. The Razor has cut away all the bulk, leaving you with a chic and ultra slim cabinet measuring just 12.9mm thin. The Razor features a sharp LED panel, has an Ultra-High Dynamic Contrast Ratio of 50,000,000:1 and comes with a unique smart wall-mount that saves space [...]

BenQ unveils the S1410 digital camera, a 14 megapixel, 5x optical zoom lens, 5cm Super Macro focus and 26mm Wide-Angel lens with an O.I.S feature. The Optical Image Stabilizer – a first on compact camera from BenQ – prevents blur on shots. S1410′s 720p HD movie recording capability allows you to record detailed and vivid [...]

Tokina’s UK distributor Kenro has announced the AT-X 116 Pro DX 11-16 mm f/2.8 lens is now available in Sony Alpha mount at a recommended retail price of £740.25. Tokina’s first lens for Sony’s Alpha mount offers an equivalent focal length of 17-25mm and features a ‘One-touch Focus Clutch Mechanism’ allowing users to switch between [...]

Canon, Olympus and Pentax have released software updates. Canon has updated its Digital Photo Pro, EOS Utility, Picture Style Editor, ZoomBrowser and ImageBrowser software fixing bugs, bringing improvements and extending support to recently released cameras including the EOS 60D and PowerShot S95. Olympus’ Viewer 2 has been updated to support the E-5 digital SLR. Pentax [...]

Mamiya has announced the RZ22 digital medium format camera system featuring a 22MP 48 x 36 CCD sensor. Similar to the company’s previously released RZ33 medium format camera, it features fully integrated electronics for direct communication with the digital back and offers image capture rate of 1.1 seconds per frame. The RZ22 is compatible with [...]

X-Rite has announced its second generation color profiling software, i1Profiler will be available from next month. The software enables users to create custom profiles for their camera, monitor, printer and projector. It will be available as a part of three bundles – i1Basic Pro, i1Photo Pro and i1Publish Pro, each including the company’s i1Pro spectrophotometer [...]

The Nikon Coolpix S1100pj is the World’s second digital camera to feature a built-in projector, ideal for sharing your photos, videos and business documents quickly and easily with friends and colleagues. The S1100pj also offers 14 megapixels, a 5x zoom with 28mm wide-angle setting, 720p HD movies and a 3 inch LCD screen. Cheaper than [...]

Pentax has announced a firmware update for its recently released K-5 digital SLR. To be released in mid-November, the firmware promises to increase the number of RAW frames captured in continuous shooting mode and improve overall stability.