Panasonic Lumix G Fisheye Lens
If you picked up one of those new and compact Panasonic G-Series or Olympus Pen cameras, Panasonic has a must-have new lens for your kit. The Lumix G 8mm/F 3.5 Fisheye (Price TBA) gives you that wide 180 degree effect for your images just like those much loved (or much hated) Hype Williams-directed Hip Hop videos from the 90s. Link
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Nikon x Porter Camera Case
Nikon and Porter aficionados have another new piece to hunt down. The Gore-Tex camera case is a new release from their collaboration and includes padded compartments for all your camera gear and lenses. We just wish we were in Japan to find one ourselves. Link
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Sony Alpha Nex Cameras
If you thought Olympus and Panasonic's compact SLRs were small, you're going to want to take a look at Sony's new entry, the Alpha Nex. Their interchangeable lens cameras reduce the bulk significantly with a camera body that is more similar in form factor to a off the shelf compact-sized digital camera. The cameras will be available in two models: The NEX-3 and the NEX-5, both of which pack a 14.2 megapixel sensor, HD movie recording, tilt-able display, and of course Sony's interchangeable E-mount system. Link
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Leica V-Lux 20
Leica is adding a new high-end compact shooter to the lineup, a new V-Lux ($700) model with a 14.5 megapixel sensor complete with 720p HD video recording and integrated GPS tagging. The camera also features a 12x wide-angle zoom (25mm-300mm) Leica DC-Vario-Elmar lens, built-in image stabilization, SDXC card compatibility, and a 3.0'' LCD. Link
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Flip SlideHD
Flip jumps on the touchscreen bandwagon with its new flagship camera, the SlideHD ($280). The new camera features a 3'' inch slide-up screen for viewing your footage and also doubles as a touchscreen for all your video controls. As for storage you have 16GBs that's good for recording up to 4 hours of 720p HD video and battery life lasts up to two hours. Link
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Pentax 645D
If your typical Canon or Nikon DSLR isn't cutting it, you might be interested in taking that next step into medium format photography. Pentax just unveiled their 645D medium format shooter that uses a monstrous 40 megapixel Kodak sensor that'll help you shoot with more resolution than you'll know what to do with. The camera also features a ruggedized body with 70 seals to protect it against the elements. No word yet on whether it'll reach the hands of you budding Avedons here in the States for now it'll be exclusive to Japan. Link: $10,000
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Panasonic's flagship model in their Micro Four Thirds line gets an update in the Lumix G2. Most notably the camera gets a new touchscreen-enable 3'' inch LCD which lets you adjust the shutter and focus as well as navigate through photos and menus. It also gets an updated electronic viewfinder, and 720p HD video recording. Link
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Samsung TL500
Photo enthusiasts looking for a capable pocket cam to complement their SLR may want to forgo the usual Canons and Nikons for a new heavy duty shooter from Samsung. The 10 megapixel camera has a 3'' swiveling OLED screen, RAW support, and most impressively, a fast, low light-friendly wide angle 24mm f/1.8 lens. Link: $450
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Canon Rebel T2i
While the Rebel series is considered to be Canon's entry level series of SLR cameras, the spec list of their new T2i may very well be from one of their premium models. The camera features an 18 Megapixel CMOS sensor, 1080p video capture, and even an ISO range up to 12,800. Link: $800-$900
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Ricoh CX3
While not quite the cult-favorite like its GR-series brethren, the CX models have always made a great impression on us with their sharp images and integrated HDR modes. The new CX3 improves upon the last model with a back-illuminated 10 megapixel CMOS sensor and enhanced noise reduction technology sourced from their flagship GRD-III camera. Link: $400
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