Fujifilm launches SD memory line: xD presumably on its way out

By David Rasnake | 9/29/2008

It may look like a sign of the apocalypse to many, but it seems that rumors of Fujifilm's move away from the proprietary xD memory format that it's jointly supported for years with Olympus are credible.

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Kingston launches 32 GB, Class 4 SDHC

By David Rasnake | 8/12/2008

Kingston has added the largest card yet available in its Elite Pro line of flash memory today with the introduction of the Kingston 32 GB Elite Pro SDHC card.

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UPDATED: Lowepro expands eco-friendly bag lineup

By David Rasnake | 8/4/2008

Camera bag manufacturer Lowepro has announced two new product lines - including a line of eco-friendly electronics pouches - as well as additions to three of its most popular existing product families.

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Lowepro Nova 160 AW Camera Bag Review

By JerryJ | 7/24/2008

Lowepro's newest small bag, the Nova 160 AW, offers photographers everything they need for a compact camera kit in one easy-to-use weatherproof design.

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Eye-Fi announces new partnerships with Adobe, Nikon

By David Rasnake | 7/22/2008

Eye-Fi has announced new partnerships providing direct-upload access from its Wi-Fi enabled memory cards to both Adobe Photoshop Express and Nikon's my Picturetown.

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Round Up: The work of a lifetime

By David Rasnake | 6/15/2008

Some photographers are on a quest for the perfect shot. Others of us would be happy just to find the perfect camera bag.

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Mountainsmith Sideline II Camera Bag Review

By David Rasnake | 6/12/2008

Mountainsmith's new DSLR gear hauler walks away with the award for ruggedness in our bag review torture tests.

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Close-up lens for Sigma DP1 now available

By David Rasnake | 5/24/2008

Sigma has launched a new accessory lens for its DP1 compact that allows for near-macro shooting.

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Round Up: Change is in the air at DCR

By David Rasnake | 5/21/2008

Some interesting stuff is on the way for DCR readers, not the least of which is our new Round Up editorial column covering a variety of topics relevant to digital camera users. Other exciting changes afoot around here include an updated look and feel for the site, a new "home" for our news coverage, and of course, the in-depth camera, lens, and accessory reviews you're most interested in. Click the story link to see what else we have in store...

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Lowepro announces new, redesigned camera bags

By David Rasnake | 5/21/2008

Lowepro has provided details on the latest SLR bags to join its lineup - the new Inverse AW beltpack, as well as a redesign of the company's long-running Nova shoulder bag.

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Olympus SP-570 UZ Review

By Howard Creech | 5/20/2008

The folks at Olympus pioneered the long-zoom point-and-shoot digicam with the introduction of the 10x-zoom C2100 in 2000, and they obviously believe that size really does matter. The new Olympus SP-570 UZ features the longest zoom lens currently available on a point-and-shoot camera: a whopping 20x optic that goes from the 35mm-equivalent of 26mm to 520mm. With a 10 megapixel sensor, a hot shoe, and manual exposure control, the latest ultrazoom from Olympus promises a viable replacement to a DSLR and a bagful of lenses for casual shooters.

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Digital Camera News, 5/6/08

By David Rasnake | 5/6/2008