SD Association revises standard to better support cards up to 2TB

By David Rasnake | 1/7/2009

With HD video and ultra high-res digital stills putting more strain than ever on memory capacity, it's not surprising that the SD Association, the folks who develop specifications for the SD/SDHC memory format, have been working on a forward-looking, high-speed/high-capacity standard.

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NewerTech launches "quad interface" hard drive dock

By David Rasnake | 12/2/2008

Macintosh accessory manufacturer NewerTech has announced its latest hard drive solution for dual-platform users. The NewerTech Voyager provides a "docking station" for 2.5 inch or 3.5 inch SATA hard drives up to 2TB.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700 First Thoughts

By David Rasnake | 11/11/2008

There's a new Sony touch screen model in town, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700. Upgrades are mostly conventional, but 4 GB of internal memory is big news.

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CFMulti adapter opens up CF-only DSLRs to SD memory

By David Rasnake | 10/17/2008

If you're heavily invested in SD memory but looking to move into a CF-only camera, a new, affordable adapter from Synchrotech may make your compatibility concerns a thing of the past.

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Fujifilm rolls out accessory kit for FinePix S100FS

By David Rasnake | 10/10/2008

We don't usually go in for the OEM accessory kits, but Fuji's put together an assortment for its FinePix S100FS that looks like a pretty good deal.

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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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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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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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