Karen M. Cheung

As the follow-up to last year’s Powershot G7, the G9 adds a slew of upgrades to the compact camera: increased resolution, a redesigned monitor, improved face detection and auto focus, a new Image Inspection Tool, and now RAW shooting capabilities. These

As part of its advanced point-and-shoot line, the 3.8x optical zoom SD870 IS and 3.7x SD970 IS sport optical image stabilization, as indicated by the “IS” status. The 12.1-megapixel SD950 IS and 8-megapixel SD870 IS tout the latest generation of Genu

Called the PowerShot SX100, the camera is fitted with a 10x optical zoom image stabilized lens. The point-and-shoot includes the latest generation of face detection with a brand face select function and brand new 640 LP movie mode. The PowerShot SX100 w

These new A-series point-and-shoots include higher megapixel counts and updated Digic III processors with the new Genuine Face Detection system. The 12.1-megapixel A650 IS will retail for $399, while the A720 IS is priced $249 when the cameras ship next m

Complementing the introduction of two new digital SLRs, the EOS-1Ds Mark III and the EOS-40D, Canon today announced three new EF lenses, a weatherproof battery grip, and a wireless fire transmitter. The new Canon accessories range from a couple hundred t

Memory card manufacturer Lexar Media Inc. yesterday announced the Lexar Backup n Sync Software promotion, in which purchasers of its CompactFlash , SD, and SDHC cards can test photo backup software free until Sept. 15. After the free trial, users qualify

Olympus has reported an all-time high for consolidated net sales, surpassing the 1 trillion yen mark for the first time ever. Strong performance was attributed to the imaging and medical divisions of the company, coupled with the depreciation of the yen.

After last week’s release of its second quarter financial results, Eastman Kodak Co. filed notice with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Aug. 9, citing an error on previous reports.