SlideShow: Nikon's new 1 ILC cameras brighten up CES 2013

Photos by Alex Davies

Nikon Canada's line of new Interchangeable Lens Cameras (ILC's) shown off at CES 2013 improve on the features and functionality of the models released a year ago but this time with a range of more fashion-forward colours. Here are the Nikon 1 J2, the Nikon 1 J3, Nikon 1 S1 and the prosumer-leaning Nikon 1 V2. See any colours you like? That Olive Drab Nikon 1 S1 has my name on it.

Panasonic Canada reveals 2013 LUMIX line of compact cameras, WiFi and NFC on tap

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Panasonic Canada ushers in 2013 with a fresh line-up of LUMIX compact cameras featuring new connectivity options, including in-built Wi-Fi and NFC (Near Field Communication) technologies on tap for better sharing and connectivity options. Hit jump for the press release.

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SlideShow: Fujifilm's new X100S and X20 digital cameras

Photos by Alex Davies

Las Vegas -Fujifilm hasn't dissapointed during CES. Last year they blessed the show floor with the X-Pro1 and various lenses, this year they upgrade two of their most beloved lines the X100S and the X20 offer some of the best features in the fixed lens premium point-and-shoot market. Other companies are starting to 'borrow' Fujifilm's retro-chic to infuse some coolness into their competing products but the originators still deliver the best combination of form and function. The X100S is a Leica-hunting monster with 16M APS-C "X Trans" CMOS Ⅱ sensor and the X20 is possibly one of the best all-around cameras in this category.

CES 2013: Olympus bolsters line of Tough cameras at CES

Olympus was all about its Tough line of sporty point and shoot cameras here at CES and they launched five new digital imaging products including 

·         The deep-diving, virtually indestructible TG-2 (pictured above), which packs a bright, f2.0 lens

·         The waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof and dustproof Olympus TG-830 and TG-630

·         The stylish and full-featured Olympus SH-50

·         The pocket-sized Olympus SZ-16 iHS and SZ-15, both super-zoom cameras with a powerful 24x zoom lens

More information to follow as we determine which of these cameras will be available to the Canadian market.