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.

Olympus reveals new PEN Micro Four Thirds cameras and lenses

Olympus announced two new PEN compact system cameras. The Olympus PEN E-PL5 and PEN E-PM2 deliver blazing fast processing speed and total creative control in classic bodies that combine the portability and ease of use of a point-and-shoot without the complexity of a DSLR.

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Sony reveals NEX-F3 camera and new 18-200mm lens

Sony is rapidly growing its NEX line of mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. They recently revealed the NEX-F3 which features a 16 megapixel sensor, a new articulating rear display that flips up for self-portraits and enhanced photo taking modes plus a pop-up flash.

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Review: Sony NEX-7 Digital Camera

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Sony's NEX 7 ($ 1200) is easily the epitome of how far mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras have gone. This is a prosumer-oriented compact APS-C sensor camera that has a 24 megapixel sensor and 2.4M dot OLED electronic viewfinder into its magnesium alloy body and yet still finds room for a pop-up flash and Alpha hot shoe. We spent some time with a pre-production model (the NEX-7 is slated for an early 2012 release, pending production ramp up in flood-stricken Thailand). Here are our impressions of what Popular Photography magazine has chosen as Camera of the Year.

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