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Get a first look at new cameras and photography equipment. Learn about the latest advancements in camera technology and how they can benefit you in the field. Explore our First Look articles now.


Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Canon EOS-1D X

The new top-of-the-line pro DSLR features a full-frame sensor, 14 fps and advanced HD video

Scheduled for a Spring 2012 release, the EOS-1D X replaces the EOS-1Ds Mark III and the EOS 1D Mark IV.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Nikon 1 V1 & J1

Nikon enters the mirrorless marketplace with two new cameras and a new format

It has been long rumored that Nikon was going to introduce a mirrorless, interchangeable-lens camera, and now they've done it—two, in fact.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Sony SLT-A77

The latest translucent-mirror DSLR from Sony has a 24.3-megapixel sensor, with continuous phase-detection AF and eye-level viewing for stills and video

The new SLT-A77 is the long-awaited successor to Sony's A700 enthusiast APS-C DSLR.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Sigma SD1

The best Sigma DSLR ever

Sigma’s SD1 has been a hot topic on the online photo forums, in part, for its remarkable Foveon X3 image sensor and, in part, for its equally remarkable price.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Sony Alpha SLT-A35

The next in Sony’s growing line of translucent-mirror DSLRs gives you true continuous AF and full HD video

The new Alpha SLT-A35 is a great option for photographers who want image quality and full HD video capabilities, but don't want to lug around a large HDSLR.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Panasonic Lumix G3

A new hybrid mirrorless, interchangeable-lens camera features a new 16.0-megapixel sensor and full HD video, and continues the trend to more compact sizes

Anyone looking for a combination of still and motion capture in a small package that's easy to hike or travel with will be interested in the new Panasonic Lumix G3.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Nikon D5100

A compact step-up DSLR with an excellent feature set

The new Nikon D5100 has an estimated street price below $900 (with an 18-55mm lens), and a number of fine features for nature photographers.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Pentax K-r

A new entry-level DSLR that doesn’t sacrifice performance

Pentax’s top-of-the-line K-5 has been getting most of the publicity, but its lower-cost sibling, the compact K-r, also offers the outdoor photographer a lot—including a first-rate live-view LCD monitor, quick autofocusing and advance, high image quality and HD video.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Canon EOS Rebel T3i

An entry-level, 18-megapixel DSLR with a swiveling LCD and full HD video

The Canon EOS Rebel T3i builds on its predecessor, the EOS Rebel T2i, by adding a Vari-angle LCD monitor and new still and video shooting features.

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