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Panasonic's new camera range gets NFC

March 20th, 2013 - A range of new Panasonic cameras and camcorders will attempt to solve the perennial camera connectivity problem with a novel inclusion — NFC.

Nikon releases new high-end compacts and telephoto lens

March 5th, 2013 - Nikon has announced a range of new cameras, including the Coolpix A compact camera with APS-C sensor, as well as an "affordable" 80-400mm telephoto lens.

Instagram camera will have Polaroid branding

March 1st, 2013 - The Socialmatic, a camera inspired by Instagram that can print filtered photos, will be decked out in Polaroid livery when it's released in 2014. 1

Pentax MX-1 gets an Australian release, costs AU$499

February 28th, 2013 - The new advanced compact camera from Pentax with plenty of retro touches, finally gets an Australian release.

Sony releases A58, NEX-3N and compact cameras

February 20th, 2013 - New models across the Sony range include a mid-range SLR, interchangeable lens NEX and compact cameras.

Tiny digital lomo fish-eye camera is world's first

February 19th, 2013 - A researcher from Wales has developed a miniature digital lomo camera with a fish-eye lens. 2

Olympus announces new XZ-10 camera and lens

January 30th, 2013 - The deluge of camera releases for 2013 has begun, with Olympus announcing a new compact as well as a telephoto lens for its Micro Four Thirds range. 1