With the recently released D5100 SLR, Nikon has taken the next step in affordable video recording technology by offering its first model with full HD 1080p recording at 30 frames per second (fps) and full-time autofocus capabilities.

Other focusing options include face priority, which can track up to 35 human faces, subject tracking, and normal or wide-area autofocus.

While Nikon already has several models that shoot in full HD, they offer only 24 fps recording capabilities. The 30 fps resolution in the D5100, however, allows for higher-quality viewing on HDTVs...

Tough cameras are taking off in the consumer camera sphere, and Olympus's new TG-810 — a shockproof, waterproof, freezeproof, crushproof 14-megapixel camera — is at the forefront.

Though this model doesn't feature any complex manual functions or interchangeable accessories, it does offer many features of interest to an outdoor junkie. One of the first of its kind to offer 3D still shots, the TG-810 boasts the capability of shooting in the third dimension both on land and under water. Another perk for underwater photographers...

Tapping into the all-in-one niche, Olympus has debuted a new line of compact cameras with the SZ-30MR — a full-feature, super-zoom camera with 16-megapixel resolution and a 24x optical wide-angle (25-600mm equivalent) zoom lens.

Olympus has specialized this model with a dual engine processor and a multi-recording function that captures full 1080p HD and still images simultaneously...

The latest in Panasonic's compact interchangeable lens camera line is the Lumix DMC-G3. Released just about a year after its predecessor, the G2, this new model touts an upgrade in image resolution (16 megapixels instead of 12) and ISO sensitivity; the G3 contains a Venus Engine FHD and is advertised to suppress granular distortion by 66 percent when using high ISO speeds.

Manual control over focus has also been improved with the manual assist and AF + MF focus modes. Images can be in low-light settings up to ISO 6400...

GoPro has debuted its 3D Hero system, the smallest 3D camera available on the market today. This 5- x 2.5-inch device can shoot full 1080p HD video and stills.

Accompanied by a waterproof case, the Hero system is essentially mounted on top of another camera to create the two-lens system needed for shooting in 3D. With the case, video can be shot at depths of up to 180 feet...

For instance, the camera includes 3D mode (it takes 20 frames and merges the two that create the best 3D image); GPS and geotagging (a feature that is supplemented with 1,000,000 “points of interest” that can guide users to suggested picture-taking locations); and 1080i-AVCHD Full HD video recording...

Hasselblad's has unveiled its latest multi-shot camera, the H4D-200MS, a device with a lofty spin on image resolution.

Images are created by using Hasselblad's patented piezo frame module, which uses six shots and combines them into one, 200-megapixel file. Users can also shoot in normal single-shot or four-shot capture modes for “smaller” 50-megapixel images...

Rime Lite USA has launched the XB Prime Monolight series, a new wireless pro lighting system designed for advanced studio photography.

Available in four different models (300, 500, 700 and 1,200 watts) XB PRIME sports a seven f-stop power output range in one-tenth increments. In addition, it offers a fast flash duration for stop action photography and faster recycle time..

Social email software vendor Harmon.ie recently conducted a survey on how social media platforms affect workplace productivity. Overall findings? Facebook causes a 1.5 percent loss in total employee productivity. And, 60 percent of work interruptions are instigated by social media distractions.

Harmon.ie has taken these findings and qualified this two-percent loss is actual cost. Based on a salary of...

Photoflex has released a new high-powered TritonFlash lithium ion battery powered strobe kit.

The TritonFlash is advertised as having up to 750 full-power flashes on a single charge and operates in the power range of studio strobes, enabling photographers to shoot large setups in bright sun without the need for AC power. The pack also has the ability to power two TritonFlash heads simultaneously...