BigShot digicam takes pictures, educates

Although compact digital cameras these days are getting more affordable, they are still out of reach to many people, especially those in Third World countries. Shree Nayar at the Computer Vision Laboratory at Columbia University understood this, which is why he gathered a group of students to conceive the BigShot digital camera.

Now, what's unique about this shooter is that it will come unassembled, and users will have to put it together. But looking at the parts provided, it doesn't seem all that difficult. After all, it is targeted at students.
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Ricoh officially announces modular GXR camera system

In what has to be the oddest new camera technology announcement of 2009, Ricoh unveiled its GXR system. It's not a mirrorless interchangeable lens (dare I say EVIL?) system, as was rumored around the blogosphere, but what the company catchily calls an "Interchangeable Unit Camera," where the "Unit" in question is a lens/sensor module which slides into a housing that includes the rest of a point-and-shoot's pieces--920,000-pixel 3-inch LCD, controls, hot shoe, and flash. A tiltable EVF that fits in the hot shoe will be optional.
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Save your soaked devices with Bheestie Bag

Your friends call you a klutz, Mom calls you careless, and you beat yourself up every time you drop your phone in the toilet or step on your MP3 player. We can't help you with your overall clumsiness, but there may be a solution for your soaked devices.
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Ricoh GXR leaked, lens and sensor one module

Modular camera systems are hard to come by, and so far only RED has it, though it'll set you back a hefty US$17,500 for the system's body. Ricoh has, however, taken a bold step in this direction with the GXR. While the company hasn't officially announced this shooter yet, videos and pricing have leaked online and are spreading like wildfire.

According to the YouTube video below, the system consist of two components: The camera body and the lens with a sensor built into it. Yes, you heard right. The image sensor and lens are combined as one module and this slides into the snapper's body where exposure control can be performed. Since the back and front are well-covered, there is little chance for dust to sneak in.
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Lowepro unbags latest all-weather camera cases

Lowepro has recently added to its lineup of all-weather camera bags. The new bags all share Lowepro's All-Weather construction, with built-in rain covers for when conditions change. Some bags have removable laptop sleeves; one even has a flip-up sunshade. From smaller, stealthier bags, to holster-style cases and full-size backpacks, there is something to meet the wide array of needs of professionals and photo enthusiasts.

The Pro Trekker 300 AW, 400 AW, and 650 AW are professional-grade backpacks designed to carry large amounts of gear. The model number refers to the largest focal-length lens that can be on the camera when it is inserted in the bag. The bags have removable waist belts that can be used as work belts, and they have hydration-ready side pockets with seam-sealed pouches.
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