The 2012 U.S. Interchangeable Lens Camera Market is a new report by InfoTrends. According to this multi-client study, digital interchangeable lens cameras (DILCs, including DSLRs and CSCs) are expected to account for over 50% of total U.S. digital camera market revenue by 2016. The report explores what drives photo activity among owners of DILCs, and which services and products they use and anticipate using in the future. In addition, the study investigates their typical imaging workflows, use of cloud services and mobile devices, and adoption of connectivity solutions. For more information on The 2012 U.S. Interchangeable Lens Camera Market, end an e-mail to Matt O’Keefe at InfoTrends.

Nikon UK are offering up to £180/€210 cashback on purchases of selected FX lenses. Valid between 1st May - 30th September 2012, the discount is applicable when purchasing a compatible lens with a Nikon D4, D800 or D800E body. Lenses include the 14-24mm f/2.8 (pictured), 24-70mm f/2.8 and the 24-120mm f/4G.

Canon U.S.A. has issued a product advisory to users of its EOS 5D Mark III digital SLR camera. According to the company, “when the LCD panel illuminates in extremely dark environments, the displayed exposure value may change”. Canon says that this change in exposure value will not noticeably affect the captured image, but if you would like them to inspect your camera, they will provide this service free of charge upon request beginning in mid-May.

Canon has posted a firmware update for its EOS 5D Mark III digital SLR camera. According to the company, Version 1.1.2 incorporates the following improvements and fixes.

1. Supports a new accessory, GPS receiver GP-E2.
2. Fixes a phenomenon where a pink cast may develop over the image when the shutter is completely pressed with the camera’s power turned off (by the auto power off setting).
3. Fixes a phenomenon where the camera operation stops after one shot when shooting in High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode.
4. Fixes a phenomenon where the Shooting Date/Time in the EXIF data of the image shows a later time than the actual shooting time.
5. Fixes the time zone for the Samoa Islands.
6. Corrects errors in the Finnish menu screen. (Products for the Japanese market do not display the Finnish menu.)

Website: Canon U.S.A.

Nikon has posted seven full-resolution sample photos taken with the new Nikon D3200 digital SLR camera. Shot at ISO 100 at ISO 200, the samples were captured with three low-cost lenses including the AF-S DX 18-55mm kit zoom, the AF-S DX 55-300mm telezoom and the AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G macro lens. You can view the Nikon D3200 sample images at the website below.

Website: Nikon

Update: Nikon France has published additional D3200 samples on Flickr.

Want to see exactly what the new Nikon D3200 DSLR camera looks like in the flesh?

The Nikon D3200 is a DSLR camera sporting a brand new 24 megapixel image sensor with an ISO range of 100-12800 and full 1080p HD video.

Check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of the Nikon D3200 camera (both the black and red versions).

The Nikon D3200 is a new entry-level DSLR camera. Boasting the latest-generation Guide Mode with full 1080p HD video, the D3200 has a 24.2 megapixel DX format APS-C sensor, the same EXPEED 3 processor as the flagship D4, ISO 100-12800, 11-point autofocus system and 4fps continuous shooting. The Nikon D3200 will be available in black or red priced at £559.99 / €667.00 body only and £649.99 / €775.00 / $699.95 with the Nikkor 18-55mm VR lens.

Also announced alongside the D3200 is the WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter (£54.99 / $59.95), which allows you to wirelessly transmit images from your camera to an Android smart device (iOS support is promised for later in 2012) and to remotely preview the live view screen.

Nikon has announced that three of its products have won accolades in the TIPA 2012 awards, and four products have been given the prestigious “red dot award: product design 2012”. The TIPA honours have been awarded to the Nikon D5100 (Best Entry-Level DSLR), the Nikon D800 (Best Expert DSLR), and the Nikon SB-910 (Best Professional System Flash). Meanwhile, the “red dot award: product design 2012” was given to the Nikon 1 system, the Coolpix AW100 rugged camera, the Coolpix P310 premium compact, and the PROSTAFF 5 laser rangefinder.

Canon has been awarded six separate honours by the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA). The award-winning Canon products include the EOS C300 (Best Professional Video Camera), the EOS 5D Mark III (Best Video DSLR), the not-yet-available EOS-1D X (Best Professional DSLR, pictured), the EF 8-15mm f4L USM Fisheye (Best Professional DSLR Lens), the Powershot G1 X (Best Expert Compact Camera) and the Pixma MG8250 (Best Multifunction Photo Printer).

Sony has scooped up three TIPA awards. The Sony A65 has been named the Best Advanced DSLR of the year, the Best Expert CSC title has been awarded to the Sony NEX-7, while the new XQD memory cards have won the ‘Best Imaging Storage’ Media award. On the latter, the jury commented, “Sony’s XQD Memory Cards are made for the demanding needs of today’s pro still and DSLR videographers. Offering read/write speeds of up to 125 MB per second (currently, when used with the Nikon D4), the card can record approximately 100 raw images in continuous shooting mode.”

Review: Read our in-depth review of the Sony A65
Review: Read our in-depth review of the Sony NEX-7

Canon UK has announced that the sales start date of the Canon EOS-1D X has been pushed back to mid-June. Blaming a delay to the start of mass production, the company has also announced that the Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8L II USM lens will only hit the shops in early July.

The Canon EOS-1D C is a new digital SLR camera targeting the motion picture, television and high-resolution production industries. Supporting in-camera 4K (4,096 x 2,160) video recording with 4:2:2 colour sampling, the Canon EOS-1D C features an 18-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor with a sensitivity range of ISO 100-25,600. Stills shooters benefit from a 61-point auto focus system and continuous shooting speeds of up to 12/14fps. 4K video is recorded using 8-bit Motion JPEG compression at 24p, and Full HD (1920 x 1080) video capture is available at frame rates of 24, 25, 30, 50 and 60fps. The camera supports internal recording to CF cards at all resolutions up to and including 4K, offering enhanced mobility. Video can also be output to external recorders (excluding 4K video) via an integrated HDMI terminal using an uncompressed YCbCr 4:2:2 signal. The EOS-1D C will be available from October 2012, priced at £10,000 / €12,300 RRP including VAT In the US, the suggested retail price is $15,000.

Hasselblad has launched a microsite dedicated to the Hasselblad H4D Ferrari Edition. “Visitors to the site can check out a beautiful selection of images of the H4D Ferrari Edition and its exclusively designed and engineered glass display box, appropriately enough produced by renowned product specialist Jonathan Beer,” the company says. Limited to just 499 copies worldwide, this special-edition camera is finished in a new Ferrari colour called rosso fuoco and sells for €21,499.

Canon has posted a firmware update for the EOS 1D Mark IV digital SLR camera. Version 1.1.1 optimises the camera’s exposure accuracy when using the Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM and EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM lenses, which are scheduled for release in June 2012. If these lenses are used with a Canon EOS-1D Mark IV camera that has not been updated with the new firmware, the image may be overexposed depending on the subject and shooting scene. You can download the firmware update from the website below.

Website: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Canon today introduced the EOS 60Da digital SLR camera, a successor to the Canon EOS 20Da that is optimised for astrophotography. The Canon EOS 60Da features a 18-megapixel sensor (a major improvement versus the 20Da’s 8-megapixel imager) with a modifiedinfrared-blocking filter which helps achieve a hydrogen-alpha light sensitivity that is approximately three times higher than that of a normal Canon DSLR camera. This allows astrophotographers to capture crisp, clear images of reddish diffuse nebulae. The high-resolution flip-out vari-angle screen allows photographers to adjust the screen for easy viewing without straining even while the camera is mounted to a telescope via a third-party T-ring adapter. Moreover, the EOS 60Da’s Live View mode is equipped with a Silent Shooting feature that eliminates shutter-induced vibration for maximum camera stability when the camera is mounted to a telescope or super-telephoto EF lens. As a specialised product, the EOS 60Da is only available to order from select authorised dealers. The estimated retail price is $1,499 and it is expected to be available this month.

In the UK and Ireland, the Canon EOS 60Da will retail for £1,174.99/€1,399, starting June 2012.

Sony has issued firmware updates for the Sony A65 and the Sony A77 digital SLT cameras. Version 1.05 adds several enhancements to both models, including faster auto review response, shortened power-off times, improved front/rear control wheel response, enhanced auto focus accuracy in high-contrast situations and improved AF speed with the new Sony 500mm f/4 lens. Additionally, both cameras can now intelligently correct vignetting, lateral chromatic aberration and distortion for a total of 11 A-mount lenses. Click through / scroll down for the download links.

Nikon UK has announced a cashback offer on the Nikon D3100, D5100 and D7000 cameras. Customers buying a Nikon D3100 body only or in a single-lens kit can claim £30/€35, those getting the camera with two new lenses are entitled to a cashback of £45/€50. New Nikon D5100 buyers get £50/€60 (body only / single-lens kits) or £65/€75 (camera plus two lenses), while those purchasing a new Nikon D7000 can claim either £80/€95 or £100/€115, depending on the number of lenses bought together with the camera. The offer is valid on purchases made in the UK or Ireland between now and 30th May. All claims must be received by the 30th June 2012 in order to qualify. For more information on the cashback offer, visit the website below.

Nikon UK says that due to an internal systems error, incorrect recommended retail prices (RRPs) on the D800, D800E and D4 (pictured) were communicated in the UK and Irish markets at the time of announcement. The correct RRPs for the products should have been D4: £5289.99, D800: £2,599.99 and D800E: £2,899.99. The new prices are £200-£490 higher than the incorrect ones. Nikon will be honouring the original prices to retailers on all customer pre-orders placed before 24th March.

Olympus has issued firmware updates for a number of its Micro Four Thirds cameras (including the PEN E-PM1, E-PL2, E-PL3 and E-P3) as well as the Olympus E-5 Four Thirds DSLR. For all of these cameras, the firmware update improves compatibility with SDXC cards of 48GB capacity and higher. Additionally, wireless flash control using RC capable Olympus flashes has been enhanced in the case of the Olympus E-PM1 and E-PL3. You can update your camera’s firmware through the Digital Camera Updater software.

Website: Olympus Japan

Nikon Europe has made the English version of the Nikon D4 User’s Manual available for download. The 22.5-megabyte PDF file can be downloaded from the website below.

Website: Nikon Europe