Tamron are showing their new lens line-up for 2008 behind glass, including the 70-200 f/2.8, 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 and a couple of lenses featuring a built-in motor for Nikon DSLRs.

Website: Tamron PMA 2008 Booth Tour

I’d already seen Panasonic’s new line-up for 2008 earlier in the week at their Spring Launch, so I won’t bore you with more pictures of the same compact cameras. Panasonic are demoing the prototype of a wireless camera, which was first shown at the CES show at the start of January. This version didn’t look any different, still being based on a modified DMC-TZ3, and Panasonic don’t have any further details on when we might see a final product.

Website: Panasonic PMA 2008 Booth Tour

We also have some exclusive photos from Panasonic’s PMA product launch, which took place at the Palms Hotel in Las Vegas at the start of the week. Panasonic announced no less than 8 new compact cameras, including the successor to the popular TZ3, the DMC-TZ5.

Website: Panasonic 2008 Spring Launch

We also have a selection of 36 photos taken with a pre-production version of the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5, 10x zoom compact camera.

Website: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 Photos

As usual Kodak have a huge booth at PMA, but once again very little of interest unless you’re in the photo-finishing business (which to be fair, a lot of visitors to the show are). The brand new Kodak Easyshare Z1012 IS ultra-zoom compact plus 3 more compacts that were first announced at CES were pretty much it for Kodak this year.

Website: Kodak PMA 2008 Booth Tour

Casio’s PMA booth is centered around the incredible EX-F1, which can take 60 frames in 1 second at the full 6 megapixel resolution - you really have to try it out to believe it. Also featured are the pre-requisite incremental compact camera updates in a range of glaringly bright colours, inlcuding the Casio EX-S10, the world’s smallest and thinnest 10 megapixel digital camera.

Website: Casio PMA 2008 Booth Tour

Samsung are showcasing their 14 megapixel GX20 DSLR, successor to the GX10 and close sibling to the Pentax K20D (they’re basically the same camera). Note that in the UK the GX20 is some £200 cheaper than Pentax’s version. As with every other manufacturer at PMA 2008, Samsung also have a multitude of new compacts on show.

Update: I’ve now tracked down the Samsung GX20 wireless grip, which is being shown in early prototype form. This slots into the bottom of the camera and provides Wi-Fi connectivity. The prototype doesn’t have room for batteries, but the final version may take batteries when it’s released around May.

Website: Samsung PMA 2008 Booth Tour

Star of the show for Nikon is the entry-level D60 DSLR, 10 megapixel successor to the D40x. This diminutive camera will go head-to head with Canon’s EOS 450d and Sony’s A200 models. Nikon are also showing new lenses and a vast sea of multi-coloured Coolpix compacts.

Website: Nikon PMA 2008 Booth Tour

We also have a selection of 20 photos taken with a pre-production version of the new Nikon D60 DSLR camera.

Website: Nikon D60 Photos

The Pentax K20D and K200D DSLRs are on show at PMA - the 14 megapixel K20D puts Pentax right in the mix in the competitive mid-range DSLR market. Completing Pentax’s Spring line-up are some new lenses and 4 new compact cameras.

Website: Pentax PMA 2008 Booth Tour

We also have a selection of 40 photos taken with a pre-production version of the new Pentax K20D DSLR camera and new smc PENTAX-DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL II zoom lens.

Website: Pentax K20D Photos

With no new DSLRs, Olympus are busy pushing their extensive range of compact cameras - no fewer than 9 new models in total, all in a wide range of colours. Most interesting is the 20x zoom SP-570 UZ, which is currently the World’s biggest ultra-zoom camera.

Website: Olympus PMA 2008 Booth Tour

Canon have the same size stand as last year, but this time with fewer new products on display. The Digital Rebel XSi is the star for Canon, joined by two new pro lenses and a few compact digicams.

Website: Canon PMA 2008 Booth Tour

We also have an extensive gallery of product shots taken at Canon UK’s recent Spring launch in London.

Website: Canon Spring Launch 2008

The new Sigma DP1 packs the full specification of a DSLR into the body of a compact camera. The DP1 features a 14 megapixel FOVEON X3 direct image sensor (2652 × 1768 × 3 layers) as used in the Sigma SD14 digital SLR. It can record images in RAW or the widely used JPEG in four resolution modes. The Sigma DP1 offers five Exposure modes and three Metering modes as well as being equipped with a built-in flash with a Guide Number of 6, hot shoe, neck strap and 2.5 inch TFT color LCD monitor with 230,000 pixels. Availability is “Spring 2008”...

We have a selection of 20 photos taken with a pre-production version of the new Nikon D60 DSLR camera on a recent press trip to Las Vegas, USA. Please note that the Nikon D60 that I used was a pre-production version, therefore these images do not represent the quality of the final production camera.

Website: Nikon D60 Photos

As promised, we have a selection of 36 photos taken with a pre-production version of the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 ultra-zoom compact camera on a recent press trip to Las Vegas, USA. Please note that the DMC-TZ5 that I used was a pre-production version, therefore these images do not represent the quality of the final production camera.

Website: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 Photos

After weeks of rumours and leaks, it should come as no surprise that the Sony A350 and A300 DSLR cameras have been announced. The two cameras are identical except for the megapixel count - the A350 has a 14.2 megapixel sensor, and the A300 10.2 megapixels. Both the A350 and A300 offer a variable angle 2.7 inch LCD screen, new Quick AF Live View mode for fast and responsive TTL phase-detection auto-focusing, high ISO of 3200 and Sony’s D-Range Optimizer. The DSLR-A300 kit with a DT 18-70mm f3.5-5.6 standard zoom lens will ship in April for about $800. The DSLR-A350 camera body will be available in March for about $800, and the DSLR-A350 kit with a DT 18-70mm f3.5-5.6 3.9x zoom lens will be available for about $900 at the same time.

Sony have announced two new lenses - the Vario Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 ZA and 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G. Co-developed with Carl Zeiss, the Vario Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 ZA is a wide angle 24-70mm zoom lens with a large f/2.8 aperture. The Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 ZA lens will be available for about $1,750. The 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G incorporates the optical performance of Sony’s G series in a compact and flexible telephoto zoom lens. The 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G lens will be available for about $800. Both lenses will be available this spring.

The Sony GPS-CS1KASP GPS receiver is now able to trace video footage with GPS coordinates. Sony are bundling new versions of Picture Motion Browser software and Image Tracker software to add the extra functionality. The GPS-CS1KASP device can trace the GPS coordinates of your video footage to an online map, courtesy of Google. The Sony GPS-CS1KASP will be available next month for about $150.

Sony are introducing 3 new digital photo frames - the DPF-V900, DPF-V700 and DPF-D70 models. They all offer WVGA resolution (800 x 480 pixels) along with 15:9 aspect-ratio screens and can display images up to 48 megapixels in size. The 7-inch DPF-V700 and 9-inch DPF-V900 digital photo frames have 512MB of internal storage, while the 7—inch DPF-D70 model has 256MB of internal flash memory. The DPF-V900, PPF-V700 and DPF-V700 digital photo frames will be available for $250, $190 and $140, respectively. All three will ship in March.

The Sony PictureStation DPP-FP95 and DPP-FP75 are new transportable, 4 x 6-inch photo printers. The Sony DPP-FP95 has a 3.6-inch adjustable LCD screen, and the DPP-FP75 has a fixed 3.5-inch screen. Both models use dye-sublimation technology with SuperCoat 2 laminate, a durable coating that protects photos from water, heat and fingerprints. Sony are offering several print packs of high-quality paper, with prints costing as little as 29 cents per print. The DPP-FP95 and DPP-FP75 digital photo printers will be available in April for approximately $200 and $150, respectively.

The new Kodak Easyshare Z1012 IS digital camera features a robust suite of exclusive features that capture detailed pictures in the most challenging settings, yet its compact body can fit in the palm of your hand. The Kodak Z1012 IS, with 10 megapixel resolution and 12x optical zoom with optical image stabilisation, is packed with smart features that make great picture taking incredibly simple. The Kodak Easyshare Z1012 IS will be available from May for £199.99.

The Nikon D60 digital SLR is the first camera to feature in the “Eye-Fi Connected” program. The Nikon D60 will detect when an Eye-Fi Card is inserted and automatically adjust its power timer settings to ensure that photos upload effortlessly for sharing and storing. “This is our first announcement with a camera manufacturer, and it’s exciting to work with such a prestigious innovator in traditional, digital and wireless photography,” said Jef Holove, CEO for Eye-Fi. “Our work with Nikon is another vital step in our mission to make taking, saving and sharing digital memories as automatic and effortless as possible.” Beginning this Spring, Eye-Fi will also offer users access to “my Picturetown,” Nikon’s online digital photo storage and sharing service.

The last time we heard anything about the long-delayed Sigma DP1 compact camera was back in November last year, when Sigma announced that they were going back to the drawing board. Now the company has published a teaser advert for the DP1 with the immortal tagline, “The worldwide debut, soon”. How soon is now? asked The Smiths. Could the Sigma DP1 appear at PMA as a fully-fledged, working camera, or will we have to be content with another pre-production sample, as at last year’s PMA show? Why is anyone bothered - well, remember, the Sigma DP1 could be the first ever compact camera to feature an APS-C size sensor, or as Sigma are describing it, “The camera that no-one’s made before”. Now all they have to do is get it out of the factory door…