The Samsung HMX-Q10 is a Full HD camcorder featuring a back-illuminated CMOS sensor and a so-called Switch Grip. The latter ensures that the LCD screen adapts to how the camcorder body is being held. The Samsung HMX-Q10 camcorder includes a brand new Easy Operation and Smart Access User Interface that makes using the camcorder easier to use. Featuring a 10x zoom lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.8 and an Optical Image Stabiliser Duo system, the Samsung HMX-Q10 can also capture 4.9-megapixel stills. The camcorder has an MSRP of $299

Kodak has announced three new digital compact cameras. The Kodak Easyshare Touch model ($149.95) features a 3” capacitive touch screen and a dedicated video record button that makes it simple to take 720p HD video that users can edit and share right on the camera. With 14 megapixels and a 5X wide-angle zoom lens, the camera comes with an HDMI connector for HDTV connectivity. The 10-megapixel Kodak Easyshare Mini ($99.95) is Kodak’s smallest camera to date, and comes with 3x optical zoom, a front mirror and a 2.5” rear screen. The third model, the 12-megapixel Kodak Easyshare Sport ($79.95, pictured) is Kodak’s first waterproof still camera.

The Kodak Playfull is a new Full HD digital video camera that fits in your pocket, and features an ultra slim and chic design. Sporting a dedicated Share button, the Kodak Playfull allows users to send videos by e-mail, or upload them to sites like YouTube, Kodak Gallery or Facebook. Apart from shooting Full HD movies, the Kodak Playfull can also capture stills at a resolution of 5 megapixels. In addition, in-camera editing lets you trim and extract still pictures from video, while a built-in USB arm allows automatic sharing, in-camera charging and easy transfer of photos and videos to a PC. The Kodak Playfull will be available in silver, blue-silver, purple-silver and blue-black for $149.95 in spring 2011. Kodak also announced an updated version of its Playsport video camera, which now features a shock- and dustproof construction in addition to being waterproof down to a depth of 10 feet. The next generation Playsport model will be available for $179.95.

Kodak has updated the popular 7” and 10” Kodak Pulse digital photo frames to include a new social networking feature. Users can now comment on the pictures they receive from friends and family the moment they receive them. A Quick Comment button on the touchscreen lets them communicate back to the picture sender directly from the frame. The frame also has a new built-in activity sensor that turns on the frame when you are nearby, and conserves power when you are not. In addition, you can now create playlists to choose the pictures you want to see the most. The updated KodakPulse digital frames will be available in 7-inch for $129.95 and 10-inch for $199.95 in spring 2011

The Kodak ESP C310 all-in-one printer provides wireless printing and easy-to-use features at an affordable price. Featuring simplified Wi-Fi set up that allows effortless connectivity to wireless networks in the home or even to iPhone, iPod touch or iPad mobile devices; the Kodak ESP C310 works with a new No. 30 line of Kodak’s proprietary pigmented inks and has a 1.5” LCD screen with simplified control panel for easy copying, scanning and printing. Selected as an honoree in the Eco-Design and Sustainability Category for the CES 2011 Innovation Awards, the ESP C310 uses up to 71 percent less energy while in standby mode than previous Kodak all-in-one printers. Available by April 2011, the device retails for $99.99.

Pre-order the Panasonic DMC-GF2 camera and get a free photography gift pack worth £150. Included in the gift pack is Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 & Adobe Premier Elements 9 software and a £35 gift voucher with Going Digital, who offer a range of one-day photography workshops for beginners to more experienced photographers.

Read our Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Review

PercepTool 2 is a Photoshop add-on that performs High Dynamic Range (HDR), Tone Mapping and Perceptual Effect. The upgrade cost for original PercepTool owners is $75. The full version is $95.

FreeHDR is a free Photoshop add-on that performs High Dynamic Range (HDR) alignment and blending. FreeHDR finds an optimal alignment for images to be blended (with multiple quality settings) that does not suffer from the flaws in Photoshop’s alignment.

Sigma have released a new firmware update for the SD15 DSLR. Version 1.01 includes the following:

  * Adds the selected function of Quick Set
  * Improves the display quality of the Color LCD monitor
  * Addition to the Key Sound cancellation function

Download the Sigma SD15 Firmware Update 1.01

Read our Sigma SD15 Review

Version 1.10 of the nama5 RAW Processor adds Fill light control, zoomable curve control and performance improvements. The nama5 RAW Processor is dedicated to amateur and slightly advanced photographers who are just getting familiar with the digital RAW photography and would like to have some simple and valuable tool for processing and exporting RAW format to more common JPEG or TIFF formats. nama5 RAW Processor is available for 25 EUR.

The Samsung NX11 is the latest NX system camera. The NX11 is an upgraded model based on the NX10, sporting a new handgrip and compatibility with the new i-Function lenses. The NX11 will come complete with an 18-55mm i-Function lens, as well as two new i-Function lenses, a 20mm pancake and a 20-50mm zoom silver colour lens. The Samsung NX11 will be available in February for $649 with the 18-55mm lens.

The Samsung WB700 is a new travel-zoom camera with an 18x optical zoom lens. The 16 megapixel WB700 features a 24mm ultra-wide focal length, 720p video, and manual shooting modes. The Samsung WB700 will cost $299.99 in the USA and £249.99, available in April 2011.

The Rollei Powerflex 3D is a new 5-megapixel digital compact camera featuring a pair of lenses for three-dimensional photography. The camera has a 2.8” rear screen that uses Parallax Barrier Display technology to display the photographs in 3D, without the user’s having to wear any special glasses. Those who want to see their 3D works in bigger size can hook the camera up to any 3D television set but in that case they will need to be wearing the 3D glasses supplied with the TV. Available in January for €299.95, the Rollei Powerflex 3D can also capture normal two-dimensional photos as well as HD movies.

The Rollei Designline 3D is a 7-nch digital frame that can display three-dimensional photos. Shipping in a bundle with the “Blaze Video Magic 3.0” software that helps to convert 2D images into 3D pictures, the Rollei Desingline 3D is otherwise a standard 800x480-pixel digital photo frame with integrated stereo speakers, and doubles as an e-book reader. The frame will be hit the shops in January at a price of €299.95.

The 35th issue of the free PhotographyBB Online Magazine is now online. In this issue, PhotographyBB Magazine examines photography techniques specific to the Holiday Season, such as cold-weather shooting considerations and how to capture the magic of Christmastime. In a special feature, this month’s edition showcases the photography of readers from all across the globe who were called upon to send in their photos of “Christmas in Your Town.” Additionally, the magazine explores a quick and easy method for adding digital fill flash in Photoshop. PhotographyBB Online Magazine is available for free download through the PhotographyBB website.

Leica has released a new firmware update for the Leica S-System. Version 1.0.0.24 enables a multitude of enhanced camera functions, including lossless DNG compression, maximum exposure time of 125 seconds, shutter speed section in bulb mode, and a setting option for highlight and shadow level warnings.