The ground-breaking Nikon COOLPIX S1000pj ($430) is expected to shake up the compact digital camera market as people begin to see the benefits of sharing and viewing photos and videos using personal projection. The COOLPIX S1000pj doesn’t just pack a punch with its projector – the compact camera delivers high resolution images with 12.1 effective megapixels and a 2.7” wide viewing-angle TFT LCD monitor. With a high ISO 6400 sensitivity and using Nikon’s exclusive image processing concept, EXPEED, the camera offers the kind of high quality images you expect from Nikon. This is all wrapped up in a sleek aluminium silver or anodized black casing that contains a wide-angle 5x zoom NIKKOR lens.

Rarely is there a camera released that makes me fall in love with photography all over again. But the Olympus E-P1 ($749) does just that. It’s not a point and shoot and it’s not an SLR. It’s a PEN. The first-generation Olympus PEN appeared in 1959 and led the way to high-quality images in a small package, matching SLR cameras’ performance of the era.

Today, Olympus utilized its miniaturizing and engineering expertise to create a slimmer body, removing the optical viewfinder and mirror box found inside a traditional DSLR, to create a small but high-quality interchangeable lens camera. By reducing its lens mount diameter, Olympus also enabled the production of smaller and lighter lenses to match the E-P1’s body size.

The new camera’s high-end, stainless-steel body is easy to handle and carry, and has the styling and refinement of a precision watch. Its retro-chic look turns heads, from tech aficionados and camera buffs to the fashion-conscious and everyday point-and-shooter. Built to be solid, it fits comfortably in a jacket pocket or a handbag for a night on the town, or to take on any spontaneous adventure. The E-P1 lets you do more and go more places while capturing your life, thanks to its compact size – 4.75″(W) x 2.75″ (H) x 1.43″ (D) – and light 11.8-ounce body. Attention to detail is visible in every aspect of the camera’s retro-style metal body design, available in either silver or white with accompanying new small and lightweight Olympus M. ZUIKO Micro Four Thirds lenses: 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 (28-84mm equivalent) and 17mm f2.8 (34mm equivalent).

The Olympus E-P1 will be available in July 2009. DPreview has a nice preview of the camera.

What better way to put a retired seal belt strap to reuse, than to use it as a camera strap? That’s the idea around Souldier’s Seat Belt Camera Straps ($20) that are comfortable while being uber-hip. Choose from four colors: Porsche Purple, Mercedes Gold, T-bird Teal, and Dodge Silver.

I might need to rock one on the D700!

Introducing the revolutionary KODAK eyeCamera 4.1! This is the kind of breakthrough idea that makes us wonder why we didn’t come up with it sooner.

Here is the full scoop on this feature-rich, eye popper…

“What you see is what you get” Viewfinder – Now you can take that photo at the exact moment you see that special scene. Don’t try this while driving as objects may be closer than they appear.

Facial Recall Assistant – We have all been there…you are at a party, “I know her. Oh, geesh, she is coming this way…Hello, er, um…” How embarassing. Well, worry no more. This handy feature connects to a customizable “BFF file” connected to your Facebook page. Go to parties and reunions with confidence! Hello Marci, long time no see! Like my stylin’ new specs?

Image Stabilizer – After a glass of wine or two, this feature will ensure that all of your photos are razor sharp, maybe even sharper than you remember. Our patented “I love you man Gyro Adjuster” was tested at numerous focus groups and it worked perfectly…I think.

Fujifilm is now the prime producer of instant film with Polaroid out of the market. Fujufilm instax (also called Fujufilm Cheki in Japan) cameras use “instax mini” film that comes in a handy cartridge. Instax offers stunning instant pictures that you can fit into a purse, wallet or mini photo frame.

(Pictured from left to right — instax mini 7, instant mini 55, and instant 200)

Fujifilm instax mini 7
Lightweight and compact, the stylish instax mini 7 goes anywhere. Operation is easy — simply check the LED exposure indicator and press the shutter, a beautiful credit card-size instant color photo is ready in minutes.

Fujifilm instax mini 55
The instax mini 55 adjusts shutter speed incrementally, so you get good pictures even in low light. The ingenious self-timer let you take two shots with a single touch of the shutter button. The close-up lens allows you shoot as right up to 30 cm.

Fujifilm instax 200
With its rounded shape, easy-to-hold side grip, and fingertip controllable composite control panel, the instax 200 offers vivid, high-quality prints almost instantly. Its automatically-adjusting flash, high-resolution retracting lens and big clear viewfinder add up to unsurpassed performance.

(Pictured from left to right — TOMY xiao and Polaroid PoGo Instant Camera)

If analog isn’t your thing, TOMY and Polaroid both offer digital instant cameras use ZINK. ZINK stands for Zero Ink – an amazing new way to print in full color without the need for ink cartridges or ribbons.

TOMY xiao TIP-521 Digital Camera with Built-in Printer
The TOMY xiao TIP-521 Digital Camera with Built-in Printer is a full-featured 5 Megapixel digital camera with a built-in full color ZINK printer. Capture, view, and immediately print digital images without ink, anywhere.

Polaroid PoGo Instant Camera
The digital version of Polaroid’s iconic instant camera allows you to capture, view, crop and even add borders, then print your pictures in less than 60 sec. on 2×3-inch, peel-off, sticky-backed paper.

The new TOMY xiao™ TIP-521 Digital Camera with Built-in Printer is a full-featured 5 Megapixel digital camera with a built-in full color ZINK™ printer. The xiao™ is a first of its kind integrated digital camera and printer that allows consumers to capture, view, and immediately print their digital images without ink, anywhere. Photos can now be viewed and shared right away – anywhere and all from one device. The xiao™ produces borderless, full-color, 2×3″ (5×7,6 cm) prints in less than 60 seconds.

It’s been a hectic month for Canon digital SLR fans. Rumors have been rumors up until an hour ago when Canon finally unveiled the EOS 5D successor. The Canon EOS 5D Mark II ($2,699 U.S.) boasts an impressive new 21MP CMOS sensor, an expanded ISO range of 50-25,600 and a wealth of improvements and new features including full 1080p HD movie recording, live view, 3.0″ 920k dot LCD, DIGIC IV processor, increased battery capacity and sensor dust reduction.

Along with the revealing of the new 5D Mark II is a lens to match the new full frame sensor. The Canon 24mm f/1.4 L II USM lens ($1,699 U.S) is the latest addition to the EF lens family. A wide angle prime that has undergone a complete redesign and now features 13 elements in 10 groups.

So for those that haven’t made the jump to full frame digital SLR’s yet, begs the question — Canon 5D MKII or Nikon D700? I know I’ll be selling my recently purchased Canon 5D for one of these new bad boys.

The blogosphere is buzzing this morning about the release of Canon’s EOS 50D, the successor to Canon’s ESO 40D prosumer model. Features include a 15-megapixel DIGIC 4 processor, ISO sensitivity up to 12,800, a 3-inch 920,000 dot LCD, Live View, a self-cleaning system, and more.

But where is the successor to Canon’s popular full frame 5D? Although a fine camera considering it’s 3 years old now, the Canon 5D is being seriously trumped in the feature department by Nikon’s recently released D700.

A couple weeks ago I mentioned a rumor that Nikon would be releasing a new full frame DSLR. That rumor is now true. Nikon announced the release of the D700 ($2,999) today — the company’s newest pro-level digital SLR camera.

Falling between the Nikon D3 and D300, the D700 features a 12.1-effective megapixel Nikon FX-format sensor and a native ISO range of 200 to 6400. The camera also features a 3-inch super-density 920,000-dot VGA color screen, Nikon’s EXPEED Image Processing System, Nikon’s 51-point auto focus system, two Live View shooting modes, a Scene Recognition System, and a new active dust reduction system.

Full frame without the D3 weight. What more could you ask for?

Be sure to check out the full hands-on preview of the D700 at Digital Photography Review.

Rumors are flying around the photography blogs this morning about the release of the supposed Nikon D700 Full Frame DSLR. Features and specs from the leaked promotional material show a striking similarity to the flagship Nikon D3, but in a smaller and cheaper package ($2999). If this turns out to be true, the three-year-old Canon 5D will finally have a direct competitor on it’s hands.

(via Camera Porn)