Since being announced at PMA 2010 the details of Sony's new compact digitals with interchangeable lenses are finally coming out. We now know they'll be called the NEX-3 and NEX-5. Both feature Sony's Exmor"! APS HD CMOS 14.2 megapixel sensor, have high resolution LCD viewfinders and will first have two E mount lenses, a 16mmF2.8 wide angle prime lens and a 18mm-55mmF3.5-5.6 zoom lens to start out with being joined in September by a longer 18mm-200mmF3.5-6.3 zoom. The basic ingredients will start selling in July, 2010.  More thoughts

Canon announces the newest addition to the PowerShot Digital ELPH camera series- the Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Digital ELPH camera. This new powerhouse point-and-shoot camera is the first of the Digital ELPH series to offer a high-sensitivity system, known as Canon's HS SYSTEM, with a CMOS sensor and bright f/2.0 lens. Offering consumers the most enhanced image quality available in an ELPH series camera, these features help to capture those wonderful moments in low-light conditions.  More

Eastman Kodak is trying to find its way in an imaging world now dominate by digital technology. After the release of its 1st quarter 2010 results, S&P is urging the folks who listen to them to "sell" instead of hold shares of Eastman Kodak. Those who've actually watched Kodak, one of the best known brands in U.S. history may not be all that surprised as it struggles in its 130th year in business.  More