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

Samsung Electronics America, Inc., announces the PL200, a stylish 14.2 mega‑pixel point-and-shoot digital camera that sets a new benchmark in today’s mid-range class. The competitively-priced PL200 combines advanced features such as high-definition video recording, powerful optics, and a large LCD screen, along with the unmatched ease-of-use that has become one of the defining features of Samsung’s digital camera lineup, making it one of the most well-rounded digital cameras on the market.    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