Canon took the wraps off their new Rebel XS digital SLR today. The XS, which replaces the Rebel XTi, is a stripped-down version of the Rebel XSi and will be Canon’s new entry-level D-SLR. The camera will officially be announced in the U.S. next month, so I’ll have pricing and availability at that time. For now, here are the specs:

New 50Mp Hasselblad H3DII-50 camera system
Hasselblad announces the H3DII-50 camera system, featuring Kodak’s 50 Megapixel 36 48mm sensor, more than twice the physical size of the largest 35mm DSLR sensors. The system represents the 4th generation H-system, and brings all the advantages of a truly integrated DSLR to the large sensor format, enabling all photographic parameters to be optimized. The H3DII-50 provides improved controls and functionality, better sensor cooling, a new and more intuitive user interface, and a bright three inch display…

Prerecord Movie firmware for the Casio EX-F1
Casio announces a new firmware update for the Exilim Pro EX-F1 digital camera. Firmware version 1.10 adds the Prerecord Movie function, which permits movie capture to commence 5 seconds before the user actually presses the Movie Button. Prerecord Movie works with all movie modes, including 30 fps Standard movie mode, the 300 fps, 600 fps and 1200 fps High Speed movie modes, and the Full High-Definition movie mode. This firmware update for the EX-F1 will be available on Casio’s English website starting July 8….

Kodak announces 15x zoom EasyShare Z1015 IS
Kodak expands its Z-Series digital camera line with the EasyShare Z1015 IS Digital Camera equipped with a 15x Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon Optical Zoom lens with image stabilization. The new lens can capture shots in tight quarters with the f/2.8 28 mm wide-angle lens. You can capture action shots without delay with a click-to-capture speed (

Canon Rebel XSi photo gallery up
I’ve finally posted the photo gallery for the Canon EOS Rebel XSi. While the full review won’t be posted until I return from Alaska, I’ll try to have all the standard test shots for you tomorrow.

View your pictures with the Kodak HD Player
Kodak announces the Theatre HD Player, a High Definition media player that enables you to interact more freely and creatively with your pictures, podcasts, videos and music. The remote-operated Theatre HD Player lets you view customized slideshows, incorporate personal music and video collections, and view online video- and photo-sharing sites. You can also edit and upload images and videos to these sites from the HDTV in the comfort of your living room. The new Theatre HD Player will retail for US $299.99 from September 2008…

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