Digital Cameras: New Sanyo Xacti rip-off Waterproof Camera from Exemode
And another waterproof camera, this time it's the DV533UW from Exemode. Well, it definitely looks like a Sanyo Xacti clone, which is expected from such a crappy and lazy manufacturer like Exemode.
That said, the DV533UW is a 5.17Mpix digicam with 32MB of internal memory, a 2.4” display, capable of recording video in both VGA and QVGA @ 30fps, and surviving underwater in depth of 3m (max).
Meet the new AgfaPHoto DC-600uw, a 6-megapixel point-and-shoot digital camera, which remains functional even in depths of up to 10 meters, as well as doesn't afraid of shock, drop, dust and dirt. It looks like Olimpus mju series has some competition.
Features:
6Mpix sensor;
2.4" LCD display;
Face recognition;
Digital zoom;
32MB of internal memory;
SDHC memory card slot;
2 x AA batteries
The AgfaPhoto DC-600uw will be available this July in Europe, retailing for 149 Euros.
Olympus has launched its latest compact DSLR camera for amateur photographers called the E-450. It should be available for purchase sometime in May, and will include the following features:
This new Philips SIC4714BB/27 digital camera looks more like a camcorder. In fact it is digicam with video recording capability, but specwise it should have been released a few years back. I mean, the device is tiny, yes, but its 1.3Mpix sensor just won't do today, the 1.5" LCD display is bad for your eyes, and we would certainly prefer an SDHC slot instead of the regular SD.
Despite all this, if the device is cheap... really cheap, we might even consider buying it.
Ricoh has unveiled its new point and shoot camera in Japan today, the Ricoh CX1. It offers features, such as 9Mpix 1/2.3” CMOS sensor with a 7x optical Zoom (28-200mm), +1 EV dynamic Range Boost, 3” LCD display, Multi Target AF, High-speed Shooting at 7fps, 88MB of internal Memory, support for SD and SDHC cards, and video recording in VGA @ 60 or 120fps.
Digital Cameras: Fujifilm Launches FinePix J250 / J20FD compact digicams
FujiFilm came up with a pair of 10Mpix compact cameras called FinePix J250 and J250FD. Both will hit the market in March 2009 in black or silver colors at prices of $129.95 and $199.95 for J250 and J20FD, respectively.
Fujifilm has released its new FinePix F200 EXR compact digital camera that targets to be the leader among compact cameras this year. It comes with a featuring a Super CCD sensor that is able to retain excellent image quality disregarding the light conditions and the shooting mode you're using. Features of the Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR include:
Nikon added two new models to its Coolpix camera lineup - the L19, and its slightly larger brother, the L20. They will be available next month for $110 and $130, respectively. Features include:
10Mpix sensor (8Mpix on L19);
3.6x optical zoom;
Smart Portrait System;
Easy Auto Shooting Mode;
Face-priority auto focus (up to 12 faces per shot);
Check out Panasonic's latest hybrid camera, the DMC-TZ7. It combines both the functionalities of a standard compact camera and that of a camcorder. Here are some of its key features:
10Mpix sensor;
3" LCD display;
12x optical zoom;
25mm ultra-wide angle lens;
Advanced AVCHD Lite motion picture recording
The DMC-TZ7 will be available this April in either black or brown colors for a yet unknown price.
Kodak has announced a new entry-level digital camera called EasyShare C180. It's meant for those who just need a simple and cheap shooter for their daily life. This model will be available in August for $199.95 a piece.
Features include:
10Mpix image sensor;
Kodak AF 3x optical aspheric zoom lens;
5x digital zoom;
Face detection, Kodak Perfect Touch Technology, scene modes;
Blur reduction;
2.4" color display;
16MB internal memory;
SD/SDHC memory card slot
What's up with those lousy 16 megs of memory? Couldn't they include more? And what's with the delay???