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January and February are the Silly Season for new digital cameras - last year over 80 were released and 2006 will be no different.
Below are the new digital cameras arranged by Manufacturer:
FUJIFILM
Fujifilm Finepix V10 (pictured above) - The Fujifilm FinePix V10 is a digital camera that is sure to get a bit of attention in the coming days for a number of reasons. For starters it's not just a 5 megapixel camera with a 3.4x Optical Zoom, but it has a whopping 3.0 inch LCD - ideal for it's 3 games! The picture below shows one of the games (it's no PSP - but it would fill in the time while waiting for that sunset to hit it's peak!).
Fujifilm Finepix F470 - It's a 6 megapixel ultra slim compact camera with a CCD sensor and 3x Optical Zoom lens. Measuring 92.0 x 58.0 x 20.0mm and weighing just 142 grams this camera will easily slip into a shirt pocket (it's similar in size to a deck of cards).The F470's LCD is a respectable 2.5 inches and it comes complete with 16 megabytes of internal memory as back up to the xD Picture Cards it takes.
Fujifilm Finepix A500 - The Fujifilm Finepix A500 is the big brother of the 4 megapixel A400 also released today. It features much the same specifications as the A400 except for a larger megapixel count - coming in at 5 megapixels (CCD Sensor). It has a Fujinon 3x Optical Zoom, 1.8 inch LCD display (with anti glare) and 12 megabytes of internal memory. it measures 93.0 x 60.0 x 27.0mm and weighs 173 grams.
Fujifilm Finepix A400 - The Fujifilm Finepix A400 is a 4 megapixel (CCD) digital camera that features a 3x Optical Zoom lens 12 megabytes internal memory, PictBridge, video (no microphone) and 1.8 inch LCD. It is squarely aimed at the entry level market but comes with all the normal shooting modes and settings you'd expect in a modern digital camera. The A400 measures 93.0 x 60.0 x 27.0mm and weighs 173 grams.
HP
HP Photosmart R927 - The HP Photosmart R927 is the top of the range digital camera to be announced by HP today. It has an 8.2 megapixel sensor, a 3x Optical Zoom lens and a lovely large 3.0 inch LCD display which is sure to get the mouths of HP fans watering.
HP Photosmart R727 - The HP Photosmart R727 is a 6.2 megapixel digital camera with a large 2.5 inch LCD display and 3x Optical Zoom lens. Measuring just 92 x 23 x 61mm and weighing only 130grams the R727 fits into a pocket easily and should take a few knocks and bumps with it's metal casing.
HP Photosmart R725 - The HP Photosmart R725 is a 6.2 megapixel digital camera with 3x Optical Zoom (no surprises there). It features a slim but sturdy metal design and a 2 inch LCD display. As with other HP digital cameras announced today the Photosmart R725 features a number of in camera editing and sharing technologies that allow images to be shared via Snapfish or emailed, saved and printed.
HP Photosmart M527 - The HP Photosmart M527 is another 6 megapixel digital camera to be announced by HP today. It features a 3x Optical Zoom lens and a 2 inch LCD display.
HP Photosmart M525 - The HP Photosmart M525 is a 6 megapixel digital camera with a 3x Optical Zoom lens. The M525 has a 1.7 inch LCD Display as well as 16 megabytes of internal memory to back up it's SD card.
HP Photosmart M525 - The HP Photosmart M425 is a 5 megapixel digital camera with a 3x Optical Zoom lens. The M425 features a 1.7 inch LCD, 16 megabytes of internal memory, share button to enable sharing of photos on snapfish and email and fast shot mode. It also has a number of in camera editing features including red eye removal, adding of borders etc.
HP Photosmart E327 - The HP Photosmart E327 is a 5 megapixel digital camera with a 1.8 inch LCD display and no optical zoom (4x digital zoom only). It has a sliding design where the lens cover slides back to switch it on.
KODAK
Kodak Easyshare Z650 (pictured above) - The Kodak Easyshare Z650 looks like being a worthy addition to Kodak's L-series of cameras as it features a 6.1 megapixel sensor and a large 10x Optical Zoom lens (made by Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon). The Z650 features a 2.0 inch LCD display, live histogram enabling exposure to be examined before taking a shot (if one can be bothered going into that type of detail up front), 17 scene modes, a number of in camera editing features (including cropping, red eye reduction, blurry picture alert) as well as Kodak's share button.
Kodak Easyshare C663 - The Kodak EasyShare C663 is hot off the press from Kodak, so much so that they've forgotten to send a photo of it with their press release (we'll have to use our imagination til it comes). The C663 is a 6.1 megapixel digital camera with a 3x Optical Zoom (Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon Lens) and 2.5 inchh LCD.
Kodak Easyshare V570 - The Kodak EasyShare V570 is a digital camera that takes what Kodak offers in their range in a new direction with what they are billing as the world's first dual-lens digital still camera. One lens is an ultra wide angle lens (23mm) and the other a 5x Optical zoom (39 - 117mm). Each lens has it's own CCD - both of which are linked to the camera's 5 megapixel CCD sensor. All this comes packaged in a sleek looking casing with a large 2.5 inch LCD display.
MINOX
Minox DC 6211 - The Minox DC 6211 is a 6.2 megapixel (CCD sensor) digital camera with a 3x Optical zoom and large 2.5inch LCD Display.
PANASONIC
Panasonic Lumix DSC-LS2 - The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2 is a 5 megapixel (CCD) digital camera with a 3x Optical Zoom lens. It has Optical Image Stabilizing, is powered by 2 AA batteries and seems to have had a really nice redesign from the the LS1.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ3 - The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ3 is a 5 megapixel digital camera with a 6x Optical Zoom lens. The Lumix DMC-LZ3 has optical image stabilization to combat camera shake, a 2.0 inch LCD display and is powered by two AA batteries.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5 - The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5 is a 6 megapixel (CCD) digital camera with a large 6x Optical Zoom lens. The lens has image stabilization built into it.
PENTAX
Pentax Optio E10 (pictured above) - The Pentax Optio E10 is a 6.0 megapixel digital camera with 3x Optical Zoom. It takes up part of the 'E-series' cameras (signifying 'easy to use'.) It features 10 megabytes of internal memory, 2.4inch LCD and PictBridge compatibility. It is expected to be in stores in February 2006 and will retail for under $200 (US$).
Pentax Optio A10 - The Pentax Optio A10 is an 8.0 megapixel (CCD) digital camera with a 3x Optical Zoom lens and a Shake Reduction system. It will retail for around the $350 (US$) mark.
SAMSUNG
Samsung Digimax S800 (pictured above) - The Samsung Digimax S800 is a another new digital camera from Samsung to be announced today. It features the highest megapixel rating of the new cameras with an 8 megapixel sensor. The Samsung Digimax S800 features a 3x Optical Zoom lens, 2.4 inch LCD, PictBridge, ergonomic grip design and movie mode that shoots video at up to 30 frames per second in MPEG4 format as well as in camera movie editing.
Samsung Digimax S600 - The Samsung Digimax S600 is fits between the S500 and S800 also released today in terms of megapixels. Otherwise it's a very similar digital camera in terms of other features including design and most specifications. The S600 also has a 3x Optical Zoom, 2.4inch LCD, 30 frames per second movie mode and a good range of shooting modes, accessed from the dial on top of the camera.
Samsung Digimax i6 - The Samsung Digimax i6 is a 6 megapixel digital camera with a 3x Optical Zoom that also functions as a media player with MP3 capabilities. The Samsung Digimax features a 2.5 inch LCD, ASR (advanced shake reduction) and an 18.5mm thick design.
Samsung Digimax S500 - The Samsung Digimax S500 is a new 5 megapixel digital camera that is sure to prove popular with buyers at the entry level end of the spectrum. It has a 2.4 inch LCD display (TFT), 3x Optical Zoom, Auto Macro mode (shooting up to 5cm), USB 2.0 and movie shooting at 30 frames per second (640 x 480 VGA resolution.
SANYO
Sanyo Xacti HD1 - Pocket-sized, Tapeless SANYO Xacti HD1 Brings High-Definition Video Recording to the Mass Consumer Market in a Stylish, Feature-Rich and Affordable Package. The SANYO Xacti HD1 is the world's first high-definition compact digital media camera.* Offering advanced, next-generation video performance, the SANYO Xacti HD1 is the world's smallest and lightest high-definition digital media camera, ideal for recording today with the future in mind.
Posted by Darren in our News category on January 04, 2006