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November 01, 2007
The Ricoh GR Digital II is a 10.01 megapixel digital camera with a 28mm fixed focal length lens (28mm equivalent). It features the new GR Engine II image processor, electronic leveling and the ability to shoot square images (no cropping later). The Ricoh GR Digital II shoot RAW, has an upgraded continuous shooting mode from it's predecessor and has improved battery performance (up to 370 shots per charge). You can expect to pay £399.99 when it hits stores in...
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August 30, 2007
The Ricoh Caplio R7 is a 8.15 (CCD) megapixel digital camera with a 7.1x Optical Zoom lens (28-200mm equivalent). It features image stabilization, upgraded image processing system and a 2.7 inch LCD. The Ricoh Caplio R7 comes in black, orange and silver. It will have a retail price of £230 when it hits stores in September. Get a price on the Ricoh Caplio R7 at Amazon. Ricoh Caplio R7 News Release 7.1x Wide-Angle Digital Camera Features Low Noise in...
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July 15, 2007
The Ricoh Caplio RR750 is a 7 megapixel point and shoot digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens (equivilent of 35-105mm). It features a 2.5 inch LCD monitor (153,600 pixels), 32 megabytes of internal memory and a Macro mode that shoots as close as 6cm. The Ricoh Caplio RR750 is powered by AA batteries. It weighs 128 grams and measures 89.5mm x 60.0mm x 26.0mm. No price has been announced for the RR750 yet. ...
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March 09, 2007
The Ricoh Caplio R6 is an upgrade to the popular R5 model. It features a 7.2 megapixel sensor, 7.1x optical zoom lens, vibration correction and a 2.7 inch LCD screen. The Ricoh Caplio R6 comes complete with race detection technology (Auto exposure and auto focus). The R6 will retail for £229.99 when it is released later this month (March 2007). Ricoh Caplio R6 Ricoh Caplio R6 News Release Tokyo, Japan – March 5, 2007 – Ricoh Co., Ltd. (president...
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March 09, 2007
The General Electric A730 is a 7 megapixel compact camera with a 2.5 inch LCD and a 3x opticcal zoom lens. Expect it to be aggressively priced, targeting the lower end of the digital camera market. GE A Series News Release GE’s most affordable, entry-level digital cameras. Remarkably feature-rich cameras for first-time buyers or those upgrading from first-generation digital cameras. Both include a generous 2.5-inch LCD screen. Powered by two AA alkaline batteries. * The A730 features a 3x...
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March 09, 2007
The General Electric E1240 is the largest megapixel rated camera in the new E-series range of compact cameras from GE today. It has a 12 megapixel sensor an a 4x optical zoom lens. Also featuring a 3.0 inch LCD it comes with an ISO range of 64-3200 and 26 MB of internal built in memory. GE E Series News Release Extract GE’s intermediate level, offering features found on other brands’ top-of-the-line models. The E1030 features a 2.7-inch LCD; all...
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March 09, 2007
The General Electric E1040 is another 10 megapixel compact digital camera announced today by GE. It features a 4x optical zoom lens and a large 3.0 inch LCD screen. It has an ISO range of 64 to 3200 and 26 megabytes of internal memory. GE E Series News Release Extract GE’s intermediate level, offering features found on other brands’ top-of-the-line models. The E1030 features a 2.7-inch LCD; all others in this series offer a spacious 3-inch screen. All are...
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March 09, 2007
The General Electric E1030 is a 10 megapixel compact digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens and an ISO range of 64 - 3200. It features a 2.7 inch LCD screen and measures 103.6 x 56.0 x 25.0mm. GE E Series News Release Extract GE’s intermediate level, offering features found on other brands’ top-of-the-line models. The E1030 features a 2.7-inch LCD; all others in this series offer a spacious 3-inch screen. All are powered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries....
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March 09, 2007
The General Electric E850 is the baby of a new E-series range of cameras from GE. It features a wide 28mm lens with a 5x optical zoom and an 8 megapixel sensor. It also comes with a 3.0 inch LCD screen. GE E Series News Release Extract GE’s intermediate level, offering features found on other brands’ top-of-the-line models. The E1030 features a 2.7-inch LCD; all others in this series offer a spacious 3-inch screen. All are powered by rechargeable...
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March 09, 2007
The General Electric G1 is another of the first batch of GE cameras announced today. This one features a 7 megapixel sensor (CCD), 2.5 inch LCD screen, 3x optical zoom lens and an ISO range of between 64 and 3200. G Series (The G1) News Release Excerpt GE’s signature camera is its most compact model (3 inches wide x 2½ inches high), yet it’s big on performance. Perfect for soccer moms or anyone else on the go who wants...
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March 09, 2007
General Imaging have today announced their first digital cameras - one of which is the General Imaging GE-X1. The General Imaging GE-X1 is an 8 megapixel camera with a 12x optical zoom lens, optical image stabilization and a 2.5 inch LCD screen. It is powered by AA batteries, takes SD/MMC cards, features an ISO range of 64 to 3200 and has 26 megabytes of internal memory. ...
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January 29, 2007
Hasselblad Launches the H3D-31, the high-end DSLR camera system of choice for the professional mobile photographer Hasselblad today extends the appeal of its outstanding H3D DSLR camera system to a new professional photographic audience with the launch of the Hasselblad H3D-31, the 31 megapixel version of the H3D-39, the world's first 48mm full-frame DSLR camera system. Featuring near full-frame capture, the H3D-31 uses a 44x33mm sensor enhanced with micro-lenses to boost ISO rating one stop to a new maximum...
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January 19, 2007
Ricoh have announced an upgrade of their 500SE camera to include GPS readiness. This waterproof and shockproof 8 megapixel camera with 3x optical Zoom is built to withstand the elements but having GPS track log and the ability to record positions that images are taken in make is a useful camera for many applications. Add to this it's array of connectivity options (wifi, bluetooth etc) and it'd be a handy camera to have. Ricoh 500SE GPS Ready Camera -...
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January 10, 2007
The Sanyo Xacti HD2 is a pocket-sized device featuring both a 720p high-definition digital camcorder and a 7.1 megapixel digital still camera. The HD2 also features HDMI digital interface built into the device's multifunction docking station. It can record up to 21 minutes of high-definition video (one hour of standard-definition video) per gigabyte of available memory on standard SD or high-capacity SDHC cards. The HD2 will be available in the U.S. in March 2007 at an MSRP of $699.99. Sanyo...
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November 11, 2006
Ricoh UK have announced the release of the new Ricoh Caplio RR730. It's an entry level digital camera with 7.16 megapixels (CCD), a 2.5 inch LCD (TFT) and a 3x Optical Zoom. The Ricoh Caplio RR730 replaces the RR660, runs on AA batteries, has just 6 scene modes, features macro mode of as close as 5cm and has 32 megabytes of internal memory as an addition to it's SD cards. The Ricoh Caplio RR730 will be priced at £130...
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October 19, 2006
BenQ Unveils the World’s Slimmest Seven-Megapixel Digital Camera Oct 13, 2006 The award-winning BenQ X720 features a 7 megapixel CCD image sensor, 3x optical zoom, smc Pentax lens and the world’s slimmest body at 12.5 mm. TAIPEI, TAIWAN, 13 October, 2006 – BenQ today introduced the BenQ X720, the slimmest 7.0 megapixel digital camera featuring 3x optical zoom, smc Pentax (Super Multi-Coating) lens, 1/2.5 inch CCD image sensor and a bright 2.5 inch LCD display. The BenQ X720 features...
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September 26, 2006
The Sigma DP1 is a fairly high end point and shoot camera announced by Sigma today. It features a 14.1 megapixel Foveon X3 sensor (the same one that's in the SD14 DSLR) as well as a a 16.6mm fixed focal length lens (equivalent of a 28mm lens) (f4), built in flash and 2.5 inch LCD screen. So far there are no details on availability or price on the Sigma DP1. Sigma DP1 News Release NEW PRODUCT INFORMATION - SIGMA...
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September 26, 2006
The Sigma SD14 was announced by Sigma with a teaser ad a few weeks ago but today it becomes official. The Sigma SD14 is a 14.1 megapixel DSLR with a Foveon X3 sensor. It has a 1.7x field of view crop, in camera JPEG mode, 2.5 inch LCD screen, built in flash, image sensor dust protector, 5 point auto focusing and 3 frames per second high speed continuous shooting mode. Sigma SD14 News Release The SD14, 14 megapixels (2,652...
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September 24, 2006
Check out this 160 megapixel panoramic digital camera which creastes a 6 x 17cm image. It's got one of the most impressive specifications lists that we've seen for a while. ISO of 500 to 10,000, maximum shutter speed of 1/20,000th of a second, a read out speed of 300MB per second and image sizes of around 1 gigabyte per shot!. It'll knock you back around $36,000 USD though to get it so don't expect to see too many while...
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September 15, 2006
The Leica Digilux 3 is yet another Panasonic inspired digital camera to come from Leica today. It's based largely upon the Panasonic DMC-L1 (although as with the others released today Leica have done some 'refining'. The Leica Digilux 3 is a FourThirds camera and comes with a Leica D 14-50mm lens (with image stabilization). It has a 7.5 megapixel LiveMOS sensor and a2.5 inch LCD screen with a resolution of 207,000 pixels. It comes supplied with a 1GB SD...
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September 15, 2006
The Leica M8 Digital Rangefinder is a 10 megapixel (CCD) camera that is sure to get mouths watering as it's made in the M-series Rangefinder style of yesteryear. It features an ISO range of 160-2500, a 2.5 inch LCD monitor and has a 1.33 FOV crop. It can be used with all Leica M range lenses produced since 1954. The Leica M8 will be available for purchase in November 2006 (just in time for Christmas). I can't wait to...
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September 15, 2006
The Leica V-LUX 1 is another camera based upon a Panasonic model (the DMC-FZ50). It features 12x Optical Zoom which is equivalent to 35-420mm (image stabilized), 10 megapixel CCD sensor, 2.0 inch LCD screen (TFT and tilting) as well as a hot shoe for flash and a wide array of manual controls. There's no price or availability mentioned about the Leica V-LUX 1 yet although it does come with a 512MB SC card (it's nice to see manufacturers bundling...
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September 15, 2006
The Leica D-Lux 3 is an ultra compact camera with a 10 megapixel CCD sensor, 4x optical Zoom (wide angle of 28-112mm) and image stabilization. It features a 2.8 inch 16:9 ration LCD screen and is based upon the Panasonic LX-2 (with some refinements by Leica). The Leica D-Lux 3 comes in both black and silver. Get a price on the "Leica D-LUX 3 10MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)" (Leica) Leica D-Lux...
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September 09, 2006
Agfa have announced that they are entering the digital market today. It's been half a decade since they last put their name on a digital camera but they'll start marketing in them int he coming months - starting with an AgfaPhoto DC-735, a 7 megapixel camera with a 3x Optical Zoom lens and 2.5 inch LCD Screen. Following is the AgfaPhoto News Release announcing their entry into the digital camera market. AGFAPHOTO is Going Digital: plawa Granted Exclusive License...
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September 09, 2006
BenQ DC C1000 News Release Extracts BenQ today announces the C1000, successor to its C800, featuring a 10.1 megapixel CCD lens, 3x optical zoom, a large 2.4“ TFT LCD display for clear and comfortable photo viewing. The C1000 comes with an extensive range of user- friendly modes which includes PASM mode, 8 second shutter speed night scene mode, quick 4 continuous shot mode and printer mode, delivering an impeccable image quality. The PASM (Program AE/Aperture Priority/Shutter Priority/Manual) mode enables...
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August 30, 2006
Ricoh Japan has announced the new Ricoh Caplio 500SE. The 500SE is an 8 megapixel camera with a 3x optical wide angle Zoom lens. It features a water, dust and shock resistance casing which allows shooting in water to a depth of 1 meter. The Ricoh Caplio 500SE also features bluetooth (2.0) - something we've not seen on a lot of cameras yet - to allow wireless transfer of images to computers. It also features an inbuilt flash but...
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August 25, 2006
The Ricoh Caplio R5 the update for the Caplio R4 and features a 7.24 megapixel sensor (CCD) and 7.1x wide angle Optical Zoom lens (28-200mm equivalent). The R5 also features a 2.5 inch LCD screen, ISO of up to 1600, Vibration correction, thin body (just 26mm thin and weighing 140grams) and macro mode which allows shooting at as close as 1cm. Expect to find the Ricoh Caplio R5 in stores later in the year. Compare prices on the Ricoh...
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August 08, 2006
The Minox DC 8122 is an 8.1 megapixel (1/1.8 inch CCD) point and shoot camera from Minox with a 6x Optical Zoom and 2.8 inch LCD Screen (no optical viewfinder). The DC 8122 features VGA movie mode shooting at up to 30 frames per second, 32 megabytes of internal memory and a decent array of automatic and manual control options. It measures 93 x 57 x 28mm and weighs 164 grams. It looks like a solid enough camera with...
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July 14, 2006
Sanyo has added the Sanyo VPC-E7 to its range of digital cameras. The VPC-E7 offers the following features: * 7.1 megapixel CCD * 3x optical zoom * 4x digital zoom * 2.5-inch LCD monitor * VGA-size (640 x 480) video clips * maximum ISO setting: 800 * touch sensor shutter button * red-eye correction * 23MB internal memory * dimensions: 91.1 x 55.5 x 21.6 mm * weight: 132g with battery and SD card Via PhotographyBlog....
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July 14, 2006
Sanyo has added the Sanyo VPC-S7 to its lineup. The VPC-S7 offers the following features: * 7.1 megapixel CCD * 3x optical zoom * 4x digital zoom * w.5-inch LCD monitor * VGA-size (640 x 480) video clips * touch sensor shutter button * 23MB internal memory * maximum ISO setting: 800 * dimensions: 92.2 x 60.3 x 22.0 mm * weight: approx 166g with battery and memory card Via PhotographyBlog....
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July 14, 2006
The Rollei dx63 Tribute sports a 6.36 Megapixel 1/2.5 inch CCD image sensor and 3x optical zoom, as well as the following features: * JPEG, DCF, DPOF, MPEG4 format * Secure Digital support, 32MB internal memory * Auto focus * ISO 100, 200, 400 * 3.0 inch LCD monitor * USB 2.0 interface * Lithium Ion battery * Weight 142 g Source: Let's Go Digital, via Engadget....
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June 28, 2006
The Ricoh Caplio RR6600 is a 6 megapixel (CCD) point and shoot camera with a 3x Optical Zoom and 2.4 inch LCD screen. Ricoh Caplio RR660 Major Specifications CCD - Effective 6.16 million square pixels (6.36 million pixels), 1/2.5-inch primary color CCD Lens Focal length - f=5.5-16.5mm (equivalent to 34-102mm for 35mm cameras) Brightness - (F value) F2.8 (W)-4.8 (T) Zoom - Optical 3x zoom (up to 12x zoom when combined with digital zoom) Object Distance - Approx. 0.4m-...
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June 23, 2006
The Acer CP-8660 is a new 8 megapixel point and shoot digital camera with a 6x Optical Zoom lens and 2.8 inch LCD screen. It features 25 megabytes of internal memory, anti-shake DSP and it weighs 180 grams. Acer CP-8660 News Release Acer, one of the world's leading proponents of the convergence between PCs and Digital Entertainment, further enhances its range of professional Digital Still Camera with the new 8-megapixel Acer CP-8660. ...
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May 27, 2006
Lets Go digital have information on the new Polaroid i1032 - a 10 megapixel point and shoot camera with a 3x Optical Zoom and 2.4inch LCD that will retail for $298. Polaroid i1032 compact camera specifications - 10.0 Megapixel resolution - 3x optical and 4x digital zoom - Auto focus - 2.4 inch LCD display - Video mode with 640x 480 pixels - 32MB internal memory - Secure Digital flash memory card compatible - PictBridge support - JPEG format...
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May 25, 2006
The Sanyo VPC-S60 is a 6 megapixel point and shoot digital camera with a 3x Optical Zoom and 2.5 inch LCD monitor. It features a touch sensor shutter with super fast auto focus and exposure confirmation. The VPC-S60 will retail for $199.99 and should hit stores later this month. Sanya Xacti VPC-S60 Features 6 Megapixel still images 3x optical zoom (35 – 105 mm) 2.5 inch LCD monitor Touch Sensor for fast focusing 9-point auto focus system Super Macro...
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May 22, 2006
The Ricoh Caplio R40 is a 6 megapixel digital camera with a 2.5 inch LCD screen and 5.7x Optical Zoom lens. It has the ability to shoot in macro mode at up to 1cm and has the battery power to take around 350 shots without charging. Following are some of the details that Ricoh have given about the Ricoh Caplio R40 in their press information. 28mm wide angle/160mm telephoto Caplio R40While a 105mm zoom only gives you this perspective,...
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May 19, 2006
If modern colour psychology is right, red stands for passion and the desire for happiness. PRAKTICA is adapting this passion – this fire –to its latest model – the DCZ 6.3. Every single pixel of the six million on the CCD sensor is taking care that even the most filigree detail is stored accurately and brought to life on the 2.5” monitor afterwards. High resolution video clips are no problem either. Whether you record with 320x240 or 640x480 pixels...
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May 19, 2006
The Praktica Luxmedia 10-X3 is a 10 megapixel (CCD) digital camera from the German manufacturer that features a 3x Optical Zoom lens, 2.4 inch TFT LCD and 32 megabytes of internal memory. The Praktica Luxmedia 10-X3 weighs 140 grams and measures 89 x 60 x 28mm and shoots at between 50 and 200 ISO. Praktica News Release Extract X-travagance, x-cellence and x-quisitenesse are the right words to describe the brand new model of the Luxmedia series. With the 10-X3...
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May 09, 2006
The Ricoh Caplio 500G Wide is an 8 meagpixel (CCD) digital camera that comes in a water, dust and shock resistant casing with a 3x Optical Zoom which widens to the equivalent of 28mm and zoomes to 85mm. Also available is a wide angle conversion lens which enables the equivalent off 22mm. The Ricoh Caplio 500G Wide has a 2.5 inch LCD and an ISO setting of up to 1600. It is water resistant to a depth of 1...
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April 24, 2006
The BenQ C630 is a 6 megapixel point and shoot digital camera with a 2.4inch TFT LCD screen. It comes in four colors (black, white, red and blue) and features 'shake free' image stabilization and an ISO of up to 1000. It also features direct connection to printers via it's PictBridge compatibility. Expect to see the BQ C630 in stores in April. BenQ C630 and C530 News Release BenQ today unveils two new additions to its digital camera classic...
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April 24, 2006
The BenQ C530 is a 5 megapixel point and shoot digital camera with a 2.4inch LCD screen. It comes in four colors (black, white, red and blue) and features 'shake free' image stabilization and an ISO of up to 1000. BenQ C530 and C630 News Release BenQ today unveils two new additions to its digital camera classic line-up, the BenQ DC C530 and C630. Both digital cameras offer an ultra-compact design and versatile feature set, and are ideal for...
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April 02, 2006
The Leica C-Lux 1 is a new digital camera that has slipped almost unannounced into the Leica range in the last 24 hours except for a page on Leica's website. It has a 6 megapixel sensor, 28-102mm optical zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD and will shoot at up to 1600 ISO. The C-Lux 1 comes in both black and silver. From the Leica C-Lux 1 Promotional Material The LEICA C-LUX 1 is an engagingly attractive companion with a fashionably...
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March 16, 2006
Epson have today announced an update on their Epson R-D1s digital rangefinder camera - the R-D1s. The camera takes Leica M and L mount lenses and has a 6 megapixel APS-C sensor with a 2 inch LCD screen. It shoots in RAW in a range of modes at between ISO 200-1600. There's no word on price at this stage but it must be in the vacinity of the R-D1 which was around $3000 USD. More information from this translated...
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March 10, 2006
We first heard of the Mamiya ZD back in September 2004 so today when it was officially announced that it's arrived we had to think twice about where we'd heard the model number before! The Mamiya ZD is a serious piece of DSLR machinery with it's 22 megapixel (yes I said 22) CCD sensor (measuring in at 48mm x 36mm) it captures RAW files 35MB in size. The ZD has a 1.8 inch TFT monitor, has two memory slots...
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February 23, 2006
The Ricoh Caplio R4 digial camera is a 6 megapixel (CCD) digital camera with a nice large 7.1x Optical Zoom lens (equivalent of 28-200mm). Despite the large lens the camera weighs in at just 135 grams and is only 26mm thin. It features a high resolution 2.5 inch LCD (154,000 pixels), anti-shake technology and boasts the ability to take 330 images per charge. The Ricoh Caplio R4 will retail for a price of £249.99 and will hit stores in...
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February 23, 2006
Ricoh have just announced the Ricoh Caplio RR630. The Caplio RR630 is a 6.1 megapixel (CCD) camera with a 3x Optical Zoom lens and a 2.0 inch LCD monitor. It has 16 megabytes of internal memory, is powered by AA batteries and shoots in macro mode as close as 6cm. The Ricoh Caplio RR630 will have a retail price of £129.99 inc and will hit stores in March. ...
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February 18, 2006
Mustek News Release Extract Spearheading Mustek's introductions is the MDC-832Z, a stylish eight-megapixel digital camera boasting 3264 x 2448 resolution, a 3X optical zoom AF lens, a 2.0-inch LCD, 32MB of internal memory, 30 fps video recording (640 x 480) and an MSRP of only $249.99 (U.S.). The MDC-832Z, along with several other exciting Mustek launches, will be on display in PMA Technology Suite X15. ...
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February 16, 2006
Minox DC 5011 News Release: The new Minox DC 5011 digital camera is a first class all-round performer with highly sensible features set in an elegant body and all at an attractive price. These include the superb 2.5 inch TFT colour screen, one of the largest available today, that makes mode selection easy and image viewing very convenient for more than one person at a time. The anti-reflection coating of the screen makes for comfortable viewing even in sunlight....
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February 16, 2006
Sliding lens with rotating Lens-Eye design The 2D-Rotating “Lens-Eye” special design make the DC E600 a unique model within the BenQ Digital camera product line featuring a top-tier image quality. The PF mode (Panoramic Focus) also supports you to get excellent results. What else do you expect from a digital camera? BenQ`s exclusive user interface makes the E600 the ideal companion. A 2.5” high resolution LTPS LCD screen and VGA movie recording at 30fps with AVI (MPEG-4) format ensure...
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January 11, 2006
Ricoh announced today the launch of the Caplio R30 compact digital camera featuring a 5.7x optical wide zoom (28-160 mm in 35 mm camera format) in a trim body only 26mm thick. The new Ricoh Caplio R30 is positioned as a more affordable version of the popular Caplio R3 (Released on November 11, 2005), which featured a 7.1x optical wide zoom lens. Inheriting the Ricoh R3’s unique Double Retracting Lens System, the R30 houses a 5.7x (28-160 mm) wide-angle,...
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January 06, 2006
BenQ News Release BenQ Announces New High-Performance, Ultra-Slim Digital Cameras; Stylish Cameras Include the World’s Smallest 6-Megapixel Camera, a 5-Megapixel Model with an OLED Advanced Display and a Versatile 8-Megapixel Model BenQ, a leading manufacturer of digital lifestyle devices, today unveiled three new additions to its digital camera lineup, the X600, C800 and E521. The highlight of the three models is the X600, the world’s smallest 6-megapixel camera. All three digital cameras offer an ultra-slim, compact design and versatile...
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January 03, 2006
Sanyo Portugal seem to have spilled the beans on a new Xacti - the Sanyo Xacti HD1 - a camera capable of 5 megapixel still iamges and 1280x720 MPEG-4 video. A translated version of the Sanyo Xacti HD1 website lists the following features: • 5,08 million pixels • Sensory CCD of 1/2.5“ • Monitorial OLED of 2.2”(210,000 pixels): Raised Contrast/Fast Capacity of Reply • Film in High Definition (Máx Resolution. Film: 1,280 X 720) • Zoom: Digital optic 10...
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January 03, 2006
The Minox DC 6211 is a 6.2 megapixel (CCD sensor) digital camera with a 3x Optical zoom and large 2.5inch LCD Display. Minox News Release This new ultra-compact 6 megapixel camera is a combination of performance and elegance High in performance and small in terms of weight and size, with its DC 6211 camera the Wetzlar, Germany based optical specialist MINOX once again ads quality and features to the growing range of compact, flat digital cameras. Featuring an image...
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December 11, 2005
Sanyo Portugal seem to have spilled the beans on a new Xacti - the Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1EX (the 'ex' means it's the European version - a camera capable of 5 megapixel still iamges and 1280x720 MPEG-4 video. A translated version of the Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1ex's website lists the following features: • 5,08 million pixels • Sensory CCD of 1/2.5“ • Monitorial OLED of 2.2”(210,000 pixels): Raised Contrast/Fast Capacity of Reply • Film in High Definition (Máx Resolution. Film: 1,280...
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December 05, 2005
The Sanyo Xacti VPC-C40 combines a 4 megapixel image sensor with 60 frames per second video (MPEG4). It also features a 5.8x Optical Zoom lens and 1.8inch LCD screen. The Sanyo Xacti VPC-C40 will retail for $399 (US$) and should hit stores in January of 2006. The new SANYO Xacti C40 Digital Media Camera has a lightweight (6.1 oz., including battery and a standard SD memory card), compact design (2.7 x 4.2 x 1.3 inches) that easily fits in...
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December 05, 2005
The Sanyo Xacti VPC-C6 is another camera that seeks to combine digital still and video images into the one device. On the digital still image side of things the Sanyo Xacti VPC-C6 has a 6 megapixel image sensor that is capable of shooting during video caputure. The video is recorded at 30fps and can be viewed at up to 60fps. The Sanyo Xacti VPC-C6 has a 5x Optical Zoom and 2 inch LCD screen. The Sanyo Xacti VPC-C6 will...
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November 16, 2005
The Rollei dp6500 is a 6 megapixel (CCD 1/1.8“ sensor) digital camera with 3x Optical Zoom lens, 16 megabytes of internal memory and 24 frames per second video recording. Rollei dp6500 Specifications Sensor 1/1.8” 6.0megapixels CCD Image resolution 2848 x 2136 pixels, 2272 x 1704 pixels, 1600 x 1200 pixels, 640 x 480 pixels Video Clip 320 x 240 pixels (24 fps) Image storage SD cards up to 1 GB Internal memory 16 MB Recording format MJEPG, JPEG (EXIF...
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November 16, 2005
The Rollei da 5324 is a 5.19 megapixel digital camera with 3x Optical Zoom, 2.4inch TFT LCD and 32 megabytes of internal memory. Rollei da5324 Specifications Sensor 1/2.5“ 5.19megapixels CCD Image resolution 2560 x 1920 pixels, 2560 x 1712 pixels, 2304 x 1728 pixels, 1600 x 1200 pixels Video Clip 640 x 480 pixels, 320 x 240 pixels, 162 x 120 pixels (30 fps, 15 fps), AVI, MPEG4 Voice recording Video clips with sound up to 30 s (WAV)...
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November 10, 2005
'The fashionable and stylish BenQ DC C500 is one of the lightest 5 megapixel digital camera with fixed focus lens on the market. This small and portable camera is coupled with a 1.7-inch, high resolution LCD screen and offers PictBridge compatibility for easy printing without the need for going to the computer. The BenQ DC C500 camera also supports PC camera for video conferencing. “The BenQ DC C500 is an exciting addition to the digital camera market and we...
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October 07, 2005
Leaf News Release Leaf America is pleased to announce the next generation of Leaf digital camera backs for professional photographers: Leaf Aptus 75 and Leaf Aptus 65. These two new models offer superior image quality, flexibility and control. The 6×7cm LCD touch screen provides complete control over the image capture process. From pre-shoot setups to image capture, gray balancing and saving files to managing the data after the shoot, the improved workflow allows photographers to work the way they...
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September 30, 2005
The Leica D-Lux 2 is an 8.4 megapixel digital camera which features a stylish aluminium casing and 4x Optical Zoom leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens. It features image stabilization, three different picture formats (16:9 (8 MP); 3:2 (7 MP); 4:3 (6 MP)), manual control of aperture and shutter speed as a nice large 2.5inch LCD. This could well become a classic digital camera. ...
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September 16, 2005
The Ricoh Caplio RR530 is a 5.0 megapixel (CCD) camera with a 3x Optical Zoom, 12 megabytes of internal memory, Macro mode (up to 6cm) and a 1.8 inch LCD. It's going to hit stores in October Ricoh Caplio RR530 Reviews Digicam Review has reviewed the Ricoh Caplio RR530 digital camera and writes - 'The Ricoh Caplio RR530 is a compact 5 megapixel digital camera and is good in regards to value for money and features, however, the average...
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September 13, 2005
The Ricoh GR Digital is an 8.13 megapixel (CCD) digital camera with a 28mm F2.4 fixed focal length lens and 2.5inch LCD. The Ricoh GR Digital is built in the style of the popular 35mm analogue GR series and is being touted as a high quality camera. Get the Latest Price on the Ricoh GR Digital Compare prices on the Ricoh GR Digital Ricoh GR Digital News Release Professional Grade High Resolution Compact Digital Camera Ricoh announced today the...
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September 07, 2005
The Ricoh Caplio R3 is official after a couple of weeks of rumors. As we reported previously - the Ricoh Caplio R3 is a 5.13 megapixel camera with a double retracting 7.1x wide angled Optical Zoom lens. This gives user of the R3 the equivelent of a 28-200mm zoom. The lens fully retracts into the body of the camera making the whole unit a very compact camera. The Ricoh Caplio R3 has vibration correction to combat camera shake, allows...
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August 25, 2005
DXG has just announced their new DXG-528 digital camera - a 5.1 megapixel (CCD), 3x Optical Zoom model. Digital Camera Review describes the DXG-528: 'The DXG-528 features a slim aluminum housing, impressive 2.4“ LTPS LCD screen, Pentax 3X optical zoom (with three aspherical lenses), built-in 32MB flash memory, SD/MMC card slot, MPEG-4 video with sound and Direct Print capability. The camera also offers voice recorder and MP3 functionality, as well as TV-Out capability for viewing pictures on a television....
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August 25, 2005
The Sanyo Xacti DSC-S6 is a 6 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens that Sanyo Japan announced today. It has a start up time of 2.4 seconds, shutter lag of 0.05 seconds and shoots at up to 2.25 frames per second in burst mode. The Sanyo Xacti DSC-S6 has USB 2.0, macro mode (shoots at up to 5cm) and has 15 megabytes built in memory. Another cool feature of the Sanyo Xacti DSC-S6 is a touch...
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August 24, 2005
Hasselblad H2 and H2D News Release Four new products address needs of both general and specialist professional photographers A year from the launch of the new Hasselblad, the company is setting a new benchmark for digital professional photography with the announcement of new flagship digital cameras and camera backs based on a new digital platform, satisfying the needs of both the general and specialist professional photographer. Building on the success of the H1 range of products, Hasselblad has developed...
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August 22, 2005
The Praktica Luxmedia 5303 is a 5.1 megapixel digital camera with 2.4 inch LCD, 3x Optical Zoom, MP3 player and 16 megabytes of internal memory. Praktica Luxmedia 5303 News Release Luxmedia 5303 – Melodic colours Not many inventions in the field of entertainment electronics have influenced the way we consume media in the last couple of years. Digital cameras or MP3 players are certainly on top of the list. Both share an easy to use handling and the possibility...
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August 16, 2005
German site DigitalKamera.de has news of a new Xacti camera from Sanyo - the Sanyo Xacti E6 - a 6 megapixel (CCD) camera with 3x Optical Zoom, a massive 3 inch touch sensitive LCD, 9 point Autofocusing, four flash modes and 16 megabytes of internal memory. A screen that size (7.32cm for those more used to metric) is bound to get attention and make this a popular model for Sanyo. It also features PictBridge compatability and MPEG4 video. The...
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August 02, 2005
Mamiya News Release We are pleased to introduce the 645AFDII, a successor model of the discontinued 645AFD. Mamiya 645AFDII Body w/Neck Strap Mamiya 645AFDII Body w/AF 80mm f/2.8 Lens & Film Back HM401 Product highlights of our new 645AFDII Electronically controlled mirror-up 1/3 or 1/2 f/stop adjustment of aperture and shutter speed Dedicated buttons for multiple exposure and auto-bracket 36 custom setting menus New “l + l” shaped AF sensor (was “l-l” shaped) 2-way (normal or spot) auto-focusing AF...
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August 01, 2005
DXG Press Release Both Cameras Offer Quality and Style at an Affordable Price DXG USA, one of the fastest growing digital camera manufacturers in the United States, today announced the introduction of two new 5.1 megapixel digital cameras designed for entry-level and step-up buyers. The two models will be available for shipping in August. DXG-568 - 5.1 Megapixel Compact (pictured above) Priced at $129.99, the DXG-568 is a compact digital camera loaded with features not found in similar models....
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July 29, 2005
Minox DC 8111 News Release: The NEW MINOX DC 8111 moves compact digital cameras to a new era – 8.1 megapixels - all in an elegant, compact body Boasting high quality digital performance the new DC 8111 from MINOX of Wetzlar is an 8 megapixel compact camera that sets a new direction in the combination of design, size, features and performance. A CCD sensor with a resolution of 8.1 million pixels, built into the elegant aluminum body, combines with...
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July 14, 2005
The Rollei Prego DP6200 is a 6 megapixel (CCD) digital camera with 3x Optical Zoom. It has a slim design with metal casing and features a large 2.5 inch TFT display, Video recording and SD card storage. It weighs 130 grams. Rollei Prego DP6200 Features Large 2.5“ TFT colour monitor Slim and stylish metal body 64MB SD card supplied with camera...
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July 14, 2005
The Rollei Prego DP8300 is an 8.1 megapixel digital camera with a 3x Optical Zoom lens, metal casing and 2.5 inch TFT screen. It features a real-image viewfinder, SD Card, video recording (640 x 480 pixel at 30 fps) and built in speaker. Rollei Prego DP8300 Features Stylish metal body Large 2.5“ TFT colour monitor and real-image optical viewfinder with eyesight correction Unlimited video clip TIFF file-format option 64MB SD card supplied with camera...
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July 07, 2005
Ricoh Japan have announced the Ricoh Caplio R2S. This digital camera is a 5 megapixel camera with a 4.8x Wide Optical Zoom lens and 2.5 inch LCD that looks likely to only be made available in Japan (at least initially). It also has PictBridge capabilities with the ability to trigger the shutter via a computer through USB (useful for those trips you just happen to have the powerbook set up next to you whilst taking those wonderful landscape shots...
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June 20, 2005
Sanyo Press Release Ultra-Compact SANYO VPC-C5 Digital Media Camera Now Available in the U.S.A. Stylish Five-Megapixel Digital Still and MPEG-4 Video Camera Easily Fits Pocket or Purse, for Spontaneous Shooting Anytime, Anywhere It’s easy to shoot high-quality photos and video anytime inspiration strikes with the ultra-compact new VPC-C5 Digital Media Camera from SANYO, now available in the U.S.A. The SANYO “C5� is a stylishly thin, pocket-sized 5-megapixel digital camera and full-motion MPEG-4 video camera offering built-in digital image stabilization...
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May 24, 2005
The Rollei Prego dp5500 is a 5 megapixel (1.8inch CCD Sensor) digital camera with 3x Optical Zoom. It shoots video at 320x240 pixels, takes an SD Card and has a 1.8inch TFT LCD monitor. Rollei Prego dp5500 High performance and compact 5 megapixels digital camera with metal housing. 3x zoom lens with 4x digital zoom, video and voice-recording as well as built-in speaker and microphone. ...
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May 24, 2005
The Rollei Prego dp6000 is a 6.36 megapixel (CCD sensor) digital camera with 3x optical zoom lens, video and voice recording, 2.5 inch TFT LCD monitor and a variety of scene modes. Rollei Prego dp6000 News Release excerpt High performance and compact 6.36 megapixels digital camera with metal housing. 3x zoom lens with 4.4x digital zoom, video and voice-recording as well as built-in speaker and microphone. ...
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May 21, 2005
Kevin at Digital Camera Info has news of a new multifunction digital camera from Minox - the DM1: 'German camera maker Minox has created a jack-of-all-trades device called the DM1. What is it exactly? Well, the DM1 is a 3.2 megapixel camera, 2-inch LCD, MP3 player, digital video camera, and digital webcam, all complemented with 128 MB of internal memory and packed tight into a case measuring just 4.1 x 2.5 x 0.6 inches and weighing 3.3 oz. The...
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May 20, 2005
Get the Latest Price on the Rollei 6008AF 6008 AF Kit with 80mm F2.8 Lens, Back, Charger.. Rollei 6008 AF Press Release Rollei Announces Camera, Software and Lens Bundle to Give Professional Photographers Everything in One Medium Format New 6008 AF “Bundle” Includes Single-Lens Reflex Camera in 6x6 Medium Format, Digital Back, Editing Software, and Top-of-The-Line Lens Rollei, manufacturer of the classic twin-lens 6x6 Rolleiflex, today announced the availability of the 6008 AF “Bundle,” which will be the top-of-the-line...
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May 10, 2005
Lets Go Digital Announces the launch of the Yashica EZ5030 digital camera and writes - 'Somewhere out there Yashica is still releasing digital cameras. According to some information circling around Yashica is going to release a new 5 Megapixel digital camera, Yashica EZ5030. This new digital camera is equipped with a 5 Megapixel CCD sensor and a 3x optical zoom lens. The compact digital camera is mainly designed for entry-level user, so called point-and-shoot photographers. Due to its small...
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April 27, 2005
The Hitachi HDC-302Slim is a a 3.15 megapixel super slim camera which belongs to the 'i.mega' series of Hitachi digital cameras. It has interpolation (bringing resolution up to 8MP). The HDC-302Slim measures just 0.86 inches thick and should hit stores on 13 May. Official Press Release ...
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April 26, 2005
The Ricoh Caplio GX8 is an 8 megapixel (CCD) digital camera with a 28mm wideangle lens with a 3x Optical Zoom. It comes with a 1.8inch LCD, 1cm Macro Mode, live histogram and 1.3 second start up time. Ricoh Caplio GX8 Reviews TrustedReviews has a review of the Ricoh Caplio GX8 digital camera and writes - 'The Caplio GX8 is a technical marvel with superb adaptability, outstanding performance, some very useful features and good handling. For the price it...
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April 14, 2005
The JVC GR-X5 is a 3-CCD MiniDV camcorder which produces 5 megapixel digital still images. It features PictBridge printing, a 2.5inch LCD monitor, built in auto flash and SD Memory Card. Get the Latest Price on the JVC GR-X5 JVC Press Release - JVC introduces its first 3-CCD MiniDV camcorder, a uniquely-designed compact model that also delivers 5-megapixel digital still image performance. The new JVC GR-X5 features individual CCDs for red, green and blue to produce vivid images with...
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March 19, 2005
The Praktica Luxmedia 6103 digital camera has a 6.0 Megapixel CCD sensor with a 3x Optical Zoom lens and 1.6 inch TFT color monitor. It features 9.7 megabytes of internal memory, SD Memory Card, built in flash with red eye reduction and a variety of exposure modes. Get more information on the Praktica Luxmedia 6103 from the specification below from their website. Get the Latest Price on the Praktica LuxMedia 6103...
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March 19, 2005
The German Praktica Luxmedia 5008 is a 5.2 megapixel (CCD) digital camera with a big 8x Optical Zoom lens. It is designed with the semi professional and serious amateur in mind. It features a shutter speed of between 1/2000 - 16 seconds, continuous shooting (at 3 frames per second) and a 1.6 inch LCD. Read more about the Praktica Luxmedia 5008's feature list following. ...
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March 11, 2005
Sony Ericsson's new ROB-1 would have to be one of the oddest releases by Sony this year. Its a remote controlled camera that can move around freely, controlled by your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. The ROB-1 beams back streaming images so that you can see what you're looking at. One has to wonder what the point is - and also how many ways that such a device will end up being abused when put in the hands of those...
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March 08, 2005
Hitachi Japan have just announced a new digital camera - the Hitachi i.mega HDC-531 - a 5.19 megapixel (CCD) camera with a 3x optical zoom lens, ultra compact brushed metal body and 64 megabyte card (SD) included with purchase. The Hitachi i.mega HDC-531 is powered by a Lithium Ion battery and will go on sale from 18 March for a price that is yet to be announced. ...
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March 01, 2005
The Ricoh Caplio R2 was announced by Ricoh Japan today. It is a 5.02 megapixel (CCD) digital camera with a 4.8x zoom and 0.06 second shutter lag. Lets Go Digital reviews the Ricoh Caplio R2 Digital Camera and writes - 'Concluding I can say that the Ricoh Caplio R2 left a good impression. The overall quality is fine and the settings offer the (beginning) photographer many creative possibilities. We did have some comments, but still we'd like to recommend...
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February 25, 2005
From the Sanyo News Release announcing the Sanyo Xacti C5 'The XACTI Digital Movie C5 will be presented in the field of digital imaging: The XACTI C5 sets bold new standards with its unique design. The interior of the youngest member of the C Series is refined and mature as well. The multi-talented C5 combines a dual purpose video and photo camera with the finest technology.' Sanyo Xacti Home Page ...
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February 23, 2005
Polaroid News Release: Polaroid Corporation announced today, the availability of Polaroid's new x530 digital camera through Circuit City's on-line store: www.CircuitCity.com and Wal-Mart's on-line store: www.walmart.com . The announcement was made at the 2005 Photo Marketing Association (PMA) International Annual Convention, Booth #3532, in the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando , Florida . The x530 will also be available in Canada, Japan, Germany and the UK by March 31, 2005 . Additional US outlets will be announced soon....
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February 21, 2005
4 Megapixel Concord 4042 with Easy Power-Up Priced at $99, the compact Concord 4042 4 Megapixel digital camera features a unique “quick click” sliding power-up button strategically located on the front of the camera that enables users to quickly turn the camera on, so that they never miss a great photo opportunity. The Concord 4042 combines a 4x digital zoom and a 1.5“ color LCD with pre-set exposure and shutter settings for mistake-free photo lighting. The camera’s voice recording...
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February 21, 2005
3 Megapixel Concord 3047 Super Slim Body Priced at only $79.99, the 3 Megapixel Concord 3047 offers consumers unprecedented style and value—with features only available in much more expensive cameras, including an all-metal housing, white balance and exposure settings, 4x digital zoom, AVI movie, burst mode, 1.5“ color TFT LCD, and built-in 16MB of memory. With dimensions of .94” (width) x 2.3“ (height) x 3.5” (length), the super slim Concord 3047 is ideal for on-the-go consumers. For added convenience,...
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February 18, 2005
Concord Camera Corp. Introduces EasyShot 820z 8 Megapixel Digital Camera Offers Key Features, such as One-Touch ImageEnhance(TM), Extra-Large 2.5-Inch LCD & Direct Print Capabilities EasyShot 820z - 8 Megapixel Scheduled for introduction at the beginning of the fourth quarter of 2005, the EasyShot 820z, will be the first 8 Megapixel digital camera under $250. The EasyShot 820z features a super-sharp 8 Megapixel CCD sensor, 12X zoom (3X optical/4X digital) and large 2.4-inch color LCD. The camera utilizes SD memory...
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February 18, 2005
Concord Camera Corp. Introduces EasyShot 500z 5 Megapixel Digital Camera Offer Key Features, such as One-Touch ImageEnhance(TM), Extra-Large 2.5-Inch LCD & Direct Print Capabilities EasyShot 500z - Popular Priced 5 Megapixel The EasyShot 500z is a 5 Megapixel CCD, 12x zoom (3X optical/4X digital) digital camera, with a unique voice recording feature, that enables the recording of voice memos on still images. The EasyShot 500z comes with a 2“ LCD and takes MPEG-4 movies with sound up to 30...
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February 18, 2005
Concord Camera Corp. Introduces EasyShot 510z 5 Megapixel Digital Camera Offer Key Features, such as One-Touch ImageEnhance(TM), Extra-Large 2.5-Inch LCD & Direct Print Capabilities Concord Camera Corp., a leader in award-winning, high-quality, affordably-priced image capture products, announced the unveiling of the new EasyShot line at the Photo Marketing Association Trade Show PMA on February 20th, 2005. The ultimate line of family-friendly digital cameras, EasyShot was designed to offer unsurpassed ease of use, advanced features at popular prices, and an...
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February 18, 2005
The Concord 5042 is a new 5 megapixel digital camera from Concord that comes in under the magical $100 (US) mark. It has a 1.5inch LCD, 4x digital zoom and shoots AVI movies at 15 fps. Concord News Release:Concord Camera Corp. Breaks $100 Price Barrier With World's First 5 Megapixel Super-Slim Digital Camera for Only $99 Concord Camera Corp., a leader in award-winning, high-quality, affordably-priced cameras, announced today that it will introduce the Concord 5042, the world's first 5...
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February 18, 2005
The Concord 5040 is a new 5 megapixel digital camera from Concord that is priced at $129. It has a 4x digital zoom, shoots MPEG-4 movies at 30 fps and has a 1.8inch LCD screen. Concord News Release: Concord Camera Corp. Breaks $100 Price Barrier With World's First 5 Megapixel Super-Slim Digital Camera for Only $99 Concord Camera Corp., a leader in award-winning, high-quality, affordably-priced cameras, announced today that it will introduce the Concord 5042, the world's first 5...
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February 09, 2005
The Sanyo Xacti DSC-S5 is an update to the current S3 and S4 models from Sanyo. It has a 5 megapixel CCD sensor with interpolation taking it up to 10.2 megapixels. The Xacti DSC-S5 has a 1.8inch LCD screen, 2.8x Optical Zoom and is powered by 2 AA batteries or a CR-V3 Alkaline or Lithium battery. It measures in at 91.3 x 61.5 x 30.8mm and weights 185 grams. Sanyo are expecting it to arrive in stores in Japan...
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February 03, 2005
Creative has introduced their new all in one Divi Cam 316 - a convergence device that brings together a camcorder, still digital camera (3.1MP - interpolated to 6.6MP), MP3 Player and Voice Recorder. Creative Press Release: Records everything and incorporates multi-functionalities - Digital Video Recorder, Digital Camera, WebCam, MP3 Player, and Voice Recorder Creative Technology Ltd., a worldwide leader in digital entertainment solutions for PC users, today introduced the Creative DiVi CAM 316, an affordable digital MPEG-4 video recorder...
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January 27, 2005
The Rollei dr5 is a 5 megapixel digital camera that Rollei are promoting as a 'go everywhere' digital camera. It comes with a 4.8x Optical Zoom lens (equivalent to a 28-135mm), reasonably fast shutter lag (0.10 second), macro focusing (to 1cm) and 1.8 inch LCD. Rollei Press Release: Powerful and Stylish - Rollei add an ultra-flat model with 5 megapixels to their line of digital cameras The Rollei dr5 redefines the concept of the “go-everywhere camera”. With 25 mm,...
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January 21, 2005
The Minox MobiDV is a convergence device with 4.0 megapixel digital camera, fixed focal length lens (230°), rotating lensMP3 player, video camcorder and dictation recording. Minox News Release: MINOX MobiDV – the multimedia bundle that fits into a shirt pocket A digital video camcorder, a digital camera, a MP3 player and a dictating device, all combined in a flat slimline body of just 16mm and weighing a featherweight 87 grams including storage card and battery – a device boasting...
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January 21, 2005
Rollei Press Release Digital Super Bundle from Rollei Ever since the dawn of the digital era, Rollei 6000 Series cameras have neatly blended in with the digital workflow thanks to the option of simply exchanging their film magazine (and this without losing a single picture due to their laminar drawslide) for a digital back. A development that started over 10 years ago with the Chip Back and the Scan Back has been consistently pursued and now culminates in a...
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January 19, 2005
Ricoh have just announced their new GPS ready digital camera the Ricoh Pro G3. It has a 3.34MP sensor, 3x Optical Zoom, video shooting capabilities and is all bundled up in a reggedized casing. This is a camera that has been used by the US military in Iraq. Press Release: San Bernardino, CA –January 18, 2005 - Ricoh Corporation a leader in specialized digital imaging devices today launched the Pro G3. The Pro G3 is a high-resolution digital camera...
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January 16, 2005
The Minolx DC 5222 digital camera is has a 5.2 megapixel CCD sensor, 3x Optical Zoom, 2.5 inch LCD monitor, integrated flash with four flash modes and video mode with up to 30 frames per second shooting. MINOX Press Release -The New MINOX DC 5222 digital camera with 5.2 Megapixels and an oversized 2.5 inch monitor. With their new DC 5222 digital camera, MINOX once again incorporates the latest compact digital camera technology and features while still retaining the...
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January 13, 2005
Acer Computers have just launched into the digital camera market with the release of its CR-5130, CS-5530 and CR-6530 models. 'Acer Computer celebrated its 10th anniversary of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), with the launch of its first digital cameras in the ME, meeting the demand from consumers in the region for digital convergence technology. The three Digital Still Cameras (DSC) are aimed at people who want ease-of-use, maximum functionality, and superb picture resolution. Each of the models has...
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January 07, 2005
DXG Press Release: DXG Rocks Digital Camera Industry With Eye-Catching Digital Camcorder / MP3 Player; Retailers and Consumers Take Notice of Stylish 5-in-1 DXG-305V DXG USA, one of the fastest growing digital camera manufacturers in the United States, today announced its latest trend-setting digital camcorder for entry-level enthusiasts. The new DXG-305V digital camcorder is a perfect 5-in-1 companion for those on the go by combining a video camcorder, MP3 player, 3.0 megapixel digital still camera, voice recorder, and PC...
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January 07, 2005
The DXG-502 is a 5.0 Megapixel Digital Camera with 3X Optical Zoom. DXG Press Release: New DXG-502 Digital Camera Reinforces DXG's Strategy of Providing Higher-end Cameras at More Affordable Prices DXG USA, one of the fastest growing digital camera manufacturers in the United States, today announced the DXG-502, a 5.0 megapixel CCD digital camera with 3x optical zoom. The new DXG-502 represents the start of the company's strategy of producing higher-end cameras at lower price points. “Our new DXG-502...
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January 05, 2005
Concord Camera have just announced their new 6 megapixel digital camera - the Concord 6340z which will retail for only $229. The 6340z comes with 3x Optical Zoom, MPEG4 video (15fps), 16MB internal memory and SD card Slot. For more information read the following extract from a news release we just received from Concord announcing the 6340z. Get the Latest Price on the Concord 6340z Concord First to Market with 6 Megapixel for $229 Concord 6340z The first to...
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January 04, 2005
Sanyo has just announced their latest digital media camera, the Sanyo VPC-C4 - an 8.0 (interpolated) megapixel still image recording device which also records in MPEG-4 video. It has a 1.8inch swing out TFT LCD and digital image stabilization for steady shooting. SANYO VPC-C4 DIGITAL MEDIA CAMERA FEATURES DIGITAL IMAGE STABILIZER AND 8.0-MEGAPIXEL STILL IMAGE RECORDING WITH REAL-TIME INTERPOLATION Next-Generation Digital Camera/Camcorder is a CES Innovations Award Honoree LAS VEGAS, JANUARY 4, 2005, CES, Booth #9834 – It’s easy...
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December 29, 2004
Ricoh have chosen a strange time to release their new Ricoh Caplio R1V - the period between Christmas and New Years is not traditionally a time for such announcements but it has come none the less and perhaps is an attempt to beat the rush of new models to be announced in January. The Richoh Caplio R1V is the next in line after the Caplio R1 and shares the same body and 28mm lens with 4.8x Optical Zoom -...
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December 01, 2004
Camborg announces that Japanese manufacturer NHL have upgraded their Foxz digital camera line with the new 3.2 megapixel Foxz3. 'The Foxz3 features 3.2 Mega-Pixel and a 2 inch preview screen. The kick are the measurements of the Foxz3: （W）100mm ×（H）58mm ×（D）12mm. At 12mm it is thinner than the Casio EX-S100. Of course the casio has better optics. The weight of the Che-ez Foxz3 is 86g. NHJ also releases the Foxz3 as Hello Kitty version.' Read more at Camborg: New...
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November 24, 2004
The Rollei dr5100 is a 5.1 megapixel digital camera with a 3x zoom, wide angle lens, 1.8inch LCD, hot shoe for flash, 16MB of internal memory and a macro mode that lets you get in as close as an incredible 1cm from your subject. Rollei Press Release Rollei add powerful 5.1-megapixel Rollei dr5100 to their line of digital cameras Weighing in at only 205 g, the Rollei dr5100 is a pleasure to handle. Its stylish aluminum body and an ergonomically...
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November 16, 2004
Norcent Technology Press Release Norcent Packs Pixels and Features into Slim, Lightweight Digital Camera for the Holidays Ultra-Slim 4.2 mega pixel DC-420 fits anywhere, goes everywhere San Dimas, CA - November, 2004 - Norcent Technology, a leading supplier of consumer electronics products, has introduced the Norcent DC-420 digital camera just in time for the holidays. The DC-420 is the first pocket-size digital still camera to include all the advanced features of full-size models. At just over an inch thick...
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November 15, 2004
MAGPIX Press Release MAGPIX Magnifies Product Line with 3.1 Megapixel Digital Camera Binocular SX3 is the only true 3.1 megapixel camera/binocular on the market, providing professional-grade optics at a consumer-friendly price AMESBURY, Mass., Nov. 12, 2004 -- MAGPIX Inc. today announced its third generation digital camera binocular. The MAGPIX SX3 offers a series of innovative features never-before-seen in the binocular camera category and is the first and only true 3.1 CMOS megapixel on the market today. At only $149,...
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November 14, 2004
Digital Camera Info reviews the HP Photosmart 435 and writes - 'First and foremost, the Photosmart 435 is a budget, entry-level point-and-shoot camera. This means it cannot be expected to have manual features that would impress photojournalists or a zoom lens that would make you feel important. That said, the Photosmart 435 is a great beginner’s camera, especially for the price, and can prove to take some solid pictures. The fact that it does not have any manual control options...
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November 10, 2004
Rollei Press Release Versatile new compact Rollei Prego dp5200 digital camera with 5.2 megapixels offers large and easy-to-read 2.5-inch TFT color display The powerful new Rollei dp5200 compact camera nicely fits into the "middle class" of digital cameras: It is an attractive combination of stylish, practical design and extremely high operator comfort as well as sophisticated shooting functions. Its extra-flat, stylish metal body houses a 3x zoom lens supported by a 4x digital zoom. Numerous additional functions include the possiblity...
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November 03, 2004
The 3.2 megapixel NHJ Dzign DZ-300 has a sliding lens cover (doubling as an on and off switch), takes 2048x1536 resolution pictures, uses SD cards up to 256mb in capasity and has a 1.4 LCD screen. It measures just 82 x 54.5x 25mm, has a shutter speed of between 1 and 1/1000 seconds and comes in 5 colors. Found via Engadget ...
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October 19, 2004
The H1D camera offers all the benefits of the H1 of which there are very many, but provides a directly digital result. The controls of all key settings uses the integral H1D controls, including ISO speed rating, white balance, exposure mode and focus mode. The grip display even shows a detailed histogram of the exposure. Immediate image and exposure checking is provided via the H1D colour preview display and by acoustic exposure feedback. There is no need for CF...
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October 14, 2004
Metx Press Release Metz mecablitz 28 CS-2 digital - Optimized for compact digital cameras: Firing flashes with perception How often have you been disappointed about dark photos merely because the flash integrated in your camera was not powerful enough? And have you ever wanted a handy compact flash unit that can be used separately from the camera? Well Metz offers the perfect solution with the mecablitz 28 CS-2 digital - optimally adapted in performance and size to compact digital...
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October 10, 2004
Digicam Review reviews the Vivitar Vivcam 3760 and writes - 'mage quality is average - the images have okay colour, okay detail (although they could do with a sharpen), low noise, and there is very little purple fringing. Image compression seems quite high based on the file sizes, but it doesn't seem to cause jpeg artifacts. The macro mode is good (a bit better than average). The flash did cause problems when the subject was too close, causing highlight detail...
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October 09, 2004
Minox Press Release Stainless Steel Style Digital Compact Camera: The new MINOX DD200 with 4.0 million pixels! With the MINOX DD200 the optical specialist from Wetzlar, Germany present a new look digital camera. The ultra-slim DD200 with its modern stainless steel look is a perfect addition to the existing range of modern MINOX products: 4 million pixels and a 4x digital zoom are just two key features of this particular camera. In spite of its extremely compact size of...
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October 09, 2004
Minox Leica Press Release A Digital Milestone - The MINOX Classic Camera Leica M3 now with 4.0 Megapixels! The digital classic camera Leica M3 from the optical and miniaturization specialists MINOX of Germany, has now become a classic of a very special kind on the digital camera scene where it continues to excite many end users, dealers and press alike. "Finding a niche in the constantly growing and increasingly competitive digital camera market" was, according to MINOX General Manager,...
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Miscellaneous
October 08, 2004
Steve's Digicams reviews the Epson L-500V digital camera and writes - 'The Epson L-500V will make a good choice for anyone who needs or wants a very compact and highly durable camera. It will make an excellent camera for family, tourist, and business users. With a street price of around $399, it offers a good value and because it fits in most any size pocket, it's always ready to capture that special moment.' Buy the Epson L-500V 5MP Digital Camera...
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Miscellaneous
October 08, 2004
The Rollei dk4010 is a 4 megapixel digital camera camera with a 10x Optical Zoom lens, 1.5inch LCD and video clips up to 30 frames per second. Read the following press release from Rollei to learn more about this digital camera. Rollei Press Release Rollei is zooming in! photokina 2004 Rollei launches 4-megapixel superzoom camera Rollei dk4010 with 10x zoom lens The new 4-megapixel digital camera by Rollei is sure to capture even very remote subjects in full detail:...
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Miscellaneous
October 07, 2004
Photography Blog reviews the Ricoh Caplio R1 and writes - 'Ricoh seem to have taken one step forward and two steps back with the Caplio R1. Image quality has dramatically improved in comparison with previous Ricoh models, with only soft out-of-camera images spoiling a great perfomance (which is easy to fix with software anyway). But just as this long-standing issue seems to have been successfully addressed, Ricoh have made the R1 a lot less useable than cameras like the...
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Miscellaneous
September 30, 2004
The BenQ DC E53 is a 5 megapixel, ultra slim (24mm thin) digital camera with a 3x Optical Zoom lens and a 2.5inch LCD screen. Read more about the BenQ DC E53 in the following press release from BEnQ. BenQ Press Release BenQ Unveils Two Ultra-Slim Digital Cameras Equipped with Large-Sized LCD Screens TAIPEI, TAIWAN, September 27, 2004 - BenQ today unveiled the ultra-slim and sleek 4 mega pixel CCD resolution DC E43 and 5 mega pixel CCD resolution...
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