Canon Announces A New Point-And-Shoot Camera

Canon Announces A New Point-And-Shoot Camera

Canon has added a new point-and-shoot camera to its PowerShot range by announcing the SX210 IS. Powered by a DIGIC 4 Image processor, this compact camera boasts a 14-megapixel CCD image sensor, a 28mm wide-angle lens, 14x optical zoom lens and a 3.0-inch widescreen PureColor II G LCD display. Not to mention, it also features a range of advanced technologies including Image Stabilization, Smart Auto, Motion Detection, Face Detection and 720p HD video recording at 30fps. The PowerShot SX210 IS is scheduled to be available in late March for an estimated retail price of $349.99. [dpreview]

Fujifilm FinePix S2500HD Camera With 18X Optical Zoom

Fujifilm FinePix S2500HD Camera With 18X Optical Zoom

The S2500HD is the latest digital camera from Fujifilm that sports an 18x optical zoom with dual image stabilization, face detection, and red-eye removal and more. The camera can also record 720p HD resolution video. In addition, you can also connect the FinePix S2500HD to a bigger screen to view your favorite photos and videos. Too bad, there is no info on pricing or availability at this time.

[Slashgear]

Panasonic Lumix ZR3 Slim Camera

Panasonic Lumix ZR3 Slim Camera

The Lumix ZR3 is an ultra-slim point-and-shoot with an 8x wide-angle Leica lens that starts at 25mm, and HD video recording.

PANASONIC INTRODUCES SUPER COMPACT DIGITAL CAMERA FEATURING AVCHD LITE HD VIDEO RECORDING CAPABILITY

Panasonic LUMIX ZR3 includes 25mm ultra-wide-angle Leica lens and powerful 8x optical zoom in a slim and portable body

Pentax Optio H90 and Optio L10 cameras

Pentax Optio H90 and Optio L10 cameras

An update on the last Pentax rumors: those images were briefly displayed on a retailer website today and then were quickly removed but thanks to Google cache, I was able to retrieve them - here are the Pentax Optio L10 and Pentax Optio H90 looking good:

There was a third template for another Pentax camera but the image was not downloadable.

(Via Photo Rumors.)

Scout Thermographic Video Camera

Scout Thermographic Video Camera

Flir has released a new thermographic video camera for the mass market. Priced at a hefty $3,000, the Scout uses the company’s leading edge thermal night vision technology allowing you to see clearly in total darkness, as well as through smoke, dust, and light fog. The Scout uses a thermal camera to make video images from heat, not light, and displays this video on its built‐in LCD eyepiece. Video after the jump.

[MAKE]

Another Pocket Camera From BenQ

Another Pocket Camera From BenQ

BenQ has announced another pocket camera to its range with the launch of the W1220. Measuring only 18.4mm thick, this slim camera offers a 12-megapixel image sensor, a 28mm wide-angle lens, 5x optical zoom and a 2.7-inch display. Other advanced features include ISO up to 6400, professional-style P/Av/Tv/M aperture, shutter control modes and 720 x 400 video recording (30fps). The BenQ W1220 is now available worldwide.

[Fareastgizmos]

JVC GZ-HM1 HD Everio Camcorder

JVC GZ-HM1 HD Everio Camcorder

JVC is back to the camcorder market by releasing the JVC GZ-HM1 HD Everio series. This camcorder is able to record full HD videos (1080p) and is equipped with a 10.62 megapixel CMOS sensor to capture still images. JVC will release this video recorder in March 2010 for a hefty $1,199.95. Additionally, JVC has also introduced the GZ-HM550 HD camcorder, which boasts a 16x zoom, Bluetooth, and a 32GB of internal flash memory that is expandable via SD / SDHC cards. The JVC GZ-HM550 retails for $799.95. [Engadget]

Casio High Speed Exilim EX-FH100, Exilim EX-H15, EX-Z2000 and EX-Z550 Digital Cameras

Casio High Speed Exilim EX-FH100, Exilim EX-H15, EX-Z2000 and EX-Z550 Digital Cameras

Today, Casio announced four new Exilim digital cameras, the High Speed Exilim EX-FH100, Exilim EX-H15, Exilim EX-Z2000 and the Exilim EX-Z550.

The High Speed Exilim EX-FH100 features 10.1 megapixels, a wide-angle 24 mm 10X optical zoom lens, a maximum burst rate of 40 shots per second for still images, up to 1,000 fps high-speed movie recording, and low-noise, high-quality photography even in dim indoor lighting by using a highly sensitive CMOS sensor.

The Exilim EX-H15 features 14.1 megapixels, a wide-angle 24 mm 10X optical zoom lens, 3.0-inch Super Clear LCD, Premium Auto, Dynamic Photo function, CCD-shift image stabilization, long 1,000-shot battery life on a single full charge, and the high-resolution HD Movie function.

The Exilim EX-Z2000 features 14.1 megapixels, a wide-angle 26 mm 5X optical zoom, 3.0-inch Super Clear LCD, Premium Auto, Dynamic Photo function, CCD-shift image stabilization, HD Movie function, as well as a long-life battery, making it possible to take 580 shots on a single full charge.

Lastly the Exilim EX-Z550 features 14.1 megapixels, a wide-angle 26 mm 4X optical zoom lens, a clear 2.7-inch LCD screen, Premium Auto, Dynamic Photo function, CCD-shift image stabilization and HD Movie function.

Casio High Speed Exilim EX-FH100

Casio Exilim EX-H15

Casio Exilim EX-Z2000

Casio Exilim EX-Z550

(Via Photography Review Blog.)

Rollei Launches Flexline 100 inTOUCH Digital Camera

Rollei Launches Flexline 100 inTOUCH Digital Camera

Rollei today introduced their latest digital camera namely the Flexline 100 inTOUCH. It is a 10MP camera that comes with a 3x optical zoom, 21 scene modes, and a 3-inch TFT LCD touchscreen display. Available in glossy black, blue or glittering metallic pink, the Flexline 100 is available this month for €199.95 ($286). [dcviews]

Exemode Yashica DVC525HD HD Camcorder

Exemode Yashica DVC525HD HD Camcorder

If you are searching for a new affordable HD camcorder, then check out the Yashica DVC525HD from Exemode. Priced at only 9980 Yen ($111), the DVC525HD features a 5.17MP CMOS sensor and records video in AVI (Motion JPEG) at 720/30p. Weighing at 218grams, the camcorder also has a 2.4-inch LCD display and a 128MB of storage capacity, which is expandable via SDHC cards (up to 16GB). [Exemode]

Chinavasion Ultra Compact MiniDV Camcorder

Chinavasion Ultra Compact MiniDV Camcorder

Finding yourself a new palm-sized video camera? Well, how about the Ultra Compact MiniDV Camcorder from Chinavasion. This high quality ultra compact camcorder sports a 2-megapixel CMOS image sensor, a microSD card slot (up to 8GB), a mini USB port and has the ability to capture both 640 x 480 video at 30fps as well as 1600 x 1200 digital still images. What’s more, this video camera also functions as a spy camera, it features a motion detection mode that enables users to program the camera to begin recording as soon as motion is detected. The Ultra Compact MiniDV Camcorder retails for just $57.

(Via The Digital Camera Blog.)

JVC To Launch A New Hard Drive Camcorder

JVC To Launch A New Hard Drive Camcorder

JVC is gearing up to launch a new hard drive camcorder called the Everio GZ-HD620. Measuring 53mm x 63mm x 115mm and weighing just 270 grams, this compact and lightweight camcorder features a 3.32-megapixel 1/4.1″ CMOS image sensor, 30x optical zoom lens, a 2.7-inch LCD monitor, a 120GB hard drive, a microSD card slot, a mini USB 2.0 interface, an HDMI port and supports for MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video format as well Dolby Digital 2ch audio format. The JVC Everio GZ-HD620 will be available starting on December 9th for unannounced price yet. [JVC]