All six new models feature Optical Image Stabilization, the DIGIC 4 Image Processor, and Smart AUTO technology which can track moving faces and up to 22 different shooting situations (up from 18). Let’s jump right into the new models shall we?

Canon PowerShot G11:

• New 10.0 megapixel sensor
• DIGIC 4 Image Processor
• RAW+JPEG output
• 2.8 inch Vari-angle LCD with 461,000 dots
• Large collection of optional accessories including Speedlite flashes, underwater housing, and Tele-converter lens available
• High-powered wide-angle 5x optical zoom
• HDMI output
• Smart AUTO selects proper settings for the camera based on 22 predefined shooting situations
• Focal length – 6.1 (W) – 30.5mm (35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) – 140 (T) mm)
• ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600/3200
• Record video in 640 x 480 at 30fps
• MSRP of $499.99 and available in Sept.

Canon PowerShot S90:

• 10.0 megapixel sensor
• DIGIC 4 image processor
• Low light scene mode for ISO settings up to 12,800
• Pocket-sized camera
• Bright f/2.0 lens ideal for shooting in low light conditions or using a shallow depth-of-field
• Customizable control ring for easy access and operation of manual or other creating shooting settings
• Wide-angle 3.8x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer
• RAW+JPEG output
• 3.0 inch PureColor System LCD
• ISO 80 to 3200
• Record 640 x 480 video at 30fps
• MSRP of $429.99 and available in Sept

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS:

• 20x wide-angle optical zoom with optical image stabilizer
• Record 720p HD movies with stereo sound
• HDMI output
• Smart AUTO selects proper settings from 22 predefined shooting scenarios
• DIGIC 4 image processor
• 12.1 megapixel sensor
• 2.5 inch Vari-angle LCD
• AA battery powered camera
• MSRP of $399.99 and available in Aug

Canon PowerShot SX120 IS:

• Smart AUTO selects proper settings from predefined shooting conditions
• Easy Mode for super easy image captures
• 10x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilizer
• 10.0 megapixel resolution
• DIGIC 4 image processor
• 3.0 inch PureColor System LCD
• AA battery powered
• Record 640 x 480 video at 30fps
• MSRP of $249.99 and available in Aug.

Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Digital ELPH:

• 3.0 inch wide touch panel PureColor System LCD with new user interface
• Active Display for quickly switching between images during playback with a shake of the camera
• 5x optical zoom with ultra-wide 24 mm lens
• 12 megapixel resolution
• 720p HD video recording
• HDMI otuput
• Available in Silver, Blue, Purple, and Gold
• Smart AUTO selects proper settings from 22 predefined shooting conditions
• MSRP of $329.99 and available in Aug.

Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Digital ELPH:

• 12.1 megapixel resolution
• 28mm wide angle lens with 4x optical zoom and optical image stabilizer
• 720p HD movie recording
• HDMI output
• 2.7 inch PureColor System LCD with wide viewing angle
• Smart AUTO selects proper settings from 22 predefined shooting conditions
• Easy to use with built-in hints and tips
• MSRP of $299.99 and available in Aug.

Technorati Tags: Canon PowerShot G11, PowerShot S90, PowerShot SX20 IS, PowerShot SX120 IS, PowerShot SD980 IS Digital ELPH, PowerShot SD940 IS Digital ELPH

Well folks – things are about to get a lot easier thanks to two of three new Samsung digital cameras announced yesterday which feature Samsung DualView technology. As the name implies, DualView cameras come with two LCD displays – your standard large display on the back and a smaller LCD display in the front designed to help make taking self portraits a snap. The two cameras to feature DualView are the TL225 and the TL220. The third new camera, the CL65, features geo-tagging, Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity, DLNA support, and built-in Wi-Fi capabilities.

Here are the specs to the TL225:

• 12.2 megapixel resolution
• 4.6x zoom lens
• 1.5 inch front LCD display
• 3.5 inch haptic enabled 1,152,000-pixel touch-screen back display
• Schneider-KREUZNACH lens
• 720p HD / H.264 format capable with an optional HDMI adapter
• Measures 99.8mm x 59.8mm x 18.9mm
• Smart Gesture UI
• Advanced Real Dual Image Stabilization : Optical IS + Digital IS
• Smart Touch Auto Focus
• Smart Auto
• Smart Album
• Smart Face Recognition (up to 20 faces)
• Perfect Portrait System: Beauty Shot / Face Detection / Self Portrait / Smile Shot / Blink Detection
• Photo Style Selector
• Available in September for a price of $349.99

Next up, we have the TL220:

• 12.2 megapixel resolution
• 4.6x zoom lens
• 1.5 inch front LCD display
• 3.0 inch haptic enabled 230,000-pixel touch-screen back display
• Schneider-KREUZNACH lens
• 720p HD / H.264 format capable
• Measures 99.8mm x 59.8mm x 19.1mm
• Smart Gesture UI
• Advanced Real Dual Image Stabilization : Optical IS + Digital IS
• Smart Touch Auto Focus
• Smart Auto
• Smart Album
• Smart Face Recognition (up to 20 faces)
• Perfect Portrait System: Beauty Shot / Face Detection / Self Portrait / Smile Shot / Blink Detection
• Photo Style Selector
• Available in Sept for $299.99

Finally, there’s the CL65 which features:

• 12.2 megapixel resolution
• 5x internal optical zoom
• 3.5 inch 1,152,000 pixel touch-screen display
• Schneider-KREUZNACH lens
• 720p HD / H.264 Format capable with optional HDMI adapter
• Measures 99.8mm x 60.8mm x 18.9mm
• Wi-Fi & Bluetooth 2.0 Connectivity (DLNA Supported)
• Email / Direct upload to photo sharing Web sites
• Smart Gesture UI
• Advanced Real Dual Image Stabilization : Optical IS + Digital IS
• Smart Touch Auto Focus
• Smart Auto
• Smart Album
• Smart Face Recognition (up to 20 faces)
• Perfect Portrait System: Beauty Shot / Face Detection / Self Portrait / Smile Shot / Blink Detection
• Photo Style Selector
• Available in Sept for $399.99

Technorati Tags: Samsung TL225, Samsung TL220, Samsung CL65, digital cameras

According to Bill Giordano, GM of Nikon marketing – “These latest Nikon COOLPIX digital cameras reflect hallmarks of the COOLPIX line: performance, design and innovation,”

Without further ado – let’s check out the features and specs to the four new models:

COOLPIX S70:

• 12.1 megapixel resolution
• 5x Wide-angle Optical Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens
• 3.5 inch high resolution Touch Panel OLED display with Clear Color Display and anti-glare coating
• Swipe your finger to scroll through images and pinch your fingers with two fingers to zoom in or out on images
• Touch Shutter and Autofocus capabilities – tap on your display to have the camera focus and shoot a picture
• Scene effect adjustment by using touch screen sliders
• 5 way VR image stabilization system including Nikon’s Hybrid Optical and Electronic VR Image Stabilization
• Motion Detection
• Up to ISO 6400
• Best Shot Selector (BSS) automatically takes up to 10 shots while the shutter is pressed and saves the sharpest image
• Captures HD video at 1280 x 720 resolution
• Subject tracking will track a moving object
• Scene Auto Selector
• Nikon Smart Portrait System including new Skin Softening feature, In-Camera Red Eye fix, Face Priority AF, Smile Timer, Blink Proof, and Blink Warning technologies, and D-Lighting
• Macro shooting as close as 1.2 inches
• Available in Red & Red, Black & Black, Champagne & Beige, Champagne & Light Brown
• Available in Sept for $399.95

COOLPIX S1000pj:

• 12.1 megapixels
• 5x Wide-angle Zoom-NIKKOR Glass Lens
• First camera to feature an ultra-small, built-in projector – project up to 40 inches
• 5 way VR image stabilization system including Hybrid VR Image Stabilization technology, Motion Detection, ISO support up to 6400, and Best Shot Selector (shoots up to 10 shots and saves the sharpest)
• 2.7 inch High Resolution LCD
• Scene Auto Selector
• Smart Portrait System including Skin Softening, In-Camera Red Eye Fix, Face-Priority AF, Smile Timer, Blink Proof and Blink Warning technologies, and D-Lighting
• Quick Retouch
• 16 scene modes
• Record video at 640 x 480 at 30fps
• Macro shooting as close as 1.2 inches
• Available in black
• Available in Sept for $429.95

COOLPIX S640:

• 12.2 megapixel resolution
• Fast startup
• 5x wide-angle Zoom NIKKOR Glass Lens
• 4 way VR Image Stabilization System including Optical VR Image Stabilization, Motion Detection, Up to ISO6400, and Best Shot Selector
• 2.7 inch Clear Color Display
• Scene Auto Selector
• Subject Tracking
• Smart Portrait System including Skin Softening, In-Camera Red Eye Fix, Face-Priority AF, Smile Timer, Blink Proof and Blink Warning technologies, and D-Lighting
• Quick Retouch
• 16 scene modes
• Record movies at 640 x 480
• Macro shooting as close as 0.8 inches
• Available in Calm Black, Velour Red, Precious Pink, Pearl White
• Available in Sept for $249.95

COOLPIX S570:

• 12 megapixel resolution
• 5x Wide-angle Zoom-NIKKOR Glass Lens
• 4 way VR Image Stabilization System including Electronic VR Image Stabilization, Motion Detection, Up to ISO3200, and Best Shot Selector
• 2.7 inch LCD display
• Scene Auto Selector
• less than 1 inch thick
• Smart Portrait System including Skin Softening, In-Camera Red Eye Fix, Face-Priority AF, Smile Timer, Blink Proof and Blink Warning technologies, and D-Lighting
• Quick Retouch
• 16 Scene Modes
• Record movies at 640 x 480 at 30/15 fps
• Macro shooting as close as 1.2 inches
• Available in Black, Blue, Red, Pink
• Available in Sept for $199.95

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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ35:

• Creative Movie Mode – allows you to set the shutter speed and aperture manually for movie capture
• My Color Mode – manually adjust the color, brightness, and saturation parameters while seeing how the adjustments change the picture live on the display
• High Dynamic Mode – helps capture a scene with moderate exposure even though the scene contains both bright and dark areas
• 12.1 megapixel resolution
• LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens
• Upgraded POWER Optical Image Stabilizer
• MEGA OIS
• Ultra high-speed Auto Focus (AF)
• 18x optical zoom lens
• Venus Engine HD
• Battery life of around 470 pictures
• Intelligent Auto Mode with features such as Face Detection, Intelligent Scene Selector, Intelligent Exposure, and Face Recognition
• Face Recognition that recognizes up three faces simultaneously while taking pictures
• Available in September for a suggested retail price of $399.99
• Available in black

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FP8:

• 12.1 megapixel resolution
• LEICA DC Vario-Elmar lens
• High-speed Auto Focus(AF)
• Intelligent Auto (iA) suite of technologies
• POWER Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
• MEGA OIS
• Blue LED cursor buttons that glow when pressed
• 2.7 inch large Intelligent LCD
• Face Recognition recognizes up to three faces simultaneously
• Venus Engine V
• HD movies with VIERA Link Networking – record in 1280 x 720 at 30fps or 848 x 480 or 640 x 480
• 27 scene modes including a new High Dynamic Mode which takes a scene in moderate exposure even though there are dark or bright areas in the scene
• PHOTOfunSTUDIO 4.0 software
• Available in September for $299.95
• Available in black, red, and silver

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-ZR1:

• Has the world’s first 0.3 mm thin aspherical lens providing a 25mm ultra-wide angle 8x optical zoom lens in an ultra-compact body
• Zoom range of 25-200mm
• 12.1 megapixel resolution
• LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens
• High speed Auto Focus
• High speed startup of 1.1 seconds
• 2.7 inch Intelligent LCD
• Venus Engine V
• Intelligent Auto (iA) technologies including hand-shake component, and a face recognition feature – up to 6 faces registered and three detected simultaneously
• POWER Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS)
• Travel Mode – organize information related to travel including destination, date, and time. Allows for simply playback of pictures
• High Dynamic Mode (see above)
• PHOTOfunSTUDIO 4.0 software included
• Available in September for a suggested price of $279.95
• Available in black, red, blue, and silver

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Technorati Tags: Panasonic, LUMIX DMC-FZ35, LUMIX DMC-FP8, LUMIX DMC-ZR1, digital cameras

Not so fast folks. According to TechCrunch sources, Apple has placed an order for a “massive number of camera modules” and based on the size of the order, it can really mean only one thing. A camera is coming to the iPod touch.

Imagine for a second – a camera found on every single new iPod touch sold around the world – each capable of taking respectable stills and video clips. Yes.. who would need a Flip Video or Kodak Pocket Camcorder after an iPod touch is in your pocket? It’s a small subtle enhancement but one that could easily spell trouble to the low-end camcorder industry.

Evil.. (and delicious at the same time).

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Looking to get the picture quality of a DSLR but not willing to deal with the added bulk? Check out Olympus’s newly announced E-P1 – the world’s smallest 12.3 megapixel interchangeable lens system camera.  No, it’s not a DSLR at all. It’s not exactly a point and shoot camera either. The EP-1 is part of the “PEN” family of cameras from Olympus which combine the optics of SLR cameras with the size and simplicity of point-and-shoot cameras.

With the E-P1, Olympus does away with the optical viewfinder and the mirror box thereby reducing the form factor of the camera body. Olympus also reduced the lens mount diameter resulting in smaller and lighter lens for the camera. The E-P1 also is the first Micro Four Thirds camera from Olympus – providing the same image quality as current Four Thirds format E-System cameras since it uses the same image sensor as the E-30 and E-620 DSLR models.

Here’s a rundown of the features and specs to the E-P1:

• Stainless-steel body
• Measures 4.75 x 2.75 x 1.43 inches
• Weighs 11.8 oz
• Available in silver or white
• In-body image stabilization
• 3 inch full color  LCD display
• Dust reduction system
• 12 megapixel resolution with next-generation TruePic V
• ISO 100 to ISO 6400 support
• HD video capture with stereo audio
• In-camera creative features for still images and video (six in-camera art filters such as Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film or Pin Hole)
• Multiple exposures
• Multi-aspect shooting – four aspect ratios – 4:3, 16:9, 3:2, and 6:6
• Multimedia slideshows
• Digital leveler
• Magnified focus assist
• 18 x 18 metering modes
• Record in uncompressed 16 bit/44.1 kHz Linear PCM
• 19 automatic scene modes

Sounds great – what about pricing and availability? Well the E-P1 will be available next month (July) with the following price configurations:

• E-P1 Body Estimated Street Price: $749.99
• E-P1 Body with ED 14-42mm f3.5/5.6 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens Estimated Street Price: $799.99
• E-P1 Body with ED 17mm f2.8 with optical viewfinder Estimated Street Price: $899.99

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Akihabara News reports that Fujifilm will be releasing a new point-and-shoot digi-cam next week called the FinePix Z300. Available in several colors, the Z300 features:

• 10 megapixel resolution
• 5.7x optical zoom lens
• 100 to 1600 ISO support
• 31MB of internal memory
• SD/SDHC memory card support
• 3 inch touch-screen LCD display
• VGA resolution recording at 30 fps

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Eye-Fi announces the introduction of their latest wireless SDHC media card – the Eye-Fi Pro. The Eye-Fi Pro adds support for RAW image support and ad-hoc network support for peer to peer network connectivity without the need of a router. The company also announced today that all Eye-Fi card users can now select which photos or videos they want to transfer from their camera to the computer or the web using the new Selective Transfer feature.

Here’s what you need to know about the new Eye-Fi Pro card:

• 4GB SDHC Ccard
• Upload through Wi-Fi hotspots or set up an Ad Hoc network
• Upload RAW photos
• Automatic geotagging
• Send photos to any of over 25 popular sharing, blogging, and networking websites including Flickr, Facebook, Picasa, etc
• MSRP of $149.99

As for “Selective Transfer”, this is a new feature announced today which gives users more control over which photos and videos should be uploaded. All you need to do is “protect” or “lock” a file on your camera and then the Eye-Fi cards will automatically upload the file. Selective Transfer is free and available now for all Eye-Fi card users through the Eye-Fi Manager.

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If you constantly find yourself in and around water, then you might be interested in the new General Imaging G3WP – the first waterproof digital camera from the company (quite honestly, I didn’t even realize there were General Imaging digicams out there). The G3WP is waterproof up to 10 feet which makes it perfect for backyard pool parties, quick swims at the waterfront, and taking pictures in the rain. Other features of the G3WP include:

• 12.2 megapixel resolution
• 4x optical zoom lens
• 2.7 inch LCD display which automatically adjusts to changes in ambient light
• Support for up to ISO 3200
• Blink Detection, Smile Detection, Face Detection
• Electronic Image Stabilization
• Red Eye Removal
• Auto Scene Detection – determines the appropriate scene type and optimizes settings
• Pan-Capture Panorama – lets users pan the camera across the scene while the engine automatically captures stills, determines the overlap, and stitches the frames into a single panoramic image

The G3WP is available in black, gray, and red colors.

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We’re not quite done with Casio just yet. The company also announced a new EXILIM digicam yesterday in the form of the EXILIM Zoom EX-Z29. The new camera sports a compact & stylish form factor, a 10.1 megapixel image resolution, a 3x optical zoom lens, and a 2.7 inch wide LCD display. Not too bad right? Other features include:

• 2.7 inch wide LCD display
• 3x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom
• Effective 10.1 megapixel resolution
• 23 Best Shot modes
• Face Detection technology
• Anti-Shake DSP to reduce photo blur
• Easy Mode simplifies camera settings to three menus – image size, flash, and self timer
• Record widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio movies (highest resolution is 848 x 480)
• YouTube capture mode – records and saves movies in settings ideal for YouTube sharing
• 17.8 MB built-in flash memory
• Supports SD and SDHC memory cards
• Measures 3.64 x 2.16 x 0.91 inches
• Rechargeable Lithium Ion battery

The Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z29 will be coming out in April for a price of $149.99. Available colors include black, pink, blue, silver, and purple.

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The EX-S12 features the unique “Dynamic Photo” function which allows users to essentially “cut and paste” subjects from one background to another. You can even cut and paste several “rapid-succession images” to create the effect of a moving object against a still background. Features of the EX-S12 include:

• 12.1 megapixel resolution
• 3x optical zoom lens
• 2.7 inch widescreen LCD display
• 41 BEST SHOT scene modes
• Available in silver, pink, green and black

Meanwhile the EX-S5 features:

• 10.1 megapixel resolution
• 3x optical zoom lens
• 2.7 inch widescreen LCD display
• widescreen moving recording
• SD/SDHC support
• 23 BEST SHOT modes
• Rechargeable lithium ion battery
• Customizable focusing frame and menu screens
• Available in blue, black gold, silver, pink and purple

The EX-S12 will be coming out next month with an MSRP of $249.99 while the EX-S5 will be available this month for $179.99

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Now here’s a pretty cool new gadget. It’s the newly announced JVC Everio GZ-X900 (or Everio X for short) “dual-use camera” – capable of shooting both high definition video and high resolution digital still images. This lightweight, compact camera is capable of capturing 9 megapixel digital stills as well as near Full HD AVCHD video. Although it’s not entirely evident in these product images here, the Everio X is indeed a compact camera – capable of fitting into your shift pocket and weighing around 0.66 pounds.

Features of the GZ-X900 include:

• 10.3 megapixel CMOS sensor
• Shoots 9 megapixel stills (no interpolation) and Full HD video with 1000 TV lines of horizontal resolution (ok so it’s not exactly 1920 x 1080)
• 10x slow motion shooting plays back 2.4 seconds of recorded video over the span of 24 seconds
• Shoot at 3 ultra-high speeds – 120 frames per second, 300 frames per second, or 600 frames per second – the faster the speed, the slower the playback motion. At 600 fps, the resolution is 640 x 72.
• Up to six 9 megapixel stills can be shot at 15 images per second
• Shoot 5 megapixel digital stills while simultaneously recording Full HD video. Photos can be shot at shutter speeds as fast as 1/4000 second without interrupting video recording
• JVC’s new proprietary optical image stabilization (OIS) technology
• KONICA MINOLTA HD LENS with 5x optical zoom
• JVC HD Gigabrid Premium image processing engine
• Face Detection Technology
• HDMI 1.3 with x.v.Color
• Records video and digital stills to SDHC memory cards
• Approximately the size of a “chunky smartphone”
• Top-mounted zoom and record buttons with a second set next to the LCD screen
• Camera is black with silver accents with the right side featuring a textured carbon fiber-like finish for a secure grip
• Measures 2.6 x 4.88 x 1.46 inches

All this coolness does come at a price. The JVC Everio GZ-X900 will be coming out in June for a price of $999.95.

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TL320:

• 12.2 megapixel resolution
• Schneider lens – 24mm ultra-wide angle with 5x optical zoom
• 3 inch 460,000 dot AMOLED HVGA display with 10,000:1 contrast ratio resulting in darker blacks, more vibrant colors, and a brighter display viewable outdoors and in direct sunlight
• 720p HD video recording utilizing H.264 compression
• 5x optical zoom can be used while recording video
• Optical and digital image stabilization – you can choose one or both stabilization technologies
• Aperture priority, shuttle priority, full manual shooting
• Advanced Picture Mode – gives users the ability to fine tune color tones before image capture by adjusting the color temperature from 2,800 to 10,000K in 100K increments or by manually configuring the color space shift
• Smart Auto mode automatically chooses from one of the 11 scene modes
• Smart Album allows users to easily search for a specific image saved on a memory card.
• Face detection, blink detection, smile shot, and beauty shot technologies
• Available in black or silver
• Available in May for $379.99

HZ15W:

• 12 megapixel resolution
• 24mm ultra-wide angle Schneider lens with 10x optical zoom
• Optical and digital image stabilization – use one or both at the same time
• 720p HD video recording
• 10x optical zoom usable when recording video
• HDMI connectivity
• Three inch LCD display
• Manual shooting mode allows users the ability to set shutter speed, aperture, exposure, and ISO values
• Face Detection, Smile Shot, Blink Detection, Beauty Shot, and Smart Auto technologies
• Available in March for a price of $329.99

Technorati Tags: Samsung, TL320, HZ15W

Sony also added several other technologies on some of these models:

• Intelligent scene recognition – detects up to eight scenes, recognizes objects, faces, and lighting conditions. Changes settings to get the best shot in 1/13th of a second.
• Face detection – detects up to 8 faces and adjusts focus, exposure, white balance, and flash, while also detecting motion.
• There’s also blink detection which takes two pictures and saves one where the eyes are not shut
• iSCN advanced – takes two shots within a fraction of a second using two sets of settings letting you select the picture you prefer
• Built-in tools to edit, archive, and share pictures
• In-camera retouch features – red-eye correction and image management
• Group favorites and filter by baby, adult, all faces, or smiles
• PhotoMusic feature with HD slideshow mode with transitions and music for viewing on camera or television

Here’s a quick rundown on the five new models:

DSC-T900

• Optical SteadyShot feature and Smile Shutter technology
• Full-screen 720p movie recording at 30 frames per second in fine, standard and VGA recording modes
• Stereo microphone
• 16.3 mm thin
• 12.1 megapixels and 4x Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar optical zoom lens
• 3.5 inch Xtra Fine LCD display
• Comes with camera stand which allows HDMI connectivity (no cable though.. figures)
• Available in silver, black, red and bronze
• MSRP of $380

DSC-T90

• Optical SteadyShot feature and Smile Shutter technology
• 15 mm thin
• 12.1 megapixels and 4x Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar optical zoom lens
• 3 inch wide touch-panel LCD display
• Available in silver, black, pink, blue and brown
• MSRP of $300

DSC-W290

• Selected-face memory – Zero in on the main subject’s face. Next time camera detects that face, it will automatically focus on that person
• Optical SteadyShot feature and Smile Shutter technology
• Full-screen 720p movie recording at 30 frames per second in fine, standard and VGA recording modes
• 12.1 megapixels with 5x Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar optical zoom lens
• 3 inch LCD display
• Available in silver, black, blue and bronze
• MSRP of $250

DSC-W230

• iSCN detects up to 5 scene conditions; face detection with child and adult priority
• Optical SteadyShot image stabilization and Smile Shutter technology
• 12.1 megapixels with 4x Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar optical zoom lens
• 3 inch LCD display
• Available in silver, black, blue and red
• MSRP of $200

DSC-H20

• Selected-face memory – Zero in on the main subject’s face. Next time camera detects that face, it will automatically focus on that person
• Optical SteadyShot feature and Smile Shutter technology
• Full-screen 720p movie recording at 30 frames per second in fine, standard and VGA recording modes
• 10.1 megapixel resolution
• 10x Carl Zeiss optical zoom lens
• 3 inch LCD display
• Available in black for $280

You can pre-order these cameras at SonyStyle.com beginning in March. The new models are expected to ship in April.

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Samsung SL820:

• 12.2 megapixel resolution
• 5x optical zoom lens
• 3.0 inch LCD display
• 720P HD Resolution / H.264 / 30fps / HDMI Connectivity
• Measures 94.5mm × 58.9mm × 22.5mm
• 28mm Wide-Angle Lens
• Dual Image Stabilization (Optical + Digital)
• Smart Auto / Smart Album
• 11 scene modes
• Face Detection / Smile Shot / Blink Detection / Self Portrait / Beauty Shot / Red-eye Fix
• Frame Guide
• Function Description, Photo Style Selector
• Recycle Bin
• Available in May for $279.99

Samsung SL620:

• 12.2 megapixel resolution
• 5x optical zoom lens
• 3.0 inch LCD
• MPEG4 / VGA / 30fps video
• Measures 94mm ×59mm × 23.7mm
• Dual Image Stabilization (Optical + Digital)
• Smart Auto / Smart Album
• 11 scene modes
• Face Detection / Smile Shot / Blink Detection / Self Portrait / Beauty Shot / Red-eye Fix
• Frame Guide
• Function Description, Photo Style Selector
• Recycle Bin
• Available in March for $199.99

Samsung SL202:

• 10 megapixel resolution
• 3x optical zoom lens
• 2.7 inch LCD display
• MJPEG/ VGA / 30fps movie mode
• Advanced Digital Image Stabilization
• Smart Auto / Smart Album
• Face Detection / Smile Shot / Blink Detection / Self Portrait / Beauty Shot
• Frame Guide
• Available in March for $149.99

Samsung SL30:

• 10 megapixel resolution
• 3x optical zoom lens
• 2.5 inch LCD display
• MJPEG / VGA / 30fps movie mode
• Advanced Digital Image Stabilization
• Face Detection / Beauty Shot
• Powered by two AA batteries
• Available in March for $99.99

Technorati Tags: Samsung, Digital Cameras, SL820, SL620, SL202, SL30

First off, here are common features found in all or nearly all of the new models:

• Canon DIGIC 4 Image Processor for higher performance levels, improved signal processing speed, and higher image quality
• Smart AUTO intelligently selects proper camera settings based on shooting conditions of each scene
• Blink Detection Technology warns the user if they need to retake the image because someone had their eyes closed
• Active Display allows users to advance through pictures with a simple shake of the wrist

Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

• 10.0 megapixel CMOS image sensor
• 1080p full HD movie mode
• 20x wide-angle optical zoom lens with optical image stabilization
• 2.8 inch vari-angle wide-format LCD
• RAW+JPEG support
• Play back video and view photos on an HDTV via built-in HDMI connector
• 25 shooting modes including 12 special scene modes
• Print/Share button for easy direct printing and downloading
• Available in April for $599.99

Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

• DSLR-like features
• 12.1 megapixel camera
• 12x optical zoom lens
• wide-angle lens with optical image stabilization
• Smart AUTO, Blink Detection tech
• Available in three colors – black, blue, and red
• 720p HD movie mode
• 3 inch LCD display
• Available in March for for $349.99

Canon PowerShot D10

• First PowerShot to be waterproof, freeze-proof, and shock-proof
• 12.1 megapixel camera
• 3x optically stabilized zoom lens
• Blink Detection tech and Smart AUTO
• Withstand depths up to 33 feet deep
• Freeze proof from 14 degrees F
• Shock proof up to four feet
• Available in early May for $329.99

Canon PowerShot SD970 IS

• 12.1 megapixel camera
• 5x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilization
• 3 inch PureColor LCD II display
• Smart AUTO, Blink Detection Technology, Active Display
• 720p HD Movie Mode with built-in HDMI connector
• Zoom Blur and Creative Light Effect to produce fun and original effects with the camera
• Available in mid-April for $379.99

Canon PowerShot SD960 IS

• Simple button layout
• 12.1 megapixel resolution
• wide-angle lens and 4x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilization
• 720p HD video with built-in HDMI connector
• Active Display, Smart AUTO, Blink Detection Technology
• Improved user interface
• Wide-screen 2.8 inch PureColor LCD II display
• Comes in silver, blue, pink, and gold
• Available in early March for $329.99

Canon PowerShot SD780 IS

• 12.1 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens and optical image stabilization
• 2.5 inch PureColor LCD II display with optical viewfinder
• Smart AUTO, Blink Detection Technology
• 720p HD movie mode with built-in HDMI connector
• Ultra-slim modern look
• Available in black, red, silver, and gold
• Available in mid-March for $279.99

Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Digital ELPH

• Entry level ELPH
• Available in six colors – dark gray, blue, pink, green, light gray, and orange
• Smart AUTO
• 10 megapixel resolution
• 2.5 inch PureColor LCD II display
• Available in mid-march for $229.99

Canon PowerShot A2100 IS

• 12.1 megapixel resolution with 6x optical zoom lens and optical image stabilization
• 3.0 inch LCD display
• Mode dial for more “creative control”
• Smart AUTO
• Uses 2 AA size batteries
• Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading
• Available in early April for $249.99

Canon PowerShot A1100 IS

• 12.1 megapixel resolution
• 4x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilization
• 2.5 inch LCD display with optical viewfinder
• Smart AUTO
• Uses 2 AA batteries
• Print/Share button for easy direct printing and downloading
• Available in gray, blue, pink, and green
• Available in March for $199.99

Canon PowerShot A480

• 10.0 megapixel sensor
• 3.3x optical zoom lens
• DIGIC III image processor
• 2.5 inch LCD display
• 15 shooting modes including 12 special scene modes
• Uses 2 AA sized batteries
• Available in red, blue, silver and black
• Available in March for $129.99

And.. that’s a wrap

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Remember the days of passing around a photo album? Come on.. you remember what that was like right? Flip through a small album while your friend next to you waits for you to finish up. Pass it on when you’re done and work on the next album.  Seems like a long time ago doesn’t it?

Well, the folks at Digital Foci are trying to revive the photo album by bringing it to the world of digital images with the announcement of the “Photo Book”. Think of it as a slim portable digital picture frame encased in a soft leather-like (a.k.a. it’s not leather) case. Powered by a rechargeable Lithium Polymer battery, the Photo Book operates up to 2.5 hours, comes with an 8 inch 800 x 600 LCD color display, and a whopping 4 GB of internal memory.

Photo Book supports a number of picture transfer methods. You can transfer photos using a memory card or a USB flash drive OR you can connect the album directly to a computer via a USB cable and then transfer content that way. Memory card support includes CF, SD, SDHC, MMC, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick, and MSPRO.

You can organize your picture content by albums and choose a specific album to view on the Photo Book. Yes, it even supports slideshow views with a supposed “elegant page-turning effect” (we’ll reserve final judgment until we actually see that effect).

More importantly, the Photo Book supports RAW images from high-end digital SLR cameras (though remember – you’re dealing with a display that has a resolution of 800 x 600). Other notable features for the Photo Book include:

• Copy albums directly from memory cards for USB flash drives to internal memory without needing a computer.
• Displays each photo album with folder name and photo preview.
• Optional displays show photo file name and slideshow counter.
• Run automatic Full-Screen or Photo Book photo Slideshows with adjustable time intervals.
• Scroll photos manually with zoom and rotate functions.
• Supported image formats – JPEG, BMP, TIFF, GIF, RAW image files from a wide selection of DSLR cameras.
• Automatic photo orientation based on EXIF data.
• Supported audio formats – MP3, AAC, WMA – music will play in the background during photo slideshow .
• Supported video formats – MJPEG, MPEG-1, MPEG-4 SP.
• Built-in 1 channel, 1.4W speaker.
• Runs on rechargeable Lithium polymer battery with 2.5 hours of battery life.

The Digital Foci Photo Book will be coming out in May at a price of $189. Expect to find the Photo Book at places like Amazon.com and Adorama.com.

Technorati Tags: Digital Foci, Photo Book, Digital Pictures

Looking for a rugged digital video camera that you can use in whatever condition possible? Check out the new Oregon Scientific ATC5K Action Camera – a shock resistant, water-resistant, all-terrain, hands-free digital video camera that can be attached to your helmet, your arm, your leg, a bike – you name it. You can record video at VGA resolutions onto either the 32MB of internal memory or on an SD memory card (the camera supports up to 4GB SD cards).

Other features of the ATC5K Action Camera include:

• Plug it into a television to view videos
• Download videos to your PC in AVI format
• Captures still images
• Waterproof up to 10 feet
• 53 degree field of view
• 1.5 inch color LCD TFT
• Remote control
• Hands-free digital video and audio capture
• USB and RCA cables included
• Requires 2AA batteries

The ATC5K has an MSRP of $249.99 but is available now at the Oregon Scientific website for $219.99.

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Creating smaller compact camera modules will mean one important thing. Ultra-compact and ultra-thin mobile handsets will soon feature high resolution image sensors which means we won’t have to give up image quality for compact form factors. Here’s hoping a successors to the iPhone 3G will offer greater than 2.0 megapixel cameras.

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Technorati Tags: Advasense Technologies, Creative Sensor, 5 megapixel compact camera module

Nikon L100:

• 15x optical zoom-NIKKOR lens (28mm – 420mm)
• 10.0 megapixel resolution
• 3.0 inch high resolution LCD display with anti-reflection coating
• Sport Continuous Scene Mode
• 4 way Vibration Reduction (VR) Image Stabilization

• Optical VR image stabilization
• Motion Detection
• High ISO 3200
• Best Shot Selector

• In-camera red eye fix
• Enhanced Face-Priority AF
• Smile Mode
• Blink Warning

Nikon L20:

• 10 megapixels
• 3.6x optical zoom lens
• NIKKOR Glass Lens
• EXPEED Digital Image Processor
• Smart Portrait System including:

• In-camera red eye fix
• Face priority AF
• Smile Mode
• Blink Warning
• D-Lighting

Nikon L19:

• 8.0 megapixels
• 3.6x optical zoom lens
• NIKKOR Glass Lens
• EXPEED Digital Image Processor
• Smart Portrait System

• In-camera red eye fix
• Face priority AF
• Smile Mode
• Blink Warning
• D-Lighting

Technorati Tags: Nikon, L100, L20, L19, digital cameras