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Elecom’s new UCAM-DLX300B 3-megapixel webcam is now available at GeekStuff4U for 12,400 Yen or around $128. This webcam is able to record 720/30p video in MJPG file format. Available in dark silver, black and white, it is compatible with both PC and Mac (from 10.4.9 above) and doesn’t require an installation CD. [Product Page via Digital Camera Blog]
The E1250TW is the latest point-and-shoot camera from GE. This 12-megapixel camera boasts a 28mm wide angle lens, 5x optical zoom and a 3-inch touchscreen display. Other interesting specs include auto detection, face detection, blink detection, smile detection, an auto adjust LCD, red-eye removal, Pan-capture Panorama and HDTV output. The E1250TW is now available for purchase on HSN and on Amazon.com. [OhGizmo via Digital Camera Blog]
Pentax will release its rugged point-and-shoot camera next month. Known as the Optio W80, the camera is waterproof up to 16 feet underwater, works in 14 degree weather, and will survive drops from 3.3 feet. Available in Cardinal Red, Azure Blue and Gunmetal Gray, the Pentax Optio W80 will be released in July for $300 each. Pentax also provides a custom designed clear protective skin for $16.95 along with a comfortable floating wrist strap for $19.95. [Gizmodo via Digital Camera Blog]
The highly anticipated Olympus E-P1 has finally available for pre-order from numerous retailers. It is one of the must have cameras of 2009. You can get the E-P1 for $750 without a 3x zoom kit or $799 with a 3x zoom kit. [Engadget via Digital Camera Blog]
Here is good news for those who are living in Japan. Panasonic has announced that they will release the Lumix DMC-FS7 10MP compact camera. Available in Silver, Blue, Pink and Green, the digicam boasts a 4x optical zoom, a 2.7-inch wide view LCD. It is also able to record VGA video at 30fps. Unfortunately, there is no word on pricing of the Japanese version. [Akihabara via Digital Camera Blog]
The Holga 120-3D stereo camera features two lenses and uses 120mm slide film to take two photos to create 3D images. The camera can also create photos with the film, where each print will have the same image twice, side-by-side. Batteries required if you want to use the built-in flash. The Holga 120-3D stereo camera is priced for $120. [UrbanOutfitters via Digital Camera Blog]
Verizon Wireless and Casio have joined together to launch the new Casio Exilim C721 that has a 180-degree rotating display, a 5MP camera with a 3x optical zoom, a LED flash, Auto Focus, and Image Stabilizer. Available in silver color, the camera phone is priced at $279.99 after a $50.00 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. [Slashphone via Upcoming Cell Phones]
FujiFilm will release another Point-and-shoot camera in Japan next week in the form of the FinePix Z300. Available in Pink, White Pearl, Purple and Black, this 10-megapixels camera features a 5.7x optical zoom, a 100 to 1600 ISO speed, a 31MB of internal memory, and a 3-inch touch LCD display. The digicam also supports both SD and SDHC cards. Unfortunately, there is no info on pricing at this time. [FujiFilm Japan via Digital Camera Blog]
Sony just introduced two new Cyber-shot cameras in Europe. The 10.1MP Cybershot W180 and 12.1MP Cybershot W190 feature Sony’s smile shutter technology, 3x zoom stabilized with SteadyShot, 2.7-inch LCD, ISO 3200 sensitivity, and 7 automatic scene selection modes. Pricing info is still unavailable. [Engadget via Digital Camera Blog]
Pentax will release K-7 in the Japanese market in the end of June this year. It is a lens-interchangeable digital SLR camera that has a wide array of advanced functions and user-friendly features. The K-7 features a 14.6 effective megapixels, a high-speed movie data transmission, and a newly developed PRIME (PENTAX Real Image Engine) II that provides greater data-processing speed and produces better-quality images with richer gradation and more accurate color rendition. The Pentax K-7 DSLR will be available for around 130,000($1,371) Yen and 140,000 Yen($1,477). [AVING via Digital Camera Blog]
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