Sanyo comes back to the camcorders market by releasing the new ultra slim dual-camcorder, the Xacti DMX-SH11. This video recorder features a 3.5MP CMOS sensor with a 35mm wide angle lens. What’s more, the camera also provides a superb 30X “Advanced Zoom” function and a Full HD video recording mode. Additional specs include a 16GB of internal memory, Eye-Fi and SDXC cards compatibility, a mini HDMI port, and “Sound Zoom” technology. The Sanyo Xacti DMX-SH11 retails for 60,000 Yen or around $669. [Newlaunches via Digital Camera Blog]
Panasonic today introduced the new Lumix DMC-FX66 point-and-shoot camera that features a 14-megapixel 1/2.33-inch Type CCD sensor with the Intelligent Resolution technology and the Power O.I.S. image stabilization. Measuring 97mm x 54mm x 22 mm and weighing 145grams (with battery), the compact camera also uses an ultra wide angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 25mm-125mm lens with a 5x optical zoom, the new Venus Engine VI processor with Intelligent Resolution, a 2.7-inch LCD screen, an ISO sensitivity from 80 to 6400, a 40MB of internal memory, and different scene mode. In addition to the conventional SD/SDHC Memory Card, the DMC-FX66 accepts the next-generation SD format SDXC (SD eXtended Capacity), that features high potential in both capacity and data transfer speed. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX66 will be launched on February 19th, 2010 for 35,000 Yen ($392). [dpreview via Digital Camera Blog]
Pentax has officially released their latest retro point-and-shoot camera, the Optio I-10. Priced at 26,000 Yen ($289), the camera comes equipped with a gyro-based image stabilizer, a 12.1MP CCD sensor, up to 6400 ISO sensitivity, a 5x optical zoom, a 2.7-inch LCD screen, Face Detection and a 26.7MB built-in Memory (expandable with SD/SDHC memory Cards). This camera also supports HD video recording in 1280×720 pixel resolution. Measuring 100.5mm x 65.0mm x 28.0mm and weighing 153grams, the Pentax Optio I-10 is scheduled to be released at the end of February 2010. [Akihabara via Digital Camera Blog]
You are lucky if you are living in Europe, because the Sony DSLR-A450 will be available exclusively in that region. The camera comes with a 14.2-megapixel Exmor CMOS sensor, a powerful BIONZ processor and a sensitivity that can hit a whopping ISO 12800. The A450 is also compatible with the wide range of high-quality DSLR accessories by Sony, including flashes, carry cases, batteries and chargers, GPS and more. Unfortunately, there is no info on pricing so far. [Sony Insider via Digital Camera Blog]
Casio has proudly introduced their latest innovative GPS-enabled compact digital camera concept at CES 2010. The Casio EX-10HG features a built-in GPS sensor for geo-tagging your photos. If the camera’s user go out-of-range from a global positioning satellite, the Casio EX-10HG will continue to track and geo-locate the user’s position using built-in three-axis accelerometers. Other specifications include a 12.1-megapixel sensor, a 10X optical zoom lens and the ability to record video in HD at 720p. Read more
The Casio Exilim EX-H15 is a 14.1-megapixel camera that adopts the company’s newly developed EXILIM Engine 5.0 that increases image processing speed by 30% and produces beautiful images by removing noise from photos in high sensitivity mode. The camera also features a wide-angle 24mm 10X optical zoom lens and a 3.0-inch Super Clear LCD screen with a high resolution of approximately 460,000 pixels. The Casio Exilim EX-H15 also provides advanced standard features including CCD-shift image stabilization, long 1,000-shot battery life on a single full charge, and the high-resolution HD Movie function. [Imaging Resource via Digital Camera Blog]
Stussy has collaborated with Ricoh to release the Stussy-branded digital camera in order to celebrate Stussy’s 30th birthday. Based on the Ricoh GR DIGITAL III, this camera provides a 10MP 1/1.7-inch CCD sensor, a 28 mm/F1.9 “GR” lens, a 4x digital zoom, ISO sensitivity between 64 and 1,600, a 3-inch LCD display and SD/SDHC/ USB ports. Ricoh has replaced the original fonts on the camera with Stussy style fonts and added royal blue as a new color on several buttons and the cap. The Stussy camera will be available in the Japanese market in February 2010 for $1,100. It is limited to 500 units only. [Hypebeast via Digital Camera Blog]
Exemode today introduced an affordable high definition camcorder, the Yashica DVC525HD. Priced at only 9980 Yen ($111), the DVC525HD boasts a 5.17MP CMOS sensor and records video in AVI (Motion JPEG) at 720/30p. Weighing at 218grams, the camcorder also supports a 2.4-inch LCD display and a 128MB of storage capacity, which is expandable via SDHC cards (up to 16GB). [Exemode via Digital Camera Blog]
After releasing the Casio Exilim EX-FC150, Casio has also released a new Casio Exilim EX-FH25 superzoom camera that has a 20x optical zoom. The camera features a 10-megapixel CMOS sensor with a 3-inch LCD screen and an ISO range of 100-3200. The Exilim EX-FH25 is able to shoot at 40 frames per second in burst mode at a resolution of 3456 x 2,592 or at a 1000 frames per second in burst mode at a resolution of 224 x168. Canon will release the Casio Exilim EX-FH25 on November 27th, 2009 in Japan for $558. [Impress via Digital Camera Blog]
The Astak Mole is a wireless webcam that can upload video directly to such sites as YouTube, Facebook, or Twitter. The webcam can also record directly to an SD card. The Astak Mole is designed to work without a dedicated PC. What makes this webcam special is that it adopts motion detection, night vision, two-way audio and in-built DVR. The Astak Mole Webcam will be released in November for $299. [CrunchGear via Digital Camera Blog]
