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After launching a weatherproof camera at CeBIT, Sanyo has now released a more conventional digital camera at CeBIT.

The camera dubbed ‘Xacti E7 boasts of 7.1MP sensor with 3X optical zoom.

The most innovative feature of this camera is a touch sensor shutter button.

Customers will also be allowed to shoot video clips in VGA size.

The device has 23MB internal memory and support for SD cards to enhance the storage capacity if required.

No news on the price and availability of the device, but we hope that like all other devices unveiled during CeBIT, this should also hit shelves this summer.

Via: Aving

Sanyo has shown off a awkwardly shaped digital movie camera that boasts of a weatherproof case.

The series is named Xacti VPC-CA6 and makes shooting in rain a pleasure.

The device also features:

5x optical zoom

Splash resistant design

High-quality videos

6.0 Megapixel still images

VGA Size 30fps MPEG-4 Movies

Stabilizer function for videos

Built-In Image Stabilizer Function

In camera editing

Stereo Recording

The weather proof camera is priced at $300.

Via: Aving

Leica C-Lux 2 camera seems to be the talk of the town nowadays. This one is actually an enhanced successor to the good old C-Lux 1 camera which existed some time back.

The C-Lux 1 camera incorporated the usual 6-megapixel, but this latest one redefines it to adorn 7.2 mega pixels of digital marvel. The 2.5-inch screen is the only thing it may have got from the earlier version. This ultra high resolution camera as well adorns an infinitesimal shutter delay, VARIO-ELMARIT lenses speak highly for this compact but yet handy gadget and the 3.6x zoom withdraws in just a fraction of a second into the camera body. Has a good form factor too, stylish finish on the panel.
Via: Newlaunches

AIGO has shown off a slim digital camera that is just 2.2-cm thick.

The less-than-an-inch thick camera boasts of a 7.1 Megapixel sensor.

It also has a 2.5-inch LCD screen with 3027 x 2304 resolutions.

The device can also record videos at a respectable 30fps.

No news about the price and the availability has been released by the company.

Via: Aving

GE has introduced their first projected stroke of consumer cameras that have been developed by General Imaging. The line comprises bunch of eight cameras in two series ‘A’ and ‘G‘.

First, the A series has been especially designed for the first time buyers with economical price tags. The series offers wide 3-inch screen and 4x optical zoom and many other common features like image stabilization, red-eye removal, high ISO sensitivity, and panoramic stitching etc.

Designed as point and shoot cameras, the G series or the G1 touts to snap great photos. Finally, for the enthusiasts, GE has taken wraps off the ‘X’ that enriches the users with a startling recital with its 8-megapixels CCD sensor and 12x optical zoom.

All the series are expected to cost between $149 to $399 and will be coming in the month of March.

Via: Slipperybrick

At this year’s PMA event, Vivitar launched the new Vivicam 6200w, a new 6 megapixel underwater digital camera. The compact has the ability to survive water pressure and put off smash-up up to ten meters under water. The camera comes with rugged exteriors and can also write to SD cards. Other speca are a 2′ LCD (not that good to battle other digicams available in the market), 4x digital zoom, 16MB of built-in storage with SD card support up to 1GB, and PictBridge support. The camera will sell for around $233 when it hits the shelves. Vivitar also announced four new cameras having 5-megapixels to 10-megapixels CCD sensor, which will come for $120 to $200.

Via: TGdaily

Olympus has launched a new camera dubbed SP-550UZ which has all the qualities of becoming a champion of all other cameras available in the market.

The camera sports an 18X zoom that means it can shoot from afar.

This new camera though has no competition but will still compete with other cameras offered by Fujifilm, and Panasonic that offer a 10X zoom.

It also captures videos at a good 15fps and is also equipped with a 2.5′ LCD display, an electronic viewfinder and dual image stabilization.

The only drawback of this product is the $499 price tag.

Via: ubergizmo

If you happen to go out with a group of friends and you want a photograph taken then one in the group has to click the photograph or else you have to assign the duty to a stranger.
Well, well, well, not if you possess a Quik Pod. One in the group just has to hold this delightful little pocket-sized, extendible tripod, with camera placed at the end, adjust the self-timer, press the shutter release button, adjust the tripod rod length and just wait.

An invention of Wayne Fromm, President of Fromm Works, Inc., who brought out this small wonder after having tested over 100 prototypes, the Quik Pod is compatible with point and shoot cameras, camcorders, lightweight DSLR, waterproof cameras and for remote lighting. You can take photographs underwater, over crowds and even hard to see places like under your car.

Priced at around $30.00 and weighing close to 3.5 ounces, the Quik Pod can be extended from 7.5 inches to 18.5 inches and is made up of hard polycarbonate and aluminum. It also has a built-in adjustable mirror that will help you frame each shot. A Quik Pod Pro+ comes with a lightweight tripod leg adapter. You can order the Quik Pod online at http://www.quikpod.com

According to Wayne Fromm:

Families on vacation and You Tubers will all benefit by making picture taking and movie making easier. Professionals are using the Quik Pod for photo and lighting solutions.

Neil Cohen, a buyer, had this to say:

I see a lot of products and this one stands out as a winner. It solves an everyday problem for photographers.

Via: Business Wire

Sony plans to expand its shelves by putting some new models in it. The company announced its two new important prototype DSLRs as an introduction of things to be launched in the near future.

The two latest models are acknowledged as Sony’s Flagship and High Amatuers Alphas.
Though the company has not yet disclosed about exact specs and price, but the two models will surely strike the market with BIONZ image processor and image stabilization features.

Via: Engadget

So, Sony has added another feather to its Cybershot series, the Cybershot G1 that rocks some healthy features like 802.11b/g WiFi, 2GB on-board storage, wide 3.5-inch LCD, DLNA compliance, and musical slideshows. Well, it can even record MPEG-4 video in VGA quality, thanks to the six megapixels CCD sensor. The camera comes with Auto Image Management System, Super Steady Shot image stabilization, and Light sensitivity up to 1000 ISO. The cute cam is expected to hit the shelves in April for US $600.

Via: Gizmodo