Fugifilms has announced for the CES show in Las Vegas the new FinePix V10 Ultra Compact camera. This camera features a 3.4X Optical Zoom lens, 5.1 Megapixel sensor, and the ability to record still photographs and videos. The V10 is expected to be released in March 2006.

Features of the FinePix V10 include:

Real Photo Technology featuring a five MegaPixel Super CCD HR sensor working in tandem with the critically acclaimed RP Processor for sharper photos and more vivid color reproduction with less noise than in comparable camera models.
A 3.4x optical zoom lens from world-renowned lens manufacturer, Fujinon, which provides broadcast-quality lenses for television and movie production. The lens on the FinePix V10 widens to F2.8, a setting that allows additional light to hit the Super CCD. This enables the FinePix V10 to shoot at faster shutter speeds, and a quicker shutter reduces camera shake due to hand movement as well as blurring caused by moving subjects.
Six scene modes ensure precise and correct camera settings for a variety of shooting environments and conditions. These settings help the user maximize picture quality even in the most difficult picture-taking situations.
A 30-frame multi-frame playback mode for viewing groups of photos.
Consumers can purchase the FinePix V10 in March 2006 at a retail cost of $349.

Fujifilm Press Center - News: Digital Cameras - FUJIFILM’S ULTRA-COMPACT FINEPIX V10 DIGITAL CAMERA FEATURES REAL PHOTO TECHNOLOGY ALONG WITH A THREE-INCH LCD.

HP  has introduced the Photosmart M425 Digital Camera to be introduced in April 2006. This pocket camera features 3X Optical Zoom, 5 Megapixel resolution, and works with the Photosmart 6221 Digital Camera Dock and the new HP Photosmart Express.

Overview

Easily snap beautiful photos with this stylishly designed 5-megapixel digital camera, featuring18x total zoom. With the HP Photosmart M425 Digital Camera users can effortlessly snap and edit photos on the 1.7-inch image display, and order prints and share photos using the on-camera HP Photosmart Express button. (1) The camera also includes the new HP Design Gallery.
Key Features and Benefits
• 5-megapixels for impressive resolution for beautiful prints and enlargements up to poster-size
• HP Precision 3x optical lens and 6x digital zoom for18x total zoom,
• 1.7-inch image display, intuitive button layout and overall compact stylish design allows for easy one-handed shots
• 16 MB internal memory allows users to store photos in the camera
• On-camera button to easily order and share photos on Snapfish using HP Photosmart Express (1)
• Fast shot mode allows users to capture quick, fleeting shots with minimal shutter lag
• Extra storage capacity available with optional SD card (2)
• HP Photosmart Software is a complete, easy-to-use software solution for editing, organizing, printing and sharing digital photos
Additional Features
• HP Real Life technologies help take the guesswork out of digital photography and make it easy to produce great photos that are crisp, realistic and true-to-life. HP Real Life technologies include:
o NEW: HP Design Gallery adds artistic effects and borders right in the camera—no PC or software required.
o In-camera red-eye removal to remove red-eye while images are still in the camera.
• HP Photosmart Express makes sharing, printing and saving digital photos easy – users simply take a photo and select its destination right on the back of the camera – up to 34 destinations, including e-mail addresses, online albums, printers and Snapfish
o When the digital camera is later connected to a computer or the optional camera dock, (2) the selected photos are automatically printed and/or e-mailed without burdening the recipient with large file attachments
o E-mail recipients see thumbnails of the images right in the body of their e-mail message, as well as a link to the web page where they can very easily view, print and save the photos, and upload them to online albums
• Optional HP Photosmart 6221 Digital Camera Dock lets users easily save,

HP has announced the Photosmart E327 Digital Camera is due to come out in March. The camera will work with the Photosmart software package and has a 4X (Digital Only) Zoom and a 5 Megapixel resolution.

Overview

Capture exceptional photos with the easy-to-use, point-and-shoot 5-megapixel HP Photosmart E327 Digital Camera. Users can view shots on this stylishly designed 1.8-inch image display screen, email photos without attachments with HP Photosmart Share and make beautiful prints and enlargements up to 8 x 10-inches.
Key Features and Benefits
• 5-megapixels for beautiful prints and enlargements up to poster size
• 1.8-inch image display and intuitive button layout allows for easy one-handed shots
• Compact design with positive on /off slide lens cover
• Shoot video clips with audio
• Increase storage capacity with optional SD cards (1)
• HP Photosmart Software is a complete, easy-to-use software solution for editing, organizing, printing and sharing digital photos
• 16 MB internal memory allows users to store photos in the camera
Technical Specifications
• 5-megapixel resolution
• 4x digital zoom
• Dimensions/Weight
o 99.5mm (w) x 31.8mm (d) x 52.0mm (h)
o 1.08 grams without battery
• PictBridge support
• Exif 2.2 support
• Support/Connectivity
o USB Connectivity
o USB-compatible PC with Microsoft Windows® XP, x64, 2000, Me, 98SE, or 98, Intel® Pentium® II, Celeron® or compatible CPU, Internet Explorer 5.01SP2 or later
o USB-compatible Macintosh computer with Mac OS v10.2.8, v10.3, v10.4
• HP offers a comprehensive support package for the HP Photosmart E327 Digital Camera that includes 90 days of phone support as well as real-time chat and email support beyond the warranty as part of its HP Total Care portfolio of services.
Pricing and Availability
Estimated U.S. street price is TBD
Expected to be available for purchase March 2006 in North America.

Engadget has the goods on two new Norcent digital cameras, the DC-820 and the  DC-520 in time for CES. The new models “are their new “ultra-slim” (at 0.94-inches it’s not that slim) DC-820 and DC-520 eight and five megapixel digital shooters. Both models feature SD/MMC slots, PicBridge support, MPEG-4 video recording at 640 x 480, and 3x optical zoom — standard fare — and neither camera offers a viewfinder.

The DC-520 sports a 2.5-inch LCD and 16MB internal memory while the DC-820 goes a touch smaller at 2.4-inches, but with 32MB on-board.

Expect the 820 and 520 to hit the US streets this January for the low low price of $299 and $199 respectively.” via Engadget

A new camera from BenQ offers 6 megapixel still and mpeg 4 video. Lets Go Digital Reviews this camera and says “ BenQ introduces a new addition to its digital camera line up, the BenQ DC E63+ digital camera. The BenQ DC E63+ its trim looks show off the aesthetic appeal of a digital camera measuring a mere 24 mm front to back. With their elegant aluminum alloy casing, these camera exudes sophisticated beauty. Not only a delight to behold, the new BenQ DC E63+ is sublimely easy to handle as well, making the very act of taking a photo a source of pleasure. The BenQ E63+ provides a 6 Megapixel CCD image sensor, as well as 3x optical zoom that makes it easy to get great shots even at a distance. And the high-resolution CCD image sensor means you can get crisply detailed prints even at huge A1 sizes. “

A New Camera from Sanyo, the Xacti VPC HD1EX, is one of the more interesting designs we have seen. It is a 5 megapixel camera that has a 10X zoom lens. The camera also can film at 1270 x 720 at 30 frames per second as a digital fim camera.

Lets go Digital says “The design of the Sanyo Xacti VPC HD1EX is stylish. The ultra-portable Sanyo HD1EX weighs just 205 grams, with dimensions of just 80 x 119 x 36 mm, it is one of the world’s slimmest photo-video camera. Not only does it fit in a jacket pocket, it makes a trendy companion in any designer handbag. Its ultra-slim form, clear lines and elegant aluminum case in a classy finish make it a stylish accessory. Thanks to its compact form, the Sanyo HD1EX can be easily operated with just one hand”

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