As expected, this 5.25-ounce video recorder sports a ho hum enclosure, no optical zoom, 512MB of internal memory, a 1.5-inch LCD, MemoryManager software, and a SD expansion slot as well. The device is also compatible with Box.net’s online storage / sharing service, touts an EZ Grab feature that allows users to easily snag still shots from live action footage, and can function for two solid hours on a pair of AA cells. Best of all, however, is the price that CC is currently charging for this budget-minded device, as the $119.99 asking price is a full $10 less than we had previously seen, and you’ll even get a 1GB SD card thrown in gratis.

Wouldn’t a cell phone be more effective than this?  Not only that, you would also have to carry around this extra device on top of everything else. 
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As well as being the first ultra-slim Exilim to sport a large (7x) zoom it is the first with mechanical (CCD-shift) image stabilization. It’s also got a wealth of unique features and a fair degree of photographic control. But is the EX-V7 as good in use as it looks on paper?

From a portion of the conclusion:

The reality is that the EX-V7 is a disappointing camera, and one that fails to deliver on its promise, even allowing for the compromises inevitably involved in squeezing this much stuff into such a small body. Of course we expect there to be such compromises, but there has to be a limit to what is acceptable; being able to fit a camera in a shirt pocket surely should not come ‘at any cost’.

I guess I never really was a fan of the Casio cameras.
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The Mustek MDC530z is your run of the mill point-and-shoot digital camera. It is reasonably priced at $179.00, has a 2.0 inch LCD, 3x optical zoom AF lens, and MPEG4 support.

The Mustek has a 5-megapixel CCD with JPEG format support.

For all day shooting fun, the MDC530Z has 16MB internal memory capable of storing up to 383 photos (VGA, economy mode). It also has a built-in card slot compatible with SD cards up to 1GB. Using the 1GB card, photographers can easily capture thousands of high-resolution shots before having to download.

I actually think this is pretty weak for the price.

via cameratown.com

The Nikon D80, which is a fantastic camera is now available.

Here are some of the features:

• 10.2 Megapixel Nikon DX format CCD imaging sensor: Effectively optimized by Nikon to deliver a wide dynamic range, producing outstanding images with high resolution and vivid detail yielding 3,872 x 2,592-pixel files.


• New high-resolution Nikon image-processing engine: New 12- bit Image Processing Engine combines color independent analog pre-conditioning with improved image processing algorithms.


• Instant 0.18 sec. start-up with fast 80ms shutter response.With a power-up time of a mere 0.18 seconds and a shutter release time lag of only 80ms, responsiveness is extraordinary.


• Continuous shooting at up to 3 frames per second and up to 100 consecutive JPEG images: Fast framing rates contribute to the ability to capture moments in time instantly. Sophisticated systems throughout the D80, including high-speed buffer memory handling, fast image processing, high-speed memory card access and large system bus bandwidth help make this possible.


• Up to 2,700 images per battery charge:* High-Efficiency power systems featuring reduced power consumption and Real-Time Fuel Gauge with Nikon’s EN-EL3e Lithium Ion rechargeable battery.

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JVC announced their newest hard disk camcorders, the Everio GZ-MG70, in a press release today. The GZ-MG70 includes a 30 GB hard disk drive for storing up to 10 hours of DVD quality movies.

Now you can capture your sweet home videos using two resolutions; including 16:9, and 4:3. Also, instead of carrying around al the discs, and tapes; you can fill up the disk drive to your hearts content.

The camcorder is actually quite light, at approximately one pound.

The JVC Everio GZ-MG70 will be available in December, 2005 for about $1,000.

Thanks Cameratown.

The Disney Princess digital camera isn’t for you. It is for your daughter, or niece, or whatever. Seriously, it is not designed for a 20-25 year old geeks/nerds (even you female geeks/nerds). Don’t even try it. I don’t even think it is a good gift at 640×480 resolution…:(

It is priced at $29.99 and can be found at Sears and Toys ‘R’ Us. It includes 8MB of ram, and can store up to 50 digital pictures.

This camera is way cooler.

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Canon has introduced a sixteen point seven megapixel camera. It is actually a modified EOS -1Ds. Now they like to call it the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II. Cool, eh?

This camera is one that is compatible with the wireless transmitter. The transmitter connects via a firewire port on the camera. Not bad, eh?

More information can be found here.

In a press release issued today; Olympus has announced the SP-500UZ digital camera. This is a 6 megapixel camera with a built-in 10x optical zoom. It also sports a 2.5″ LCD on the back, and an electronic viewfinder with 201,600 pixels. It uses the xD-picture card slot to store the pictures.

It’s a snazzy camera, but I would keep an eye out for the review before purchasing it when it comes out in October.

Full Press Release [dpreview.com]

You are looking at the new Konica Minolta DiMage Z20. It is a middle of the road camera with an 8x optical zoom, and 5 megapixels.

PCMAG.com found that it was average at best. Their tests revealed some fringing and noise in the shots.

It does not come with a built-in battery, and is a little large for my tastes.

Try this out instead…

Full review [pcmag.com]

Samsung is at it again (They have released a few new cameras lately). They have released the Digimax i50 MP3 Camera (strange combo, if you ask me…). It features a 2.5-inch LCD screen, 5.0 megapixels, and includes 50MB of internal memory.

It uses SD/MMC for expanding the memory.

Full Story [mobilemag.com]