Ricoh CX1
It may have a retro-styled case, but Ricoh’s CX1 packs high dynamic range tech, along with 120 fps VGA video recording, a 9MP CMOS sensor, 7.1x optical zoom and a 3″ LCD.
It may have a retro-styled case, but Ricoh’s CX1 packs high dynamic range tech, along with 120 fps VGA video recording, a 9MP CMOS sensor, 7.1x optical zoom and a 3″ LCD.
Sony’s Cybershot H20 is a budget-friendly ultrazoom, coming in at under $300 for a Carl Zeiss 10x optical zoom lens, 10MP sensor, 3″ LCD screen and 720P HD recording.
Shock, freeze and waterproof, Canon’s PowerShot D10 is just begging for an outdoor excursion; it includes a 12.1MP sensor, 3x optical zoom, swappable face plates and carabineer hook.
Ideal for consumers looking for DSLR-like abilities, the Canon Powershot SX200 features a 12.1 MP sensor, 12x optical zoom, 3″ LCD screen and 720p HD video recording.
Canon’s Powershot SX1 is their powerhouse ultrazoom, with a 10MP CMOS sensor, 20X optical zoom, manual focus, 2.8″ TFT LCD screen and HDMI output; it’ll be available 4/09.
Not just piling on megapixels, Fujitsu’s F200EXR features a smart 12 MP CCD sensor that can switch to low-light and high dynamic range (HDR) modes; it maxes out ISO 12800 at 3 MP.
Touchscreens are the new “it” tech for cameras, and Nikon’s 10.0 MP Coolpix S230 doesn’t disappoint; it features a 3″ LCD touch panel, face-priority AF and 4-way image stabilization.
Nikon throws its hat into the superzoom ring with the Coolpix P90; it boasts a 24x wide-angle zoom, tiltable 3″ LCD screen, 15 fps high speed shots and up to ISO 6400 with its 12.1 MP sensor.
If you liked David Bergman’s massive shot of the Inauguration, GigaPan is now offering the Epic, a robotic mount that lets you shoot gigapixel images with any point and shoot camera.
Waterproof, shockproof and dustproof, Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-TS1 doesn’t skimp on features; this rugged camera gets a 12.1 MP sensor, LEICA lens, and 720p HD recording.
With a 25mm ultra-wide angle Leica DC lens, 3″ touchscreen and brushed metal finish, Panasonic’s 12.1MP DMC-FX580 is their premium point and shoot; it’ll ship April 2009.
Lights, camera, blast ’em: this Paillard Bolex H8 Military Gun camera was actually used by a Vietnam War reporter and comes with an unusual riflestock grip and five lenses.
Ideal for getting up close with the fishies, Liquid Image’s Pro HD350 is a hands-free videomask that can shoot 5MP still pictures and 720P video at 30 fps at a depth of up to 100 meters.
Not content to rest on their photographic laurels, Leica’s Pradovit D-1200 is their first digital projector; it sports a retro design, 16:10 format, 2500:1 contrast range and up to 2000 Lumen.
Leica may seem overpriced and obsolete to some, but die-hard fans are no doubt salivating over this M8 Safari, which sports brushed silver accents and a Summicron 28mm F2.0 bundle.
Although largely unremarkable, Panasonic’s Lumix FS15 and FS7 cameras have an ace up their sleeves: a 29mm wide-angle Leica lens with stabilization and 4x-5x optical zoom.
While it may not zoom as much as Olympus’ SP-590UZ, the Samsung HZ10W sets the high watermark for affordable point and shoots with a 24mm Schneider lens and 10x optical zoom.
Point-and-shooters with a need for speed should check out Casio’s EX-FC100; this 9.1 MP camera can record high speed at 30 shots per second and movies at up to 1,000 fps.
For the photographer with ADD, Sony’s Cybershot G3 comes with Wi-Fi and a built-in browser so you can surf and snap; the camera also sports a 10 MP camera and 3.5″ touchscreen.
The Olympus SP-590UZ is the new close-up king with 26x optical zoom with a 26-676mm focal length; dual image stablization, 10fps shooting and a 12 MP CCD round things out.
Debuting at CES this year, Kodak’s Z980 is packed with all sorts of goodies including an incredible 24x image stabilized optical zoom, HD video recording and 12 MP sensor.
No more ghetto white balancing with a sheet of paper: baLens White Balance Lens Cap not only protects your glass, but features a translucent dome in both warm and neutral colors.
Brando’s MP4 Watch & Camera reads like a geek’s ultimate feature list: 1.8″ TFT screen, 8GB onboard memory, audio and video playback, built-in video camera and speaker.
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