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The new Leaf AFi 10 camera system challenges the standard of the medium-format frame with its True Wide Frame (TWF) 56×36 mm, able to capture 56 megapixel digital imaging sensor. The TWF sensor can be rotated internally, giving you the control to shoot the way you visualize it in your mind.  Leaf Verto internal sensor rotation technology allows you to flip the sensor from landscape to portrait and back on the push of one single button. With this camera, possibilities are endless, only your imagination is the limit.  The price will be in the range of £22,000, hitting public display on Q4 2008. [PearTree]

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Fuji Z200fd comes with 5x zoom able to capture resolution up to 10.0 Megapixel via a 2.7-inch LCD. It also adds sensor-shifting mechanical image stabilization. This time Z200fd is equipped with unique Dual Shot Mode allows user to take two pictures – one with flash and one without – in rapid succession. This will allow shooter to pick best picture from the two modes. Another useful feature is face detection functions that are expanded to include Couple and Group Timer Modes. User can select number of faces (up to four) in the frame; the camera will hold off on capturing the shot until the set number of faces have been detected. What a cool trick! Retail pricing will start at $299.95. [DigitalCameraReview]

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DMX-HD800, a new sleek, slim high definition dual camera Xacti can take both 8.0-Megapixel stills and videos(1280 x 720, 720p). It comes with a new three-dimensional digital noise reduction (3DDNR) filter, and adds facial recognition for both stills and videos with scanner visible on LCD. It is compatible with personal computers and/or upload video data to the Internet. Available in Gold, Pink, and Black. It will start rolling in late August. Price has not been confirmed at this point. [SANYO]

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Pentax has just unveiled its latest 10 Megapixel pocket camera. Optio E60 offers ease of use on a budget. It comes with Auto Picture mode that automatically re-adjusts according to corresponding scenes. Face recognition Auto Function can recognize up to 10 faces. It can even alert the shooter if anyone blinks, how cool is that? E60 can shot up to 200 shots on Alkaline, or more than 600 on Lithium AAs. Pentax Optio E60 hits store in October for under $140. [DigitalCameraReview]

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Hasselblad has just recently introduced new H3DII-50. It features the world largest sensor at 50 Megapixel measuring 36 x 48 m, currently two times the size of largest 35mm DSLR sensor. Perfect for high-end photographers using their images for huge commercial projects. No price has been released, but the other model H3D11-39 is selling $28,295, you get the idea. [Hasselblad]

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