
Phase One has introduced its new medium format camera called the 645DF. The new camera offers many performance improvements over its predecessor including high flash sync speeds – up to 1/1600 of a second, an option to dial between predefined modes, capture responsiveness and improved autofocus speeds – up to 5 times faster performance in a typical fashion set up. The Phase One 645DF will go on sale in Q4 2009 for about $5,990. [DCViews]

The Instax Mini 7S is the latest instant-film camera from Fujifilm. This compact and lightweight camera uses Fujifilm’s Mini Instax 2-inch by 3-inch film with a printed area of 1.8 inches by 2.4 inches. The camera also features a built-in flash for low-lighting shooting, a 1/60 second electronic shutter, a LED exposure indicator and ISO up to 800. The Instax Mini 7S is now available for purchase for $95.99, while the film retails for $19.99 for a 10-pack. [CNET]

Brando has come out with another spy gadget in the form of a lighter namely the ‘Fake Generic Lighter Spy Camera Camcorder’. Measuring 8.7 x 2.3 x 1.0 cm, this lightweight device is equipped with a 4GB of storage along with a rechargeable Li-ion battery. It has the capability to capture video in 640 x 480 resolution at 25fps as well as digital still images in 1280 x 1024 resolution. The Fake Generic Lighter Spy Camera Camcorder retails for $49. More

If you happen to live in Korea, I suggest you to grab one of this unique Transformer Camera for a souvenir. It’s shaped just like a gigantic roll of 35mm film, but once you pop open the side, it reveals an actual 35mm camera under the hood. It even use a roll of 35mm film that can be loaded into the back of the camera. The Transformer Camera retails for 27,000 KRW ($20). More

Canon USA today introduced the brand new VB-C60 network camera PTZ (Pan / Tilt / Zoom), which is designed for tracking assets and facilities, surveillance in hospitals and schools, web conferencing and board rooms. Priced at around €1200, the camera boasts a 56 degree wide-angle lens, 40x optical zoom, image stabilization, Smart shadow control, auto day / night capability, DIGIC net and detection of movement. The Canon VB-C60 also features IPv6 and IPsec protocols and is able to record in Motion-JPEG / MPEG-4. [DailyDigitals]

Priced at only $80, the Chewing Gum Wrapper Spycam allows you to be a real spy. It is actually a mini video and audio camera that comes with the familiar chewing gum wrapper. The spy camera records video on 3GP format (176×144 pixels) and supports TF/MicroSD card up to 2GB, and a built-in Mic. However, there is no on-board memory. The camera is powered by a rechargeable li-ion battery that can be recharge from USB port. Product Page.