Minox has recently released a new compact 12-megapixel digital camera in the form of the Minox DC 1211. The camera comes jam packed with a 5x optical zoom, a 3.0-inch LCD display, an electronic face recognition, a smile detection, an optical image stabilization, and a panorama and continuous shooting function. The Minox DC 1211 is also able to capture video. You can save all recorded videos and captured pictures on SD cards of up to 8GB (SDHC), or in the internal 32MB memory. The DC 1211 supports the PictBridge interface that makes it possible to connect the camera directly to the PictBridge-enabled printer without requiring a computer. Sadly, there is no info on pricing so far. [dcviews]
GE Digital Cameras today announced two new digicams namely the 10-Megapixel J1050 and 12.2-Megapixel J1250. Both cameras come with several easy-to-use features, including Pan-Capture Panorama, wide-angle shots, Auto Scene, Blink, Smile and Face Detection. Each camera measures only 0.8-inch thin and has a 2.7-inch LCD screen with Auto Adjust Brightness for perfect screen visibility indoors and outdoors. The GE J1050 and J1250 will be available soon for $119.99 and $139.99, respectively. [GE]
Panasonic has added a powerful new model, the DMC-GF1, to its LUMIX G Micro System lineup of next-generation digital interchangeable lens system cameras. This LUMIX shooter has the ability to record 1,280 x 720 High Definition video in AVCHD Lite format, a special Movie Program Mode that allows consumers to adjust the depth-of-field while shooting in HD video, My Color mode for easy effects, a 3-inch intelligent LCD display with a wide viewing angle, Optical Image Stabilization, a quick 0.3 seconds LUMIX G H-FS014045 lens, and a choice of AF modes. The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GF1 will be available in October 2009 for $899.95. [Press Release]
Casio has recently released the Exilim EX-Z33 10 Megapixel entry-level digital camera that boasts a 2.5-inch LCD display, a 3x optical zoom lens and Face Detection, Anti Shake Mode, 23 Best Shot mode, and YouTube Capture Mode. Sadly, there is no info on pricing so far. [Let's Go Digital]
Casio comes back with its latest digicam namely the Casio EX-Z33. This digital camera is actually an entry-level camera that features a 10.1MP CMOS sensor with a 3x optical zoom lens, a 2.5-inch widescreen LCD display, Automatic face recognition, Best Shot function, and Auto Shutter mode. The EX-Z33 also supports YouTube Capture Mode allowing you to easily upload video without having to go through a conversion process. [PhotographyBlog]
The Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z450 point-and-shoot camera has been released. It is actually a 12.1MP shooter that adopts Exilim Engine 4.0, a 4x optical zoom, and is capable of recording video in 720/24p. The camera also features an ISO range of 64 to 3200, a 35.7 MB of internal memory, and a new Automatic Focus mode that automatically detects the photo subject even if it is not a human face. It should automatically adjust exposure and focus to best capture the non-human (or human) subject. The EX-Z450 is also capable of high-speed burst shooting at up to 10fps at a reduced resolution. The Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z450 will be released in early October for $199.99. [Digital Camera Review]
