
The limited edition Mju 1200 digicam from Olympus comes with a uniquely-styled skins designed by Matei Apostolescu. This 10.1MP digital camera features 7x optical zoom (37-260mm), 6.9cm/2.7″ HyperCrystal II LCD with extra bright display, 23 scene modes, Dual Image Stabilisation, Face Detection Technology, and BrightCapture Technology. The Olympus Mju 1200 is powered by a TruePic III image processor for faster image handling and higher image quality. Only 5,000 units will be available for sale. [LetsGoDigital]

Olympus has announced that they will be dropping a new DSLR camera called the E-420. It comes with live view so you can hold the camera away from their faces and interact with subjects, a 2.7-inch LCD, fast on-screen auto focus, face detection and shadow adjustment technology. [AVING] More

The Casio EXLIM EX-Z9 was shown at CES and has now arrived. This 8.1-megapixel camera comes with a 2.6-inch LCD monitor, face detection technology, anti-shake DSP, a 3x optical zoom, 18.6MB storage, an SD / SDHC / MMC expansion slot, a video mode capable of capturing at 848 x 480 pixels and a rechargeable Li-ion along with a USB / AV output socket and 23 “Best Shot” modes. The EX-Z9 comes in pink, silver, black and orange. $159.99 [Casio]

The 10-megapixel Olympus E-420 is an update version of the E-410 dSLR camera. Weighing only 380 grams, the camera is 20 to 40 percent lighter. It comes with useful software such as Live View, which enables users to hold the camera away from their faces and interact with their subjects. Other specs include 2.7-inch LCD, Shadow Adjustment Technology and improved white-balance algorithms. Priced between $500 and $700, Olympus E-420 will be released in May. [CNetCrave]
by Gizmo Girl on February 29, 2008 · 1 comment

Minox is dropping a slim digital camera called the DC7411. It features a 7.2 megapixel sensor and 3x zoom, and a 3-inch LCD along with electronic image stabilization and face detection. There’s no info on a release date or price yet, so you’ll have to hang tight for a bit. [Letsgo]
by Gizmo Girl on February 25, 2008 · 1 comment

Sony will be releasing a new camera called the W300. It comes with 13.6 megapixels, Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 3x zoom, optical image stabilization, scratch-resistant titanium covering, a 2.7″ LCD display and viewfinder, and high speed burst mode and extra high sensitivity. The W300 will drop this May for $350. [DT]