No, the title is not wrong. Although it might look like a candybar cell phone, the DV300T is just a digital camera with nothing really distinguished about it. Equipped with a mediocre 3.1-megapixel camera and no optical zoom to speak of, Mustek tries to make up for its shortcomings with video recording capability in PAL/NTSC, a voice recorder, music player, and a text reader though I am not sure even that would pull any love towards it.

No word on pricing or availability but considering what it carries, must be pretty light on your wallet.

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Panasonic and T-Mobile team up to develop a new LUMIX digital camera. The new LUMIX would have a feature unique to it — wireless connectivity through the T-Mobile HotSpot service which comes in conjunction with the LUMIX for one year. This connectivity will allow users to post pictures on Google’s Picasa Web Albums directly through the digital camera. You will even be able to delete photos straight from your digital cameras.

“The new LUMIX will be the perfect digital camera for consumers who are accustomed to the benefits that wireless connections offer: speed and convenience,” said Tokikazu Matsumoto, director of Panasonic AVC Networks Company’s Digital Camera Business Unit. “Ideal for the active user who is always on-the-go, the new LUMIX with wireless network connectivity, has the ability to upload directly to Picasa Web Albums, making sharing photos with friends and family, as simple as a touch of a button and as seamless as connecting to a wireless network.”

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While the majority of students and various professionals try their hand at break-neck speed writing during lectures and meetings, those who’ve discovered Qipit merely laugh in amusement. Those who use Qipit would merely take digital pictures of white boards, notes and anything similar and know that the service would convert the files to clear and legible PDF files for them.

Made possible by digital and mobile phone camera technology, Qipit offers a service so unbelievably ingenious, it makes everyone want to try it out even once, even just for curiosity’s sake. Using Qipit is pretty simple. You have to be situated in an eligible country and would need to have a compatible mobile phone, digital camera and an account in the Qipit web site.

Simply upload the images into your account, email the images to them or even fax the images and you’ll get your converted PDF files for FREE. Yep, this service goes for free right now and we could only hope it’ll be for good.

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Ricoh recently announced the new Caplio RR770 digital camera. As the name suggests, it is equipped with a 7.1 megapixel 1/2.5-inch primary color CCD and the lens is a 5.8mm-17.4mm (equivalent to 34-102mm for 35mm cameras). It features a 3x optical zoom plus 4x digital zoom. With a shutter speed of 1/2000 seconds for still images, it’s a neat little camera to have. On the back, you will find a 3.0 inch TFT-LCD offering 230,000 pixel resolution.

The camera runs on AA-size alkaline or Ni-MH batteries. Measuring 94.5mm x 60mm x 29.1mm, the Ricoh Caplio RR770 weighs in at 140.8 grams. It takes in SD memory cards, and comes with 32MB of internal memory. For amateur photographers, it offers Auto, Program, Portrait, Landscape, Sports and Night shooting modes for still images. It can also capture video (320×240 pixels resolution at 30 frames/second). The macro mode is useful for close-range photography up to 5 cm from the subject.

Bundled accessories include USB cable, AV cable, a camera pouch, hand strap and batteries as well.

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The Taiwanese company DXG has recently presented its latest digital camera, a cheap but good device that features a 10-megapixel sensor and only costs $170. On top of that great specification for a low price, the camera has a 3x optical zoom, and a 4x digital zoom. Good numbers so far…

Other features of the DXG digital camera include the obvious face detection technology, along with a focus Illuminator and an AutoFocus tracking. In the space for memory cards, the camera supports SD and MMC cards with the maximum capacity being 4GB. On the internal flash memory there are only 32MB.

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Casio has just announced a new “gift” for owners of Exilim digital cameras, which is related to firmware updates to a wide range of their photo-shooting products. In case you own one of the following devices, consider yourself a lucky person: EX-S880, EX-Z5, EX-Z6, EX-Z7, EX-Z8, EX-Z12, EX-Z15, EX-Z77, and EX-Z1080.

The changes made to some of the cameras is the white balance system used while recording movies, which is now suppose to work better. One of the other upgrades is related to the maximum storage capacity that a camera can hold, from now on, the Exilim EX-Z5, EX-Z6, and EX-Z7 will be able to featured in a 8GB SDHC memory card, or even a bigger one

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Ricoh has released an upgraded version of the GR Digital camera, which is now called GR Digital II. If you are searching for a digital camera that has a retro style, this is certainly a good option.

The upgraded GR Digital II model comes with an improved CCD sensor, that now features 10-megapixels. The LCD screen has also got better and measures 2.7-inches. Other specifications that also got improved include the image processing system, which makes the photo have less noise, and therefore better quality.

In terms of storage, there is an internal memory with only 54MB of capacity, but since you can use SDHC memory cards to increase that small number, there isn’t any problem.

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Nikon Corporation and Toshiba Corporation has just announced that the 43 nm NAND Flash production would begin using the Nikon NSR-S610C ArF immersion scanner, during the 4th International Symposium on Immersion Lithography held in Keystone, Colorado last week. The NSR-S610C (NA = 1.30), the world

Tags: camera, digital, Digital Cameras, Nikon, Nikon

GE digital cameras are making its mark on the digital camera market. This time, added Micro Center to the list of retailers carrying its products. Micro Center, which began stocking the GE cameras in late August, reports that GE digital cameras have been very successful.

All GE cameras boast sleek and intuitive design, plus a host of popular, advanced functions as standard features, including face detection, image stabilization, red-eye removal, 1600 ISO sensitivity (or higher), and panorama stitching – all of which are embedded in the camera. Panorama stitching is proving to be an especially popular feature, allowing the user to join three images together seamlessly to take in landscapes and other wide vistas.

GE cameras also offer movie mode, continuous-shot mode, and a variety of special scene modes – all at prices far less than many of their competitors.

Even at the entry level, the GE A730 (MSRP just $99.99) includes features one would expect from a much more expensive camera, including 7 megapixels of resolution, a 3x zoom, and a 2.5-inch LCD screen. The A830 ($129.99) is the next step up, offering 8 megapixels and the same specs for zoom and screen size. The G1 ($149.99) offers 7 megapixels, a 3x zoom and a 2.5-inch screen as well, but its drawing card is its ease of handling and pocket-friendly dimensions (3? inches wide x 2½ inches high).

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The DSC-T200 is the first Cyber-shot to carry a 16:9 aspect ratio wide LCD. The large, easy-to-see 3.5 inch Clear Photo LCD Plus and the new touch screen user interface allows for even more convenience in operation. Designed for the compact and powerful Cyber-shot DSC-T200 digital camera, the 5X optical zoom Vario-Tessar lens provides sharp focus and smooth zooming in an ultra compact body. The high-quality, precision-crafted Carl Zeiss optical lens provides rapid auto focus with an appealing zoom range for outstanding images.

Slim and sophisticated. The T200 embodies style and elegance with its newly designed ultra compact body. The LCD Touch Screen encompasses the whole of the rear surface, canceling all buttons and giving the appearance like a photo frame. Even with the powerful 5X optical zoom, the camera is only about 20mm thick.

The DSC-T200 allows you to enjoy still images in full HD quality on a high-definition television. From the camera screen to shared TV you can enjoy viewing your photos on a high-definition BRAVIA by simply connecting the Cyber-shot via a HD output adapter cable. The DSC-T200 defines special moments in Full HD for your ultimate convenience.

HD Slide Show with Music enhances the enjoyment with high-definition TV image quality. Flexible combinations of visual effects (Simple, Nostalgic, Active, and Stylish) and four preset musical pieces stored in internal memory enable highly entertaining slideshows. Users can also create more personalized slideshows by transferring favorite tunes from PCs to the DSC-T200 for use as background music.

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BenQ has just announced today its new BenQ X735 digital camera. This camera is an upgrade to the BenQ X725 which features a range of enhanced features, including high ISO options, wise zoom and face tracking function as well as a large 2.5-inch LCD display and smc Pentax lens.

It also sports a 7 megapixels resolution capabilities with 3x optical zoom in both static and video mode, the BenQ X735 offers great functionality in a super slim stainless-steel body at a mere 12.5mm.

The X735 is equipped with a face tracking function that automatically detects and tracks up to nine human faces and a wise zoom function that is able to deliver a maximum of 30X zoom effect, resulting in clear, detailed images. Furthermore, the X735 is equipped with a Super Shake Free system with a sensitivity of 2000 ISO and a high setting at 6400 ISO that can be engaged during movie mode.

The BenQ X735 is planned to be available in Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific starting early October.

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Kodak has presented new digital camera models today, the devices will be added to the EasyShare line and have the following codenames: V1233, V1253 and Z812 IS.

The EasyShare V1233 features a 2.5-inch screen and is capable of recording video on the 720p-spec HD format at 30 frames per second. It has a 12-megapixel sensor and a 3x optical zoom ( Schneider-Kreuznach style) with face detection. The EasyShare V1253 has similar specifications, with the only difference being a larger display screen that measures 3.1-inches.

On the other hand we have the Kodak EasyShare Z812 IS, which only has 8-megapixels but a bigger zoom than the others – 12x Schneider-Kreuznach optical zoom lens. Other features include ISO settings of 3200 and a response time of 0.23 seconds with image stabilization technology.

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Panasonic has presented their latest digital camera on the SLR (single-lens reflex) category, called LUMIX DMC-L-10, coincidentally , this is their first SLR camera with face detection. It comes with a 2.5-inch LCD screen that can be rotated by 270 degrees, which creates the possibility to have versatile shooting options, be it of high or low angles.

It has a 10.1-megapixel Live MOS sensor, and an useful feature that doesn’t ruin the photo quality – a Supersonic Wave Filter system that doesn’t let dust get in contact with the sensor.

The camera can detect up to 15 human faces at the same time, and in the meanwhile there is no problem of capturing other objects at best quality. In the end you’ll have blur-free images like you always wanted.

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Olympus has launched two new digital cameras on the Korea market, more specifically the µ795SW and µ790SW. Both cameras are protected against shock and water, which makes them a good choice for those lovely trips to the beach, or to shoot some cool photos under water on a pool. They don’t break as easily as others when dropped, which is also a good point to take in consideration.

The µ795SW is on the lowest level in terms of quality, the waterproof limit is 10m depth, while the shockproof limit are 100kg and falls up to 1.5 meters.

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Ricoh has announced its new digital camera named Caplio R7, which is supposed to be launched during the upcoming month of September.

There is no information about its price, but the following details are already known:

- SIE III technology for better visual quality
- 8-megapixels
- 7x zoom
- support for SD and SDHC memory cards
- only 24MB of built-in memory
- display measuring 2.7-inches
- ISO 64 to 1600
- records videos on Mjpeg format, with a 640×480 resolution at 30 frames per second

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Fujifilm USA has just released its brand new digital camera - the FinePix Z10fd. The camera is designed specifically for today’s fashion-conscious digital natives and answers the call for the demand to be “hooked up” at all times. Combining cutting edge technology with style and sophistication, the FinePix Z10fd provides tech-savvy Gen ‘Z’ users with an eye-catching digital camera that makes it easy to take great pictures and share them with the press of a button.

The sexy micro-mini camera features an ultra-portable design combined with a Fujinon 3x optical Zoom lens, 2.5″ LCD screen and packs 54MB of internal memory to give you some extra room when your memory card has had its fill. It comes in five brilliant colors – Wave Blue, Wasabi Green, Hot Pink, Sunset Orange, and Midnight Black.

The FinePix Z10fd will debut in late September at a retail price of $199.95.

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Mobilemag.com one of good sites has done a video review of the Kodak EasyShare M853 Digital Camera here is a bit of what they have to say:

“The Fedex delivery person came by this morning with a pleasant package for me. Tearing open the Fedex branded box, I discovered the Kodak EasyShare M853 digital camera and I couldn’t wait to take this compact picture-taker out for a quick test drive.”

See their site for the full video review.

Tags: Digital Cameras, kodak, M853, Reviews, video review.

Sony is introducing a super-zoom digital camera small enough to carry to any school activity. The new 8-megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-H3 camera has a powerful 10x optical zoom lens for those close-up shots you don’t want to miss, and yet features a super compact form so you can take the camera along anywhere.

The model features high-definition component output, putting a high-resolution spin on the family slideshow. Families can see their digital photos the same way they watch their favorite TV shows – in full 1080 HD resolution.

The DSC-H3 model includes a variety of features such as a powerful Carl Zeiss ® 10x optical zoom lens, a long-range flash that lights up subjects farther from the camera, and a 2.5-inch LCD screen that automatically adjusts for correctly exposed, sharp photos.

Equipped with Sony’s Dynamic Range Optimizer, originally developed for the Alpha digital SLR system, the new camera can analyze captured image data, and instantly determine the best exposure and tonality of each picture before JPEG compression.

The Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H3 camera will ship next month for about $300.

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Canon unleashed two new models in its amateur-to-hobby-photographer PowerShot “A” series of digital cameras. The PowerShot A720 IS is an 8 megapixel digital camera while the PowerShot A650 IS offers a whopping 12.1 megapixel resolution, the highest yet in the A series. Having used the PowerShot A75 extensively, I am quite fond of these cameras. Easy to use, and great quality imaging are trademarks. Featuring the new DIGIC III image processor, both cameras offer faster start-up, faster autofocus and quicker shutter response times. Image quality is improved, while power consumption has been reduced - allowing the camera to extend battery life.

PowerShot A720 IS
The PowerShot A720 IS features Canon’s OIS - Optical Image Stabilization - technology for sharp and clear images and avoids blurring due to camera shake. The A720 can also capture VGA-resolution movies. With several scene modes and the usual simple control layout.

PowerShot A650 IS
The A650 IS offers 12.1 megapixel resolution and 6x optical zoom - taking it to the next level for hobby photographers. With 21 shooting modes and a 2.5″ preview LCD, the A650 offers an ergonomic grip. Put it in Canon’s WP-DC18 waterproof case and you can shoot images at depths up to 130 feet. Great for your next trip to the Ras Mohamed National Park.

Both cameras support SD-HC (high capacity SD) memory cards as well as MMC. With the new Genuine Face Detection technology, the camera can detect up to nine forward-looking human faces in a screen.

The PowerShot A720 IS carries a price tag of US $249.99, while the PowerShot A650 IS is priced at US $399.99. Both run on two AA batteries.

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One of the most anticipated digital SLR cameras, the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III, will hit the Japanese markets in late November. Boasting a 21.1 megapixel resolution, the successor to the hugely popular EOS-1Ds Mark II offers 100-1600 ISO levels. With its 35mm full-size CMOS sensor, professional photographers have a lot to look forward to in this baby. With the inclusion of the new DIGIC III featuring two advanced imaging engines, the camera supports JPEG and RAW image formats, plus 19-point autofocus.

The EF lens is housed in a dustproof housing, while the EOS Integrated Cleaning System offers high reliability. If you thought the Canon EOS-1D Mark III, which was unleashed in May 2007 was good, well, you may find yourself drooling for the 1Ds Mark III. The mammoth camera features a big 3″ preview LCD.

While pricing information is not available, it feels good to know that the Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III will hit the stores late November 2007. Of course, the package does not include lens.

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Tags: 21.1 megapixel, camera, Digital Cameras, digital slr, professional