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LG announces the Viewty Smart (LG-GC900), a more intelligent version of the original LG Viewty. This 2nd model adds Intelligent Shot Mode, an 8 Mp sensor with sensitivity up to ISO 1600, a high resolution WVGA (800 x 480) touchscreen, and a more intelligent image processor. The Viewty Smart is just 12.4 mm deep, making it the slimmest 8 megapixel camera phone available to date. The LG Viewty Smart will be available through operators in Europe starting this May and then launch in other markets around the world…

TIPA announces the 2009 Award winners. In the digital camera category these are the winners: Compact camera: Fujifilm F200 Expert Compact: Canon G10 DSLR Entry level: Olympus E-620 DSLR Advanced: Nikon D90 DSLR Expert: Canon EOS 5D Mark II Rugged D-Compact: Olympus mju Tough 8000 Superzoom Camera: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 Medium Format D-System: Hasselblad H3DII-50 Best Design Innovation: Panasonic Lumix G series and in the Prestige Camera class: Leica M8.2…

Panasonic expands the Lumix FS series with the new DMC-FS12, FS42 and FS62 digital cameras. The model DMC-FS12 is a 12.1-megapixel camera with 4x optical zoom Lumix Vario lens and a 2.7-inch 230,000-dot LCD, the FS42 is a 10.1-megapixel model with the same zoom lens and a 2.5-inch 230,000-dot LCD. The new model FS62 has these same specifications as the model FS42, but is equipped with a Leica Vario-Elmarit lens. All models feature WVGA (848×480), VGA (640×480) and QVGA (320×240) movie recording at 30 fps…

Agfa launches the AF5135MS, a high resolution (1280 x 800) 13-inch multimedia photo frame and the AF5105MS, a 10-inch “crystal imaging” photo frame. Each frame has an ultra-slim design, (2.2cm thick) interchangeable colored frames and remote control. With a built in 256MB memory, these frames can also become music systems for playing your favorite sounds via mp3, and they have calendar and alarm clock functionality. The frames offer t USB connectivity and content can be uploaded via your camera’s memory card…

Olympus releases firmware update version 1.1 for the Tough-6000 digital camera. This update adds following improvements: • Increases the volume during playback. • Improves the coloring of images with these modes: UNDERWATER WIDE 1, UNDERWATER WIDE 2, and UNDERWATER MACRO…

Casio releases firmware update version 1.02 for the Exilim EX-Z100 and EX-Z200 digital cameras. This update fixes a problem that causes the wrong month to appear initially when the calendar screen is displayed…

Nikon releases firmware update version 1.1.2 for the D40 and 1.01 for the D40x. The following issue has been resolved: With earlier firmware, the number of images that could be captured (battery performance) when an EN-EL9a was used was less than with an EN-EL9. With this update the EN-EL9a performance is maximized. Number of shots possible with EN-EL9a (1,080 mAh) • Single-frame shooting mode: Approx. 510 shots • Continuous shooting mode: Approx. 2,400 shots …

Nikon announces the D5000 digital SLR camera. The new D5000 inherits the D90’s HD movie capability, Nikon’s D-Movie function, and extensive in-camera editing features. Coupled with the wide choice of scene modes, 12.3MP sensor and high-sensitivity that ranges between ISO 200 and 3200 - which can be extended to ISO 100 and ISO 6400 equivalent - for shooting in a wide range of lighting conditions. The new D5000, including the AF-S NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens, will be available later this month for $849.95…

Nikon introduces the new AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24MM F/3.5-4.5G ED lens, a DX-format ultra-wide-angle zoom lens that features a focal range starting at 15-36mm equivalent in FX/35mm format. This new lens offers a superior build quality making it a great addition to your Nikon SLR system. It is perfect for shooting scenes that require a wide angle perspective effect in cramped spaces or for shooting architecture and landscapes. The new lens will be available the beginning of May at an estimated selling price of $899.95…

Early this year we have seen the introduction of Ginipic, an original software tool to poke around the digital shoebox. You can search image search engines, photo sharing websites or your own picture collection simultaneously, and find the image you’re looking for in an instant. In a few months, Ginipic has gotten many fans and you’re invited to try it yourself: the software can be downloaded for free. Ginipic is Windows only though and requires Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 that will be installed automatically on your system…

Ricoh releases firmware update version 1.16 for the CX1 digital camera. The update incorporates following improvements: 1. Corrected these problems: • If you take pictures with the M-Cont. Plus, a MP file may be recorded with missing a partial frame(s). • In the Focus-Bracketing, a self-timer feature may not work properly. 2. Corrected a part of the information on a file in the MPO / JPEG format to comply with the Multi-Picture Format…

Olympus releases firmware update version 1.4 for the E-3 digital SLR camera. This latest version incorporates an upgrade to improve the AF operation that was introduced with the previous firmware update version 1.3.

Casio releases firmware update version 1.01 for the models EX-S12 and EX-Z400. This update brings following improvements: • Improved data transfer rate for Eye-Fi wireless communication • Improved cropping accuracy when shooting a solid color background Pentax releases firmware update version 1.03 for the K20D digital SLR. This update improves the accuracy of SR (Shake Reduction) function…

Pentacon announces the Praktica DPix 100Z point-and-shoot digital camera. The new DPix 1000Z is a 10 megapixel camera, with a 3x optical zoom lens (and 5x digital zoom), a 2.7 inch TFT color LCD monitor, 16 MB built-in memory, PictBridge and a set of functions found on most compact cameras today, such as face tracking and smile detection. The new camera is available right now for a street price of around 80 euro’s…

JOBO AG announces three ultra thin digital picture frames to the growing JOBO family of digital picture frames. The new PLANO 8 is only 25 mm thick and features an 8″ high resolution TFT Color LCD with an 800 x 600 resolution and an aspect ratio of 4:3. To view images you simply insert the camera’s media card into the frame or use a USB high speed connection. The PLANO 8 is available now with an AC adapter, remote control, and manual for € 129,00, the PLANO 7 and PLANO 10 will be available in May for € 99,00 resp. € 179,00…

LG launches its W53 SMART Monitor Series available in sizes 18.5″ to 27″; monitors larger than 21.5″ offer 1920 x 1080p Full HD. These monitors include an Auto Brightness feature that allows them to automatically optimize brightness and other picture settings based on the ambient light in the room and the content being viewed. Other smart features are Cinema Mode that blacks out everything except for the videoclip when you’re watching online videos, and a timer to remind you to take a break from your work to reduce eyestrain…

SLIK launches the new PRO 340 BH tripod and the SBH-200DQ ball head. The compact tripod has 4 legs sections to collapse down to just over 20 inches, making it the right choice for traveling and backpacking. The SBH-200DQ compact ball head has durable all-metal construction. Dual-axis bubble levels help keep the camera level even when a tripod is set up on uneven ground or steps. It’s one-lever operation makes for simple and ease camera movements. An all-metal quick release system makes mounting the camera fast and simple…

Sanyo announces that shipping has started for their new 2009 Dual Camera Xacti lineup. The first cameras to be available are the VPC-FH1, VPC-WH1, VPC-TH1, and VPC-CG10. These all-HD dual cameras offer a variety of features including 1080p, 60 frames per second HD Video with 8 megapixel still images for the VPC-FH1, and 720p HD Video, up to 2 megapixel still images and 30x optical zoom for the VPC-TH1. You can shoot 10 megapixel photos with the VPC-CG10 or even take the VPC-WH1 underwater to a depth of 10 feet…

Sony unveils the HDR-TG5V, a compact Handycam camcorder that captures 1920×1080 high-definition video and 4-megapixel photos. The camcorder’s built-in GPS antenna and Navteq digital maps geo-tag your videos and photos so you can document your destinations on a map, and with 16GB of embedded memory, the TG5V camcorder holds more than six hours of high definition (LP mode) video footage. In Europe the TG7VE comes with a cradle terminal. The HDR-TG5V camcorder will ship in May for about $1,000…

Olympus releases firmware version 1.1 for the E-30 digital SLR camera. The firmware offers the following improvements: - Reduced the sound of Image stabilizer operations in IMAGER AF and HYBRID AF mode. - Resolved the issue where pressing the delete button in Close-up playback occasionally caused the Card access lamp to blink. - Resolved the issue where images with a changed aspect ratio played back with Index display sometimes had horizontal stripes…