Sony DSC-S90, Sony DSC-S60 and Sony DSC-S40 are introduced. All 3 models have a 3x optical zoom lens, 32 MB of internal memory and 550 shots battery life. The Sony DSC-S90 will cost $300, the Sony DSC-S60 $250 and the Sony DSC-S40 $200.

Sony Press Release

ORLANDO (PMA 2005, Booth 3032), Feb. 19, 2005 — With a focus on performance, Sony’s Stamina series of Cyber-shot® digital cameras set a new standard for speed, battery life and picture quality in compact cameras.

Adding to the overall value of the line, two of the models include the benefit of large LCDs for simple image inspection and sharing right on the camera. The optional Cyber-shot Station charging cradle offers additional convenience and utility to the DSC-S60 and DSC-S90 models.

All three easy-to-use, four-megapixel cameras are packed with features like Sony’s Real Imaging Processor™ circuitry for better battery efficiency, more responsiveness and high quality movie taking. The Carl Zeiss® Vario Tessar® 3X optical zoom lens on the models complements their high resolution for great picture clarity, while 32 MB of internal memory and a Memory Stick® media slot provide plenty of storage capacity.

Sony DSC-W5 and Sony DSC-W7 are both announced today. The Sony DSC-W5 and Sony DSC-W7 are 5 and 7 megapixel models respectively that have 2.5 inch LCD screens. The DSC-W7 and DSC-W5 both offer battery life of 380 shots between power charges and 32 megabytes of internal memory.

Sony Press Release

ORLANDO (PMA 2005, Booth 3032), Feb. 19, 2005 — Sony is redefining what a digital camera should be with the introduction of two W series models: the 5.1-megapixel DSC-W5 and the 7.2-megapixel DSC-W7.

The new models combine the some of the most desirable characteristics of a fully-featured camera in a compact metal-alloy body wrapped around an impressive, 2.5-inch LCD.

This is the second Z-series Kodak that is being unveiled at PMA 2005, the Kodak Easyshare Z730. The Z730 is a 5 megapixel digital camera with 4x optical zoom and will cost US$349.95.

The Kodak Easyshare Z7590 was announced a couple of days ago. It’s identical to the older DX590 except for a couple of features. Here it is in the flesh showing the new histogram. This is apparently the first ever Kodak digicam to feature a histogram (long overdue in my opinion). The other new feature is a new printer dock connector on the base of the camera.

Minox were previewing their series of minature replica cameras - amongst them was the MINOX Mobi DV, a digital camera, a MP3 player and a dictating device all in one. The Mobi DV is just 16mm wide and weighs a featherweight 87 grams, fitting well into Minox’s esoteric product lineup. Check out the product spec for the Mobi DV, which was announced at the end of January, by clicking here.

HP Photosmart R717 digital camera is announced today. The Photosmart R717 is a 6.2 megapixel digicam with a 1.8 inch LCD screen and 3x optical zoom lens in a stylish stainless steel body. The HP Photosmart R717 also features exclusive HP technologies like adaptive lighting. Pricing and availability of the R717 to be announced.

HP Press Release

Take superior photos at 6.2 MP and 24x total zoom—HP Precision 3x optical lens, 8x digital. Automatically bring out details normally lost in shadows using HP Adaptive Lighting. Remove red-eye, preview panorama shots, and get photo-taking tips—all in-camera.

HP Photosmart M417 digital camera is announced today. The Photosmart M417 is a 5 megapixel digicam with a 1.8 inch LCD screen and 3x optical zoom lens. The HP Photosmart M417 also features exclusive HP technologies like adaptive lighting. Pricing and availability of the M417 to be announced.

HP Press Release

Take exceptional photos that make beautiful 4 x 6-inch prints and enlargements up to poster-size. Get crisp detail at 5 MP resolution and 21x total zoom—HP Precision 3x optical lens, 7x digital. This easy-to-use camera features HP Real Life technologies to help you take better photos. Automatically bring out details normally lost in shadows using HP Adaptive Lighting and remove red-eye in-camera. Snap photos easily using an intuitive button layout.

HP Photosmart M23 digital camera is announced today. The Photosmart M23 is a 4 megapixel digicam with a weather resistant all metal body, 1.5 inch LCD screen and 7x digital zoom (no optical zoom lens). The HP Photosmart M23 also features exclusive HP technologies like adaptive lighting. Pricing and availability of the M23 to be announced.

HP Press Release

HP Photosmart M23 Digital Camera with HP Instant Share

Overview
The affordable, four-megapixel, 7x digital zoom HP Photosmart M23 Digital Camera with HP Instant Share allows users to capture true-to-life digital photos. It features exclusive HP Real Life technologies, including adaptive lighting technology, in-camera red-eye removal, in-camera panorama assist and preview and HP Image Advice. The
HP Photosmart M23 supports picture taking in a variety of conditions and locations due to its weather-resistant, durable, all-metal bronze case that is small enough to fit in a pocket.

HP Photosmart M22 digital camera is announced today. The Photosmart M22 is a 4 megapixel digicam with a weather resistant all metal body, 1.5 inch LCD screen and 6x digital zoom (no optical zoom lens). The HP Photosmart M22 also features exclusive HP technologies like adaptive lighting. Pricing and availability of the M22 to be announced.

HP Press Release

Get big results from a small camera. Take true-to-life digital photos at 4 MP resolution and 6x digital zoom that make great 4 x 6-inch prints and enlargements up to 11 x 17 inches. Point and shoot to get focused photos automatically—plus, shoot video clips with audio. Confidently take photos in a variety of conditions using a durable, weather-resistant camera with an all-metal case. This easy-to-use camera features an intuitive button layout and a bright image display.

HP Photosmart R607 - BMW.Williams F1 Team Special Edition is a new version of the R607, timed to coincide with the start of the new Formula 1 season. This camera is the same as a standard Photosmart R607 in terms of its specification, with 4.1 megapixels, 3 x zoom lens and exclusive HP technolgies like Adaptive Lighting. Price and availability to be announced.

HP Press Release

Take great photos at 4.1 MP resolution that make beautiful prints and enlargements up to 11x17 inches. Capture virtually any moment, near or far, with eight shooting modes and 21x total zoom (3x optical Pentax lens, 7x digital) with the small but mighty HP Photosmart R607 Special Edition digital camera with HP Instant Share.

Kodak Easyshare Z7590 and Z730 digital cameras are announced. The Kodak Easyshare Z7590 has 5 megapixels, 10x zoom lens and wil cost $450. The Kodak Easyshare Z730 has 5 megapixels, 4x zoom lens and wil cost $350. Both the Z7590 and Z730 will be available in May 2005.

Kodak Press Release

New KODAK EASYSHARE Z7590 and Z730 Digital Cameras Deliver Greater Picture Range via Extended Zoom

Z-Series Designed to Bring Everyday Picture Takers Closer to their Subjects

ORLANDO, Fla., February 18 — Eastman Kodak Company today announced two additions to the new line of KODAK EASYSHARE Z-Series digital cameras, which now features four models with extended optical zoom lenses up to 10X. The KODAK EASYSHARE Z-Series cameras help everyday picture takers get closer, better, more creative shots.

The new KODAK EASYSHARE Z7590 (10X optical zoom, 5 megapixel resolution, US$449.95 MSRP) and Z730 (4X optical zoom, 5 megapixel resolution, US$349.95 MSRP) digital cameras combine fast-performing, point-and-shoot flexibility with the photographic control achieved through extended optical zoom lenses. They join the previously announced EASYSHARE Z740 and Z700 cameras, which are now shipping.

Concord Camera Press Release

CONCORD CAMERA CORP. INTRODUCES EASYSHOT—THE ULTIMATE FAMILY-FRIENDLY POPULAR PRICED DIGITAL CAMERAS

8 Megapixel & 5 Megapixel Digital Cameras Offer Key Features, such as One-Touch ImageEnhance™, Extra-Large 2.5-Inch LCD & Direct Print Capabilities

Hollywood, FL, February 17, 2005—Concord Camera Corp. (“Concord”) (Nasdaq:LENSE), a leader in award-winning, high-quality, affordably-priced image capture products, announced the unveiling of the new EasyShot line at the Photo Marketing Association Trade Show PMA on February 20th 2005.  The ultimate line of family-friendly digital cameras, EasyShot was designed to offer unsurpassed ease of use, advanced features at popular prices, and an exciting new look and feel that family memory keepers and first-time digital camera users will prefer.

Concord Camera Press Release

CONCORD CAMERA CORP. Breaks $100 Price Barrier With World’s First 5 Megapixel Super-slim Digital Camera for Only $99

Hollywood, FL, February 17, 2005—Concord Camera Corp. (“Concord”) (Nasdaq:LENSE), a leader in award-winning, high-quality, affordably-priced cameras, announced today that it will introduce the Concord 5042, the world’s first 5 megapixel super-slim digital camera priced at only $99.00, at next week’s Photo Marketing Association Trade Show (PMA) in Orlando, Florida.  The Concord 5042 and higher performance Concord 5040 at $129.00, pack a powerful 5 megapixel sensor into ultra-slim designs, that offer consumers more pixels for the price than ever before.

Canon Digital IXUS 50 is launched, a 5 megapixel digital camera with stainless steel finish that is Canon’s smallest ever 5.0 Megapixel optical zoom camera. The Canon IXUS 50 features a 3.0x zoom, a large 2.0” LCD screen and high quality VGA video clips at 30fps. The IXUS 50 will be available from early April 2005 for £319.

Canon UK Press Release

Canon launches its smallest ever 5.0 Megapixel optical zoom camera – the Digital IXUS 50

Canon, leader in photographic and imaging technology, is pleased to announce the launch of the 5.0 Megapixel Digital IXUS 50. Based on the sleek compact body shape of recently released Digital IXUS 40, the superbly finished stainless steel Digital IXUS 50 features a similar range of new features introduced with its big brother, the Digital IXUS 700.

Canon Digital IXUS 700 is introduced today; a 7.1 megapixel digital camera, the Canon IXUS 700 features a 3.0x optical zoom, large 2.0” LCD and high quality VGA video clips at 30fps. The IXUS 700 has a silky finish and distinctive curves, while rounded contours exaggerate an already slender body. The Canon Digital IXUS 700 8% lighter than the previous top-of-range Digital IXUS 500. The IXUS 700 will be available from late March 2005 for £399.

Canon UK Press Release

7 Megapixel Digital IXUS 700 flagship sets new standards in style

Canon, leader in photographic and imaging technology, is pleased to announce the launch of the new flagship to the IXUS range, the 7.1 Megapixel Digital IXUS 700. With a host of new features and a unique ‘Perpetual Curve’ contoured design, the camera’s brushed stainless steel ‘titanium grey’ exterior continues the IXUS tradition of pushing compact camera design into new territories.

Olympus µ(mju: )-mini Digital S is introduced today; available in April costing £259.99, the mju mini Digital S is a 5 megapixel digital camera with 2x optical zoom lens equivalent to 35 – 70mm. The Olympus µ(mju: )-mini Digital S has 1.8-inch HyperCrystal LCD screen, 14 scene modes and a weather-proof body (called the Stylus Verve S in the USA).

Olympus Press Release

Sleek and Chic

The Olympus µ(mju: )-mini Digital S

LONDON, 17th February 2005

When the Olympus µ(mju: )-mini series was first announced at Photokina 2004 it was an instant hit and it’s still one of the hottest camera designs in the industry.  Now, the newest model has arrived and is set to create an even bigger stir, with an increased resolution of 5.0 million pixels giving even more detailed images.  The weatherproof µ(mju: )-mini Digital S is available in four glossy colours – Blue, Black, Champagne Gold and Pink. 

Olympus C-480 Zoom is introduced; a 4 megapixel digital camera with 3x zoom lens equivalent to 38-114mm and 15 scene modes. The C480 Zoom also has 14MB internal memory and a 1.8-inch LCD screen. The Olympus C-480 Zoom Announced will cost £159.99 and be available in March (called the D-545 in the USA).

Olympus Press Release

Eye-catching all-rounder is a great entry into digital photography

Introducing the Olympus C-480 Zoom

London, 17 February 2005

What’s easy to use, takes excellent photos and also offers astounding value for money? The answer is the new C-480 Zoom from Olympus - a stylish camera that is perfect for those buying their first digital compact. The 4.0 million pixel model features a 3x zoom lens and incorporates the TruePic TURBO image processor, ensuring all shots come out brilliantly. While the camera takes care of most things automatically, its 15 scene programmes can also be selected to give the photographer creative options. Shots and movies are framed and viewed on the integrated 4.6cm LCD monitor and to top it all off, the camera offers great price-performance ratio.

Olympus FE-5500 Digital Camera is introduced today, The Olympus FE-5500 has 5 megapixels, 3x zoom lens equivalent to 35-105mm, 2-inch LCD screen and a slim body. The FE-5500 is available in May costing around £230 (called the D-630 in the USA).

Olympus Press Release

Attractively styled, slim-line camera with a twist

The Olympus FE-5500 Digital Camera

LONDON 17th February 2005

Twist and Shoot with the new Olympus FE-5500 digital camera. Photographers needn’t miss a shot, the designer camera features an attention grabbing twisting lens.

Available from May 2005. The FE-5500 comes complete with a rechargeable Li-Ion battery and charger, USB cable, AV cable and the easy-to-use Olympus Master 1.2 software for managing and editing images. It will cost around £230 (inc VAT) to be confirmed.

Olympus IR-300 and Olympus S-DVD-100 DVD Recorder are introduced today, expanding the Olympus Easy Imaging System. The Olympus IR-300 is a 5 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom equivalent to 38-114mm, 17 scene modes and a docking station. The S-DVD-100 recorder burns virtually all types of DVDs or CDs (at 8x and 24x recording speeds respectively) and conects to a PC via USB 2. The Olympus IR-300 and Olympus S-DVD-100 DVD Recorder will cost £299.99 (inc VAT) and £289.99 (inc VAT) respectively.

Olympus Press Release

Meet the Dockers

Two More Olympus Docking Products Join The Easy Imaging Revolution

LONDON 17th February 2005

In October 2004, Olympus previewed the pioneering Easy Imaging System, a new take on shooting, printing, archiving and sharing digital photos without using a PC – widely regarded as an integral lifestyle product for all consumers in the near future. This second range of affiliated products sees a new digital camera as well as a DVD recorder join the existing line-up.

Olympus C-500 ZOOM is introduced; a 5 megapixel digital camera with 3x optical zoom lens equivalent to 38-114mm and 15 scene modes. The C500 Zoom also has 14MB internal memory and a 1.8-inch LCD screen. The Olympus C-500 Zoom Announced will be available in March exclusively through Dixons in the UK, price to be confirmed (called the D-595 Zoom in the USA).

Olympus Press Release

Let your imagination run free

The Olympus C-500 ZOOM

London, 17 February 2005

The C-500 ZOOM digital camera is an exciting new addition to the Olympus range. It gives enthusiasts the ease of use associated with automatic functions but still allows plenty of room for creativity and experimentation with full manual control. With 5.0 million pixels and TruePic TURBO technology, images are guaranteed to be rich and highly defined. A bright 3x zoom lens (35mm equiv: 38-114mm) adds shooting flexibility. Movies with sound can also be recorded and photos can be viewed on the 4.6cm LCD monitor.