Delkin has announced four new 420X PRO cards capable of transfer speeds up to 63MB/s. The new UDMA enabled flash memory comes with a San Diego based customer service team as well as a lifetime warranty, and is available in capacities of 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB. Every card is manufactured with high grade NAND flash, advanced controller design, and quality control guidelines based on ISO:9001 standards.  Additionally, built-in Error Correction Code automatically detects and corrects any errors that might occur during data transfer.  Delkin’s 420X CF cards are fully compliant with current CompactFlash specifications with support for UDMA mode 6. These high-speed cards are able to instantaneously store high-resolution images and HD video, the company claims. The 420X PRO cards from Delkin are priced from $129.99 to $399.99 depending on capacity and can be purchased in camera shops and distributors worldwide, as well as the company’s website.

Website: Delkin

Panasonic Europe has announced the Lumix DMC-FS30 and FS33 models with 8x optical zoom. Apparently, these are the same cameras as the DMC-FH20 and FH22 announced a few days ago by Panasonic USA. They are equipped with a 28-224mm equivalent zoom lens with optical image stabilisation in a sleek and compact body. Comprising 9 elements in 7 groups, including 3 aspherical lens elements, this is one remarkable lens. The two camera models differ by the LCD screen only – the FS33 features a 3” touch-sensitive screen, while the FS30 includes a 2.7” wide LCD - just like the FH22 and FH20, respectively. The newly adopted, 3” touch-screen LCD on the FS33 provides intuitive control thanks to a hybrid operation combined with the four major operation buttons. Both models feature Intelligent LCD, which detects the lighting condition and controls the brightness level of the LCD in 11 fine steps, to offer a display with the most appropriate clarity in any situation. A High-angle mode makes the LCD screen extremely easy to view when the camera is held high, such as when shooting over a crowd. Both cameras are capable of shooting 720p HD video with Class 6 or faster SD cards. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS30 and FS33 are also compatible with SDXC cards. They will be available from mid February in a choice of silver, black, blue or violet for the FS30, and silver, black or red for the FS33. Prices are to be confirmed.

Tamron has just announced a free new learning programme that’s specifically targeted at first-time DSLR camera owners. Starting on 18 January 2010, and every Monday for 12 weeks, Tamron will release an entertaining and informative one-minute episode of “DSLR Know-How with Tamron” on YouTube that’s designed to bring picture-takers up to speed in getting the most out of their equipment. “Once the ‘DSLR 101’ series is posted, we will follow it up with a ‘202’ and ‘303’ series covering more sophisticated techniques, creating, in effect, a unique easy learning center,” says John VanSteenberg, Tamron’s Senior Education Manager. The Tamron YouTube videos can be found on the TamronVids Channel.

Website: TamronVids Channel on YouTube

Kodak has received three prestigious 2010 Innovations Awards from the International Consumer Electronics Association. Only one of these went to a product announced at CES 2010, namely, the Kodak Slice touchscreen digital camera, while the other two were awarded to the Kodak Zi8 pocket camcorder and the Kodak Easyshare S730 digital photo frame (pictured),  both of which had been released back in 2009. Meanwhile, Popular Mechanics awarded the new Kodak Pulse digital frame with its Editor’s Choice Award.

General Imaging, the worldwide exclusive licensee for GE digital cameras, has unveiled four new snappers, including a touch-screen model with 8x optical zoom and image stabilisation. The latest additions to the company’s Power Series, the GE E1486TW and E1480W are 14-megapixel compacts sporting a 3” display, 28-224mm equivalent zoom lens with optical image stabilisation, and HD movie recording capabilities. In addition, the E1486TW (pictured) offers an innovative touch-screen control with gesture support. The GE E1486TW and E1480W are priced at $179.99 and $149.99, respectively and will ship this spring. The Smart Series has also been expanded with two cameras, the GE A1255 and a1455. Both are equipped with 5x zoom lenses and 2.7” LCDs. The GE A1255 is a 12-megapixel camera that carries an SRP of $89.99, whilst the GE 1455 is a 14-megapixel model that goes for $99.99. Both cameras will ship this spring, and are available in a variety of colours including black, silver and red.

Pandigital has introduced the 8” Pandigital Photo Mail LED Digital Photo Frame – a next-generation, wirelessly connected digital photo frame that conveniently accepts photos emailed from family and friends. The Pandigital Photo Mail does not require Wi-Fi to do this, as it will connect through AT&T’s wireless network - just like Isabella Products’ Vizit -, and is expected to be available in the US early this year. The frame itself is affordably priced at $149.99 (SRP), but this price only includes the first 300 photos emailed to it with no service fee to the customer. If you wish to send more photos to the frame - which has its own e-mail address! - you will have to purchase additional photo allotments from Pandigital. Thankfully, the Pandigital Photo Mail LED Digital Photo Frame can also be loaded with photos in more traditional ways – namely via its card reader that can read CF, SD/MMC, xD and MS/MS Pro memory cards.

Ortery Technologies has released Photosimile 5000, a PC-controlled desktop photography studio that integrates a 28 x 28 x 28” light box with a Canon SLR camera and powerful workflow software to simplify and automate business photography. The device features 6500K bulbs, an automated camera positioning system and built-in turntable that holds up to 25lbs. The camera and light box connect to a PC via USB. Photosimile 5000 software controls the studio, camera location, turntable movement, camera settings, picture taking and processing workflows. Simply place an item inside, compose using Preview, Zoom and Crop commands in the software. Click Snap and the picture automatically downloads to the PC screen in seconds, Ortery claims. Additionally, Ortery Real3D, included in Photosimile 5000 for image composition, creates full spherical, hemispherical and cylindrical animations with mouse control, image tagging and deep zoom capabilities to 14X, with the resulting product animations being allegedly comparable to interacting with the physical product. Photosimile 5000 runs on Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7. The press release makes no mention of the price, but don’t expect the Photosimile 5000 to be cheap.

Concord Keystone has announced the 4U2ReUSE Solar Sling tote bag that can charge digital cameras, media players and other mobile devices on the go, using solar power. In order to accomplish this, the Solar Sling has been equipped with a flexible solar panel and a battery pack with USB connectors. Made from 100% certified recycled PET, the environmentally responsible bag/charger is currently being showcased at CES in Booth 15747.

The Sanyo Xacti VPC-CS1 is a new Full HD, Slim Type Dual Camera that can capture both still photographs and Full HD videos. Billed as the world’s smallest, lightest and thinnest super-slim consumer-use Full HD video camera with a zoom lens, the Xacti VPC-CS1 represents an new style of Dual Camera in the Sanyo Xacti line-up. The video format used is MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, and the VPC-CS1 is undergoing official certification to support iFrame, a next generation video format. The Sanyo Xacti VPC-CS1 has a 3-megapixel sensor, but as a stills camera, it records interpolated 8-megapixel digital photographs on the memory card. Other highlights of the new Sanyo include a 38-380mm equivalent zoom lens, digital image stabilisation, face tracking Eye-Fi and SDXC compatibility and a mini HDMI port. The Sanyo Xacti VPC-CS1 will become commercially available next month at an MSRP of $299.99.

Sanyo has announced the SDXC-compatible Sanyo Xacti VPC-SH1 hybrid stills/video Dual Camera with a wide-angle lens and Full HD capture. Breaking with the vertical pistol grip design of earlier Xacti Dual Cameras, the Sanyo VPC-SH1 sports a more traditional camcorder look and incorporates a 35mm equivalent wide-angle lens, which is something new on a consumer-use Full HD video camera, Sanyo claims. The video format used for this model is MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, and the VPC-SH1 is undergoing official certification to support iFrame, a next generation video format that has been designed to allow users to easily import, edit and share high quality video. The new Xacti has a 4-megapixel sensor, but as a stills camera, it produces interpolated 10-megapixel photographs. The Sanyo Xacti VPC-SH1 Dual Camera will go on sale in February 2010.

Isabella Products’ Vizit digital photo frame, which receives images over the AT&T mobile network from anywhere in the world, will now feature LIFE.com photos, the largest collection of professional photography on the web today. This expansive photo collection contains millions of extraordinary images, many of which are now accessible to Vizit users through an RSS feed on the frame owner’s VizitMe.com account. With over 3,000 new photos added to LIFE.com each day, Vizit users can enjoy some of the world’s most incredible images on their own touch-screen digital photo frame, and create a personal collection of them. The Vizit ultra-thin photo frame comes in contemporary finish options, designed to complement your home or office and is wall mountable. Available in charcoal with black or rosewood accents or silver with white or teak accents, it measures 10.9” wide x 7.4” high x .65” deep, and features a 10.6-inch, LED-backlit, 800x600 touch-sensitive screen. The suggested retail price is $279 and requires a monthly or annual photo plan. Vizit will be available in early 2010 at VizitMe.com and other online retailers.

Supported by a strategic relationship with Summit Global Group, a longtime Polaroid partner, and The Impossible Project, the manufacturer of classic film for Polaroid film cameras, Polaroid will offer a completely redesigned, modern version of the Polaroid OneStep camera, the PIC 1000. Announced at CES 2010, the PIC 1000 will be available in a range of fun colours and use classic Polaroid Color 600 Instant Film to produce the brand’s classic white border instant pictures. The Polaroid Color 600 Instant Film will work with both classic and new Polaroid cameras and will be offered in packs of 10 pictures. The “new classic” PIC 1000 camera and instant colour film will be available later this year. Polaroid is also showing off its digital offerings, including the latest ZINK-enabled products, such as the 12-megapixel Polaroid 3”x4” Instant Digital Camera and the Polaroid 3”x4” Instant Mobile Printer.

Plustek is showing off its newest products, including its latest 35mm film scanner, at CES 2010. The film scanner in question is the recently launched Plustek OpticFilm 7600i (pictured)  dual-platform film scanner for both PC and Mac users, which boasts an optical resolution of 7200x7200dpi, an infrared channel for hardware-based dust and scratch removal, and a new white LED light source for more vivid results and precise colour rendering. Other Plustek products on display at CES include the MobileOffice D428 a duplex colour scanner and the MobileOffice D450, an the MobileOffice D428 ($349), a Windows 7-ready duplex color scanner capable of scanning items up to credit card-thick, the MobileOffice D450.

Sony has unveiled two new “bloggie” branded cameras that capture 5-megapixel still photos and Full HD video in MP4 format. Styled in a choice of four vibrant colour finishes, the Sony PM5/PM5K features a rotating lens that swivels 270 degrees to capture life from any angle. The PM5K also includes a special 360 Video lens adapter: just slip it on and start shooting panoramic videos that can be ‘unwrapped’ for PC viewing using supplied PMB software and 360 Video Player application. Featuring a ‘pistol grip’ vertical styling, the Sony CM5 (shown at left) boasts a high-quality 5x optical zoom lens, plus a swivel 6.2cm LCD screen that flips out for comfortable shooting and viewing. The CM5 also sports an HDMI connector. After shooting, both cameras link directly to your PC or Mac via the built-in USB connector that tucks away snugly when not in use. The embedded PMB Portable software launches automatically when your bloggie is connected to your computer, letting you view, select and upload clips to media sharing sites like Picasa and YouTube. The cameras’ battery is automatically charged while it’s connected to the computer. The Sony bloggie PM5, PM5K and CM5 Mobile HD Snap Cameras will be available from Feburary 2010, priced at $169.99, $189.99 and $199.99 respectively.

Sony has launched two entry-level compact cameras that draw power from standard AA batteries. The Cyber.shot DSC-S2000 and S2100 (pictured) are basic models with 3x optical zoom (equivalent to 35-105mm in 35mm terms) and standard-definition VGA movie capture. The Sony S2000 is a 10-megapixel camera with a 2.5” rear screen, while the S2100 boasts 12 megapixels and a 3” display. Like the Cyber-shot HX5, TX7 and W series models, the Cyber-shot S2000 and S2100 also take SD and SDHC cards as well as Memory Stick PRO Duos. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 should be available starting next month, priced at $120. The S2000 appears to be a Europe/Asia only model.

Sony, a company known - among other things - for its proprietary Memory Sticks, has just launched five SD/SDHC and three microSD/SDHC memory cards. The SD/SDHC cards, which include a 2GB SD card and a 4GB, an 8GB, a 16GB and a 32GB SDHC model, are all class-4-speed devices. There is also a 2GB microSD card of unspecified speed, and two microSDHC cards - one 4GB model (pictured) and one with 8GB storage capacity -, both of which are Class 4 speed. The Sony SD/SDHC cards range in pricing from $14.99 to $159.99 depending on capacity, whilst the microSD/SDHC cards fall between $14.99 and $44.99. While Sony stresses that “Memory Stick is the recommended media for Sony products, offering a range of unique benefits”, all of Sony’s new compact cameras - including the exciting Cyber-shot HX5, TX7 and W series models - are compatible with SD/SDHC cards as well.

Eye-Fi has unveiled the 8GB Eye-Fi Pro X2 memory card, touted as “the company’s revolutionary step in achieving high-end memory card performance”. Photo enthusiasts will benefit from increased storage capacity, Class 6 performance for faster read/write speeds, faster-than-ever wireless photo and video uploads and increased Wi-Fi range, the company says. The Eye-Fi Pro X2 wirelessly uploads JPEG and RAW images and videos from the camera to computer and one of 25 online photo and video sharing sites, such as Flickr, Picasa or Facebook. The new Endless Memory mode enables the Eye-Fi card to automatically make space available after photos and videos are uploaded. The Eye-Fi Pro X2, which has been honoured this year as a CES Innovations Honoree, is available for pre-order on www.eye.fi and at select online retailers such as Amazon.com for an MSRP of $149.99.

Casio has released the Casio Exilim EX-FH100, billed as the world’s first high-speed, high-zoom digital compact camera. The pocketable Casio EX-FH100 packs a ten-megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor, a 24-240mm equivalent zoom lens and high-speed burst shooting of 40 shots per second in a compact body measuring just 105mm wide x 63.2mm tall x 29.9mm thick. Additionally, the EX-FH100 can record high-speed movies at 1,000fps, 420fps, 240fps, or 120fps. Also it features a Prerecord Continuous Shutter setting which allows users to start shooting when the shutter button is only depressed halfway, meaning the user will not miss those critical moments even if they press the shutter a little late. The Casio EX-FH100 has a number of Best Shot modes including High-speed Night Scene and Portrait, which combines several images using highly sensitive high-speed burst shooting into a single, clear image; High-speed Lighting, which is basically an in-camera HDR function; and High-Speed Burst Shooting BEST SHOT, which optimises the burst shooting simply by selecting the type of scene to be photographed. Equipped with an HDMI port and stereo microphone, the EX-FH100 will retail with an RRP of £279.

Casio has introduced the 14.1-megapixel EX-H15 that comes with a wide-angle 24mm 10X optical zoom lens and a 3” LCD screen with a resolution of 460,000 dots. The Casio EX-H15 also boasts CCD-shift image stabilisation, long 1,000-shot battery life on a single full charge, and a HD movie function. Also on board are Casio’s unique Dynamic Photo, Art Shot and Premium Auto functions. The new Engine 5.0 increases image processing speed by 30%. The Casio Exilim EX-H15 will retail with an RRP of £249.

Casio has released the 14-megapixel EX-Z550 digital compact camera featuring a wide-angle 26mm 4X optical zoom lens. The Casion EX-Z550 also comes with CCD-shift image stabilisation and HD movie functions. Also on board are Casio’s unique Dynamic Photo, Art Shot and Premium Auto functions. The Casio Exilim EX-Z550 will retail with an RRP of £149.