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Panasonics new HDC-SD10 and the HDC-TM10 are touted as the worlds lightest Full High Definition camcorders. Weighing at only 227grams, these video recorders are able to capture 1920 x 1080 HD picture and supports a 16x optical zoom, an intelligent contrast control, Advanced Optical Image Stabiliser, and Face Detection Technology. There is also an intelligent scene selector, which claims to determine the shooting conditions and automatically selects the scene setting that will provide optimal results. Panasonics HDC-SD10 is priced at 499.99($789), meanwhile the HDC-TM10 for 529.99($836). [ Pocket-lint ]...

Pentax has officially announced their latest DSLR namely the K-7, which will be available from July for $1,299.95. This powerful camera features a brand new 14.6 megapixel CMOS sensor, a 3-inch LCD, HD video recording at 30 fps, a new 77-segments metering system for complex lighting conditions, an AF-assist light, fast 5.2 frame-per-second shooting with a new Prime II image processing engine and many more. The Pentax K-7 DSLR is now available for pre-order at Pentax Webstore. [ Product Page via Ubergizmo ]...

Kodak has launched a new camera from its EasyShare M-series. Available in Plum, Silver, Red and Black, the EasyShare M420 is a 10MP camera that provides a 4x optical zoom Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon wide-angle zoom lens (35 mm equivalent: 28112 mm) with image stabilization and blur reduction. The camera also has a 3.0-inch (7.6 cm) wide-angle viewing color LCD with auto picture rotation. You can purchase the EasyShare M420 for approx. $245. [ dpreviews ]...

Microsoft has rolled out another affordable webcam in the form of the LifeCam VX-2000. This easy-to-use camera is capable of capturing VGA video as well as 1.3MP digital still images. Other interesting features include an auto-adjusts for low-light conditions, a built-in microphone and Windows Live features, which include Video Effects, Video Messages and Windows Live Call Button for easy initiation. Youll be able to get this new webcam starting next month for $29.95. [ Microsoft ]...

JVC is the first manufacturer in the world that introduced the 4K2K 60p camera that produces four times the resolution of Full HD (1,920 x 1,080). The 4K2K camera is able to provide 60 progressive frame live signal output and 8.29MP 4K2K (3,840 horizontal x 2,160 vertical), ultra-high-resolution images. The camera is also supported by a high-resolution Super Hi-Vision (SHV) D-ILA projector that can project video at 33-megapixels with 10,000 lumens of brightness and a staggering 5,500:1 contrast ratio. JVCs special high-speed data transmission format enables the 4K2K 60p signal processing unit to be located up to a maximum 100m (328ft) away from the camera for a higher degree of movement for more active shooting....

Heres the latest spy gear Button Spy Camera for you to grab. This compact camera can be easily attached to your shirt and capable of capturing 608 x 488 video resolution at 15 fps as well as 1200 x 1600 digital still images. To activate the camera, simply place the golden ring near the Pin-hole camera, youll then have a full control over it. The camera is also equipped with a 4GB of internal memory and a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Available now from Brando for just $96. [ Product Page via CrunchGear ]...

Heres the latest USB gadget from Brando, the USB Heart Clip Webcam. This compact web camera is capable of capturing high-quality VGA 640 x 480 video at 30 frames per second as well as digital still images. Other features include a built-in microphone and a set of touch sensitive LED lights placed on the left side of the webcam (rotatable), so youll be able to chat freely while in the dark. For your convenience, this USB webcam can either stand on your desk, or attach to your LCD monitor. Available in blue or pink for just $22 each. [ Product Page ]...

Sony just unveiled three new easy-to-use camera from its Alpha series in the form of the A380, A330 and A230. The 10.2MP A230 is the lightest and most compact Alpha DSLR camera that weights at only 15.9-ounces. Meanwhile, the 10.2MP a330 and the 14.2MP a380 are also smaller and lighter than their predecessor (a300 and a350). The a380L, a330L and a230L are priced at $850, $650 and $550, respectively. [ dcviews ]...

Amazon is up with another sale, this time theyre offering you the Aiptek Action HD GVS Camcorder for just $180.85 shipped (original price $249.99). This compact camcorder is capable of capturing stunning HD 1080P (1440 x 1080 - 16:9 aspect ratio) video at 30 frames per second as well as HD 720P (1280 x 720 - 16:9 aspect ratio) video at 60 frames per second in H.264 format. Other interesting features include a 3-inch color LCD, a 5MP images capture, 5x optical zoom with auto focus, 4x digital zoom, a removable hard drive and an SD/MMC card reader....

Pentax just launched their new 10-megapixel digicam in the form of the Optio E75. The digicam features a 3x optical zoom, a 2.7-inch LCD display at 230k resolution, and an automatic scene modes. It supports an ISO range of 80 to 1600, Face Detection, Face-priority and Automatic Smile Detection modes. The Pentax Optio E75 requires only a couple of AA batteries and is priced at 120 or around $160 in Europe. [ Engadget ]...