According to rumors, Fujifilm will launch the FinePix X200 and X300 digital cameras. The Fujifilm Fixepix X200 is actually a point-and-shoot version of the Finepix X100, while the Fujifilm FinePix X300 is a pro version with interchangeable lenses. The Fujifilm X200 will go on sale in the Fall 2011, and the Fujifilm X300 will be released in 2012. Unfortunately, there is no official confirmation from the company at this moment. [Slashgear]
Casio has rolled out the Exilim EX-S200 Astro Boy Edition in Japan in order to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the classic character. The special edition camera features a 14-megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor, a 27mm lens with a 4x optical zoom and a 2.7-inch (480 x 320) LCD display. The camera also has special icons and frames inspired by the famous Manga character, as well as a special edition pouch. The Casio Exilim EX-S200 Astro Boy Edition retails for around $440. [Image-acquire]
Fujifilm is set to unleash another point-and-shoot camera into the market. Known as the FinePix Z900EXR, this compact camera sports a 16-megapixel BSI (Backside Illumination) CMOS sensor, a 28mm wide-angle lens, a 5x optical zoom lens, a 3.5-inch wide multi-touch LCD display, a 64MB of internal memory, an SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot, a USB 2.0 port, an HDMI port and 1080p Full HD video recording capabilities at 30fps. The Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR will start shipping in May for about $280. [Fujifilm]
Sony’s newest super 35mm Full HD compact camcorder ‘PMW-F3L’ is now available for pre-order via B&H online store. Priced at $13,300, this compact camcorder is equipped with a super 35mm Exmor CMOS image sensor, a 3.5-inch Hybrid-type 16:9 color LCD monitor, an ExpressCard/34 (x2) memory card slot, an HDMI port and 1080p Full HD video recording capabilities. [Product Page]
The Magpix IR-101 is a compact digital camera that takes pictures in complete darkness as easily as it shoots full-color shots in daylight. This IR night vision camera has an infrared sensor that captures monochrome images in the dark from nine feet away. The Magpix IR-101 features an 5MP image sensor that captures 2,560 x 1,920 pictures and 640 x 480 videos, an 8X digital zoom, a 3-inch LCD display and an SD card slot (up to 8GB). Its rechargeable lithium battery provides enough power for up to 500 shots from a 5-hour charge. [Random Good Stuff]
The Fuuvi Pick Mini Digital Camera is a 2MP colorful digital camera that shoots both still images and movies and recharges directly through your computer via a USB port. Measuring 35mm x 70mm x 15mm and weighing at just 24 grams, the camera takes pictures at 1280 x 1024 and videos at 720 x 480 resolution (30fps). And when the time comes for you to transfer the pictures and videos to the computer, all you have to do is remove the USB cap and plug it into a USB port. The Fuuvi digital camera is now available for $59.99. [Product Page]
Rollei has just dropped their newest water- and shockproof digital camera into the market. Called the Sportsline 60 Camouflage, this eye-catching camera is waterproof up to a depth of three meters and shockproof up to a height of one meter. In terms of specs, it packs a 5.0-megapixel CMOS image sensor, a microSD card slot, a USB 2.0 port and 720p HD video recording capabilities. The Sportsline 60 Camouflage is available now for 79.95 Euro (about $113). [PhotographyBlog]
