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January 31, 2005

Casio has announced the EXILIM Pro EX-P505, a new five megapixel digital camera with a 5x optical zoom lens and a 2-inch LCD screen that rotates and folds out. The EX-P505 is first Casio digital camera to use the MPEG-4 codec for encoding video, it can record full VGA (640x480) video at 30 fps with stereo audio at 4.2 or 2.2 MBit/sec (approx. 30 / 60 mins on a 1 GB card).
Gizmodo
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January 30, 2005

NHJ Japan has announced the D'zign DV-5 their new camcorder featuring a 2GB hard-drive. Other features include a 1/2.7 type 3.2MP CCD supports MPEG-4 recording up to 640 x 480 dots, fixed lens, with a digital zoom of 2x (when using 640 x 480) and 4x (when using 320 x 240, supports recording of still images in the JPEG format, up to a maximum of 2048 x 1536 dots, Voice recorder functionality (WAV format), MP3 files support, 2" TFT LCD and USB 2.0. The D'zign measures 82mm x 73mm x 35mm. , Available in early February. should cost around 59,800 yen. - More
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January 28, 2005

Sony has announced the Sony Cybershot DSC-W5 a 5 megapixel digital camera with a 3x Optical Zoom. Features include a 2.5 “LCD screen, 5.1 Megapixel image capture, and high speed performance thanks to the Real Imaging Processor chip, 3X optical zoom, 32 Megabytes of built-in flash memory, supports USB 2.0 and MPEG Movie Modes: MPEG VX Fine with Audio (640 x 480 at 30fps), (MPEG VX Fine requires Memory Stick PRO media) MPEG VX Standard with Audio (640 x 480 at 16fps), Video Mail (160 x 112 at 8fps) with Audio. Priced at $350. - MORE
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January 22, 2005

Evergreen JP has announced the "DN-DV610" a new movie camera. The "DN-DV610" is available now in Japan via "Shanghai wholesaler" for 19,800 Yen. Features include a 300,000 pixels CMOS , supports AVI (MPEG-4), 640x480/320x240 dot resolution - bit rate "High (640x480 dot)" 1.8Mbps, "Standard (640x480 dot)" 1Mbps, "Low (320x240 dot)" 500kbps - 30fps, still image resolution 1,024x768/2,048x1,536 dot, 8x digital zoom, supports MP3 playback, 2" liquid crystal monitor, uses SD memory cards (512MB maximum) , 16MB built-in memory, USB 2.0 and works with Windows Me/2000/XP.
Measures 100x70x30mm and weighs 136g.
via impress.co.jp
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January 21, 2005
Konica Minolta has announced the DiMAGE Z20 and the DiMAGE Z5 digital cameras featuring "Mega Zoom" lenses.
DiMAGE Z20

The 5 megapixel Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z20 features a 8x zoom packed in with 4x digital zoom give this camera a total of 32x zoom, 1.5-inch LCD, start up times (0.5 seconds) and fixed flash
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Konica Minolta Z20

The 5 megapixel Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z5 features a 12x optical zoom packed in with 4x digital zoom give this camera a total of 48x zoom , 2.0-inch LCD screen and rapid auto focusing
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- Seen at Engadget
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Canon has announced the PowerShot A510 camera with 4.0x optical zoom aimed at the entry level user. The 3.2 Megapixel PowerShot features 20 shooting modes, VGA movies support, a powerful zoom flash, extended direct print functions, uses Secure Digital memory cards, 2 AA batteries for operation plus an optional waterproof case and adaptor lenses. Measures 91x64x38mm and Weighs 180g. Available this month for $200.
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Minox has announced the MobiDV a digital video camcorder, a digital camera, a MP3 player and a dictating device, all combined in a flat slimline body of just 16mm and weighing a featherweight 87 grams including storage card and battery. The also features a 1.5 inch TFT display, up to 4 megapixels resolution and powerful LED spotlight. The MobiDV is powered by the Li-ion battery.
via Photographyblog
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January 18, 2005

Given Imaging has been granted FDA approval for the PillCam(TM) ESO,a swallowable diagnostic device which takes high-quality, high-speed photos as it passes through a patient's esophagus. Using a new CMOS sensor from Micron the PillCam now features a higher frame-rate than the original PillCam SB design. With one sensor at either end, and a frame rate 7-times that of the SB version, the new PillCam ESO (for Esophagus) transmits 14 pictures-per-second to a receiver worn by the patient. The added capabilities increases the system performance and will enable medical professionals to diagnose throat disease and related ailments in the esophageal passage.
- MORE at MobileMag
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January 17, 2005

Konica Minolta has announced the DiMAGE E50, their new digital camera with 2.5 inch LCD monitor. The 5 Megapixel DiMAGE E50 features a 3x optical zoom lens whilst achieving thin, pocketable dimensions, 2.5-inch LCD, 640 x 480-pixel resolution at 15fps movie mode, limited by the capacity of the card, macro down to 6 cm. DiMAGE E50 has a compact, 27.5mm thick body, weighing as little as 130 grams. The Dimage E50 is available now for 199 pounds in Europe only.
- Seen at Engadget
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Minox has announced the DC 5222 a 5.2 megapixel pocket-sized camera. Features include 2.5-inch LCD screen, 3x optical zoom, 30 second video recording, uses SDIO memory and USB 1.1interface. Measures 88.5 x 24 x 54.5 mm and weighs 130 grams

- Seen at Engadget
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