Pentax have released the new budget Pentax Optio E65 - the new 8 megapixel camera features a 3x optical zoom lens, a 2.7″ screen, ISO1600, VGA videos at 30fps with sound, and is available in black for £75

“The Pentax Optio E65 is a compact camera that comes with a huge 8 megapixels, a 3x zoom and a huge 2.7-inch screen, where you can view your shots before and after taking them. A digital image stabiliser works with a sensitivity range of 1600 ISO to guarantee frame-worthy pictures in even the most unfavourable lighting conditions, while a VGA (640×480) resolution video mode combines with face detection and smile recognition features, meaning you can easily frame a shot and make sure you subject is looking their best with their eyes open and a large smile on their face.
Keep a record of your ideal moments without breaking the bank with the Pentax Optio E65.” (via Pixmania)

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Olympus have announced the new Olympus EVOLT E-30 Digital SLR - the new camera features a 12.3 megapixel sensor, 2.7″ swivel screen with live view, 5fps shooting, built in image stabilisation, 11 point AF, ISO100 - 3200, face detection, level gauge, shadow adjustment, and supersonic wave filter (for dust reduction):

“A Multiple Exposure* mode further bolsters the potential for distinctive artistry in compositions, as do the choice of nine separate aspect ratios*. With the newly-developed high-speed 12.3 Megapixel Live MOS sensor* and TruePic III+ image processor*, top quality image results are ensured. Ensuring an enjoyable photo experience, the monitor facilitates Live View framing ease from virtually any angle. Furthermore, thanks to built-in image stabilisation*, shots stay impressively sharp irrespective of the attached lens. And because sometimes the perfect shot can present itself in the blink of an eye, the E-30 boasts a range of high-speed performance features to make sure that you’ll always be ready for it: lightning-fast autofocus speeds, 5fps sequential shooting and shutter speeds of up to 1/8000th sec. The E-30 will be available from mid-January 2009 with prices to be confirmed.”

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Casio (Japan) have announced the new 8 megapixel Casio Exilim W63CA - a flip camera phone with an 8 megapixel Casio Exilim digital camera on one side, a phone in the middle, and a large 3.1″ swivel screen. The lens is a wide angle 28mm lens, with no optical zoom. It will be available in green, pink, silver, and titanium in Japan. Via DCViews.

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Casio have announced the new Casio Exilim EX-Z19, it features a 9 megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom lens, 2.6″ screen and face detection. The camera will be available in silver, black, pink, light pink and green for £119

“This high performing model with 9.1 million effective pixels takes high definition photographs and features a stylish design in a compact size. At just £119 the EX-Z19 boasts many innovative Casio features including face detection and easy mode.”

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Minox have announced the new ultra compact Minox DC 8022 WP - a waterproof, shockproof 8 megapixel digital camera - it features a 3x optical zoom lens, 2.5″ screen, panoramic mode, smile detection, electronic image stabilisation.

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