The Digital Hero 3, just gone live for sale over on I Want One Of Those, is described as a "real tough-nut" digital camera.
It’ll do you 3-megapixel stills and up to 54 minutes of video with sound, whether you’re up a mountain in the snow, out at sea in a storm, or up to 30 metres under water.
Simple to use, this tough and chunky piece of kit can be strapped to your wrist, kayak paddles, dirt bike handlebars or your wind-surfer, so perfect for capturing those extreeeme sporting moments.
Shockproof, waterproof and - apparently - idiot proof, the cameras has 16MB of onboard memory but is expandable up to 2GB with an SD card.
Aimed at the YouTube generation, this new battery-powered offering costs £99.99, plus P&P.

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Transcend recently released its new 32GB 133x CF card targeting users who demand superior performance and reliability from their memory cards, including professional photographers, reporters and photography enthusiasts.
Operating in both dual-channel and Ultra DMA mode 4 modes, it achieves read/write speeds of up to 45MB/16MB per second on average.
The 133x CF cards feature built-in ECC(Error Correction Code) to automatically detect and correct errors during data transfer, which prevents data corruption and missing files. It is available in 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB and 16GB capacities.

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Imagine a tiny USB camera with no viewfinder, no LCD screen, no buttons except 1. Stripped down to it’s bare functions, this mini USB Digital Camera combines the feeling of not knowing how your shots turned out ala analog film with the ease of USB transfer. No cables are necessary. Just plug it straight away in your computer and always be surprised.

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This season sees the arrival of three powerful yet elegant additions to the award-winning Olympus µ series. Perfectly suited to the needs of today’s sophisticated and fashion-conscious consumers, the µ 840, µ 1010 and µ 1020 offer users the choice of optical zoom levels ranging from 5x to 7x in remarkably thin and elegant casings. Integrated Dual Image Stabilisation helps protect against blur caused by camera shake, while an extra big 2.7”/6.9cm HyperCrystal LCD affords a magnificent view for plenty of framing and reviewing ease. And with a suite of advanced imaging tools such as Face Detection Technology, these 8.0 and 10.1 Megapixel models represent a new generation for stylish compact photography. The Olympus µ 840, µ 1010 and µ 1020 will be available from February 2008.
These charming new models marry first-rate design with innovative technological advances to form the best combination of performance and style. Their striking colours and slim metallic bodies are augmented by outstanding image quality and processing speed thanks to Olympus’ advanced TruePic III image processor. Meanwhile, Dual Image Stabilisation provides double-barrelled protection against blur caused by camera shake – which comes in especially handy at the high levels of magnification these cameras provide. In addition, intelligent solutions such as Face Detection Technology have been integrated to ensure the flawless depiction of human subjects by automatically determining optimal exposure and sharpness settings. For significantly enhanced results in low-light conditions, BrightCapture Technology has also been included. Moreover, an extra large 2.7”/6.9cm HyperCrystal LCD enables the easy preview and review of shots with all your friends – even in direct sunlight.

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emtrace showcased its 4.7mm-thick digital photo frame ‘Photoskins’ during CES 2008. Adopting 2.5-inch color LCD display with 320 x 240 resolution and 4 controllable touch buttons, the Photoskins connects to the World wide web via personal computer using a USB cable.

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