Nikon officially released its D5000 new Digital SLR camera. It features 12.3MP sensor and ISO up to 6400, a 2.7-inch Vari-angle LCD monitor, EXPEED image processing system, Lione-button Live View, D-Movie video capture with up to 1,280x720px HD videos, record 720p HD movie clips, 19 Scene Modes, continuous shooting as fast as 4 frames-per-second and GPS geo-tagging.

The D5000 outfit, which includes the AF-S NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens, will be available at Nikon Authorized dealers beginning in late April 2009 at an estimated selling price of $849.95.

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German camera maker Leica is going to release its special edition digital rangefinder camera, the all-white version of the M8. This is a very limited camera to be produced. Each camera body is hand-assembled and manufacture from the finest materials available. If you’re into it, please call Leica’s toll free number at 800-222-0118 to inquire.

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Alright this is the real one not the miniature. Canon has released the brand new Canon EOS Rebel T1i, featuring 15.1 megapixel CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 Imaging Processor, 9-point Auto Focus, ISO settings up to 6400, and compatibility with Canon’s complete line of EF and EF-S lenses. The Digital SLR is capable of shooting Full HD video at 1920 x 1080 resolution, by simply selecting Movie mode on the EOS Rebel T1i’s mode dial, the camera’s 3.0-inch LCD lights up, and it’s ready to go. Shooting is at a frame rate of 30 fps when shooting SD or HD quality video (640 x 480 and 1280 x 720 pixels, respectively) and at a frame rate of 20 fps in Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) recording. Sound is recorded through the camera’s built-in microphone. Playback modes are simple to access, and all Live View AF features can be used in shooting video. The Canon EOS Rebel T1i is available at $800. More pictures after the break. Read more…

Holy sh*t, that’s the miniature version Canon EOS 5D Mark II. Unfortunately you can’t snap any pictures. Canon 5D Mark II USB drive has a 4GB storage, “buy it now” at eBay for $95. More pictures after the break. Read more…

The medium-format Mamiya DL33 is enough to make your eyes fall, it is priced $20,000. The DL33 combines Mamiya’s 645AFD III camera system with a 33 megapixel Aptus-II 7 Digital Back from Leaf, it comes with a 3.5-inch touchscreen, 16-bit capture, an ISO range of 50-800, and absolutely massive 67MB RAW files. Coming out this April 2009.

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A team of teenage students spend $77 for Nikon Coolpix and $60 latex balloon filled with helium to capture these shots which are 20 miles away from Earth’s surface. Radio-synced to Google Earth, tracked the package soared 885 feet per minute into the sky, taking shots on a periodic timer. The balloon failed around 100,000 before the system parachuted to the ground. The students were able to recover the package that landed 6 miles away from the site they launched it, they extracted the SD card. More pictures after the break. Read more…

There are quite a number of waterproof digital cameras nowadays. Designer Camillo Vanacore has come out with a waterproof digital camera concept, the Nikon Coolpix Extreme. It is a extremely hardcore camera which can be use in all weather even when you go snorkeling underwater. Well, that’s still a concept. Video after the break. Read more…

Casio has announced their latest digital camera, the EXILIM Zoom EX-Z29. The camera comes in a compact and stylish form, it features 10.1-megapixel image resolution, a 3x optical zoom lens, a 2.7 inch wide LCD display, 17.8 MB built-in flash memory and supports SD and SDHC memory cards. The camera measures 3.64 x 2.16 x 0.91 inches and color options include black, silver, blue, pink and purple.

“The 2.7-inch wide LCD display enables users to easily navigate camera operations and enhance the review of images, while the 23 Best Shot Modes and face detection technology help users take high quality photos without having to adjust camera settings. The EX-Z29 comes loaded with other useful features including Anti-Shake DSP which reduces photo blur from shaky hands or moving subjects, allowing users to shoot images with ease and confidence. Easy Mode simplifies the camera settings to three easy menus (image size, flash and self timer). With Easy Mode, the camera is set to take great photos in every situation without having to check presets or accidentally making a wrong adjustment. Casio’s Face Detection Technology maintains a sharp focus and the correct exposure for the human face.”

It will be release in April for $149.99.

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At $330, you can get this brushed stainless steel finish 12-megapixel Samsung TL320 digital camera. It features a 24mm ultra-wide angle Schneider lens and a sleek 3-inch AMOLED screen with HVGA resolution and a contrast ratio of 10,000:1. Other features include 5x optical zoom, 720p HD video recording (with HDMI connectivity), and a full bevy of automatic and manual modes. Black version is available too. More pictures after the break. Read more…

Fujifilm in Korea has announced a new 12M digital camera, the ‘FinePix F200EXR’, equipped with the Super CCD EXR technology. It features 12 Megapixel 1/1.6-inch Super CCD EXR, Fujinon 5x wide angle optical zoom lens, face detection 3.0 technology, auto red eye removal, 5 Film Simulation Modes, a 3.0-inch high-resolution 230,000 dots wide view LCD, HD Photo Output, Dual Image Stabilisation and sensitivity up to ISO 12800 (3 million pixel only). The FinePix F200EXR will be available in black and silver colors this March at 500,000(KRW). More pictures after the break Read more…