Microsoft 720p LifeCam Cinema

Microsoft has unveiled its first HD consumer web camera for PCs, the LifeCam Cinema. Unlike regular webcams, this webcam is capable of capturing HD video in 1280 x 720 resolution at 30fps. It features a glass lens, autofocus, 4x digital zoom, a USB 2.0 interface, a noise canceling microphone and a Windows Live call button. The body itself is made out of aluminum, while its stand works with both desktop PCs and notebooks. Not to worry, the device works perfectly with Windows Live Messenger, Windows Live Movie Maker as well as Windows Live Photo Gallery. In addition, it’s also compatible with Windows 7, apart from Windows Vista and Windows XP. The LifeCam Cinema is expected to hit stores on September 9th for around $80.

Polaroid PoGo Instant Mobile Printer

Polaroid comes back with their latest instant mobile printer namely the CZA10011 that provides borderless color images in under a minute. Available in pink, red, and black, the device also boasts an automatic image quality optimization along with water-resistant, tear-proof, smudge-proof and peel-off prints. The Polaroid CZA10011 supports a wireless Bluetooth hard drive and USB interface. It is also compatible with most of mobile phones and digital cameras. an AC adapter, a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, and 10 sheets Digital Instant ZINK Photo Paper.

Leica S2 DSLR Specs And Release Date Unveiled

Leica has unveiled the specifications including release date of their upcoming DSLR system ‘S2′ which is targeted towards professional users. This medium-format camera features a 37.5 megapixel CCD sensor (45 x 30mm), a 3-inch TFT display and a weatherproof body. It also sports several advanced features including dual shutter system, high-speed autofocus, ISO up to 1250, three metering modes, four exposure modes, an integral metal shutter provides 32 to 1/4000 sec and a flash sync of 1/125 sec. The Leica S2 DSLR will start shipping in October for $22,995.

Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z450 Camera

The Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z450 point-and-shoot camera has been released. It is actually a 12.1MP shooter that adopts Exilim Engine 4.0, a 4x optical zoom, and is capable of recording video in 720/24p. The camera also features an ISO range of 64 to 3200, a 35.7 MB of internal memory, and a new Automatic Focus mode that automatically detects the photo subject even if it is not a human face. It should automatically adjust exposure and focus to best capture the non-human (or human) subject. The EX-Z450 is also capable of high-speed burst shooting at up to 10fps at a reduced resolution. The Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z450 will be released in early October for $199.99.

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Digital Camera

Canon has unveiled the successor to its PowerShot SX10 IS digital camera with the introduction of SX20 IS. Unlike its predecessor, the SX20 IS offers more advanced features including a 12.1-megapixel CCD sensor, 20x optical zoom, a 2.5-inch swivel-out LCD display, an HDMI output and records HD video at 1280 x 720 (30fps) with stereo sound. The Canon PowerShot SX20 IS will go on sale in September for $399.

Canon PowerShot SD980 Digital Camera

Canon has announced the PowerShot SD980 IS Digital ELPH 12.1MP camera that features a 3-inch touchscreen display with a 5X optical zoom. Available in silver, blue, purple and gold, the PowerShot SD980 features 720p HD video shooting capabilities plus HDMI output connector for easy playback of video and photos on HDTV. The Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Digital ELPH Camera will be launched in October 2009 for $329.

Ricoh CX2 Digital Camera

Ricoh is back with another one of its new point and shoot camera, the CX2. This compact camera sports a 10.3-megapixel CCD sensor, a high magnification 10.7x optical wide-angle zoom lens, a 3-inch LCD display, an ISO range from 80 to 1600, an 88MB of internal memory and the capability to record video in VGA quality. The Ricoh CX2 will be sold for £299.99 (about $494).

Canon Vixia HF S11 Camcorder

Canon USA has released their new VIXIA HF S11 Dual Flash Memory camcorder that features a Genuine Canon HD Video Lens, Canon designed and manufactured 8.59-megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor and Canon DIGIC DV III Image Processor, all of which allow the video recorder to produce breathtaking video and stunning 8.0MP photos. It also features Genuine Canon Face Detection, Instant AutoFocus, and the ability to record in 24p Cinema Mode or 30p Progressive Mode.

Canon also released a new camcorder accessory, the RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter for professional-level functionality when shooting from a tripod. The Canon Vixia HF S11 will be launched later next month for $1,500, meanwhile the RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter is priced at $120.

Fujifilm To Launch FinePix S200EXR

Fujifilm is gearing up to launch the FinePix S200EXR for the Japanese market starting on September 5. Touted as the successor to the award winning FinePix S100FS, the S200EXR is a new super-zoom digital camera with a 14.3x (30.5-436mm) manual zoom lens, a 12MP Super CCD EXR sensor, a 2.7-inch high contrast LCD with 160-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angles, Super Intelligent Flash, an improved battery life – almost a 50% increase on the FinePix S100FS and the capability to record video in VGA quality (640 x 480) at 30fps. The FinePix S200EXR will be sold for around 60,000 Yen (about $632).

Casio EX-Z33 Entry-level Digital Camera

Casio comes back with its latest digicam namely the Casio EX-Z33. This digital camera is actually an entry-level camera that features a 10.1MP CMOS sensor with a 3x optical zoom lens, a 2.5-inch widescreen LCD display, Automatic face recognition, Best Shot function, and Auto Shutter mode. The EX-Z33 also supports YouTube Capture Mode allowing you to easily upload video without having to go through a conversion process.