Rumors and photos of a new digital camera from Samsung have been circling the net, with the unique feature of a rotating LCD screen. We haven’t seen an official announcement on this yet, but the pictures are pretty convincing.

The Samsung i7 is a 7.2 megapixel CCD camera with 3x optical zoom and a 1600 ISO sensitivity. The camera also features a shake reduction technology that helps take clearer pictures, even with low light conditions. The i7 from Samsung is rumored as supporting MP3’s which is fairly unique for a digital camera, but the real eye-catching feature in this case is the rotating LCD screen.

The actual purpose of the 3 inch rotating LCD screen is not completely clear to us, but from the photos it seems to reveal some buttons that may be for zooming and navigating an on screen menu …

We first saw this type of binocular/camera technology from Bushnell, but until now we haven’t seen a set of binoculars that have a 5 megapixel photo quality.

The Pro Viewer BinoCam has 8x mechanical zoom and can take photos and AVI video and show them on a 1.5 inch LCD screen as well as download them to your PC via a USB 1.1 interface. The camera has auto exposure and saves the pictures and video to an external SD card (no internal memory). Photos can be taken at two resolution settings, high at 1600 x 1200 or Low at 640 x 480.

The camera-binocular combo runs on 4 AAA batteries, weighs 1.3 pounds and measures about 6 inches long. The BinoCam retails for around $250 USD. Check out the cheesy infomercial describing the binocular camera:
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For extreme sport enthusiasts or those of you who just fall down a lot and are looking for a quality digital camera that will last you more than one day of action; Olympus may have just the ticket.

The 7.1 megapixel Olympus Mju 770 SW digital camera is one tough camera, especially for its class. The 770 SW is shock proof for drops of up to 1.5 meters and can support crushing pressure of up to 100 kg which should make sitting on it in your back pocket OK. The tough camera is also waterproof on its own for depths up to 10 meters, not to mention making the occasional rain or puddle a non-event. An optional waterproof case can bring that depth down to 40 meters. In addition, it can still operate in temperatures down to -10 degrees C.

For underwater use, …

Today Pentax released two new digital cameras to their line of point and shoot models.

The Pentax Optio T30 (pictured top) is a thin camera sporting a 3 inch touch screen LCD monitor. The large touch screen panel has built-in drawing functionality to edit images directly on the camera, and also functions as the menu navigation interface. The touch screen, which is the main feature in this model, has 230,000 pixels packed into the 3 inch space and offers a 170 degree viewing angle. The T30 has facial recognition and auto focusing along with a Digital Shake Reduction technology which all contribute to simple, clear and focused pictures.

The Pentax Optio M30 does not have the fancy touch screen like the T30, but the price tag is $150 less as well. The new addition to the Optio M series of …

Yesterday at the CES in Las Vegas, Fujifilm accounced three more digital cameras in their FinePix lineup; the FinePix A800 (pictured top), the FinePix F40fd (pictured center), and the FinePix A610 (pictured bottom). These new digital cameras will be offered in addition to the A400, A500 and A700 models and will be available in the US in March of this year.

The FinePix F40fd, an 8.3 megapixel, 3x zoom camera which is expected to retail for around $299 USD is sporting a new facial recognition technology, in which the camera can recognize up to 10 faces anywhere inside the viewing frame in a slight fraction of second, and then focus on them appropriately. The company also boasts improved picture quality and color even in low light, due …

The Canon Powershot A630 Digital Camera boasts an 8.0 megapixel resolution, 4x optical zoom, and a full range of advanced features previously limited only to Canon’s higher-end cameras.

If you know a bit about photography, there are plenty of manual controls that allow you to do some advanced configuration. For the amateurs, there are 21 shooting modes that make it easy to take great pictures in even in low light and without blur.

You can clearly see your subjects with the foldable 2.5 inch Vari-Angle LCD monitor. The hinged LCD swings out from the camera to allow you to adjust the viewing angle. The camera also comes with an optical viewfinder if you prefer that to preview your shots.

The boot time is very fast so you won’t miss anything. The movie mode lets you record AVI with sound at 30 fps VGA (640×480). The A630 uses …

The Nikon COOLPIX S7c is a stylish, compact digital camera with some impressive advanced features. The imaging performance and new e-mail picture sharing technology make the S7c one of the most technologically advanced compact digital camera that Nikon has ever released. An intriguing new feature is the included Wi-Fi transmitter which allows you to send photos directly to any e-mail address from wireless hot spots.

The S7c is encased in a stylish, metallic gray case with chrome accents. The case, measuring in at a slim 3.9″ x 2.4″ x 0.8″ is unobtrusive and small enough to take with you anywhere. At 7.1 effective megapixels, the COOLPIX S7c features a 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED glass lens and a huge 3 inch LCD monitor with 170-degree viewing angle.

The camera has 15 Scene modes to capture everything from wide-open landscapes to portraits. The advanced portrait functions automatically …

My first digital camera as an adult was not as sophisticated as this Kid-Tough Digital Camera from Fisher-Price for ages 3 & up. I also think my first digital camera was even slightly bigger!

This is a real camera that takes real digital photos that can be transferred on to your PC, and has a 1.3″ color LCD to view the pictures immediately after you take them. When taking the pictures, the digital camera has a viewer for both eyes so the little kids don’t have to know how to wink to be able to focus in on there target. It also has big hand-holds on either side and big buttons to make it simple to use.

The designers have also taken into account that kids are going to drop this camera, a lot, so it is shockproof. It has a …

If you are one of the many that would like to be able to take great photos with the performance of a digital SLR camera, but never wanted to invest the money or take the time to learn all the features involved, Nikon has come out with the right camera for you. This digital camera could very well bridge the gap for many amateur photographers from the popular point and shoot compact cameras to a little more serious but manageable photographing instrument.

One significant features of this offering has nothing to do with the camera specs, but is the price. At an estimated $599, consumers can get a pretty nice, lightweight and SLR camera for less than most similar models. Another nice feature is the 2.5″ color display. Nikon has made a more novice, user-friendly display on the screen with a few different layouts to …

The Sony ICD-CX50 visual voice recorder is a handy little device that combines a digital voice recorder with a 1.2 megapixel camera. Now you can capture sound and images together, and the information will be saved into a synchronized file.

This ICD-CX50 has obvious utility for professionals such as claims adjusters, realtors and building inspectors, but is also very useful for students, homeowners and travelers. For example, you could use it aid you in performing a home inspection, documenting auto claims, or recording meetings and lectures.

The Visual Voice Recorder features a 1.2 inch color LCD, rechargeable battery and 4X digital zoom. 256MB of flash memory holds up to 4000 pictures (640 x 480 JPG) or up to 93 hours of recording time. The rechargeable battery can be recharged using AC adaptor or supplied USB cable. The built-in playback speaker lets you preview your …

Doing different types of outdoor activities are enjoyable for many people, and having your digital camera along is nice, but there is always the issue of where you can put it so it will be safe, dry and free from getting bumped around.

Olympus has heard this call and responded with the Stylus 720 SW. This digital camera may be everything you are looking for in a point and shoot type camera that you can take with you everywhere.

The Stylus 720 SW is shockproof up to 5 feet according to Olympus and absorbs impacts while preserving the images.

The 720 is also waterproof up to 10 feet deep for as long as an hour for fresh or salt water. This isn’t just water resistant in case you drop it accidentally, they actually promote taking it underwater and taking a picture.

Another key part …

BenQ recently introduced the X720, a 7 megapixel digital camera with the world’s slimmest body measuring in at a slender 12.5 mm. The X720 features a smc Pentax lens, 3x optical zoom, 1/2.5 inch CCD image sensor and a bright 2.5 inch LCD display. Other functions include:

S.S.F (Super Shake-Free) system allows the user to record photographs and videos with brighter, more natural color.
Supports high light sensitivity of up to ISO 1200 and up to ISO 4000 in recording mode. This helps to facilitate shooting fast-moving objects or taking photos in poor lighting conditions.
Offers 7-scene modes for quick setting adjustments as well as PictBridge function for direct photo printing via a compatible printer.

The BenQ X720 comes wrapped in a sharp stainless-steel case with a shiny metal grip. The new camera was recently awarded with the prestigious 2006 iF China Design Award and 2006 …

With the 7.1 megapixel resolution and 5x optical zoom in this compact frame, Olympus has done well with it’s Stylus 750 Digital Camera. Olympus has incorporated some advanced image stabilization features into the 750, including Dual Image stabilization and Digital Image stabilization to reduce the chance of blur when you are moving or the object you are shooting is.

With the Stylus 750, Olympus had come out with the thinnest 5x optical zoom camera in it’s class, which is great for getting those close up shots without having to lug a large gadget in your pocket. This camera is also weatherproofed, allowing for use in the rain, spraying waves or on the ski slope.

Some other features on of the Stylus 750 Digital Camera include a 2.5″ LCD screen to view photos and aim your shots, and a shutter speed of 1/1000 sec to 1/2 …

Samsung has been at the forefront of providing large picture quality with their camera phones, and the SCH-B6000 is not an exception.

Samsung is doing another first with releasing a 10 megapixel camera phone. With this new phone they have made it slight lighter and slightly thinner than their previously released 7 megapixel phone, but still managed to add more megapixels with camera features that rival other 10 megapixel cameras.

There is also a TV out jack on this camera phone to show still or motion pictures on a television, as well as a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting function built in to connect. The SCH-B6000 utilizes Bluetooth technology and supports the AnyCall band for providers.

SCH-B6000 Press Release [Samsung]

Are you looking for a digital SLR that offers a “Live” view via the LCD? Olympus has released the EVOLT E-330 - the world’s first digital SLR to offer live viewing through the Color LCD.

The 2.5″ LCD also features HyperCrystal technology which provides a swivel capability that allows you to capture images from tricky angles. Other key features of the EVOLT E-330 include:

14-45mm f3.5-5.6 lens. Standard with the E-330.
18-180mm f3.5-5.6 Ultra Zoom lens. A portable digital lens with 10x telephoto.
Live View LCD. The EVOLT E-330 boasts the world’s first Live View LCD on an interchangeable lens SLR. The Evolt also contains a traditional optical through-the-lens viewfinder.
29 Shooting Modes. 20 user-friendly pre-set shooting modes - including underwater modes, a new Nature Macro mode and Panorama.
Multi-Angle HYPERCRYSTAL 2.5″ LCD. The moveable Multi-Angle LCD lets you take tough shots from tough angles - even in …