The Sony HDR-HC1 can record HD video in 1080/60i (1440×1080) on miniDV’s!!! The most important aspect of this model is that Sony tries to render HD accessible for all, so this is a “compact” model (compared to everything else that is already available) with dimensions of 71x188x94mm and a weight of 680g. The HDR HC1…

Nikon has today announced a successor to its first ultra-slim camera, the Coolpix S1, in the shape of the weatherproof Coolpix S2. Aside from the splash proof features all other changes on the S2 appear to be purely cosmetic. The most obvious difference on the 5.1 megapixel camera is that it features a sliding lens.…

Pentax has today announced another addition to the Optio range with the five megapixel SVi. An update to the SV, it also has a 5x optical zoom, 1.8-inch LCD, impressive 3cm macro function and 320×240 movie mode. The only difference appears to the be the fact that the aluminum alloy-bodied camera has an ‘enhanced’ grip…

Pentax has announced three new additions to the Optio range – two five megapixel models and four million pixel camera. The five megapixel Pentax Optio S5z has an aluminum alloy exterior, a 2.5-inch LCD and employs the sliding lens system, so although it has a 3x zoom, it remains compact at 3.3×2.2×0.8 inches. The other…

Finished in glossy dark blue or silver, the Olympus Mju 800 packs the power of 8 Megapixels into a compact, metal body that’s weatherproof. As well as guaranteeing brilliant images under any conditions, this attractive 3x optical zoom camera also offers options for extended photographic freedom. The Mju 800 has 19 mb Internal memory and…