KODAK has introduced the PLAYSPORT Video Camera, a rugged, durable and pocket-size HD (1080p) video camera that can be used underwater at depths of 3 m (10 ft). It features a 2.0-in. LCD screen, low-light performance, can also capture HD stills at 5MP resolution (16:9), and accepts the 32GB SD memory card for up to 10 hours of HD movie recording. Available in Black (“Abyss”), Blue (“Wave Crash”) and Purple (“Adrenaline Rush”) for US $150 MSRP beginning in April 2010.

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Olympus TOUGH 8000

“The Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 is a tough little camera … it would not have a problem surviving your most extreme adventures.”

DigitalCameraInfo has published their review of the Olympus TOUGH 8000 [Specs], an ultra compact perfect for those with an active lifestyle and featuring 12M resolution (on a 1/2.33-inch CCD), 3.6x wide-angle optical zoom (28-102mm equiv.), Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization, 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots), Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), Face Detection, In-Camera Panning Panorama, Perfect Shot Preview, Red-Eye Fix, Beauty Mode and Movie 640×480 @ 30fps. The TOUGH label indicates it is also shockproof (from drops of up to 2m/6.6 ft), waterproof (as deep as 10m/33 ft), freezeproof (to -10°C/14°F), and crushproof (withstand up to 100kgf /220lbf).

[ Read the Olympus TOUGH 8000 Review at: DigitalCameraInfo ]

Canon PowerShot D10

"An excellent camera for adventurous types."

DigitalCameraInfo has posted their review of the Canon PowerShot D10 [Specs]:
- Waterproof (10m / 33ft)
- Shockproof (1.22m / 4ft)
- Freezeproof (-10°C / 14°F)
- 12.1MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD)
- 3x optical zoom (35-105mm equiv.)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 2.5-in. LCD (230K dots)
- Movie (640×480) @ 30fps
- Smart AUTO
- Face Detection
- Face Detection Self-timer
- Blink Detection
- Intelligent Contrast Correction

[ read the Canon D10 Review at: DigitalCameraInfo ]

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- Canon D10 Specs: US | CAN | UK

Pentax Optio WS80

“An easy-to-use camera that should survive most family holidays.”

PhotographyBLOG has posted their review of the Pentax Optio WS80 [QuickPrice Check], a waterproof (up to 1.5 m / 5 ft) ultra compact digital camera with 10MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 5x optical zoom (35-175mm equiv.), Pixel Track Shake Reduction (digital image stabilization), 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots), HD movie (1280×720) @ 30fps, Auto Picture, Face Detection, Smile Capture, Blink Detection and Dynamic Range Adjustment.

[ Read the Pentax WS80 Review at: PhotographyBLOG ]

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- Pentax WS80 Technical Specifications

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Casio Exilim EX-G1

Capture Life’s Elements on EXILIM Digital Cameras from Casio

CASIO RELEASES WORLD’S SLIMMEST*1 SHOCK-RESISTANT DIGITAL CAMERA

EXILIM G – Waterproof and Dustproof, in a .78-inch,*2 Smart Design

DOVER, NJ, November 18, 2009 — Casio America, Inc. and its parent company, Casio Computer Co., Ltd., announced today the release of the EX-G1 shock-resistant, waterproof, dustproof digital camera—the first in the company’s new EXILIM® G brand of digital cameras. With its smart design featuring functional beauty, the EX-G1 embodies Casio’s endurance-minded features and specifications in a sleek 0.78-inch*2 low-profile camera.

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Pentax Optio WS80

“The [Pentax] WS80 is … built to survive an active lifestyle.”

TrustedReviews has posted their review of the Pentax Optio WS80 [QuickPrice Check], a waterproof (up to 1.5 m / 5 ft) ultra compact digital camera with 10MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 5x optical zoom (35-175mm equiv.), Pixel Track Shake Reduction (digital image stabilization), 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots), HD movie (1280×720) @ 30fps, Auto Picture, Face Detection, Smile Capture, Blink Detection and Dynamic Range Adjustment.

[ Read the Pentax WS80 Review at: TrustedReviews ]

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- Pentax WS80 Technical Specifications

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Pentax Optio W80

“The Pentax Optio W80 is an incredibly versatile compact digicam.”

Steve’s Digicams has posted their review of the Pentax Optio W80 [QuickPrice Check], an ultra compact digital camera with "average image quality" and featuring 12.1MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 5x wide-angle optical zoom (28-140mm equiv.), Pixel Track Shake Reduction, 2.5-in. LCD (230K dots), HD movie (1280×720) @ 30fps, Face Detection, Smile Capture, Blink Detection and Auto Picture mode.

[ Read the Pentax W80 Review at: Steve's Digicams ]

Olympus TOUGH 6000 / 6010

TrustedReviews has posted their review of the Olympus TOUGH 6000 / 6010 [Specs], a waterproof, shockproof and freezeproof ultra compact digital camera with "very good noise control right up to 400 ISO" and featuring 10MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 3.6x wide-angle optical zoom (28-102mm equiv.), sensor-shift image stabilization, 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots), VGA movie (640×480) @ 30fps, Tap Control, Face Detection, Smile Detection and In-Camera Panorama.