The company BenQ announced a new 10-Mp the camera DC E1050. It is equipped with 3-inch display and lens with a 3-fold optical zoom. The body of the camera is made of metal, the minimum thickness of only 16.8 mm. Stylish and functional novelty has in its arsenal of new features and capabilities: better quality of shooting with limited coverage provided illumination auto focus, for a natural color image with little permission, you can take advantage of the increasing importance to ISO 3200, to get rid of a “red eye” will help special treatment Processing has already received the frame. In addition, the regime Z-lighting adjusts the brightness and contrast of the dark areas of the frame to get the correct exposure, and 32 different policy regimes make it possible to obtain high-quality photos in various shooting conditions. NEW expected in the Russian market in late October 2008.

Features BenQ DC E1050:

* 10-Mp CCD-sensor
* 3-inch display, 230000 points
* 3-times optical zoom
* 5-fold digital zoom
* The focal length 6,3-18,9 mm (35.5 - 106.5 mm equivalent of 35 mm film)
* The range of focus - normally between 40 cm to infinity, in makrorezhime from 10 to 60 cm
* Extract from 1 / 2000 to 1 second
* Svetochuvstvitelnost - ISO 50/100/200/400/800/1200/1600/3200 (low resolution)
* Built-memory 10 MB
* Support for SD memory card format
* Ability to record video from highest-resolution 848h480 points and the rate of 30 frames per second
* Dimensions - 95×57x17, 6 mm
* Weight - 120 grams

Samsung unveiled the VM-MX25E, which also uses the H.264 codec to encode videos, allowing them to be uploaded straight onto YouTube or Apple’s portable devices, including the iPhone and video-capable iPods. The camera can record onto SD memory cards, with Samsung claiming 8 hours of 640×480-pixel, DVD quality video can fit on a 16GB memory card. The camera will support SDHC cards up to 32GB in size and does not have any built-in memory of its own.

When the VM-MX25E eventually makes it to the US, it will be available in black or red and is expected to cost about $340

Samsung NV9 is an ultra compact, 10.2 megapixel digital camera featuring a large 2.7 inch LCD screen, an internal 5x optical zoom, and Dual Image Stabilization. It also offers a variety of the latest multimedia gadgets such as personal media player, MP3 and text viewer. Additionally, Face Detection Technology can detect up to nine faces, automatically focus the camera, and calculate the exposure for perfect composition and image quality.It provides a quick and easy way to check the camera’s battery life and remaining memory space with a simple press of a button. So now you can check the status of the camera while running the latest multimedia functions, including an MP3 player, a PMP and even video recording capabilities.

Smile Shot technology detects changes in the expression of the subject and automatically takes the shot, while Blink Detection makes sure that the subject’s eyes are open. With its sleek, lightweight design, the Samsung NV9 is the multimedia camera that goes whether you do—so you’ll never miss another picture-perfect moment.

Samsung Camera announced today that it would seek to attain its market leadership by providing imaging solutions aimed at satisfying diversified consumer needs throughout the total digital imaging lifecycle from taking great photos to sharing images with their friends and families.

 Samsung is introducing the world first 10x zoom and Ultra Wide 24mm compact, the “HZ1″, at Photokina this year. The HZ1 enables consumers to get sharper and wider images from a distance by simultaneously combining high technology, optical 10X Zoom and ultra wide 24mm. With the launch of the HZ1, Samsung Camera will enter the Compact High-Zoom market, strengthening its full lineup and showcasing its technological innovation.

Addressing the company’s initiative, Park Sang-Jin, Executive Vice President of Samsung Camera, said “The key to success is to provide products and solutions that enhance the consumers experience for beyond photo taking. We are looking at consumer needs for communication with their family and friends through photos and moving images. We’re trying to move beyond the competition which is primarily focused on features and functions to serve consumer needs better.”

Pentax this morning  launch the K-m with an American equivalent, the K2000.

It features an upgraded version of the PENTAX-original Auto Picture mode, which automatically detects the type of subject or scene, and sets the proper shooting mode for the photographer. It also features a host of advanced features and sophisticated functions — including the innovative in-body Shake Reduction mechanism — to assist the photographer. It also offers a compact, lightweight body, designed by incorporating PENTAX’s advanced downsizing technologies, accumulated over the years of digital SLR development, into different body parts. As a result, the PENTAX K-m assures simple operation and outstanding operability, even for inexperienced first-time digital SLR users.

Pentax ships the K2000 to the US at the same time as Europe and will sell a basic kit for $700 with an 18-55mm lens and flash; an early 2009 bundle will tie the camera to a 50-200mm lens. A 55mm f/1.4 will also be available in January for $800, and a 60-250mm f/4 lens will be available at the same time for $1,500. A last accessory, a AF160FC Auto Macro Ring Flash, will ship in November for $500 and is built to produce even lighting in close-up shots.