Exemode introduced their latest HD camcorder, the DV580HD, with ample memory and features to satisfy the up and coming directors.

Here are the specs:
- 5 megapixel cmos image sensor
- 32MB of internal memory
- SD / SDHC memory slot (up to 8GB)
- Records in MOV, JPEG, and WAV
- Up to 1280 x 720 resolution at 30 fps
- Up to 8 megapixel stills
- 3-inch TFT color LCD
- 2x digital zoom
- Up to 1 hour and 20 minutes of battery life for video
- Dedicated batter with slots for 4 AAA batteries
- Dimensions: 41 x 68 111 mm

When the DV580HD hits the streets, the going rates will be about $220.00 USD.

Tags: exemode, dv580hd, camcorder

BenQ released yet another high-end camera, the DC-X835. This slim and feature-packed digital shooter looks like most of the recent BenQ additions, but the specs are updated.

Here are the specs:
- 8 Megapixels sensor
- 3x optical zoom
- 4x digital zoom
- Macro: 15cm ~ 50 cm (Wide)
- Shutter Speed 1/2000 – 1 sec
- 2.5-inch LTPS LCD
- ISO, White Balance, Flash, Anti Red-eye
- 16MB onboard memory
- SD/SDHC (up to 4GB)
- USB 2.0 (High Speed) and PictBridge
- 91 x 59 x 14.7 mm
- Weighs 120 grams

While there is no price or availability information for the DC-X835 yet, you cannot help but drool over the slimness of this camera.

While the Ricoh Caplio RR770 is not all that exciting, it was one of the few cameras that made its debut over the Thanksgiving break. The successor of the RR750, this new generation adds new features and made current ones better.

Here are the specs:
- 7.1 megapixel sensor
- 1/2.5-inch primary color CCD
- 5.8 -17.4 mm focal length
- 3x optical zoom & 4x digital zoo
- 32MB of internal memory
- SD memory slot
- 3-inch color TFT-LCD
- 2 AA batteries for power
- 94.5 x 60.0 x 29.1 mm
- Weighs 140.8 grams

Currently, there are words on pricing and availability.

Tags: ricoh, caplio, rr770

Emtrace is a Korean company that has come out with a sexy and sleek digiframe called the Photoskins. With a desk stand, you can show of your family to your co-workers in style and when you are on the go, slip the Photoskins into your wallet.

Here is the press release:
“Emtrace Technologies, Inc. (Emtrace) has recently introduced another Widget Platform Device named Photoskins that delivers your favorite photos in an innovative and portable way. At the Unveiled@NY press conference, Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) has announced Photoskins as the winner of 2008 Best of Innovations Design and Engineering Award. Photoskins makes Emtrace the consecutive winner at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). WidgetStation was Emtrace’s 2007 CES Innovations winner, where the standalone device delivers the information of user’s interest in real time via Widgets on its dual display.

This compact sized device is slightly bigger than the size of a credit card with a thickness of 13mm. This sleek and delicate model presents high definition TFT LCD display that brings vivid and fine quality to the images on its 2.5” color display. The front panel has a glossy black ABS with aluminum on the back for durability.

Photoskins is great for viewing favorite photos on photo sharing communities such as Flickr, Webshots, and Picasa. The latest posts are downloaded to the photo widget in your Photoskins when connected to a network. Updates of photos are saved so that users can view them portably anytime, anywhere.

When connected to a network, place the Photoskins on its cradle and use it as a Widget Player. Wide selections of Widgets are available from News, Weather, Stocks, Webcams, Entertainment, Sports and more. Network automatically synchronizes and delivers the real time information right to your display. Photoskins on cradle becomes your innovative gadget for all the information you need.

The release date of Photoskins is yet to be defined. Emtrace can be found at 2008 CES in Las Vegas where you will be able to experience Photoskins.”

Tags: emtrace, digiframe, photoskins

If you do not care about brand-named stuff, but prefer a handy, well-equipped and cheap alternative, then the DXG-110 is for you. From manufacturer DXG, which I have never heard of, is a nice digital camera that is high in pixel counts, not in price.

Here are the specs:
- Image Sensor: 1/1.76” Panasonic 10.37 Megapixel CCD Sensor
- Active Pixels: 10.0 Megapixel – up to 12 Megapixel
- 3X Optical Zoom / 4X Digital Zoom
- Focus Illuminator
- Face Detection
- PC Interface
- TV Out Format
- White Balance
- EV Compensation
- Self-Timer
- Sensor Sensitivity – Auto or Manual
- Storage Media
- Internal: 32MB Flash Memory
- Shutter – Mechanical and Electronic Shutter
- Auto Power Off
- AutoFocus Tracking
- Supports Direct Print
- External: SD/MMC Card, support high-capacity SD cards up to 4GB
- Power Supply – 2x Alkaline Batteries

While there are no very high-end features and the body is not that of beauty, if you just want good pictures for under $200.00 USD, then the DXG-110 is currently available.

Tags: dxg, 110