Official Pentax Optio W60 Press Release

Looks like I’m going to have to update the Outdoor and Waterproof Digital Camera Guide I wrote a few weeks ago. Today, Pentax announced a new entry in the waterproof / outdoor digital camera category. The new Pentax Optio W60 has a 10-megapixel sensor and can submerged up to 13 feet for as long as 2 hours. The 5x internal zoom lens has a 28mm (35mm equivalent) wide end and the camera can also be used at temperatures below freezing. Among other improvements, the new Optio W60 also has Face Detection and sensitivity up to ISO 6400. Looks like Pentax has been paying attention to the competition. These are significant improvements over the Optio W30 we reviewed last year and I look forward to testing the new Optio W60.
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Intuitive Design Removes Upper-Body Strain and Makes the Lowepro Inverse the Ideal Beltpack Carrying Solution for Serious Shooters
Intuitive Design Removes Upper-Body Strain and Makes the Lowepro Inverse the Ideal Beltpack Carrying Solution for Serious Shooters

Sebastopol, CA. – May 15, 2008 – Lowepro, the worldwide leading provider of protective cases and backpacks for imaging and technology products, today announced the Inverse AW series of beltpacks designed for the digital photographer. The Inverse can be utilized in two distinct carrying modes: worn around the waist by snapping on the contoured mesh lumbar belt or carried as a shoulder bag with the detachable 360° swivel padded shoulder harness. The quick-access lid opens 180 degrees making loading and retrieving gear from the padded and customizable main compartment simple. In addition to the water-resistant exterior materials, the Inverse AW also features a built in Lowepro All Weather Cover™ to protect the contents from rain, sleet and snow. Available in two sizes, the Inverse 100 AW and 200 AW, the series has the carrying capacity for a pro-style digital SLR with attached lens as well as extra lenses, flash units and accessories.

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New Camera released. The RICOH G600
A compact, lightweight, water and dust-resistant, wide-angle, 5x zoom digital camera featuring enhanced shock resistance for outdoor use.

April 22, 2008, Tokyo – Ricoh Co., Ltd. (president and CEO: Shiro Kondo) has launched the G600, a new water and dust-resistant digital camera which will now be available along with the popular Caplio 500G Wide (launched in May 2006).

The G600 is smaller and lighter yet it still passes Ricoh‘s shock resistance test for a 1.5 m fall, a test that conforms to US Department of Defense standards. In addition to the 5x optical wide-angle zoom lens (equivalent to 28-140 mm for a 35 mm camera), the G600 continues to provide the same strong set of features as previous models, such as a 1 cm macro function and a flash range of 10 m. It is perfect for customers who want to take pictures in a variety of outdoor activities, such as marine sports, mountain climbing, and fishing.

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