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The rest: cameras galore

By Aimee Baldridge (February 13, 2004)
Some of the most interesting announcements came from vendors that released just one camera. They include the first mainstream consumer camera to use Foveon's X3 sensor and twin models from Leica and Panasonic that give nostalgic photographers film-camera-style controls.

Specs
Casio Exilim Pro EX-P600
Casio Exilim Pro EX-P600
$700 March 2004 6-megapixel (effective) CCD sensor; 4X zoom lens; SD/MMC media This compact model launches Casio's Exilim Pro line, which isn't really for pros but provides lots of advanced features and some innovative shooting aids for photographers who want to hone their skills.
HP Photosmart C8887A
HP Photosmart C8887A
$80 March 2004 Charges battery in camera and in additional battery port; connects to computer, TV, and HP printers This dock is compatible with the Photosmart R707 camera and facilitates one-touch printing, picture e-mailing, TV display, and uploading.
HP Photosmart R707
HP Photosmart R707
$350 March 2004 5.1-megapixel (effective) CCD sensor; 3X zoom lens; 32MB internal memory; SD/MMC media This stylish compact model offers HP's Adaptive Lighting technology for improving image detail in high-contrast scenes, as well as a new in-camera red-eye-removal feature. HP Image Advice gives you pointers on getting better shots on the LCD.
Leica Digilux 2
Leica Digilux 2
$1,850 March 2004 5-megapixel (effective) CCD sensor; f/2.0-to-f/2.4, 28mm-to-90mm (35mm-camera equivalent) 3X zoom lens; SD/MMC media An interesting combination of film-camera-style exposure controls and electronic viewing, the Digilux 2 has a classic Leica look and captures both JPEG and RAW files.
Panasonic DMC-LC1
Panasonic DMC-LC1
$1,600 March 2004 5-megapixel (effective) CCD sensor; f/2.0-to-f/2.4, 28mm-to-90mm (35mm-camera equivalent) 3X zoom lens; SD/MMC media This is essentially the same camera as the Digilux 2, although there may be firmware differences. It doesn't come with the all the software and accessories packaged with the Digilux, and its warranty is one year instead of three, but its price is a bit lower, too.
Polaroid x530
Polaroid x530
$400 June 2004 4.5-megapixel (effective) Foveon X3 sensor; 3X zoom lens; SD/MMC media The first consumer digital camera to use Foveon's three-layer X3 sensor, this mainstream model captures both JPEG and RAW images, along with VGA video clips.
 

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