FujiFilm introduces its new FinePix XP170, a rugged digital camera which is the successor to the XP150. The new camera is not just waterproof (to 10 meters), but is also shockproof to 2 meter drop, freezeproof to -10°C and dustproof. It has a shockproof bumper design and comes with anti-slip rubber grip. Its battery compartment is sealed with a double lock for waterproofing. The 14 Megapixel camera sports a 5x optical zoom with 28mm wide angle.

Logitech introduces its new Alert 750n indoor master system, a complete video security system that is easy to set-up. With a HomePlug network adapter, the installation is easy and there’s no need for wires. You simply connect the HomePlug adapter to router, and plug the camera into a wall power outlet for not just power. but also network connection for transmitting video signal. Logitech also brings the Alert 700n standalone indoor add-in camera designed to be added easily to existing Logitech Alert Master System. The system is expandable to up to 6 cameras.

Sony’s Handycam HDR-CX760V is a Full HD digital camcorder with 96GB internal flash memory that is enough got up to 38 hours of HD video recording. It is almost identical to the HDR-PJ760V but lacks the built-in projector. Equipped with 6.1 Megapixel back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor, the camcorder does 1920×1080 Full HD 60p/24p video recording and captures up to 24.1 Megapixel still images. It sports a 26mm wide angle Carl Zeiss lens with 10x optical zoom and 17x extended zoom.

Sony is going to ship its new Handycam HDR-PJ260V HD digital camcorder on 8 May. Basically, the PJ260V is a variant of Sony’s CX260V, featuring built-in projector which is able to produce 640×360 images with up to 100-inch screen size. The camcorder sports a 2.2 Megapixel Back-illuminated Exmor CMOS with ClearVid array color filter system, and a 30x optical zoom Sony G lens that is capable of 55x Extended Zoom.

Sony Handycam HDR-PJ580V

Sony has two new mid-range Full HD camcorders, the Handycam HDR-CX580V and the Handycam HDR-PJ580V with built-in projector. Equipped with back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor and BIONZ image processor, these camcorders are capable of 1920×1080 Full HD 60p/24p video recording and 20.4 Megapixel still images, and features CinemaTone to deepen the color and recreate film-like color tones that combined with 24p recording for cinematic quality video.The HDR-PJ580V’s built-in projector can projector up to a 100-inch images with 640×360 resolution.

Sony Handycam HDR-XR260V

Sony launches the Handycam HDR-CX260V and Handycam HDR-XR260V Full HD digital camcorders that sit between the company’s new entry-level CX190/CX200/CX210, and mid-range CX580V. Both models support Full HD 1920×1080 video recording, and are capable of shooting 8.9 Megapixel still images. The former comes with 16GB flash memory that is enough for 5 hours of 1080p footage, while the latter gets a 160GB hard drive for up to 63 hours of HD recording.

Sony’s Handycam HDR-PJ200 is an entry-level Full HD camcorder with built-in projector. Equipped with 1.3 Megapixel back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS image sensor, the camcorder records Full HD 1920×1080 video at up to 24Mbps and up to 5.3 Megapixel still images. The main feature of this model is its built-in projector, which is capable of producing up to a 100-inch high contrast 640×360 image onto any available wall. The camcorder also sports BIONZ image processor

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-SZ7

Panasonic launches two new 10x optical zoom ultra slim digital cameras, the LUMIX DMC-SZ7 and LUMIX DMC-SZ1. Both of them pack a 25mm wide angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens with 10x zoom in a slim, compact body. The SZ7 features a 14.1 Megapixel MOS sensor and is capable of 1920×1080/60i video, while the 16.1 Megapixel SZ1 supports 720p video recording. Each of them has a 3-inch Intelligent LCD display that automatically adjusts the backlight based on the environment’s lighting.

Canon expands its Cinema EOS line with the new EOS-1D C, a hybrid DSLR camera that combines the convenient form factor of a DSLR with Full HD and 4K video recording. The new compact DSLR sports an 18.1 Megapixel 24mmx36mm full-frame Canon CMOS sensor and is capable of 8-bit 4:2:2 Motion JPEG 4K video recording at 24fps and Full HD 1920×1080 video at selectable frame rates from 24p to 60p. Videos are recorded to CF memory card.

In addition to the GY-HM600, JVC has another handheld camera for broadcasting, the ProHD GY-HM650 mobile news camera, which according to JVC, “can shoot and deliver new footage faster than ever.” The HM650 includes all features on the HM600, equipped with three, 1/3-inch 1920×1080 12-bit CMOS sensors, a built-in 23x optical zoom Fujinon lens, superior low-light performance, and excellent sensitivity (F11 at 2000 lux).