JVC announced a new handheld ProHD camcorder, the GY-HM600 that “delivers exceptional imagery and features for news, sports, and independent production.” The camcorder is equipped with three, 1/3-inch 12-bit CMOS sensors, each with 1920 x 1080 pixels, a 23x Fujinon Auto focus zoom lens with manual functions, and three ND filters. It offers excellent sensitivity (F11 at 2000 lux) and superior low-light performance.

Users of Nikon FX Format DSLR, here comes a new wide-angle lens for you, the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G fixed focal length lens. The lens uses Nikon’s latest …

Nikon brings a new entry-level DSLR camera, the D3200 joining the D3100. While the D3100 packs 14.2 Megapixel sensor and ISO 100-3200, the new D3200 is equipped with a 24.2 Megapixel Nikon DX-format CMOS image sensor, and supports ISO 100-6200 and a Hi 1 setting equivalent to ISO 12800. It also sports EXPEED 3 image processing engine with “high performance that enables faithful rendering, vivid color reproduction, and expression of a broad dynamic range.”

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FH8 Violet

Panasonic launches two new slim, compact and affordable point-and-shoot cameras, the 16.1 Megapixel LUMIX DMC-FH8 (aka LUMIX DMC-FS45) and the 14.1 Megapixel LUMIX DMC-FH6 (aka LUMIX DMC-FS40). Both cameras are equipped with a 24mm ultra-wide angle LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMARIT lens with 5x optical zoom and F2.5, which is ideal for low-light shooting, and the zoom range can be extended to 10x with iA Zoom (Intelligent Auto Zoom) function with minimum deterioration of image quality thanks to the help of Intelligent Resolution technology. They are capable of HD 1280x720p video recording (FH8 in MP4 format and FH6 in Motion JPEF format).

Sony launches three new entry-level Handycam Full HD camcorders, the HDR-CX190, HDR-CX200 and HDR-CX210. All of them are equipped with back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor for superb low-light video recording and a 25x optical zoom lens, which can be extended to 30x. They are capable of 1920x1080p Full HD video recording and 5.3 Megapixel still image shooting. The HDR-CX200 and HDR-CX210 both use Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens.

Panasonic launches a new entry-level rugged digital camera, the compact LUMIX DMC-TS20. Compare to its brother TS4, the entry-level TS20 (aka DMC-FT20) is less capable that it is waterproof to 16 feet (5 meters), shockproof to approximately 5 feet (1.5 meters), dustproof and freezeproof to temperatures as low as 14ºF. The camera is equipped with 16.1 Megapixel image sensor. While the TS4 does Full HD recording, the TS20 supports 1280x720p HD video recording. It also lacks GPS.

Sony launches its new Handycam HDR-TD20V Double Full HD 3D camcorder with a dual lens system to capture true Full HD 3D images. Equipped with dual lens system, which includes two of each key component – double Sony Wide Angle G Lenses with 10x optical zoom, double Exmor CMOS image sensors and double BIONZ image processor, the 3D Handycam captures true 3D images with full 1920×1080 resolution on both channel, delivering “a more immersive 3D experience”. It records Full HD 60p/24p videos and up to 20 Megapixel still images, and there is a dedicated button for users to switch between 3D and 2D recording on the fly.

Logitech brings the all-in-one audio and video ConferenceCam BCC950 for Unified Communications. The USB device is the first communications tool to combine a full HD webcam with a high-quality, omni-directional full-duplex speakerphone, which is designed for small groups to collaborate in conference rooms, closed offices or shared work spaces.

Sony launches the Bloggie Live (MHS-TS55), a pocket-sized Full HD video camera with built-in WiFi connectivity for live video streaming. When connected to the Internet using WiFi, the camcorder can stream video live to Qik.com and optimized videos are stored on Quk for playback and sharing. Users can also upload photos and videos directly to social sites like Facebook. The TS55 packs Sony Exmor CMOS sensor for Full HD 1080p video recording and 12.8 Megapixel still images capturing.

Sony Handycam HDR-PJ760V

Sony is launching two high-end Full HD camcorders with built-in projector, the Handycam HDR-PJ760V and Handycam HDR-PJ710V. Both camcorders have a ultra compact LED projector built into the flip-out LCD panel for showing video and images at up to 100-inch diagonal screen on walls, ceilings, or other flat surfaces. The built-in projector delivers 640×360 resolution.