Along with the MP225A, 3M also releases the CP45 Camcorder Projector that combines a pico projector with a digital camcorder. The handheld devices supports 5 Megapixel still image shooting and 1280x720p HD video recording. It has a fixed focus lens, LED flash and a 2.4-inch LCD display.

Vivitar launches a new waterproof HD digital video recorder, the DVR 690HD with a specially designed case that is waterproof up to 10 feet. The camcorder has a fixed focus lens and supports …

ViewSonic launches a pocket camcorder projector, the DVP5, that combines a pocket HD camcorder with a pico projector. As a digital camcorder, the DVP5 packs a 5 Megapixel sensor for recording 720p HD video and up to 8 Megapixel still images. Other than the 2.4-inch LCD display, the device has built-in pico projector with 640×480 VGA resolution, 200:1 contrast ratio, up to 15 lumens brightness and RGB LED light source.

Following UK launch, ViewSonic releases its 3DV5 pocket 3D 720p HD camcorder in the US with a price tag of $179.99. The 3DV5 features two 5 Megapixel fixed focus cameras for capturing 3D still images as well as 3D 720p HD video as well as standard 2D videos.

ViewSonic launches in the UK the 3DV5 3D HD camcorder for anyone to record their own 3D images and videos. The 3DV5 features an one-touch recording function and is able to switch quickly …

Cisco Flip UltraHD

Cisco launches the all-new Flip UltraHD and Flip MinoHD pocket video camcorders. Four models are released, the UltraHD 4GB/1Hour, UltraHD 8GB/2Hour, and the more compact and slim MinoHD 4GB/1Hour and MinoHD 8GB/2Hour. Their model name simply indicated their internal storage capacity and the length of HD video they can record. All of them have a 2-inch 320×240 LCD display and HDMI output.

Japanese company Exemode launches the new DV5000UW waterproof camcorder. The device is IPX8 certified and is water-resistant up to 3 meters. The DV5000UW features a 5 Megapixel CMOS sensor and a 2.7-inch LCD display. It can capture 1280x720p HD video at 30fps and 5 Megapixel still images.

DXG launches its QuickShots line of compact video camcorders featuring easy-to-use controls and seamless upload capabilities to popular videos sharing sites. The QuickShots DXG-5B6V is a compact pistol-grip camcorder that records HD video in 1280x720p resolution at 30fps and captures 16 Megapixel still images.

Shenzhen China-based company Jetyo introduces the HDV-T900, a solar-powered HD camcorder that comes with dual solar panels for battery charging. The T900 has a 5 Megapixel CMOS sensor for capturing 5 Megapixel stills and 1280x720p HD video at 30fps. It features 8x digital zoom, white LED flash, HDMI output and a 3-inch display.

Cisco introduces the new Flip SlideHD 720p HD camcorder with an all new form factor. This new Flip comes with a sliding 3-inch widesreen touchscreen that can be poped up for easy viewing.