Sony launches in Asia its new Handycam HDR-GW77, a rugged pocket Full HD camcorder. The GW77 is more or less the same as its brother GW55, but adds 16GB internal memory in addition to support for Memory Stick Micro and MicroSD/SDHC memory cards. It is waterproof up to 5 meter depth, shockproof against up to 1.5 meter fall and dustproof. Like the GW55, the camcorder is equipped with a 1/3.91 type 20.4 Megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor and a Sony G Lens lens with 10x optical zoom.

Sony is launching in Europe market a new waterproof Handycam digital camcorder, the GW55VE with Full HD capability. Made for everyday adventures, the pocket-sized IP58 rugged camcorder is waterproof to depths of 5m. shockproof to withstand drops from 1.5 meters (meets MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock standard) and dustproof. It records Full HD 1920x1080p videos at 50fps in MPEG4-AVC/H.264 AVCHD format.

Kodak launches the PLAYSPORT Zx5 BURTON Edition pocket Full HD video camera. The special edition camcorder is designed for people who love snow. It is waterproof, and shockproof so no need to worry about carving through fresh powder or hitting a rail or hard pack in a terrain park. The Zx5 features a 5 Megapixel CMOS sensor for capturing 5 Megapixel still images and recording Full HD 1080p video.

Almost a year ago, Toshiba first release the Camileo BW10 waterproof Full HD camcorder in the UK. Now, Toshiba finally brings the …

Samsung introduces the HMX-W200 Pocket Cam, a bar-type multi-proof pocket Full HD camcorder for capturing video in the tough conditions. The camcorder’s multi-proof includes waterproof up to 3 meters and shockproof to withstand 2 meter and dustproof. It has anti-water drop coating and anti-fog coating on its lens.

Panasonic announced in the UK the new HX-WA10 waterproof full HD digital camcorder. Optimized for shooting outdoors and in rainy weather, the WA10 is waterproof to a depth of 3 meters …

JVC adds to its PCISIO line the all-new GC-WP10 pocket camcorder that is IPX8 certified for waterproof up to 10 meters. The new WP10 is capable of recording 1920×1080 Full HD video and 5 Megapixel still images. It features built-in digital image stabilizer, 4x digital zoom, Time-Lapse REC, and Face Detection functions.

Sanyo introduces a new Xacti Dual Camera, the VPC-CA102YL waterproof Full HD camcorder for active lifestyle and for any indoor or outdoor adventure. This Xacti is basically the US version of the DMX-CA100. It comes in yellow color and is small enough to be carried in a pocket, backpack, or purse, ready to be used at any time and in any weather condition.

Sanyo has just announced the new Xacti DMX-CA100 (aka VPC-CA100), its first waterproof Full HD dual camera that is ideal for any kind of outdoor activities. Like other Xacti Dual Cameras, the CA100 does both photo shooting and video recording.

Toshiba announced in the UK the new Camileo BW10, its first waterproof and weather-resistant digital camcorder. The new BW10 features 5 Megapixel CMOS image sensor, 10x digital zoom, ISO up to 1600, support …