SanDisk Introduces Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard

March 18, 2004--SanDisk Corporation today introduced a Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC) aimed at meeting the needs of some of the new multimedia cell phones that require a smaller card. The announcement was made at the CeBIT 2004 trade show where SanDisk is demonstrating products in Hall 1, Stand 2A14 and Stand 3D 2.

Konica Minolta Introduces the New DiMAGE G600 Digital Camera

March 18, 2004--Konica Minolta introduces the new DiMAGE G600 - a fast and easy to use 6 megapixel digital camera designed to enable photographers to produce high-quality images to last a lifetime. This new addition to the DiMAGE camera line features Rapid Response with a 1.3-second start-up time, an ergonomic and easy-to-use design and this new digital camera is packed with features that appeal to both beginners and advanced amateurs alike.

Olympus C-60 Zoom 6.1-Megapixel Digital Camera

March 18, 2004 TruePic TURBO Image Processor Takes High-Quality Images, Advanced Shooting Modes Ensure Total Control, Compact Metal Body Design Goes Anywhere

Olympus today unveiled the C-60 Zoom, a high-performance premium digital camera for amateur to advanced photographers looking for sophisticated features and functions in a stylish, ultra-compact and durable metal body that's designed to do more.

The C-60 Zoom combines a 6.1 -megapixel (effective) image sensor with the Olympus TruePic TURBO(TM) Image Processor for rapid startup, shutter release and playback. The result is brilliant high-resolution images in an instant. The feature set of this stylish camera is rounded out with PictBridge(TM) technology for printing directly from the C-60 to any PictBridge-enabled printer without connecting to a personal computer, and QuickTime(R) movie mode with audio recording capability. It also incorporates other innovations like the new "semi-transmissive" LCD.

"The C-60 Zoom is one of the smallest full-featured 6.1-megapixel digital cameras on the market today," said T.J. Dickson, product manager of digital, Olympus America Inc. "Its compact size and attractive, durable brushed-metal body allows photographers to take it with them anywhere and not feel weighed down with gear. With more megapixels, advanced shooting modes, faster image processing, and a powerful Olympus glass lens, the C-60 Zoom packs a lot of punch into a small package."

Olympus D-395 3.2-Megapixel Digital Camera

March 18, 2004 3.2 Million Pixels Deliver Photo-Quality Prints Up to 8 x 10 Inches and Larger, Easy Operation and Computer-Free Printing Simplify Photography The new 3.2-megapixel Olympus D-395 point-and-shoot digital camera is designed for first-time users who want an entry-level model that exceeds their expectations, and at the low estimated street price of $149.

Combining world-class optics, greater megapixel resolution than its predecessor, and PictBridge(TM) technology for outputting prints without connecting the camera to a personal computer, the D-395 delivers a fast, easy and affordable way for beginners to print vibrant, photo-realistic images up to 8" x 10" and larger and start enjoying the digital experience today.

Designed to Do More

The D-395 has an f2.8, 33mm (in 35mm equivalent) auto focus Olympus all-glass lens with 2.5x digital zoom to capture amazingly sharp details and vibrant colors. Viewing settings and composing or reviewing shots is trouble-free, as the camera's low-reflective and bright LCD is an easy-to-read 1.5-inches delivering 120,000 pixels of image clarity. The optical real-image viewfinder is an alternative to using the LCD to compose shots.