For a no-frills camera designed simply for snapping photos, the Leica C-LUX 1 is perfect. This six-megapixel camera sports a bright, high resolution 2.5-inch LCD display to showcase your best shots. It also includes a 3.6x optical Leica DC Vario- Elmarit zoom lens, complete with 2 mode optical image stabilization. The Leica C-LUX 1 measures 94.1 x 51.1 x 24.2 mm and weighs 132g.

From the article: “And its elegant exterior is complemented by cutting-edge technology: 6-megapixel capture, ultra short shutter delay, precise autofocus measurement, and a generous selection of scene modes make it ideal for taking great pictures effortlessly.”

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This iQRIO CamP3 offers video/music playback and a video recorder in addition to normal camera functions. Plus, it includes an SD card slot for memory expansion (2GB max.). Could this camera be a Sony-DSCM1 clone? No word yet on pricing or availability.

From the article: “Well, iQRIO has taken the Sony DSC-M1 – maybe even from the same OEM – and rebadged it as their own: the CamP3. The form factor, button layout and whatnot are identical, but that’s not to say that there aren’t any differences.”

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BenQ claims its new DC E600 is the “world’s slimmest 6-megapixel camera”. Despite the camera’s tiny size, the E600 also includes a 3D-Rotating “lens-eye”, 3x optical zoom, and 2.5-inch LCD display. Pricing and availability have not yet been announced. [T3]

If nothing else, the Acer CU-6530 digital camera is commendable for its ultraslim (18mm thick), lightweight (125g) design. This svelte camera offers a 2.5-inch LTPS (Low Temperature Poly Silicon) LCD display, 6.36-megapixel resolution (2816 x 2112 pixels), 1/2.5-inch CCD sensor, 3x optical/4x digital zoom lens, and an SD memory slot. Expect to pay around $348 for the CU-6530 when it’s released. [BIOS]

Kodak and Kiwiat Diamonds have partnered to give each “Best Actress” nominee at the 78th Academy Awards a V570 camera personalized with their initials in 75 brilliant-cut diamonds. Valued at a whopping $20,000, these cameras are the ultimate luxury gadget for celebrities. [LetsGoDigital]

Small enough to fit in your pocket, the Ricoh Caplio RR630 balances portability and function in a six-megapixel camera with a 2.0-inch display. With 3x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom, 16MB internal memory, and an SD card slot, it has everything you need to take good photos. Ricoh includes four scene modes that optimize your camera’s settings when recording video. Priced at $226, the RR630 goes on sale in March. [Pocket-Lint]