Just in time for the holidays, a new Flip HD pocket camcorder has come to town. And boy, does it ever look good.

The second-generation Flip Video MinoHD ($230 as of 10/13/09) doesn't represent a huge jump in specs and features; notable changes to the previous MinoHD include a doubled storage capacity (from 4GB to 8GB), revamped video software, an HDMI-out port, and the end of the line for the Pure Digital brand (Cisco bought Pure Digital in March, and "Flip Video" is now the brand name).

But the stars of the show are the vastly improved build quality, the best-in-class low-light video, and the sheer aesthetics of the device. Without a doubt, this is the sexiest HD pocket camcorder to date; it'll go well with a tux or cocktail dress. Not only do the brushed-metal faceplate and redesigned USB connector make the new MinoHD look like an Apple product, but also they make the device feel a whole lot sturdier.

The iconic instant photography brand is back with the promise of new instant analogue and digital cameras

Polaroid 600 Camera -sml.JPGSummit Global, the exclusive licensee of Polaroid imaging, has announced the return of one of the world's most iconic camera brands.

Polaroid will once again manufacture a range of classic instant film products like the Polaroid "600" instant film, and also bring back a range of instant cameras to use them with, including the easy to use 'Polaroid One'.

The great-looking SD780 IS is no superficial beauty; it has the features and performance to match its stunning aesthetics.

Quite possibly the most fashionable of the point-and-shoot cameras out right now, the sleek, solid-colored Canon PowerShot SD780 IS ($280 as of 7/10/2009; available in gold, red, black, and silver) isn't just a looker. It also performs very well, with great image quality, a powerful flash, nice high-ISO shots in low light, a great selection of scene modes, and excellent optical image stabilization.

XDCAM is a tapeless professional video system introduced by Sony in 2003. The latest additions to Sony’s successful XDCAM EX line-up include a shoulder-mount PMW-350 camcorder and a hand-held PMW-EX1R. This new offering combines the exceptional HD imaging performance of XDCAM EX with a number of powerful new features, including standard definition DVCAM recording – a pioneer feature that is available for the very first time to XDCAM EX users.

Designed to widen the appeal of XDCAM EX, the PMW-350 and PMW-EX1R offers leading solid-state performance with industry-wide native workflow via an established network of alliance partners.