Minox debuts waterproof DC 6033 WP, slim DC 7022

Next time you're "under the sea" and want to try and snap some photos of Flounder, Scuttle or Sebastian, you'll be all set thanks to Minox and its DC 6033 WP watertight camera (pictured above). The 6 megapixel, waterproof (to ten meters) camera features a MINOCTAR fixed lens, SD card support, and 16MB of onboard flash memory. For those of you remaining on dry land, Minox offers the DC 7022, a 7 megapixel camera with 4x optical zoom and an extra large 3-inch TFT screen. The 7022 is sized along the lines of a Canon Digital Elph, in that it's small enough to keep in your pocket, and features ISO settings from 50 to 1600, SD card support, and 32MB of flash memory. Both cameras use PictBridge technology, allowing direct from camera printing, and have USB connectivity. No word yet on pricing or street date.

[Via LetsGoDigital]

[Pun B @ Jul 6th 2007 7:45PM]

The Minox GTs were nice smooth release and quiet --though it is hard to tell who is designing their stuff nowadays that underwater cam looks functional even ugly-cute. Ten meters....

[TIMMAH! @ Jul 6th 2007 7:48PM]

Would Minox please get back to it's roots and put out some cool, tiny, digital spy cameras already!!!!

[humpty @ Jul 6th 2007 7:53PM]

Thats great.. now i just need to learn how to swim :(

[Denver_80203 @ Jul 6th 2007 7:55PM]

Ten Meters (30-35 feet) is awful for a diving camera. most dives i have been on are between 60-80 feet, sometimes down to 140 or more. 30 is a nice shallow dive where the light is good but, i find this hard to take seriously

[Bob @ Jul 6th 2007 9:45PM]

I used to own a Minox 35GT. I've been hoping they might come out with a niche camera worth getting. You get me all excited - then I check the facts:
2"LCD, not 3". And it clearly says on the lens 4x 'digital'zoom (pointless), not optical.

Who writes these announcements?

[Bob @ Jul 6th 2007 9:48PM]

Argghh! My bad. Talking about two different cameras.

Who reads these announcements properly? Not me

[Jared @ Jul 6th 2007 11:00PM]

Mynocks...probably chewing on the power cables.

[Ryan @ Jul 6th 2007 11:22PM]

how is this any better than the 7.1 mp olympus 770sw model that is both waterproof (up to 10m) and shock proof. not to mention it sports a 3.5" lcd as well and has been out for a while...

[David D @ Jul 7th 2007 1:38AM]

i agree... my olympus 770sw isnt new but works almost the same! ill keep my name brand...

[Ryan @ Jul 7th 2007 11:09AM]

Wow, and with the flash as close as physically possible to the lens you're guaranteed to get the maximum redeye when photographic people on dry land and the maximum amount of reflection off particulate matter when shooting underwater. These people really don't know how to design a camera.