Though not nearly as sexy (or well-spec'd, for that matter) as Sony's recently-unveiled HDR-TG1, AgfaPhoto's DV-5000Z still manages to hold its own on paper. Measuring in at 4.7- x 2.75-inches (12- x 7-centimeters) and weighing just over 7-ounces (200-grams), this HD camcorder features a 5-megapixel Micron CMOS sensor, 2.5-inch flip-out LCD, 3x optical zoom and an SD / SDHC slot to store everything on. As for shooting capabilities, it'll capture clips at 1,280 x 720 (using H.264 compression) and snag 16-bit stereo sound all the while. You'll also find USB connectivity, a rechargeable Li-ion and video out, natch. Unfortunately, there's no mention of this €249 ($393) device ever coming Stateside, but it'll be ready to roll in Russia later this month.

Well we finally got our grubby mitts on the recently discovered Agfaphoto DV-5000G camera / camcorder / game player, and we've got pictures to prove it. Unfortunately for us, seeing the device in person didn't change what we already know is true -- you can't play NES games on it, thus making ownership of the device a way less attractive offer. Of course, that's our little niggle with the camera -- you may think it's just what the doctor ordered, and maybe these pictures will help you arrive at that decision.

AgfaPhoto -- you know, the company that used to just make really high-end gear, but now lends its name to lame sauce stuff built by plawa -- has a new camera on display at PMA, the DV-5000G. In addition to the regular 5 megapixel camera duties, this thing works overtime as a 720 x 480 video camera -- there's 64MB of built-in memory, but we're guessing you'll want to hop to SD or SDHC in a hurry. Of course, most cameras do full-res video, but AgfaPhoto is also pulling a page out of DXG's book and packing in video games, playable on the 3-inch "960 x 240" screen (we're guessing that's a typo, and this thing is standard 320 x 240 QVGA). Unfortunately, the games are super weak, and there are no emulators in sight. We don't think PMP or webcam functionality is going to save this one either, and the $260 pricetag seems a bit silly for what you're getting. Let's catch up at next year's PMA, huh Agfa?

Most photog types should easily recognize the Agfa name -- they've been doing the whole traditional and digital imaging thing forever. Unfortunately, they've farmed out their brand for a new AgfaPhoto line of digicams to be built by German consumer electronics company plawa, and plawa's first stab at an Agfa-cam isn't looking too incredibly hot. The new DC-735 packs a 7 megapixel CCD, 3x optical zoom, a rechargeable li-ion battery, 2.5-inch LCD and not a whole lot else. The metal housing looks durable, but incredibly bulky, and there's no word on optical image stabilisation or any other fancy specs. Of course, the real proof is in the pics, and if the DC-735 manages some spicy photos all might be forgiven, but for now it's just looking like a Europe-only also-ran. Prices should range from 99 to 199 euros for the planned five to ten megapixel range of AgfaPhoto cams -- which is due this month -- so at least the price is right.

[Via LetsGoDigital]