When Kodak released its first dual lens camera (the Kodak Easyshare V570), I thought there was no way for things to get better. For one, those two lenses are just lovely. And the wide-angle shots that you could take with the camera is just fantastic (and that means I'll have less trouble taking pictures of the whole clan during holidays!). I don't even have to worry about my shaky hands anymore with the digital image stabilization technology. Taking videos with it also comes as a bonus.

Now, Kodak has announced another dual-lens camera: the V705 (just switch the numbers in your previous model, and voila! You have a new name for your new camera). More like an upgrade to the Easyshare V570, it boasts of 7-megapixel prints (its predecessor has 5MP), 5X optical zoom range for better close-ups, plus the usual video mode (you could take videos up to 80 minutes), 2.5' LCD, red-eye and blur alert, as well as cropping features and easy picture sharing. This will be available on September, and will cost $349.95 USD.

Another baby is born to the Kodak digital camera family, the Kodak Easyshare C875. It features a whopping 8-megapixel prints, 5X zoom lens as well as a 2.5'' LCD. But the striking feature of the C875 is the "smart scene" mode where it actually chooses the best scene for your shot. This will be available at the end of the month, for $299.95 USD.

The last newcomer is the Kodak Easyshare G600 Printer Dock. Just prop your Pictbridge or Imagelink compatible device on top of it, and get your pictures printing in no time (4"x6" prints are done in 60 seconds). Its built-in handle makes it convenient to lug around, and it automatically charges your Kodak camera battery, too. Plus with the Kodak Xtralife lamination, prints are guaranteed waterproof, fingerprint proof, stain resistant, and wipable. It's available in stores now, for $149.95 USD.

If you're gearing up for your summer roadtrip, don't leave home without the Olympus μ720sw waterproof and shockproof digital camera. The 7-megapixel camera is only 0.78-inch thick but can withstand any form of abuse when you go frolicking in the water. You can drop it from 1.5m (5ft.) and it wouldn't budge. Submerge it in water from 3m (10ft.) and it will still work.

The 720sw features a bright wide-view 2.5-inch color LCD, making it easier to see your images clearly both when shooting and sharing photos with friends, without the need to download to a computer. It also features the Olympus-exclusive Bright Capture Technology, which provides improved shooting in low-light conditions - indoor, sunset, night time, and underwater. Aside from capturing crisp and high quality image, it comes with 28 shooting modes that offer maximum versatility for shooting in any situation. And with its QuickTime Movie Mode, recording VGA-quality videos with sound is a cinch. It's only limited by the size of the internal memory or xD-Picture Card in the camera.

The Olympus μ720sw comes in aqua blue, shiny silver and rose pink and is available for $449.

If you've been on the lookout for a digital camera to match your active lifestyle, then you might want to check out Pentax's Optio W10 Waterproof camera. Though it's not much of a looker, it boasts a six-megapixel resolution, shake-reduction technology and a hat full of scene modes.

Despite its bland styling, the camera is remarkably compact even with a 3x optical zoom lens (and 4x digital zoom). Its predominantly plastic build allows it to be airtight at a depth of up to 1.5m. If you worry about dust as much as water, you'd be happy to know that the camera is safe from dirt particles as fine as talcum powder. Ideal for almost any outdoor activity.

The optic lens, which provides a 38-114mm focal range, is safely housed within the camera body behind a protective screen. In addition, you get a 2.5-inch color screen which gives an impressive view underwater. The W10 is loaded with features but they just might be easily overlooked with the simplicity of the camera design. With just an on/off switch and shutter button on the top plate, and 4-way controller, menu, playback and zoom controls gracing the back plate, the W10 just doesn't look like it's feature-loaded.

Find out what the W10 can do underwater by reading the rest of Doug Harman's full review.