AgfaPhoto announces 6-megapixel rugged camera

Leonard Goh | Jun 30, 2009

The DC-600uw(Credit: AgfaPhoto)

"Agfa-what?" You may ask. If you were born in the era when 35mm film was still in use, you would know AgfaPhoto, a German company which manufactures film and other photographic peripherals. While its rivals like Kodak and Fujifilm made a relatively unscathed transition to digital, AgfaPhoto was relegated to being a sub-par imaging company.

But the Deutsch firm doesn't seem to be giving up without a fight. Today, it announced the DC-600uw, a 6-megapixel rugged camera capable of diving to depths of 10m and withstanding pressure of up to bars of pressure (or 122kg when calculated with the camera's front surface area).

The lens' focal length is fixed at 36.5mm and the snapper relies on digital zoom to get closer to subjects. Framing of shots is done via a 2.4-inch LCD and power is supplied from two AA-sized batteries.

Considering that Olympus, Canon, Panasonic and Fujifilm have their own underwater point-and-shoots which have much higher resolutions and more features, it's difficult to see how the DC-600uw will compete with its rivals.

The DC-600uw is estimated to retail for US$210, so check with your local photo stores next month when it hits shelves. If this tough point-and-shoot doesn't tickle your fancy, we have other options.

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