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Kodak EasyShare Z980 and M380 Digital Cameras

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:09:00 +0000

Kodak recently introduced the new KODAK Z980 Digital Camera.

The Z980 digital camera features a 26 mm wide angle, professional quality, 24X image stabilized optical zoom lens and a vertical shutter release with detachable vertical grip, Kodak’s exclusive Smart Capture feature, 26 mm wide angle/24X Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon Image Stabilized Optical Zoom Lens, HD picture and video capture, Vertical shutter release and detachable vertical grip,hot shoe for optional KODAK P20 zoom flash.

Kodak also introduced new models to its M-Series Digital Camera line, led by the KODAK EASYSHARE M380 Digital Camera.

A sleek but powerful digital camera for style-savvy consumers, the M380 delivers an innovative feature package led by Kodak’s Smart Capture feature.

The new camera’s compact design also boasts a 10MP sensor, 5X optical zoom, and 2.7” LCD.

The M380 will be available in black, red and teal, and will retail at US$179 MSRP from March, 2009.

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Limited Edition White PENTAX K2000 DSLR Camera

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 00:37:00 +0000

White PENTAX K2000 DSLR camera replicates the original K2000 design that launched in September 2008 for consumers who are ready to make the transition from a point-and-shoot digital camera to digital SLR photography.

The K2000 DSLR body and both lenses feature a brilliant white color with black trim.

The white PENTAX K2000 digital SLR camera is an entry-level system consisting of the new PENTAX K2000 body, a white smc PENTAX DA L 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL lens, and a white smc PENTAX DA L 50-200mm F4-5.6 AL lens.

The white PENTAX K2000 DSLR camera is ideal for digital SLR beginners.

Additional Pentax K2000 features include a 10.2 megapixel CCD, a 2.7 inch, 230,000 dot high-resolution, wide-view LCD panel, and an ultra compact design.

PENTAX Shake Reduction is compatible with more than 25 million PENTAX lenses to deliver sharp images even when handheld at slower shutter speeds.

The K2000 also features the powerful PENTAX-developed Auto Picture Mode, which selects from Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, and Night Portrait modes to tailor the camera settings for any photographic situation.

A dedicated programmable help button clearly explains current camera settings to guide and teach the user about digital SLR photography.

The lenses included with this PENTAX K2000 system are the white versions of a newer series introduced with the DA L designation.

This DA L series offers the same optical performance and compatibility as the current smc PENTAX DA 18-55mm II and smc PENTAX DA 50-200mm lenses.

This stylish, limited edition white PENTAX K2000 kit will be available on a very limited basis in February 2009.

Let us know what you think - feel free to write your own Pentax K2000 review below.

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Leica C-LUX 3 Digital Camera

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 22:55:00 +0000

In addition to the D-LUX 4 compact camera, Leica also launched the C-LUX 3.

The Leica C-LUX 3 from is a stylish camera based on Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-FX37.

Leica’s C-LUX 3 comes with a 10 Megapixel image sensor, a LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 4.4-22 mm f/2.8-5.9 ASPH lens offering 5x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom, Mega OIS image stabilizer, ISO up to 1600, and a 2.5-inch LCD display.

Like the D-LUX 4, C-LUX 3 can record 6:9 1280×720 HD videos or 4:3 640×480 videos at 30fps. It has 50MB internal memory and a SD/SDHC/MMC card slot.

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Leica D-LUX 4 Digital Camera

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:35:00 +0000

Leica D-LUX 4 features a 10.1 Megapixel CCD image sensor, and a LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON 5.1-12.8 mm f/2.0-2.8 ASPH lens offering a focal length range of 24 to 60 mm in 35 mm format (2.5x optical zoom), 4x digital zoom, ISO up to 3200, and a 3-inch LCD display.

Leica D-LUX 4 can capture 16:9 1280×720 HD videos at 24fps or 4:3 640×480 at 30fps. Other than the internal 50MB memory, the D-LUX 4 supports also SD, SDHC and MMC memory cards.

The compact nature of the D-Lux 4 means it can be with you all the time. But despite its compact size, it offers top Leica quality and gives the photographer plenty of artistic freedom.

Leica D-Lux 3 is also out ther so check it out.

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PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-G1 DIGITAL CAMERA

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 22:05:00 +0000

With the mirror-less system, the DMC-G1’s flange back, which is the distance between the mount and the image sensor, has been reduced from 40mm to approximately 20mm.

The G1 will be available in mid-November as a kit with the new LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S lens. Also available in November, and announced today, is the LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm/F4.0-5.6/MEGA O.I.S.lens.

The LUMIX G1 is also the world’s first interchangeable lens camera that will come with color variety – with availability in black, blue and red models.

Panasonic is also launching a wide-variety of accessories including: External Flash DMW-FL220(GN22); PL Filter: DMW-LPL52; Mount Adapter: DMW-MA1; Battery Pack: DMW-BLB13; DC Cable: DMW-DCC3; Soft Case: DMW-CG1; Soft Bag: DMW-BAG1; Shoulder Strap (Stylish) DMW-SSTG1-A/C/R; Shoulder Strap (Woven) DMW-SSTG2-W; Shoulder Strap (Leather) DMW-SSTG3-T.

The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G1 is also compatible with current accessories: External Flash: DMW-FL360(GN36)/DMW-FL500(GN50); ND Filter: DMW-LND52; MC Protector: DMW-LMC52; Remote Shutter: DMW-RSL1; HDMI mini Cable: RP-CDHM15(1.5m), RP-CDHM30(3.0m).

G1 features a 3-inch flip-out LCD, contrast Autofocus, a 12-megapixel Live MOS sensor, and a full complement of manual, semimanual, automatic, and semiautomatic shooting capabilities.

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BenQ T850 Review - The world's Slimmest Camera

Thu, 29 May 2008 01:00:00 +0000

The T850 digital camera from BenQ comes with 1600 ISO, 3x optical zoom, stainless steel casing, 3" TFT LCD Screen and smc PENTAX lens.

A comprehensive selection of options including Smile Catch, Auto Face Tracking, Z Lighting, advanced photo art, scribble & scrawl and Quick Bar make the T850 a fabulously fun companion for bringing enjoyment and quality to today’s digital life.

Controls and menus on the T850 are very simple - no pressing button after button to navigate through multiple menus. The T850 has pared down complex camera operations to a minimalist, logical approach. Circular touch buttons, which can be pulled up instantly on the extra-large screen, get users to the right setting fast so the moment isn’t just a memory.

The BenQ T850 digital camera features a Quick Bar that gives you even faster access to 80% of all photo taking needs. For customized convenience, users can add three of their favorite functions to the Quick Bar.

To reset the focal point, simply tap the preferred spot on the screen, and the T850 will re-center and automatically refocus the image. To enlarge a specific portion of the image, simply draw a circle around the location with your fingertip. The T850 will instantly perform a 12x zoom to the circled area. Plus, by using the picture cropping mode you can save the enlarged image as a new image.

Touch screen capability lets you free-hand scribble and scrawl fun captions and drawings to photos. In addition, you can select from a numerous callout balloons and photo backgrounds/frames.

The T850’s 30 preset modes range from standard auto and video to more exact settings such as "Museum," "Party," "Beach" and "Fireworks."

The BenQ T850 will be available worldwide.

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PENTAX OPTIO W60 WATERPROOF DIGITAL CAMERA PREVIEW

Thu, 22 May 2008 01:00:00 +0000

The Pentax OPTIO W60 waterproof camera can operate up to 13 feet underwater for two hours and at extreme temperatures well below freezing.

The 5X optical zoom refraction lens never protrudes from the Optio W60, yet it covers focal lengths from 5mm to 25mm. This range allows the camera to capture a wide variety of scenes including expansive landscapes, architecture, and group photos in confined spaces as well as close-up telephoto shots of subjects.

In addition to the JIS Class 8 waterproofing standard, the camera is JIS Class 5 dustproof against dirt, sand and dust and operates in extreme temperatures as cold as 14 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 10 degrees Celsius).

The PENTAX Optio W60 digital camera include a High-Quality Movie mode with HD resolution up to 1280 x 720 pixels as well as Auto Picture mode, fast Face Recognition, Smile Capture, Blink Detection, an Underwater Movie mode, High Sensitivity Digital SR mode that automatically adjusts the sensitivity up to ISO 6400, and an LCD monitor with a 170 degree wide-angle view and Anti-Reflection coating to reduce glare.

The PENTAX Optio W60 will be available in July 2008 in a choice of two colors: Ocean Blue and Silver.

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Samsung S760 and S860 digital cameras preview

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 01:00:00 +0000

Both cameras offer excellent performance and stylish design, and have a competitive edge over others in their class in terms of functionality, performance, quality and price.

With the SAMSUNG S860/S760 Digital Cameras, much emphasis has been placed on user convenience and a reliable shooting experience, with 8.1/7.2 million pixels, a 3x optical zoom and a 3x digital zoom. They are available in 4 colors: silver, black, pink and blue.

The Samsung S860/S760
The S860/S760 are expected to catch the eye of consumers with their compact, slim design; they are offered in the sort of trendy colors that will tickle the fancy of the young generation, but which have not been available hitherto in compact cameras: silver, black, pink and blue.

More emphasis has been put on the firm grip that is the design concept for the existing S-series. They are equipped with a Mode Dial that allows smooth switching between various shooting options, from Automatic Mode to Video Recording.

The SAMSUNG S860 and S760 use advanced face detection technology to provide the best portrait shooting experience. With the Self Portrait function, they provide a system of warning signals that allow more accurate composition of an image when a self portrait is taken.

Furthermore, they enable clear shots without flash in indoor settings, by supporting up to ISO 1000, and using Samsung’s exclusive Digital Image Stabilization technology for correction of hand-shake. They have an extra E button and shortcut keys on the rear side, providing easy access to various functions such as color adjustment and red eye correction.

Finally, function descriptions and a photo help guide are available in the cameras themselves. Whilst the function descriptions provide brief but clear descriptions of the major shooting function icons, the photo help guide provides a guide mode that assists users to obtain the best shots, making them versatile cameras that can be used by anybody without difficulty.

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BenQ launches Two New Digital Cameras

Mon, 02 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000

BenQ today launched two upgrade additions, the BenQ E820 and C740i, both featuring a large bright 2.5-inch LTPS screen, and Pentax lens.

BenQ C740i Digital Camera
The BenQ C740i brings a true-to-life high image performance satisfactory to even photo experts with its versatile features, including a 7 Megapixels CCD image sensor, 3x optical zoom, continuous movie recording with optical zoom and a face-tracking function that can automatically detect and track human faces.

The high ISO portrait mode supports high sensitivity to up to 1600 to ensure clear photos in a dark environment and the PASM mode enables users to manually customize the aperture and shutter speed to one's own preferences.

BenQ E820 Digital Camera
The sleek E820 arrives with a 8.0 megapixel CCD image sensor, 3x optical zoom, Pentax lens and a bright 2.5-inch LTPS display. The BenQ E820 camera is equipped with direct printing mode, continuous movie recording with optical zoom, 13 scene modes and 3:2 and 16:9 special output sizes; 3:2 resolution mode for easy printing without trimming edges; 16:9 resolution mode for direct display on a 16:9 TV making the E820 an all-round, highly versatile high performance camera.

The E820 also features a face-tracking function and comes embedded with creative photo frames for photo decoration.

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Panasonic Launches 12.2 Megapixel LUMIX DMC-FX100 Digital Camera

Wed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX100 is the world's first camera to feature 12.2 Megapixel resolution with a 28mm wide-angle.

The newly developed and exclusive 28mm wide-angle LEICA DC lens features 3.6x optical zoom, f/2.8 brightness, 1/1.72-inch large CCD and Intelligent Image Stabilization with Mega O.I.S. and Intelligent ISO Control.

The LUMIX DMC-FX100 also has a 2.5-inch LCD screen.

Intelligent Image Stabilization, a feature across the entire 2007 LUMIX digital camera line, incorporates the industry's most advanced countermeasures against blurring. This system comprises two features - MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization) and Intelligent ISO Control. Together the features make it easy to capture beautiful photos by compensating for the effects of hand- shake and image movement, making it possible to take clear, crisp photos anytime, in any mode.

The LUMIX DMC-FX100 also introduces a more powerful flash with reach up to 16 meters, high-speed burst shooting, which allows consecutive shooting at a lightning-fast eight shots per second and a new high sensitivity mode in which ISO 6400 recording is realized.

The Panasonic LUMIX DMC- FX100 can also record 1920 x 1080 high-definition still pictures and 1280 x 720 at 15 frames per second motion pictures, both perfect for viewing on 16:9 High Definition Plasmas.

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX100 features:

Easy Zoom feature that shifts the lens instantly to full 3.6x zoom power. A second touch of the button activates the Extra Optical Zoom function and extends zoom all the way to 7x.
27 MB of built-in memory: Perfect for backing up SDHC/SD Memory Card recording.
Added Scene Modes: New high sensitivity mode and new high speed burst shooting mode, making it easier than ever to get beautiful photos in a range of photographic situations and taking further advantage of high resolution image recording.
Picture Playback by category: Sorts images into categories such as portraits, landscapes, nightscapes, events and motion pictures. Also, allows slideshow playback of images in the same category.
Available in two colors: silver and black.

The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX100 will be available in July 2007.

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