GE E1250TW Digital Camera Announced

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GE has announced a new digital camera called the E1250TW that will debut on HSN starting June 22nd and will be offered on Amazon and other retailers. The camera has touch controls on the rear that allow the user to swipe, rotate, and zoom images.

The camera also features the Pan-Capture Panorama mode to allow for the capture of scenic-wide images. Other features of the device include Auto Scene Detection, HDTV output, a 28mm wide-angle lens, and red-eye removal in the camera. Read more

Posted on Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

GE Unveils Waterproof Digital Camera

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GE has announced a new line of digital cameras including the new waterproof G3WP camera. The camera is waterproof to 10 feet deep and perfect for pool parties or trips to the beach. The camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and has other features you expect on a digital camera today.

Resolution for the camera is 12.2-megapixels; it has 4x optical zoom and electronics image stabilization. The rear LCD is 2.7-inches and the camera has up to ISO 3200 sensitivity. Automatic features include auto scene detection, blink detection, smile detection, face detection and red eye removal. Read more

Posted on Thu, 5 Mar 2009 07:14:09 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Samsung Unveils New Digital Cameras

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Samsung has added several new point-and-shoot cameras to its digital camera line. The new models include the SL820, SL620, SL202, and SL30. The SL820 and SL620 are both 12.2MP cameras with 3-inch LCDs and 5x optical zoom. The 820 has a 28mm wide-angle lens and the 620 uses a 35mm lens.

Both cameras also feature dual image stabilization. The 820 can record video at 720p resolution and has HDMI out. The 620 records video in standard VGA resolution using the MPEG4 format. The cameras also have an array of features and modes for automatic shooting. Read more

Posted on Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Canon PowerShot A2100 IS, A1100 IS and A480 Digital Cameras unveiled

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Canon sticks to the simple PowerShot A-Series product line with new models and still offers the ability to power these cameras with two AA batteries.
In time for PMA09 Canon unveils the Canon PowerShot A2100 IS, A1100 IS and A480 Digital Cameras.

The Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Digital Camera (photo) design has evolved to be smaller in size and higher in performance, but has maintained the essence of the A-Series persona with a mode dial for more creative control.

Features such as 12.1-Megapixel resolution, 6x Optical Zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilization, large 3.0-inch LCD screen and new Smart AUTO enables this camera to be a go-everywhere and shoot anywhere product. Read more

Posted on Wed, 18 Feb 2009 01:50:19 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Canon SX200 IS Digital Camera with DSLR-like Features unveiled

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Canon unveiled a ton of new digital cameras 12 days before the PMA09 show starts in Las Vegas.
The new Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Digital Camera offers you a compact camera with DSLR-like features.
The PowerShot SX200 IS Digital Camera comes loaded with a 12x Optical Zoom lens and wide-angle lens (28-336 mm equivalent), and Optical Image Stabilization.
This long-range seeker can get up close to subjects or capture more in the frame.

High-resolution, 12.1MP, 720p HD Movie Mode and a large 3-inch LCD screen with wide-angle viewing round out the feature set. Read more

Posted on Wed, 18 Feb 2009 01:18:18 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Panasonic Announces New Lumix ZS-Series Compact Digital Camera

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Panasonic has announced a new compact digital camera called the ZS-series that includes the DMC-ZS3 and the DMC-ZS1. The ZS3 is the first digital camera in the world to feature HD video recording in AVCHD Lite rather than motion Jpeg like many cameras use.

The camera also features advanced facial recognition that allows users to register a face once it has been pictured several times. When registered the camera will show the name of the person and prioritize exposure and flash to be sure the subject is well lit in group shots. The ZS3 includes many features like a burst mode with 10 shots per second and more. Optical Zoom is 12x for both cameras and the ZS2 and ZS1 are 10.1 megapixel cameras. Read more

Posted on Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

10 Digital Camera Gifts Ideas for Christmas 2008

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We have compiled the best digital camera gifts for Christmas 2008. Time is running out until the big present exchange. Use our Gift Guide to find the best gifts for your family and friends
Our Top 10 Camera gift ideas include the hot Nikon D90 and also the very stylish Sony DSC-T700.
The list of the top 10 gift ideas below features links to a description of the product, why we recommend it, for whom it is a great gift and where you can buy it.
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Posted on Sat, 6 Dec 2008 14:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

The Best Digital Camera Gifts for Holidays 2008

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We have compiled the best digital camera gifts for Christmas 2008. Time is running out until the big present exchange. Use our Gift Guide to find the best gifts for your family and friends
Our Top 10 Camera gift ideas include the hot Nikon D90 and also the very stylish Sony DSC-T700.
The list of the top 10 gift ideas below features links to a description of the product, why we recommend it, for whom it is a great gift and where you can buy it.
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Posted on Sun, 30 Nov 2008 02:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Top 10 Digital Camera Gift Ideas for Holidays 2008

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Only one more week until Black Friday. Are you prepared? Our Top 100 Holiday Gift Guide is nearing completion. As you know we started our main Gift Guide for 2008 100 days before Thanksgiving Day to prepare you for the big Thanksgiving and Black Friday sales. We segmented our 100 tech gift tips in 10 categories and most are already complete like the Top 10 Digital Camera Gift Guide
Our Top 10 Camera Gift ideas include pocket cameras as well as the hottest consumer SLR cameras.
The list of the top 10 links to a description of the product and why we recommend it and for whom.

Top 10 Digital Cameras:

• 1. Nikon D90
• 2. Canon 50D
• 3. Sony DSC-T700
• 4. Nikon D80
• 5. Polaroid PoGo Instant Photo Printer
• 6. Canon PowerShot G10
• 7. Nikon Coolpix S60
• 8. Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
• 9. Sanyo VPC-T700 7MP Camera
• 10. Pentax Optio W60 waterproof Digital Camera

Posted on Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Consumer Reports Rates Top Digital Cameras

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The holiday season will officially kick off on November 1st for many people and the gearing up for shopping and family events is likely underway already for many. Consumer Reports has ranked the top ten digital cameras to use for capturing the holiday festivities.

For someone looking for a pocket size camera Consumer Reports says go for the Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS ELPH at $200. The Casio Exilim Card EX-S10 and Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-T70 are also recommended. Those looking for a camera under $200 should check out the Canon PowerShot A590 IS, Samsung L210 and Pentax Optio M50. Read more

Posted on Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:56:44 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Samsung Announces L310W Digital Camera

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Samsung announced another new digital camera at IFA called the L310W. Samsung says that the camera is designed for intermediate users and has a 13.6MP lens. Other features of the camera include dual image stabilization, a 2.7-inch LCD and a 3.6x optical zoom lens.

The lens is a 28mm wide-angle unit allowing more of the scene to be in an image at the same time. Other features include auto red eye fix, MPEG-4 video recording, face detection, blink detection, smile shot, beauty shot, self portrait and more. Read more

Posted on Sat, 30 Aug 2008 11:05:46 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Top 10 Digital Cameras Gift Guide 2008

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The Top 10 Digital Cameras Gift Guide 2008 is part of our Top 100 Holiday Gift Guide 2008. The top 10 gift tips below will be filled over the 100 days preceding Thanksgiving.
This guide features our recommendations in this category for this year. The ten gift tips listed are not ranked. Check them out to see what is great and what is not so great about them by clicking on the links.

• 1. Nikon D90
• 2. Canon 50D
• 3. Sony DSC-T700
• 4. Nikon D80
• 5. Polaroid PoGo Instant Photo Printer
• 6. Canon PowerShot G10
• 7. Nikon Coolpix S60
• 8. Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
• 9. Sanyo VPC-T700 7MP Camera
• 10. Pentax Optio W60 waterproof Digital Camera

Posted on Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:20:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Canon shipped 100 Million compact Digital Cameras

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Canon today announced that it has reached a new milestone by shipping its 100 millionth compact digital camera.
Canon first began producing digital cameras in 1996 at Oita Canon Inc., which continues to handle the bulk of the company's digital camera production, in addition to such manufacturing subsidiaries as Canon Opto (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. and Canon Zhuhai, Inc. in China.

Since releasing the PowerShot 600 (photo) as Canon's first compact digital camera for sale to the general public in July 1996, the company has thus far launched a total of 106 digital camera models across the globe. Read more

Posted on Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:48:36 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Kodak EasyShare M-series Digital Camera Announced

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Kodak has announced another new digital camera, this time in its M-series. The Kodak EasyShare M1093 Is camera has a 10MP sensor and a 3x optical zoom lens. The LCD on the camera is a 3-inch wide-angle system and it can shoot HD pictures and video.

Other features include image stabilization, intelligent scene detection, intelligent capture control and intelligent image processing. Videos are captured in HD quality with MPEG-4 compression. Sport in videos can also be marked for easy access with video marking, face detection, high ISO sensitivity and a rechargeable battery round out the features. The camera will be available in September for $199.95. Read more

Posted on Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

GE G2 Digital Camera Review

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PhotographyBlog published a review of the GE G2 Digital Camera.

Quote from the review: "Today we've got the World's first in-depth online review of the GE G2 for you. Part of the second generation of General Electric digital cameras, the G2 is an attractive slimline model with an 8 megapixel sensor, 4x zoom lens and 2.7 inch LCD screen. The point-and-shoot GE G2 features all the must-have detection technologies of 2008 - Smile Detection, Blink Detection and Face Detection - and is available for the bargain price of £99.99 / $179.99. Read more

Posted on Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

GE E1235 Digital Camera Launches on HSN

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GE has a new 12-megapixel digital camera that is slated to launch on the HSN network on March 14th. The camera will retail at an introductory price of $199.99 including the camera, black camera case and ArcSoft software package.

Two colors will be available for the camera-- silver and deep red. The rear LCD is 2.7-inches and the camera has a 3x optical zoom lens and ISO 3200 sensitivity. Other features include blink detector and a smile detector. Read more

Posted on Wed, 12 Mar 2008 07:27:13 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Samsung Integrates Digital Camera and CE Business

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Samsung announced today that it plans to integrate two arms of its business in March of 2008. The integration will be of Samsungs digital camera and consumer electronics business. According to Samsung the consolidation of the two units will add new competitive advantages.

"Bringing the digital still camera business into the fold of our broader consumer electronics operations is the next logical step in the evolution of our digital imaging business," said Tim Baxter, executive vice president of sales and marketing at Samsung Electronics America. "Both groups bring inherent strengths and relationships to the table that will allow us to elevate our presence and offer a more comprehensive suite of digital lifestyle solutions to retailers and consumers." Read more

Posted on Mon, 4 Feb 2008 08:16:55 CST | by Shane McGlaun

GE Adds Nine New Digital Cameras

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GE has announced its 2008 line of digital cameras including nine new models. All nine cameras will include smile detection, blink detection, upgraded lenses and LCD screens that adjust to ambient light.

The top of the line E1050 also adds HDTV output, a touch screen and onboard GPS capability. The GE line is the first to offer smile and blink detection to ensure you get portraits when subjects are both smiling and have their eyes open. Read more

Posted on Fri, 1 Feb 2008 08:00:40 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Sony DSC-T300 Digital Camera

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Sony’s on a roll with new camera announcements today. Another new Cyber-shot camera called the DSC-T300 was announced today as well. The T300 is a 10.1MP camera with a compact design and intelligent scene recognition to improve photos.

The Sony DSC-T300 detects five scenes and chooses the correct setting automatically. An advanced iSCN mode allows the shooter to set their own settings and when the camera determines the image taken isn’t ideal it will shoot a second shot with automatic settings. Read more

Posted on Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:08:30 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S750 and DSC-S780 Digital Cameras

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Sony announced a pair of new entry level digital cameras called the Cyber-shot DSC-S750 and DSC-S780. Both cameras feature Sony face detection technology and can identify up to three faces in a shot and adjust for exposure and focus.

Both entry level cameras are powered by lithium-ion rechargeable batteries and bodies only 1-inch thick. The difference between the two cameras is in the resolution of the CCD sensors. Read more

Posted on Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:48:15 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Sony ODO Twirl N' Take Digital Camera

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Sony introduces several prototypes of hand powered gadgets under the ODO product line including the Twirl N' Take Digital Camera.

Sony and other electronics companies showed green gadgets and consumer electronics at the Eco-Products 2007 Eco Style Fair in Japan this week. Read more

Posted on Fri, 14 Dec 2007 01:41:06 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr