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Panasonic Lumix GF1: micro gear, great photographic features!

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 is the lastest member of the Micro Four Thirds family. But before Micro Four Thirds, there was Four Thirds. With Olympus having produced relatively small film SLRs since at least the early 1970s, it was probably no surprise that they would partner with Kodak to introduce the Four Thirds System standard [...]

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Fujifilm FinePix Z30: a 10 MP ultra-compact camera keen on fashion - and a gift that’s bargain-priced too!

The Fujifilm FinePix Z30 is a very compact, fairly inexpensive, 10-megapixel point-and-shoot that’s loaded with automatic controls, playback effects, continuous shooting features, and numerous self-timer modes.
It also has a 3x optical zoom and a fairly unique style that should generate significant buzz.
The Fujifilm FinePix Z30 packs a 10-megapixel resolution and a 3x optical zoom into [...]

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Canon PowerShot D10: cool summerproof and waterproof camera!

The Canon PowerShot D10 represents Canon’s first foray into the all-action world of adventure cameras.
The Canon PowerShot D10 is waterproof up to 10 meters / 33-feet deep, freeze proof from -10°C / 14 degrees Fahrenheit, shockproof up to 1.22 meters / 4 feet, and is fully protected from dust.
More regular features include a [...]

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Nikon Coolpix L100: easy, compact and with super 15x zoom lens, perfect holidays partner

It goes like this: the Nikon Coolpix L100 is a “bridge-style” camera that combines ease of shooting with the compositional freedom of a 15x zoom lens that covers everything from 28mm wide-angle to 420mm super-telephoto shooting.
As part of the ‘Life’ series, the Nikon Coolpix L100 sits in the Nikon range towards the bottom end. Still, [...]

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Sleek and sexy: Nikon Coolpix S60 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Vibration Reduction

The Nikon Coolpix S60 is the newest generation of ‘point and snap’ camera, a perfect travel mate!
Roughly the same size (though twice as thick) as the revolutionary iPhone, the appearance and ergonomics of Nikon’s Coolpix S60 will be reassuringly familiar to Apple aficionados.
While the S60 comes equipped with a somewhat standard feature set, what makes [...]

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Canon Powershot SD990IS: small, ultra-compact, powerful (14 MP!) yet so easy to enjoy!

The ultra-compact PowerShot SD990 IS Digital ELPH: get ready for a cool tech summer!
Loaded with a host of advanced features, such as Optical Image Stabilization and Canon’s new DIGIC 4 image processor, the SD990 IS is ideal for the trendsetting techie looking for functionality and style.
The Canon Powershot SD990IS showcases enhanced specifications such as 14.7-megapixel [...]

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Goin’ waterproof at 10 MP with Pentax Optio W60 Waterproof 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Optical Zoom!

Tough and rough yet pretty nice: this is what the Pentax Optio W60 it’s all about!
Lightweight and fully waterproof, the Optio W60 features 10 megapixels and a 5x zoom lens with 28mm wide-angle capability. The enhanced design of the Optio W60 allows the camera to operate up to 13 feet underwater for two hours and [...]

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 10MP Digital Camera with 12x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3 inch LCD

The new Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 features 10.1-megapixels, a 25mm ultra-wide-angle lens and 12x optical zoom, meaning it has added 2x optical zoom to the award-winning TZ-series camera, yet reduced its size. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 also features a Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens and High Definition (HD) video recording ability, known as AVCHD Lite.
It’s not often [...]

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Polaroid t833: a cool (and affordable) 8MP Waterproof Camera

A great camera and it’s waterproof!
For sure when you think of waterproof digital cameras you wouldn’t think of such a small compact camera.
The POLAROID CTA-00833W is small enough to fit easily into your pocket or purse for easy access.
It’s a great camera for summer too, you can take it to the pool, beach, even out [...]

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A powerful trio of 12 megapixel ultrazoom compact cameras: Pentax X70, Olympus SP-590UZ and Nikon Coolpix P90

Ultrazoom compact cameras have come a long way, really long if you consider that two out of three of these sport a 24x zoom lens.
This means, in 35mm jargon, an equivalent 26-624mm zoom. The Olympus SP-590UZ, goes even further, up to 26x (676mm equiv.)!
All three have image stabilization and vibration reduction features; they all reach [...]

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Just for today: Sigma DP1 14MP Digital Camera lowest price ever!

Why the Sigma DP1 is a new camera concept?
In some way the new Sigma DP1 is a great concept.
Use a small P&S like camera, insert a larger DSLR sensor (here the Foveon sensor of the Sigma SD14) and add a good lens.
Larger sensors can mean less noise and more image quality.
Sigma decided to use a [...]

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Olympus Stylus Tough-8000: are YOU tough enough?

There’s no doubt: the Olympus Stylus Tough-8000 12 MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Wide Angle Optical Dual Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-Inch LCD (Black) may be considered Bruce Willis camera of choice!
The Olympus Stylus Tough-8000 is a compact digital camera sporting 12 MP resolution along with 3.6x Wide Angle Optical Dual Image Stabilized Zoom and [...]

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Samsung HZ15W 12MP Digital Camera with 10x Schneider Wide Angle And Dual Image Stabilized Zoom

The 12-megapixel Samsung HZ15W offers one of the most powerful lenses on a compact point-and-shoot digital camera, featuring a 24mm ultra-wide angle Schneider lens coupled with a generous 10x optical zoom. For blur-free images, especially when using the HZ15W at its maximum zoom, Samsung includes both Optical and Digital Image Stabilization. Optical Image Stabilization can [...]

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Olympus Stylus 1050SW: a 10.1MP Compact Digital Camera, rugged, tough & full of features.

The Olympus Stylus 1050SW is a brand new 10.1MP Compact Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom and a pack of features that makes it an almost perfect all-weather all-terrain companion!
While other digital cameras may use touch screens to access settings, the new Olympus Stylus 1050SW has a shockproof, waterproof and freezeproof body that is sensitive [...]

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