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24 Jul 2009 Olympus Stylus Tough-6000 10 Megapixel Digital Camera
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If you are a winter sports enthusiast, then the Olympus Stylus Tough-6000 Camera, that can be operated at below-freezing temperatures is a must have. With the help of waterproof seals and gaskets, you can take pictures 10 feet under the water.

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The Olympus Stylus Tough-6000 is a shockproof digital camera with durable metal body help the camera to withstand accidental drops of up to 5 feet. The lens is attached inside the body to prevent it from external damages and comes with an optical zoom of up to 3.6x wide angle. The camera has a resolution of 10 megapixels with which you can get an amazing picture quality.

Sixteen faces can be tracked by using the advanced face detection technology for taking sharp and brilliant portrait pictures automatically. Three consecutive shots can be taken by this camera to capture perfect smile so that the shots can be combined to create one amazing panoramic picture. Its live multi-frame window lets you select and capture the perfect shot from preview. You can even shoot under bright sunlight using its anti-glare technology.

You can capture images even if the subject is moving with its fast shutter speeds and the camera also has a dual image stabilization which combines sensor-shift image stabilization with high ISO sensitivity.

Operate picture playback, shadow adjustment, flash mode are the other features that can be activated by a simple touch. The captured images are stored in the camera’s compatible xD-picture card. Its memory capacity can be expanded using microSD memory card.

22 Jun 2009 Samsung i7 Digital Camera – Relive Each Moment of Your Special Day
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You spend months planning for your special day and try getting the perfect photographer to make the day perfect. Here’s a simple solution to avoid your search for an amateur photographer. Now click your snap with the Samsung i7 digital camera. Your special days are true to remain afresh and remind you of the past memories.

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The Samsung i7 is much more than just a simple point and shoot digital camera. The feature list is seemingly endless; it combines a 7.2 megapixel still camera, a personal media player, a camcorder, and more on a single device. Further to enhance all the embedded features is its revamped design in a stylish black metal body.

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Its large 3-inch LCD screen actually rotates through 180 degrees, with different functionality available at each of the 0, 90, and 180 degree settings. There’s even a glorified travel guide in the form of the World Tour Guide, which provides images and explanations of famous attractions in 30 different countries! The Samsung i7 offers a very innovative way of accessing all of these options.

24 Apr 2009 Canon PowerShot Sx200 IS: A Feature-packed Compact Digital Camera
Author: Maddy |  Category: Cameras, Canon Digital Cameras, Digital Cameras  | One Comment

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The PowerShot SX200 IS is the latest digital camera from Canon. As is expected from the market leader of cameras, this digital camera comes packed with high-end features within its stylish and compact body. The Canon PowerShot SX200 IS is as much for beginners as it is for expert photographers.

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With a 12.1 megapixel CCD sensor, 12x optical zoom, and Canon’s Optical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, and i-Contrast technologies, clicking great pictures is a breeze. You can enjoy viewing your pictures on its large 3.0” LCD. The built-in microphone and speaker let you record and playback high-quality sound.

You can print your photos directly from the camera or transfer them to your PC or Mac through its high-speed USB connectivity for editing. The Canon PowerShot SX200 IS is available in three colors: blue, black, and red. Pick your favorite and click away to your heart’s desire. You won’t be disappointed with the end result!

15 Apr 2009 Maintenance Tips to Protect Your Camera
Author: Maddy |  Category: Camera Maintenance Tips, Cameras  | 4 Comments

If you are passionate about photography, then you will not deny the importance of camera maintenance. Good care and maintenance will help you get most out of your camera. You have to be even more careful in maintaining your camera especially, when you have invested hundreds of dollars in it. Given below are few tips that will help you to keep your camera up and running for long:

• It is mandatory to keep your camera off from dust, sand, salt, and other greasy stuff. You need to take extra care while shooting outdoor. When you take your camera outdoor make sure you properly pack it in a sealable bag to prevent dust from entering into your camera. When you get back home after shooting outdoor, clean your camera with a brush or a clean cloth to eliminate dust accumulation.digital-camera-maintenance-tips

• Keep your camera away from moisture and water. They might cause serious damages to your camera. If you are shooting in humid environment, then wipe your camera clean frequently to reduce the impact of moisture.

• It is very essential to keep the lens clean if you want vivid images. Do not keep place your fingers on the camera lens. If your camera’s lens gets dirty, clean it with a soft microfiber cloth using methanol or other cleaning solutions available in the market. Frequent cleaning will also keep lens fungus away.

• Apart from keeping the lens clean, it is also essential to prevent damage to lens. Always carry your camera in a padded bag to keep it safe while traveling. Hold your camera tightly to avoid drops and bumps.

• Battery makes an integral part of any camera. Remove the batteries when you are not using the camera to extend the battery life. It is also essential to clean the battery tips often for optimal performance.

06 Mar 2009 A Digital Keychain Camera that Packs In a Lot
Author: Maddy |  Category: Cameras, Digital Cameras  | One Comment

key-chain-cameraIt is always great to have combos; it helps you in many ways. How about a camera that can fit right on your keychain? Well that is what the VQ1005P Digital Keychain Camera is all about. Its pink color is simply eye-catching. This 1.3 Megapixel compact camera can click still pictures as well as shoot video clips, which you can then view on its B&W LCD. In addition to the built-in 8 MB memory, you can add a SD memory card, so that you never run out of storage space. It uses the USB 1.1 PC interface to transfer data to the PC. This lightweight camera that is powered by a 1.5 volt alkaline battery comes with auto power off feature for extended battery life.

I am totally impressed with this cute little camera and you can’t help but agree with me that good things really come in small packages.

07 Feb 2009 Sony’s Cyber-Shot DSC-G3 – World’s First Wi-Fi Digital Camera
Author: anneroberts |  Category: Camera Features, Cameras, Latest Cameras  | 3 Comments

How often does it happen with you that when on a trip to an exotic place, you click amazing pictures of the scenery and want to share it immediately with your near and dear ones? For such photo enthusiasts, Sony’s Cyber-shot DSC-G3 digital camera is heaven sent.The world’s first Wi-Fi digital camera with a web browser, it allows you to upload photos and videos to popular photo and video sharing sites like Shutterfly and Picasa, and YouTube, for which it has direct links. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 Wi-Fi camera comes with complimentary AT&T Wi-Fi access to Sony’s Easy Upload Home Page,till the end of 2012 and gives you Wi-Fi access at a number of AT&T hotspots,including hotels, airports, and coffee shops, across the United States. You can even send email notifications from the sharing websites so that your loved ones know your latest postings. You can view the uploaded images on its high-resolution 3.5″ LCD screen. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 Camera supports DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) guidelines, so that you can connect to other DLNA-compatible devices like Sony BRAVIA televisions and Sony VAIO PCs to view the photos in high-definition quality.

The Sony DSC-G3 10-megapixel Digital Camera is quite slim measuring just about three-fourths of an inch. It comes with a 4x optical zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens and features the latest technology so that you can get the best pictures and save them for posterity. Some of its notable features are Sony’s Face Detection and Smile Shutter technology, Intelligent Scene Recognition and Sony’s Double Anti-blur feature, and anti-blink function. You can store and easily organize the high-resolution photos in its 4 GB internal memory.

06 Feb 2009 Stylish New Additions to the LUMIX FS-Series
Author: Maddy |  Category: Cameras  | 3 Comments

Panasonic has announced a couple of new additions to its line of LUMIX FS-Series of digital cameras. So get ready to say hello the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FS15 and Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FS7.

lumixBoth these cameras feature Intelligent Auto Mode (iA) found in earlier FS-Series models. These cameras have a newly-added independent iA button on top of the camera, so that it is easier to enter the iA mode without going into the menu.

Besides standard features like Mega O.I.S., Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector, and Face Detection, these cameras have a few new functions. These include

AF Tracking: This feature allows you to “lock” the focus on a moving subject. Once this is done, then the camera automatically tracks the subject as it moves, keeping it in focus. You don’t have to hold the shutter button halfway down.

Intelligent Exposure: With this feature you can take natural-looking images by suppressing blocked shadows and blown highlights.

Another addition to these cameras is the Photo Frame mode that lets you add attractive borders around photos when you print them. It makes these pictures look like postcards in picture frames. Not just this. A new My Scene setting, which allows users to assign most frequently used Scene modes to the setting, is added to these cameras. With this one can access that scene instantly with a simple switch.

While the DMC-FS15 will come in silver, black and blue, the DMC-FS7 will be available in silver, black, blue, pink, and green. Both are expected to hit the stores in April 2009.

05 Feb 2009 Ultimate Digital Photography with the Canon PowerShot S5 IS
Author: anneroberts |  Category: Cameras  | 2 Comments

The Canon PowerShot S5 IS is an 8.0 megapixels compact digital camera. I really enjoy using it as it delivers a fantastic shooting experience every single time. I make sure that I carry this digital camera with me on every trip. From month-long vacations with the family to quick weekend getaways, my compact digital camera has accompanied me everywhere.

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The Canon PowerShot S5 IS has a 12x optical zoom lens. There is absolutely no chance of ending up with blurred pictures due to shaking as it has Optical Image Stabilizer Technology. This helps to automatically detect and correct camera shake. If there are any red-eye effects in the image, the Red-eye Correction feature will take care of it. You may even manually correct it during playback. Its Face Detection Technology allows you to choose the perfect focus point when you take a snap of a group of people.

For superior images, increased camera efficiency, and extended battery life, the Canon PowerShot S5 IS has an exclusive DIGIC III Image Processor. Canon’s iSAPS Technology, along with the DIGIC III Image Processor, works to improve focus speed, accuracy, and exposure.

With this digital camera, you can take pictures in 22 Shooting Modes, including 9 Special Scene Modes to shoot under different conditions. For instance, the Portrait mode specifically focusses on the subject after blurring the background, whereas the Sports mode ensures accurate autofocussing on fast-moving subjects.

Printing out photos directly is a breeze. All I have to do is connect the PowerShot S5 to any compatible photo printer, press the Print/Share button, and the print is ready in seconds. An alternative is to plug the PowerShot camera into a Direct Photo Printer using the included USB interface cable.

31 Jan 2009 The Canon EOS 5D Mark II – A Boon for Professional Photographers
Author: Maddy |  Category: Camera Features, Cameras  | One Comment

The Canon EOS 5D Mark II digital SLR camera is the successor to Canon’s widely popular, EOS 5D cameras. Let’s explore to find out where it scores over the rest.

The Canon EOS 5D Mark II camera features an advanced DIGIC 4 image processor that helps in faster processing of fine details, color reproduction, and reduced image noise. It also lets the camera handle large 14-bit RAW images at a speed of 3.9 frames per second. It also boasts of a new 21.1-megapixel CMOS sensor. This feature will definitely be a boon for professional photographers. It has a vast ISO sensitivity setting range of 100-6400, which is expandable, enabling you to take pictures in near-dark conditions. The large 3.0-inch LCD display is covered with anti-reflective and scratch-resistant coatings. This provides better clarity and also prevents smudging. The Canon EOS 5D Mark II camera is the first EOS camera with full high definition video capability. It can record video clips at 1920 x 1080 resolution for nearly 30 minutes.

This Canon EOS 5D Mark II digital SLR camera has two control dials. The first dial is mounted conveniently on the top of the grip, while the second larger dial is on the back of the camera. With twin control dials, it is much faster and easier to make independent shutter speed and aperture adjustments.

With such amazing features, it is no wonder that more and more professional photographers are opting for the Canon EOS 5D Mark II digital camera.

31 Jan 2009 How to Use Your Digital Camera’s ISO Settings
Author: anneroberts |  Category: Camera Features, Cameras  | 3 Comments

Nowadays most people, from layman users to professional photographers, have switched to digital photography, with the advent of digital cameras. They range from simple, compact ones to advanced versions loaded with high-tech features. With so many new advances in digital camera technology, it is not possible to describe everything in one post. So, I will be discussing the various aspects of ISO settings alone in this post.

ISO setting is one of the most basic ways of controlling the light. Traditionally, ISO referred to film speed. As digital cameras no longer use film but instead use image sensors, the ISO equivalent is given. It primarily determines how sensitive the image sensor is to light. The common ISO settings are 100, 200, 300, and 400. Advanced models of digital cameras have ISO settings of 800, 1600, and sometimes even 3200 and 6400. To put it in simpler terms, a lower ISO number means better defined photos in low light whereas a higher ISO number means grainier ones.

Some useful tips:

• Use the lowest ISO setting to obtain the best image quality. You can easily set it from the default “Auto ISO” in the menu.

• For taking pictures where there is sufficient light, like on a sunny day, choose a low ISO setting, preferably 100 or 200.

• For indoor photography, low-light situations, or on cloudy days, you have to choose a higher ISO.

All this information regarding ISO should definitely help you take better pictures. So good luck!