Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Digital Camera
May 30, 2009
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Digital Camera is a brand new member of Canon's PowerShot A-series cameras. This camera measures 95.4 x 62.4 x 31.0mm in dimension and weighs about 155 grams. The Canon PowerShot A1100 IS 12MP Digital Camera offers an image resolution of 12.1 mega-pixels, for superior quality images. This digital camera has a 2.5-inch 115k dots, LCD monitor that can be used for viewing images. It uses DIGIC4 processing technology for faster image processing and better colour reproduction. Also, it helps in enhancing the quality of the picture along with optimum noise reduction. The focal length range offered is 6.2 – 24.8 mm, which is equal to 35-140 mm on a 35mm equivalent camera.
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Digital Camera offers a 4x optical zoom and a 4x digital zoom. The optical magnification does not affect the image clarity while the digital zoom may result distorted images. Using the camera's macro mode, you can shoot objects that are just 3cms away from the lens system. Canon's optical image stabilizer takes care of blur caused due to camera shakes. It provides the facility of recording smooth VGA movie clips at the touch of a button. Video is recorded at the rate of 30fps.
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Point-n-Shoot Digital Camera includes an Intelligent Scene Detection technology that automatically alters the settings to suit the present conditions. Also its Face Detection feature has the capability to track and focus of 35 faces whilst adjusting the camera functions for the perfect portrait photo. Also the Motion Detection technology has been incorporated in the system for sensing the physical movement of subjects. Laden with such interesting functionalities, this one is available in three attractive colours and is priced at £219.
Kodak EasyShare Z1285 Digital Camera
May 28, 2009
Kodak has added a new gizmo to its-series with the feature rich Kodak EasyShare Z1285 Digital Camera. This one comes with a dimension of 89.5x64.5x31.6 mm and a weight of 161 grams. This digital camera has an image resolution of 12.1 mega-pixels that guarantee a better image quality. Images are to be viewed and previewed on the device's 2.5-inch LCD screen that has a 115k pixel resolution. Although, the Kodak EasyShare Z1285 12MP Digital Camera has a 64MB internal memory, it also provides SD/SDHC memory card expansion slot for increasing the memory capacity. The focal length of this camera varies between 35–175 mm.
With the SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON Lens System of this Kodak EasyShare Z1285 provides a 5x optical zoom. The optical enlargement factor determines the amount of magnification that can be provided to the original image without affecting the image clarity. The shutter speed of this camera lies between 1/2–1/2000 seconds. This allows you to precisely capture fast action events. The ISO sensitivity lies between 100 to 3200; hence enabling better low light shooting capabilities. This portable digicam comes with high definition video capture facility that allows you to capture movies in 16:9 format. These photos and videos can be viewed on any HDTV.
Kodak EasyShare Z1285 Compact Digital Camera comes with digital image stabilisation for removal of blur caused due to camera shakes. A Smart scene mode automatically selects the correct scenic mode to match the situation. A Panorama stitch mode offers the facility to capture sections of huge objects and stitch them to form one big picture. A dedicated Share button allows you to share your images and the PictBridge compatibility lets you take direct prints of your photos.
Canon IXUS 990 IS Digital Camera
May 26, 2009
The new Canon IXUS 990 IS Digital Camera, which is also known as Canon SD970, is one of the best digital cameras in the IXUS range. The Canon IXUS 990 IS 12MP Digital Camera measures 94.8 x 56.8 x 26.3 mm and weighs 160 grams. It offers an image resolution of 12 mega-pixels, which assures superior quality images. Images can be previewed by using the camera's 3-inch LCD display that has a screen resolution of 461k pixels. The internal memory capacity can be increased using SD, SDHC, MMC memory cards. The focal length varies between 6.6 - 33.0 mm. Subjects placed just 2cms away from the lens system can be shot with clarity using the camera's macro mode.
Canon IXUS 990 IS Digital Camera comes with an optical zoom of 5x and a digital zoom of 4x. The optical and digital magnification factor determines the amount of enlargement that can be provided to the image. However unlike the digital zoom, optical zoom does not cause the image to get blurred or distorted. Shooting in low light conditions may cause distortion, however with a high ISO of 1600, this can be prevented. It uses the DIGIC4 image processor for fast processing speeds and excellent colour reproduction along with great image quality.
Canon IXUS 990 IS Compact Digital Camera comes with high definition movie recording facility. Thus now movies can be recorded at a high resolution of 1280x720 pixels and using the HDMI port, you can watch the photos and videos on a HDTV. The i-Contrast mode adjusts the exposure and saturation settings for perfect background, while the Intelligent Scene Selection, chooses the correct scenic mode depending on the situation. Also the Face Detection technology can track and focus on up to 35 faces in one shot and adjust the camera settings for optimum image clarity. This elegant camera with a range of intelligent features is priced at £379.
Olympus FE-280 Digital Camera
May 25, 2009
The Olympus FE-280 Digital Camera, is an entry-level, ultra-slim camera with a stainless metal exterior. It is available in four colours, red, blue, black and silver. The Olympus FE-280 8MP Digital Camera measures about 91.8 x 55.7 x 19.1 mm and weighs 108 grams excluding the weight of the battery and memory card. With a resolution of 8 mega-pixels, it assures great image quality. In case you need to preview the images before shooting, or playback the set of photos taken, you can use the device's 2.5-inch LCD display that has a 230k pixel resolution. The camera's 48MB internal memory can be augmented using xD picture cards.
Olympus FE-280 Digital Camera offers a 3x optical zoom and a 4x digital zoom. Using the 3x optical zoom, you can capture some stunning portraits as well as some great scenes. Additionally 20 different scenic modes have been provided for convenient shooting. A higher ISO setting of 1600 is provided for better shooting in low light conditions. This camera has a one button, one function principle that includes a guide function. The TruePic III image processor is used in this camera for faster processing and better noise reduction capabilities.
Olympus FE-280 Compact Digital Camera includes movie recording facility. The Face Detection technology tracks faces and adjusts the camera settings for the perfect portraits. It also supports underwater shooting up to a water pressure equivalent of 40m, but you need to use the underwater case. The Olympus FE-280 Digital Camera is a feature packed digital camera that is sure to go a step further in fulfilling your expectations.
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC W300 Digital Camera
May 21, 2009
The Sony CyberShot DSC W300 13MP Digital Camera features an image resolution of 13.6-mega-pixels and it is made up of CCD image sensors which are 1/1.7-inch in size. This camera has a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar-branded lens that come with an optical zoom of 3x. This indicates that the images can be magnified up-to 3 times its size without any loss to image clarity. This camera measures 94.3x59.0x26.8 mm and weighs 156 grams. Images can be previewed on the camera's 2.7-inch LCD screen that comes with a display resolution of 230000 pixels. It has an in-built memory of 15MB; this internal memory capacity can be increased using Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick Pro Duo storage type of memory.
The Sony Cyber-Shot DSC W300 Digital Camera comes with a focal length range of 7.6 mm - 22.8 mm. The shutter speed ranges between 1/4 - 1/2,000 seconds. The light sensitivity of a camera determines the sharpness of an image. This camera has a maximum light sensitivity factor of ISO 6400, which allows you to take brilliant shots in dimly lit conditions. It uses BIONZ image processor that gives great results even in difficult lighting conditions. Video is recorded at 30fps at a maximum resolution of 640 x 480 pixels. The macro focus range starts at 5cm, which means that you can shoot even the subjects that are just 5cm apart with great clarity and precision.
The Sony Cyber-Shot DSC W300 Compact Digital Camera comes with a host of features such as the Face Detection, Smile Shutter, Super Steady Shot Image Stabilisation, Scene Recognition mode, Noise Reduction etc. The face Detection technology can track and focus on up-to 8 faces and automatically controls the exposure, white balance and flash settings to deliver the perfect shot. The Smile Shutter function ensures that not even a single happy moment is missed. The blur due to camera shakes is corrected by the Super Steady Shot Optical Image Stabiliser, while the noise factor is reduced using the Noise Reduction functionality. Its Intelligent Scene Recognition mode automatically detects the situation and chooses the appropriate scene. In case this is your first digital camera then you can make use of the function guide that provides you with complete knowledge of the different functionalities. Along with this amazing camera you also get a rechargeable battery and a battery charger, an AV and a USB inclusive multi-connector cable, a wrist strap, software CD-ROM and a manual.
