Pentax Optio WS80 Digital Camera
September 22, 2009
For all the adventurers who are ready to jump into the sea, Pentax has introduced the waterproof Optio WS80 Digital Camera. It is a vibrant and palm-sized gadget that is capable of capturing images up to a depth of 5 feet. It features a 10 mega-pixel CCD sensor that delivers detailed images whilst allowing users to take large poster sized prints. The Pentax Optio WS80 10MP Digital Camera measures 3.6 x 2.3 x 0.9 inches in dimensions and weighs about 3.7 ounces. A 2.7-inch LCD TFT screen has been provided for composing and previewing the subjects. Its waterproof exterior provides protection against rain, snow, spills as well as sand allowing the users to indulge in tension-free photography.
Pentax Optio WS80 Digital Camera is equipped with a 5x optical zoom lens that allows the original image to be enlarged to 5 times its size without causing distortion. Its fast face detection technology is capable of detecting up to 32 faces in just a few seconds to accurately optimise the camera settings. The blink detection alerts the photographer in case the subject happens to blink while the shutter is fired. A smile capture mode automatically takes a picture when a smiling face is sensed. With the Pentax Shake Reduction functionality, one need not have to worry about blurred images as the feature compensates for the blur caused during hand-held shooting.
Pentax Optio WS80 Point-and-Shoot Digital Camera provides a high light sensitivity of ISO 6400, that delivers good quality images even in low light conditions. An auto picture mode is best suited for amateurs, wherein the camera autonomously selects and activates the most appropriate mode to suit the surrounding. The digital camera allows users to capture videos in high definition resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels at the rate of 30fps. It is available in two fashionable colours, white with purple and black with orange.
Pentax Optio W80 Digital Camera
July 20, 2009
Following the Optio W60, Pentax has introduced yet another waterproof and shockproof digital camera, the Pentax Optio W80. This portable digital camera has been designed for the adventurous lot. This Pentax Optio W80 12MP Digital Camera measures 3.9 x 2.2 x 1.0 inches in dimensions and weighs just about 4.8 ounces. It comes with a 12.1 mega-pixel resolution for detailed images and large sized prints. It includes a wide angle 28mm lens for more elaborate views of the subjects best suited for landscape photography. All the images can be previewed on the screen's 2.5-inch LCD screen before releasing the shutter key.
The Pentax Optio W80 Digital Camera provides a 5x internal optical zoom so that the original image can be enlarged to 5 times its size without causing distortion. This combined with the wide zoom range can be used over a variety of subjects. Its anti-shake protection aids in preventing different types of camera shakes such as the Pixel Track SR mode for still image shooting, the High Sensitivity SR mode for low light shooting and the Movie SR mode for recording video clips. The auto picture mode can autonomously select the most appropriate mode for a given object or scenery. Also it advanced face detection feature can detect up to 32 faces and optimise the focus and exposure settings for excellent portrait snaps. Also the Smile capture technology has been incorporated for seizing all the happy moments.
Pentax Optio W80 Waterproof Digital Camera allows for flawless video shooting at a resolution of 1280x720 pixels at 30fps. Its spectacular waterproofing capability provides users the facility of using the camera for underwater shooting for 2 hours at one stretch. Also its shockproof feature helps its to withstand a fall from a height of one meter. It comes with waterproof, dustproof, shockproof and freezeproof capability that makes it the ideal camera for rugged and tough users.
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Digital Camera
July 18, 2009
The Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP is the world's smallest and lightest waterproof digital camera that comes with shock proof and freeze proof abilities as well. It comes with an attractive exterior and flashy colours. The Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP 10MP Digital Camera measures 92 x 59.6 x 20.6 mm in dimensions and weighs about 110 grams. It provides an image resolution of 10 mega-pixels for large sized prints. Its 50MB of internal memory can be increased using external SD or SDHC memory cards. It offers an optical zoom of 3x that permits users to enlarge the original image to 3 times its size without causing distortion. The images can be previewed on the camera's 2.7-inch LCD screen.
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Digital Camera is waterproof to depths of 3 meters for up to 2 hours. The picture stabilisation technique reduces the blur caused due to camera shakes during hand-held shooting. Its Scene Recognition technology will activate the correct scene to match the surroundings. The face detection feature will focus on human faces and adjust the camera settings for perfect portrait shots. It also includes group and couple timer modes. When this mode is activated, the portable digital camera automatically senses the number of faces with the frame and fires the shutter at the appropriate time.
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Waterproof Compact Digital Camera comes with a Blog mode wherein you can resize the images and easily share and upload the images. This lightweight digital camera includes 14 pre-programmed scenic modes and an intelligent flash system that captures the subject and background in natural lighting effects and maintains a perfect balance between the two. Overall, with the Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP, one can capture the treasured moments and easily share it with family and friends.
Canon PowerShot D10 Digital Camera
March 19, 2009
Canon PowerShot D10 Digital Camera; is Canon's first shockproof, waterproof and freeze-proof camera; which is an ideal companion to all the adventurous lot. The Canon PowerShot D10 12MP Digital Camera measures 103.6 x 66.9 x 48.8mm and weighs about 190 grams. It comes with a high picture resolution of 12.1 mega-pixels. A higher image sensor resolution is believed to deliver superior quality images. Images can be previewed on the camera's 2.5-inch LCD screen that comes with a display resolution of 230K pixels. Continuous shooting can be done at the rate of 1.1 frames per second. The camera's internal memory can be increased using SD, SDHC or MMC external memory cards. It comes with a self timer of 2 sec and 10 seconds.
The Canon PowerShot D10 Digital Camera comes with a 3x optical zoom. This optical enlargement factor determines the amount of magnification that can be provided to an image without any loss to the image clarity. The digital enlargement factor, on the other hand may result in blurred images, the digital zoom is 4x. The focal length of the camera ranges between 6.2 to 18.6 mm that is equal to 35 to 105 mm on a 35mm equivalent camera. The ISO range that determines the sharpness of the image ranges between ISO 80 to ISO 1600. This camera also includes 6 white balance settings including the underwater mode. The brightness level can be adjusted to five levels. This camera can record videos at the rate of 3 fps, with a maximum video resolution of 640 x 480 pixels.
The Canon PowerShot D10 Rugged and Tough Digital Camera is waterproof up-to 10m, shockproof up-to 1.22m and freeze-proof down-to 14 degrees F. It uses DIGIC4 processor that provides faster response time and better image quality. This compact digital camera also includes Face Detection technology that can track and focus of 35 faces for a perfect group portrait. Along with Face detection, it also includes Motion detection technology that ensures that important moments are not missed. The camera's Scene Detection technology checks the contrast and lighting of the surroundings and chooses the most appropriate scene for an excellent snap. With this sturdy camera you do not need to worry about your camera while on an adventure.
Panasonic Lumix DMC FT1 Digital Camera
March 9, 2009
After having launched a series of Tough laptops, Panasonic has launched its first rugged digital compact camera; the Panasonic Lumix DMC FT1 Digital Camera which provides you with an option of recording in HD mode. This device performs like a camera as well as a camcorder.
Panasonic Lumix DMC FT1 12MP Digital Camera has a picture resolution of 12 mega-pixels; which helps deliver superior quality images. Its dimension is 98.3 x 63.1 x 23.0 mm and weight is 162.5 grams. The camera's built-in memory of 40MB can be increased using SD or SDHC memory cards. Images can be previewed on the camera's 2.7-inch LCD display that comes with a screen resolution of 230k pixels. It comes with a miniHDMI port, a USB slot, a video-out port and a DC input port. It works on a rechargeable battery that comes with a battery life of 340 shots. The focal length range of the FT1 is 4.9-22.8mm (28-128mm in 35mm equivalent).
The optical zoom offered by the Panasonic Lumix DMC FT1 Digital Camera is 4.6x while the digital zoom offered is 4x. The image quality is not affected while using optical zoom; however it gets adversely affected when digital zoom is used. The sharpness of the image is determined by the light sensitivity factor, in case of the FT1, the max light sensitivity offered is ISO 6400. High light sensitivity also ensures better image clarity even in dimly lit surroundings. The camera offers various scenic modes to play around with along with 5 white balance settings. This Panasonic 12MP digital camera provides you with the facility of recording movies in HD mode. The FT1 records HD movies in AVCHD Lite, that allows you to shoot excellent HD video with twice the recording time as compared to shooting in Motion JPEG mode.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC FT1 Tough & Rugged Digital Camera is waterproof up-to 3m, shockproof up-to 1.5m and dust-proof. This makes it an ideal camera for underwater shooting, that is self protected from dust and shock. The Venus Engine image processor ensure faster processing along with less noise. It also features MEGA Optical Image Stabilisation technique, Face Detection technology, Intelligent Auto mode, Scene Selector and an Intelligent Exposure and contrast control function. Packed with so many amazing features; this is one of the most awaited digital cameras.
