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Many people find that they are too scared to take their cameras to certain
places in case they may get damaged in some way. Ricoh may have finally
released the answer to this problem. Its new product, the PX series compact
digital camera is water proof, shock proof and dust resistant. These
cameras have been especially designed to handle a variety of different
locations and situations so that you are able to take pictures wherever you
may be.

As well as being able to handle some difficult climates and conditions, the
Ricoh PX camera has a very fast start up time of only 1.4 seconds and the
settings change automatically and rapidly in order to accommodate specific
conditions for each photo. The camera comes with some excellent features
which include a 16 mega pixel camera and 5x zoom capacity. It also boasts
an LCD screen of wide angle 2.7 inch and 230 dot high contrasts. As well
as these features making this camera extremely functional, the slim design
allows it to be easily portable and the lens is coated with anti-finger
protection which allows you to prevent scratches on the screen.

The optical zoom which can increase up to 5x has focal lengths of 28mm
wide to 140mm telephoto and is able to use the super resolution technology
provided without resulting in any reduction in the final image quality. The
camera is capable of supporting a video quality of 1280 x 720 HD streaming
and is able to take pictures of a maximum of 4608 x 3456 resolutions. If
you are going to be taking a certain type of photo, this camera helps you
to use the automatic settings which are already programmed for a variety of
different situations. There are 28 different modes, the premium shot scenes
include:

• Cooking
• Party
• Beach
• Snow
• Sunlight

Nowadays people are involved in alot more social media sites which allow
for photo sharing and you will often find that you want to upload photos
to share with friends and family via the internet. The Ricoh PX series are
provided with a built in wireless LAN system which allows you to directly
upload pictures to your PC. There is also an SD memory card/ SDHC memory
card provided with the camera which fits into the memory card slot built
in to the camera. With so many ways in which you can save and share your
pictures you will be sure not to lose any of your valuable memories. The
camera comes with 40mb internal memory and is able to extend to up to 32gb
in external memory space.

When you purchase the Ricoh PX series camera you are provided with the
entire kit which includes all the accessories you need to get started with
your new camera. These include:

1. SD memory card
2. Rechargeable Battery
3. USB Power adapter
4. USB Cable

This camera is a remarkable and innovative design which allows you the
freedom to take pictures quickly and easily, wherever you may be.

The newest offering from Olympus is the SZ-30MR, part of their Super Zoom series. This incredibly versatile and useful camera is compact and filled with the latest features and technologies which make it the ideal ‘Point and Shoot’ camera for people who are on the go and want to be able to slip their camera into their pocket and not worry about heavy or bulky equipment.

Compact Design

This well built new camera is not only known for its features and usability but also for its attractive and modern design.The matt chrome finish gives it a modern technological appearance and, although the camera is slightly thicker than its contemporaries, it is fitted with a 24x optical lens which allows you to take close ups from more distance than others.

The LCD screen enables easy viewing and clear simple displays. There is no viewfinder on this particular model, but as with most modern cameras, you simply look through the LCD screen to set up he shot. Even though this camera may retain a lot of the classic design features that give it the retro look, you are still able to use the USB and HDMI ports to attach the camera quickly and easily to your computer or TV for viewing and file sharing.

Features

This model is equipped with a 16 mega pixel backlit CMOS sensor which enables you to take pictures in dim lights and darker conditions.

The Eye-Fi card compatibility lets you transfer pictures wirelessly to a computer from the camera. This is a brilliant tool if you frequently use social media sites such as Facebook and share a lot of pictures. The optical zoom is used for taking close ups without losing any of the integrity of the picture and offering high quality texture and focus, even from a distance.

One of the most unique features of this camera is the multi-recording tool which allows you to record video and take still photographs at the same time. Much like the multi-Recording tool, the in-built dual engine image processing technology means that you can pool pictures and videos which have been taken using different settings together and meld them without any complications. This is a great tool for people who have an artistic interest in photos and are looking to expand their imaginative and creative photography skills.

There are 15 different pre-set modes to choose from in order to add some personality to your pictures. These include:

• Portraits
• Beauty
• Landscapes
• Hand Held Starlight
• Night Scene
• Night Portrait
• Sport
• Indoor
• Self-Portrait
• Sunset
• Fireworks
• Cuisine
• Documents
• Beach & Snow
• Pets
• Panorama

The Olympus SZ-30MR is an ideal camera for travelling and for everyday use, Its compact size and functionality make  it a great piece of kit for people want to take pictures anywhere they are and like to have a good quality camera handy without all the extra pieces of kit. It is user friendly and available to all while offering a brilliant quality result for amateurs and enthusiasts alike.

With so many new cameras coming onto the market, Olympus has brought out the PEN E-P3 which is the latest offering from its PEN series. Retaining the retro look of all the recent models, this new member of theseries is jam packed full of new and innovative features which add to the attraction and usability of thesecameras. Among its new features are the inbuilt flash and 60 millisecond shutter speed.

Utility

MOS Sensor – The Olympus PEN E-P3 camera is equipped with the 12.3 mega pixel MOS sensors which is the newest upgrade from the CMOS sensor. This allows you to take picture in lower light conditions and, due to using less energy, will allow you to take pictures more quickly.

OLED Screen – This touch sensitive screen allows you to use the entire menu features including zoom and focus by simply tapping the screen in particular areas. With anti-fingerprint and anti-dust technologies applied to the screen you’re able to use it without having to clean it every five minutes as well.

Autofocus – This unique feature, in the form of an orange LED light helps you to focus on certain images which may in low light and dim conditions. In comparison to the earlier models, this autofocus illuminating light is able to focus the entire picture rather than just part of it.

Lenses – There are 2 lenses provided with this camera. One lens works in a more manual fashion where you can use the focus ring to adjust settings yourself; the lens comes with distance rings which allow you to photograph distances and wide angles with ease. The second lens is used for close ups and portraits.

Art Filters – The PEN E-P3 comes with 10 different art filters which allow you to adapt your settings to create a more artistic result than the natural colours. These include:

• •Dramatic Tone
• Gentle Sepia
• Cross Process
• Diorama
• Pin Hole
• Grainy Film
• Light Tone
• Pale & Light Colour
• Soft Focus
• Pop Art

Build & Design

The retro look of this camera brings to mind cameras from the old days with reels in them. They are built in a sturdy fashion with a faux leather grip on one side. The rotary dial to flip between modes and the in-built pop up flash are features which allow you relive the past in design but experience the future with usability.

There is, of course, the USB and HDMI ports access on the far side of the camera to enable quick transfer and file sharing. These modern features are all combined in the classic design and build.

The Olympus PEN E-P3 is a trendy camera with a retro design which allows you to remain classic, while also offering the highest standards of picture quality and modern vision. The price range is affordable and you will get exactly what you pay for with this brilliant high quality offering from Olympus.

The Nikon CoolPix L120 camera boasts a whole array of different features and design aspects which create a comprehensive mix of technology and style. The perfect blend creates the ideal situation for it to be one of the leaders in the current market for digital cameras. Although there is no viewfinder, the LCD screen gives a brilliant view when taking pictures and the camera is a perfect candidate for amateur photographers to use on the go.

Innovative Design

There are any different design aspects that make this camera an attractive and functional tool. Here are some examples of the design and build features of this camera.

• Compact & Comfortable
• Lightweight
• Textured grip for steady control
• Convenient placement of switches and buttons for easy access and comfortable use.
• 3.0 Colour LCD Screen with multiple brightness settings
• HDMI/AV/DC ports

Performance Features

• 21x Optical Zoom – Brilliant for photographing nature and scenic distances
• 14.1 megapixel CCD (Charged Coupled Device) sensor with EXPEED C2

• Manual ISO Control – The ISO ranges from 800 to 6400 with a white balance consisting of 6 different options: Flash, Cloudy, Incandescent, Daylight, Fluorescent and Present Manual.
• Autofocus with 17 Preset Shooting Modes – There is no option for manual focus which may be a bother to the more involved photographer, but the 17 different modes allow you to extend some control over the type of focus you apply to your particular pictures. The modes are the general selection that you would find in a regular Rs. 15 000 camera and include:
• Portrait
• Landscape
• Night Portrait
• Indoor
• Beach
• Snow
• Sunset
• Dawn
• Night Landscape
• Close Up
• Food
• Museum
• Fireworks
• Black & White
• Back Lighting
• Panorama
• Pet Portrait

• Video Recording Mode – You are able to record video in a maximum resolution of 720 pixels. You can record for any time up to 29 mins and the quality is of a high standard. You are able to reduce the pixel amount down to 540 or record in VGA if you so desire. The video is saved in MPEG4 format and can be transferred easily to a monitor or computer for further viewing.
• SD (Secure Digital) Memory Cards – The CoolPix camera has the facility to support the SD memory cards along with the faster SDHC and SDXC cards if you so wish. There is a built in memory of 102 MB as well which can be used for storing both pictures and video.

This camera is an ideal candidate for anyone looking for a simple and easy camera which performs well and has an excellent zoom capacity. Although there are a few things that may not be desirable such as the manual flash and lack of manual focus, the Nikon CoolPix L120 is a brilliant camera for anyone. It is an attractive and highly usable piece of equipment, perfect for the amateur photography enthusiast on the go.

Simply owning a  to  digital camera with high specifications is not enough, you need to know how to use it properly so that you get the best possible pictures. Here is a comprehensive guide that explains how you need to use your camera’s features and what are the best methods for capturing high quality photos and video.

Face Detection – Cameras with this new technology are able to automatically find faces in a scene and mechanically adjusts all the settings to focus on the faces in the picture rather than the surrounds. If there are many faces in the picture, the camera will use the ‘auto smart mode’ to select the more obviously conspicuous faces in the range.

Smart Capture – It is always difficult trying to take still photos of things that are in motion. With this new feature from Kodak you able to use the smart capture to automatically adjust the camera settings to create the optimal settings for a particular photo. This feature analyses the different aspects in the view before settling on the right levels of exposure and focus so that the outcome is as clear and precise a picture as possible.

Perfect Touch – This technology helps to remove shadows from images.

Scene Mode – This feature allows you to choose the correct mode for the type of picture you are going to take. A motion shot, a still image or a large scene will all require different settings. This features automatically creates the ideal settings for a specific shot.

Flash Technology – The innovative S1 technology from Kodak extends the flash work of your camera and helps you to take much better photos in dim and low light conditions. This technology is fantastic for night shots and puts Kodak at the front of flash technologies.

Blur Reduction and Image Stability – This technology works like a steady shot function and reduces any blurring that may be caused by shaking of the camera or low light condition. Climate and human factors can both contribute to make pictures more blurred and these features help to create as sharp an image as possible despite these differing factors.

Panorama Mode/ Wide Angle – The panorama mode allows you to take wider images and lets you take a series of shots that can be combined to create one wide angle panoramic scene shot.

High Definition Quality- This camera has the correct technologies to let you take pictures in HD quality with both 720 pixels and 1080 pixels for photo and video. These can then be transferred and viewed on HD and LED monitors with Kodak EasyShare HDTC dock to allow for the best possible picture quality.

Tagging – In a similar way to how you can  ‘tag’ people on Facebook pictures, you can use the special text and sound tagging tools to enhance your pictures and add a personal touch.

These specifications and features show the innovative and easy to use characteristics of this brilliant new type of camera. The Kodak digital camera series is truly at the head of its game.

There is such a wide and varied choice of different pocket sized cameras available in the market today that it is not always to easy to know which one may be the best for you to buy. We are so spoilt for choice nowadays that we need to look closely at the different features and specifications of the different models before we know which one to purchase. Here you can read about one of the latest models which is offered from Sony. Everyone knows that Sony is one of the leading manufacturers of cameras in the world and so you can rest assured that this is going to be a great piece of equipment from the start.

Specifications

• Lightweight – 125grams
• Dimensions – 52mm x 107mm
• Shutter Speed – 1/30 – 1/4000
• 3 inch LCD Touch Screen
• 7.22mm Exmoor CMOS Image Sensor with effective picture resolution of 12.8mp
• Color Filter System
• DSP Processor

Features

• Face Detection – Feature which uses software recognition to locate the prominent faces and smiles in the picture and focus the settings on these aspects

• Steady Shot – Sony’s own image stabilization technology that allows the picture to remain clearer in certain conditions where the camera may shake.
• Date/Time Stamp – Allows you to automatically record the exact time and date that a picture was taken.

• Erase Protect Security – Prevents you from accidentally erasing pictures from memory without wanting to.
• Playback Zoom Capability
• Power Saving Mode

If you are worried about how you can move the pictures to your PC and access them for file sharing and manipulation, this is made very easy by Sony due to technology featured on this Bloggie Touch MHS-TS20/L. For those of you who have used Apple products, you may know that they are more complex and tricky to move files and transfer data from the camera to the PC, with the Bloggie this is made easy through the software which allows you to simply click, drag and drop files to your desired location with ease.

The memory provided in this camera is more than you would ever think to use. There is an 8 GB internal flash memory capacity which can be enhanced with further memory cards if desired. The camera stores pictures in JPEG format and videos in MP4 format by default, though this can be changed if required. This model also has a HDMI port which is extremely easy and simple to use, as well as a USB which flips out for easy access. The camera supports Windows XP SP3 OS, Windows 7 and Mac 10.5 or higher. It is versatile and available to all types of users.

This camera is available at around $200 and is available in 4 fabulous colors. It is a very simple, user friendly accessory and is brilliant for taking pictures and video which you can easily share with friends and family.