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Pentax Optio M50

Posted by: Dennis Hissink Sunday 3rd, February 2008

Slim and easy all-round camera with extended zoom range. Despite its 5x zoom range, the diminutive dimensions and scant weight of the Pentax Optio M50 is due to a flat Lithium-Ion battery and further miniaturisation of the circuit board. The result is an eye-catching 23.5mm deep aluminium body that will be available in classic silver or a selection of other attractive colours. Technically the Pentax Optio M50 also has much to offer and will spoil the photographer with its numerous functions, not least of which is the extended - now five times - zoom range that assures successful telephoto shots. The digital "Shake Reduction" automatically increases the sensitivity to ISO 6400.

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Pentax Optio S12

Posted by: Ralf Jurrien Sunday 3rd, February 2008

The new Pentax Optio S12 digital compact camera offers the highest technology in the smallest possible body. Ultra-compact dimensions and high-quality design are immediately recognizable in the typical Pentax style. Inside the 12 megapixels resolution with digital "Shake Reduction" and "Face Recognition" function complete the superb features for this state-of-the-art compact camera. The Pentax S12 camera further features a clear and bright 2.5’’ TFT Colour LCD Monitor with 232,000 pixels and Anti-reflection Coating. The Pentax Optio S12 is an ultra-compact, high-end lavishly equipped digital camera in a stunning aluminium body. The camera features easy to understand menus for simple operation.

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Pentax K200D DSLR

Posted by: Mark Peters Sunday 3rd, February 2008

The entry-level series of Pentax digital SLR cameras continues with the introduction of the new Pentax K200D, featuring the acclaimed Pentax Shake Reduction (SR) system. Blurred hand-held photographs, particularly with telephotos or longer exposure times, are a thing of the past. Two sensors are used by the SR system to detect any vibrations and compensate for any movement by the 10.2 Megapixel CCD. This blurring protection system occurs directly at the CCD saving the user from having to acquire expensive special lenses. Thanks to the Pentax K-mount bayonet virtually any Pentax lens can be used with the new Pentax K200D digital SLR.

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Pentax K20D DSLR

Posted by: Mark Peters Sunday 3rd, February 2008

The new Pentax K20D sets forth to build on the success of the acclaimed Pentax K10D which set new standards and established itself as a leading model in its class. A completely new camera concept has been developed for the Pentax K20D that clearly raises the standard for this class of digital SLR with its high performance features and extensive functions. Outwardly it is immediately clear that the Pentax K20D meets professional standards with its dust and splash-proof body. At the heart of the camera is a CMOS sensor with an effective resolution of 14.6 megapixels with extremely low noise characteristics. A further new development is Pixel mapping that interpolates failed pixels, avoiding disturbing white spots in the final image.

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Canon A580

Posted by: Dennis Hissink Sunday 3rd, February 2008

Canon announces the launch of a new A-series compact camera with powerful new features that say bye-bye to blur and offer enhanced point-and-shoot capability. The Canon PowerShot A580 camera includes brand-new blur-reducing Motion Detection Technology, plus new technology evolutions. Canon’s Face Detection Technology now features Face Detection White Balance, and Red-Eye Correction, can now remove red-eye automatically as the user shoots. The Canon A580 camera also has a Face Select & Track function. The 8.0 Megapixel Canon PowerShot A580 digital camera offers 4x optical zoom, a 2.5-inch LCD monitor and an optical viewfinder, plus new Easy mode.

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Canon A470

Posted by: Ilse Jurrien Sunday 3rd, February 2008

Canon announces the launch of a new A-series compact camera with powerful new features that say bye-bye to blur and offer enhanced point-and-shoot capability. The Canon PowerShot A470 camera includes brand-new blur-reducing Motion Detection Technology, plus new technology evolutions. Canon’s Face Detection Technology now features Face Detection White Balance, and Red-Eye Correction, can now remove red-eye automatically as the user shoots. The Canon A470 camera also has a Face Select & Track function. The 7.1 Megapixel Canon PowerShot A470 offers 3.4x optical zoom, a 2.5-inch LCD monitor in four colour variations : Red, Blue, Green, Silver.

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Canon A590 IS

Posted by: Ralf Jurrien Sunday 3rd, February 2008

Canon announces the launch of a new A-series compact camera with powerful new features that say bye-bye to blur and offer enhanced point-and-shoot capability. The Canon PowerShot A590 IS camera includes brand-new blur-reducing Motion Detection Technology, plus new technology evolutions. Canon’s Face Detection Technology now features Face Detection White Balance, and Red-Eye Correction, can now remove red-eye automatically as the user shoots. The Canon A590 IS digital camera also has a Face Select & Track function and include Canon’s leading lens-shift optical Image Stabilizer lens for additional blur reduction and low-light shooting capability.

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Canon IXUS 80 IS

Posted by: Dennis Hissink Sunday 3rd, February 2008

Canon announces the launch of a new IXUS compact camera with powerful new features that say bye-bye to blur and offer Canon announces the launch of a new IXUS compact camera with powerful new features that say bye-bye to blur and offer enhanced point-and-shoot capability. The Canon Digital IXUS 80 IS (SD1100 IS Digital Elph in America - IXY Digital 20 IS in Japan) includes brand-new blur-reducing Motion Detection Technology, plus new technology evolutions. Canon’s Face Detection Technology now features Face Detection White Balance, and Red-Eye Correction, can now remove red-eye automatically as the user shoots. The Canon Digital IXUS 80 IS also has a Face Select & Track function and include Canon’s leading lens-shift optical Image Stabilizer lens for additional blur reduction and low-light shooting capability.

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The digital SLR camera market is booming. Compared to last year the DSLR camera sales increased with impressive numbers and it seems the digital SLR camera has become a mass consumer product. New entry level D-SLR cameras with 6 Megapixels surprisingly were welcomed very well by the amateur photographer and it seems that within this segment of the digital camera market the resolution range of 6 - 10 Megapixel fulfils the need of the amateur photographer. Without lenses the digital SLR camera would not be complete and it is for that reason we see a huge number of digital SLR lens introductions appear this year. There are multiple camera manufacturers offering their best own brand solution for its DSLR camera, but there are even more specialized lens manufacturers who offer an impressive number of lens solutions too. Keep your eye on the digital SLR lens section of this PMA 2007 report for the latest introductions!

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