Imaging Resource has published their review of the Olympus TOUGH 8000 [Specs], a compact and "a true go-anywhere camera." that features 12M resolution (on a 1/2.33-inch CCD), 3.6x wide-angle optical zoom (28-102mm equiv.), Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization, 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots), Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), Face Detection, In-Camera Panning Panorama, Perfect Shot Preview, Red-Eye Fix, Beauty Mode and Movie 640×480 @ 30fps. The TOUGH label indicates it is also shockproof (from drops of up to 2m/6.6 ft), waterproof (as deep as 10m/33 ft), freezeproof (to -10°C/14°F), and crushproof (withstand up to 100kgf /220lbf).

Imaging Resource has posted their review of the Olympus TOUGH 6000 [Specs], a waterproof, shockproof and freezeproof ultra compact digital camera "fine for landscapes and scenery" featuring 10MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 3.6x wide-angle optical zoom (28-102mm equiv.), sensor-shift image stabilization, 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots), VGA movie (640×480) @ 30fps, Tap Control, Face Detection, Smile Detection and In-Camera Panorama.

Imaging Resource has published their review of the Olympus Stylus 550WP [Specs], “one of the least expensive waterproof cameras on the market” with its 10MP resolution (1/2.33-in. CCD), 3x optical zoom (38–114mm equiv.), 2.5-in. LCD (230K dots), waterproof down to 3m (10 ft), Face Detection, Perfect Fix, Intelligent Auto, and Movie 640×480 @ 30fps.

Imaging Resource has published their review of the Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP [Specs], an underwater digital camera which “wins on style and shutter response” with its 10MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 3x optical zoom (35-105mm equiv.), 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots), waterproof down to 3m, Face Detection with automatic Red-Eye removal, Face Detection Group Timer, Blog mode, Scene Recognition Auto, and Movie 640×480 @ 30fps.

PhotographyBLOG has posted their review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 (FX40 in UK) [Specs], an ultra compact camera with 12.1MP resolution (on a 1/2.33-in. CCD), 5x ultra wide-angle optical zoom (25-125mm equiv.) that "comes in handy for landscape shots," optical Image Stabilization, 2.5-in. (230K dots) LCD, Intelligent AUTO (iA) mode, Face Recognition, and HD movie 1,280 x 720 pixels @ 30 fps.

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SAMSUNG ANNOUNCES NEW COMPACT CAMERA THAT IS SIMPLE TO USE

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Mississauga – July 15, 2009 – Samsung Electronics Canada today extended its PL-Series of easy-to-use, compact digital cameras with the introduction of the new PL55. Offering 12.2 mega-pixels, 5x optical zoom and eye-catching style, the new PL55 is the perfect camera for consumers looking to capture all those important memories with ease and simplicity.

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SAMSUNG ANNOUNCES NEW CAMCORDERS THAT PUT HD VIDEO RECORDING AND VIEWING IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND

SMX-K40 offers near full-HD upscaling and 65x Intelli-Zoom

Mississauga – July 15, 2009 – Samsung Electronics Canada today introduced a new camcorder that makes recording and viewing video in HD easy. The SMX-K40 records video in standard definition and upscales the footage to near full-HD when viewing through an HDMI output.

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