“The Pentax Optio W80 is an incredibly versatile compact digicam.”

Steve’s Digicams has posted their review of the Pentax Optio W80 [QuickPrice Check], an ultra compact digital camera with "average image quality" and featuring 12.1MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 5x wide-angle optical zoom (28-140mm equiv.), Pixel Track Shake Reduction, 2.5-in. LCD (230K dots), HD movie (1280×720) @ 30fps, Face Detection, Smile Capture, Blink Detection and Auto Picture mode.

[ Read the Pentax W80 Review at: Steve's Digicams ]

From October 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009, Gentec International and participating Canadian retailers are offering a trade-in program where consumers can bring in their old or non-working lenses and get an instant credit of up to CAD $150 towards the purchase of a new Sigma lens.

$75 Purchase Credit
Trade in a lens at time of purchase of a Sigma lens with a retail value between $299‐ $749 and receive a $75 credit towards your purchase of that lens.

$150 Purchase Credit
Trade in a lens at time of purchase of a Sigma lens with a retail value over $750 and receive a $150 credit towards your purchase of that lens.

For complete promotion details and a list of participating Canadian Sigma retailers, visit www.gentec-intl.com.

[ View the Sigma Loot for Lenses PDF ]

Printing has just been made easier for iPhone and iPod touch users. Today, Canon Canada announced its free Easy Photo-Print App which supports wireless photo printing from the iPhone or iPod touch to a compatible Canon PIXMA printer.

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Nikon Canada Offers Picture-Perfect Holiday Gift Ideas for Photographers of Every Skill Level

Mississauga, ON October, 27, 2009 – Nikon Canada today announced its 2009 holiday lineup, including COOLPIX compact digital cameras and digital SLRs for novice and experienced photographers alike. With industry-leading innovation, advanced technology and easy-to-use functions, Nikon offers not only a wide range of camera gift suggestions, but also one-of-a-kind features and creative photography ideas for the season.

Nikon Canada is pleased to introduce a new holiday lineup filled with cameras that are great for giving and certain to help make capturing the seasons special moments easy and fun, said Gregory Flasch, National Advertising and Communications Manager, Nikon Canada. From the Nikon D5000, which brings a new level of versatility to photography and HD video, to the COOLPIX S1000pj, the worlds first camera featuring a built-in projector, Nikon offers a unique and creative perspective to holiday photography as well as perfect gift ideas for all the budding and experienced photographers on your list.

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Capturing Beautiful Holiday Photos Has Never Been Easier: Nikon D3000

It has never been simpler to dive into digital SLR photography. The freedom and choices offered by a digital SLR may seem imposing to those used to automated point-and-shoot cameras, but with one of the latest additions to Nikon’s family of quality DX-format digital SLRs, taking true, sharp and beautiful photographs couldn’t be easier.

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