Father’s Day is just around the corner (June 20) and I’m sure he’s not one to leave it to chance. Keep your ears open to the hints he’s dropping about his favorite digital camera.

Here are a couple of suggestions from Nikon for the perfect camera for Dad. It includes a selection of cameras for the Dad who just wants to take snapshots to the one who wants full control over his digital camera.

COOLPIX L110: Zoom in on the energy

Didn’t get those coveted front row seats at the big game? No problem. The user-friendly COOLPIX L110 is equipped and ready to capture all that life has to offer with its awe-inspiring zoom. Up close or far away, this camera takes every photo with stunning quality and clarity. The COOLPIX L110 features a 15x Optical Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens that covers a focal length from a wide 28mm to 420mm super-telephoto. Also equipped with Sport Continuous Mode, Dad can trust the L110 to capture all the intense and high-action plays from the stands and sidelines without compromising quality or accuracy. This power-efficient camera will allow Dad to shoot up to seven hours of HD video or take approximately 840 still images with a set of four AA Energizer®Ultimate Lithium batteries, included with the camera.

* 12.1-megapixel resolution
* 3.0-inch high-resolution 460,000-dot Clear Colour Display LCD
* HD movie (720p) with Optical Zoom and Auto Focus
* 5-way VR Image Stabilization System and Smart Portrait System
* Available in black and red

Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP): CAD$279.95

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COOLPIX S8000: Creativity at your fingertips

The thinnest design in its class, the COOLPIX S8000 is a compact camera that gives Dad more opportunities than ever to capture special moments and take sharp, crisp images with its powerful 10x telephoto Optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens. This model features the Creative Slider, a fun new way to apply effects when shooting in Auto Mode. Using the Rotary Multi Selector, Dad can adjust brightness, saturation and hue while watching a real-time preview on the camera’s LCD screen. The COOLPIX S8000 also features new functions to enhance the quality of images taken in darker settings. Nikon’s Advanced Flash Control uses higher ISO settings and faster shutter speeds to create a more natural-looking flash in low-light conditions perfect for late nights around a bonfire as cottage season approaches.

* 14.2 megapixels
* HD movie (720p) with built-in stereo sound recording
* 3.0-inch ultra-high resolution 921,000-dot Clear Colour Display LCD
* 4-way VR Image Stabilization System
* Subject Tracking
* Available in black, red and bronze

MSRP: CAD$339.95

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D300s: Don’t miss a moment

With the D300s, Dad can have more time for what really matters. This digital SLR camera combines professional-level performance with agility and enhanced D-Movie capabilities to deliver versatile and reliable photos every time. With a rapid startup time of only 130 milliseconds and a shutter release time lag of only 49 milliseconds, Dad won’t ever have to miss a moment. Nikon Picture Control will allow Dad to adjust sharpening, brightness, contrast, saturation and colour hue on the camera itself, eliminating the often tedious task of touching up pictures on a computer screen. He will also never have to miss getting the winning goal on video while trying to switch memory cards. Dual memory card slots make it possible for Dad to choose the one with the most available capacity, and also copy and paste files between cards. When using the included EN-EL3e Li-Ion rechargeable battery, approximately 950 shots can be taken under normal shooting conditions. Additionally, Dad can save time cleaning thanks to the D300s Integrated Dust Reduction System, which combats the accumulation of image degrading particles on the optical low-pass filter.

* 12.3 megapixel CMOS sensor
* HD video (720p)
* 3-inch 920,000 dot LCD screen
* Integrated Dust Reduction System
* Dual Card Slots for CF/SD memory cards
* Face Detection System and Scene Recognition System
* Quiet Shutter Release Mode for candid and unobtrusive photo-taking

MSRP: CAD$1,719.95 (body only)

The Making of the 2010 ‘Liquid Light” Hennessy print campaign. By Photographer Atton Conrad and Time Zone one. Shot fully with Light painting techniques.

Will we watch TV on our computer or surf the Internet on our TV?

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The British Journal of Photography is championing 3 photo contests:

The International Photography Award rewards the best photography worldwide, in any genre or subject. Now in its sixth year, it boasts two categories – a body of work prize and the single image prize. Both winners see their work printed by Spectrum Photographic pro lab and exhibited for a week in London. In addition, the body of work prize-winner will also pick up a Nikon D700 plus a 50mm 1.4G lens, while the single image prize winner claims a Sigma DP2s.

Shoot the Street picks out the best in street photography, shot anywhere in the world. The best photographer will see his or her work printed by MX Display and exhibited in a solo show at Format, the UK’s leading international contemporary photography biennale. The closing date for this prize is 30 June so enter now!

Unveiled is a brand new competition for wedding photographers. Open to UK wedding photographers, Unveiled offers one photographer the chance to publish his or her work in Wedding magazine – one of the UK’s leading bridal titles, read by thousands of prospective customers. The winner will also get the chance to try out their dream piece of kit, courtesy of Hasselblad and the Pro Centre.

Get the details at: British Journal of Photography.

House of cards. Check. House of matches. Check. House of staples. Wait a minute! We don’t know exactly how it all started, but Peter Root could have accidentally dropped oh, say about 100,000 staples on the floor and instead of picking them up, decided to be a little bit more creative. After he finished, he even gave it a name: “Ephemicropolis.” It only took about a week’s worth of work: 40 hours to be exact.

His next project? Let him tell you himself in this interview over at: Digital Journal

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Fujifilm FinePix JZ500

“It may not have the most features or best image quality, but the new Fujifilm JZ500 is still a compelling travel-zoom camera, particularly for point-and-shoot beginners.”

We’ve added another Fujifilm FinePix JZ500 [QuickPrice Check] Review to our Reviews Matrix.

PhotographyBLOG have published their review of the Fujifilm FinePix JZ500, a compact ultra zoom with 14.1MP resolution (on a 1/2.3-in. CCD image sensor), Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, 10x wide-angle optical zoom (28-280mm equiv.), 2.7-in. LCD (230k-dot), SR Auto, Face Detection with automatic Red-Eye removal, Scene Recognition Auto mode, and HD Movie 1280 x 720 @ 24fps.

You can read the full Fujifilm JZ500 Review at: PhotographyBLOG.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330

“The Cyber-shot W330 works best with lots of light, preferably daylight. Under these conditions the camera captures some very good photographs.”

We’ve just added another Sony DSC-W330 [QuickPrice Check] Review to our Reviews Matrix.

Imaging Resource has published their review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330, a 14.1MP resolution (1/2.3-in. Super HAD CCD) ultra compact digital camera with 4x optical zoom (26-105mm equiv.), optical Image Stabilization, 3.0-in. LCD (230k-dot), Easy Shooting, Intelligent Auto mode, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Smile Shutter™ technology, Face Detection, and Movie 640×480 @ 30fps.

You can read the full Sony W330 Review at: Imaging Resource.

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