Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

PANASONIC EXPANDS POPULAR FZ-SERIES SUPER-ZOOM LINE, WITH 24X OPTICAL ZOOM AND FULL HD-CAPABLE MODEL

New Panasonic LUMIX FZ47 Digital Camera Packs a Powerful 24x Optical Zoom in High-Quality Leica Lens and Adds Creative Manual Control Options

SECAUCUS, NJ (July 21, 2011) – Panasonic today introduces the LUMIX DMC-FZ47 digital camera, the newest addition to the company’s super-zoom FZ-Series. The LUMIX FZ47 packs a powerful 24x optical zoom in a 25mm ultra-wide angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens, full-High Definition 1080i video-recording capabilities and new creative controls while shooting both still and video images. The high-quality Leica lens features Panasonic’s Nano Surface Coating technology to help minimize light reflection that causes ghosting and flare.

“The LUMIX FZ-Series is an extremely popular line for Panasonic and we expect this model to be another winner for users who not only want an impressive 24x optical zoom, but those that seek exceptional image quality, and thanks to the Leica lens and full HD video capabilities – the FZ47 delivers,” said Darin Pepple, Senior Product Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. “New to the FZ-Series are the improved AF speeds, 3D photo shooting and full 1080 HD video capabilities.”

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5

PANASONIC ANNOUNCES EASY-TO-USE DIGITAL CAMERA WITH 26MM WIDE-ANGLE F2.8 LENS, IDEAL FOR LOW-LIGHT SHOOTING

The LUMIX LS5 Shoots 720 HD Video and Runs on AA Batteries

SECAUCUS, NJ (July 21, 2011) – Panasonic today announces a new 14.1-megapixel LUMIX DMC-LS5 digital camera that features a high-quality 26mm wide-angle, 5x optical zoom lens. With an incredible F2.8 lens and Optical Image Stabilization, the LUMIX LS5 excels in taking clear photos, even in dimly-lit situations. The LUMIX LS5 also features 720p High Definition video capabilities and runs on AA batteries, perfect for the user who is looking for added convenience.

“The LUMIX LS5 is the ideal digital camera for an entry-level user who wants an extremely easy to use digital camera that does not sacrifice image quality,” said David Fisher, Product Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. “With top-quality features like HD video and an F2.8 26mm wide-angle lens, the LS5 is giving consumers exceptional performance and value, while being easy-to-use and convenient. By adding a LUMIX model that runs on AA batteries, we are mindful that consumers have different needs and preferences.”

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Canon EOS Rebel T3 / 1100D

“The EOS 1100D is a competent entry-level DSLR that currently offers the cheapest way into the Canon DSLR system.”

We’ve added a new Canon EOS Rebel T3 / 1100D [QuickPrice Check] Review to our Reviews Matrix.

Trusted Reviews has published their review of the Canon EOS Rebel T3 / 1100D Family DSLR camera with 12.2MP resolution on a large APS-C CMOS image sensor, 2.7-in. (230k-dot) LCD display screen, ISO range of 100-6400, and HD 720p Movie 1280×720 at 30fps.

Read the Canon EOS Rebel T3 / 1100D Review @ Trusted Reviews.

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O’neill Hawaii Womens Pro Surf Team 2011 from Kyle Alexander Photography on Vimeo.

It’s HOT out there and so please take the heat wave warning seriously. This video is another kind of hotness as the O’neill Hawaii Womens Pro Surf Team 2011 strut their stuff. Would have liked more surfing and less strutting, though.

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Millions of Lost Pictures from Antiquated APS Film Cartridges are Digitized by ScanMyPhotos.com; New $5.00 Flat-fee Scanning Announced

As part of its photo preservation mandate, ScanMyPhotos.com, the international photo imaging company has lowered its digitization rate to $5.00

Irvine, CA (PRWEB) July 20, 2011

APS, The Advanced Photo System film cartridges, first produced in 1996 by Kodak®, Fujifilm®, Nikon®, Canon® and others are quickly becoming obsolete, but the billions of emotions captured on these antiquated film relics are still erupting with cherished photo memories and in urgent need for digitization. While APS film and camera production has been shuttered, there is a renewed urgency to revisit and quickly have all those canisters of photo memories scanned before it fades away.

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From phillmv

The front page of a newspaper shows what the editor believes are the most important news items of the day. Apparently “due to an errant cron task that ran twice an hour from September 2010 to July 2011,” Phillip Mendonça-Vieira collected about 12,000 screenshots of the front page of the nytimes.com and decided to put them together into a timelapse video for our enjoyment.

Read more about it at: okayfail.

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From ToyotaBelgium

Call it the Hybrid Car Window, if you like. Toyota presents their idea of what your future car will come equipped with, namely a touchscreen window that is transparent, can overlay information and be interactive at the same time (something akin to the Fujifilm X100′s hybrid viewfinder). Not only can you look out the window but can zoom for a closer look, draw, get the distance from the farm house, learn, and… make it open-source and the applications will be endless.

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Nikon Coolpix S9100

DPReview compares six compact Travel Zoom digital cameras: Canon PowerShot SX230 HS [QuickPrice Check], Nikon COOLPIX S9100 [QuickPrice Check], Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 / TZ20 [QuickPrice Check], Pentzx RZ10, Samsung WB210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9? [QuickPrice Check].

The Canon PowerShot SX230 HS [QuickPrice Check] and the Nikon COOLPIX S9100 [QuickPrice Check] made it to the very top, each earning a Gold Award. This marks a remarkable comeback for Nikon which seems to want to reclaim the top spots in the compact consumer categories once again.

Read the Compact Travel Zooms Review @ DPReview.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 / FS22

“The [Panasonic FH7 / ] FS22 does not disappoint in terms of image quality.”

We’ve added a new Panasonic DMC-FH7 [QuickPrice Check] Review to our Reviews Matrix.

ePHOTOzine has posted their review of the ultra slim Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 / FS22 with 16.1MP resolution (1/2.33-in. CCD), 4x wide-angle optical zoom (28-112mm equiv.), optical Image Stabilization, 3.0-in. (230k-dot) Touch Screen LCD, Intelligent Auto, P, Sonic Speed AF, and HD 720p Movie 1280×720 at 24fps.

Read the Panasonic FH7 / FS22 Review @ ePHOTOzine.

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