Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TS4

Panasonic Canada has announced availability and price for the LUMIX TS4 (announced worldwide on January 31, 2012). The Panasonic LUMIX TS4 will be available in orange, blue, and black options in mid-March 2012 with a suggested retail price of CAD $399.99.

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PANASONIC’S NEW TOP-OF-THE-LINE RUGGED DIGITAL CAMERA FEATURES GPS AND FULL-HD VIDEO RECORDING CAPABILITIES

The LUMIX TS4, the Optimal Outdoor Companion, Excels in Photo and Video Capture Under Many Conditions

MISSISSAUGA, ON (February 2, 2012) – Panasonic Canada Inc. today announced the LUMIX DMC-TS4, the company’s top-of-the-line rugged digital camera with features such as a built-in GPS*1 system, compass, altimeter, and barometer. Plus, outstanding, tough attributes for the traveler or outdoor adventurers, including: dustproof*2, waterproof*2 to approximately 40 feet (12 meters), shockproof*3 to approximately 6.6 feet (2 meters), and freezeproof to temperatures as low as -10ºC. Beyond its rugged design, the LUMIX TS4 excels in photo and video quality, offering the best of both worlds with: a LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens with a 4.6x optical zoom (35mm equivalent: 28-128mm); a 12.1-megapixel Hi-Speed CCD sensor and the advanced image processing LSI Venus Engine; and the ability to shoot 1,920 x 1,080 full-High Definition (HD) video in AVCHD and MP4 formats.

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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TS20

Panasonic Canada has announced availability and price for the LUMIX TS20 (announced worldwide on January 31, 2012). The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TS20 will be available in early April 2012 in orange, blue, and red colours for a suggested retail price of CAD $229.99.

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PANASONIC INTRODUCES ENTRY-LEVEL RUGGED DIGITAL CAMERA THAT IS WATERPROOF, SHOCKPROOF AND DUSTPROOF

The Panasonic LUMIX TS20, With a Slim Profile, Also Shoots HD Video

MISSISSAUGA, ON (February 2, 2012) – Panasonic Canada Inc. today announced the new Panasonic LUMIX TS20 digital camera, which features a rugged design that allows it to be waterproof*1 to approximately 16 feet (5 meters), shockproof*2 to approximately 5 feet (1.5 meters), dustproof*1 and freezeproof to temperatures as low as -10ºF. The LUMIX TS20 (16.1-megapixels) features a flat and slim profile with a 25mm ultra-wide-angle lens and a 4x optical zoom (35mm equivalent: 25-100mm) – which can be extended by 8x with the Intelligent Zoom function, made possible by Panasonic’s Intelligent Resolution technology.

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Sony World Photography Awards 2012 Shortlist announced

2 February 2012

Today, Thursday 2 February, the World Photography Organisation announces the shortlist for the 2012 Sony World Photography Awards.  Billed as the global photographic event of the year, the Sony World Photography Awards celebrate the very best in photography from around the world, from the next generation of emerging photographers through to the established masters of the art.

The 2012 competition has garnered increased worldwide interest with over 112,000 entries from 171 countries, with the shortlisted images depicting the stories of extraordinary lives from around the world.  The Professional competition reflects a turbulent year of global events with the war in Libya; the Greek and European economic crisis; the Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan and the fall of Gaddafi, in the Photojournalism & Documentary categories.  The shortlist for the Fine Art and Commercial categories gets to the very heart of daily life -  a small sheep-farming community in Iceland; the rice harvest in South China; a religious pilgrimage in Poland and gold diggers in Chile.

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Nikon COOLPIX P510

Nikon’s New COOLPIX P-Series Pair Packs a Potent Punch of Optical Excellence and Powerful Performance

The 42x COOLPIX P510 is the ultimate ultra-long zoom camera, while the fast aperture lens of the COOLPIX P310 makes it the advanced photographer’s compact companion

Mississauga, ON, January 31, 2012 – Today, Nikon Canada introduced two new COOLPIX cameras into the P-series, providing photographers with amazing optics from compact offerings for their next adventure-packed outing. Breaking the zoom barrier, the new P510 brings the action close with an impressive 42x optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens, from a wide 24mm to an amazing 1,000mm focal range. When the adventure begins once the sun sets, the new COOLPIX P310 tackles demanding low-light conditions with a 16.1-megapixel Backside Illuminated (BSI) CMOS sensor and a fast f/1.8 maximum aperture, NIKKOR glass lens. From the expansive Serengeti horizon and thunderous waterfalls of the Amazon to the vibrant nightlife of Toronto’s Entertainment District, Nikon’s new COOLPIX P-series cameras enable photographers to capture any adventure in astounding clarity.

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Nikon COOLPIX S3300

Nikon’s New S-Series COOLPIX Cameras are the Slim, Stylish and Smart Way to Capture Life’s Great Moments

With super-zoom capabilities and compact design, new COOLPIX cameras are user-friendly and feature technologies to inspire creativity

Mississauga, ON, January 31, 2012 – Today, Nikon Canada introduced four new digital cameras to the COOLPIX S-series lineup to give consumers new ways to go super-zoom or super chic. These new cameras deliver on Nikon’s rich digital imaging heritage and benefit from new technologies, such as GPS capability and enhanced resolution, poised to create an amazing photography experience for any user.

The spring 2012 line of Nikon COOLPIX cameras helps capture memories with technology that ensures extraordinary low-light capabilities, powerful optics and HD movie recording with full stereo sound. Advanced features such as the built-in GPS in the S9300 and Easy Panorama mode of the S6300 bolster the S-series line up, in addition to the easy-to-use, slim design and stylish S4300 and S3300. These cameras also include Nikon core photo features for amazing pictures, including Nikon’s Smart Portrait System for flattering portraits, and HD video capability across the line.

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Nikon COOLPIX L810

Nikon Makes it Easy for the Whole Family to Enjoy COOLPIX Versatility and Performance for Stunning Photos and HD Movies

Easily capture special moments with spectacular photo quality, and have fun while doing it

Mississauga, ON. January 31, 2012 – Today, Nikon Canada introduced a new line of COOLPIX digital cameras that combines affordability and convenience with performance and versatility, ideal for the modern, fast-paced and connected family. Perfect for any type of family adventure from the sidelines to the backyard, the COOLPIX L810, L26, L25 and S30 offer a simple, convenient and fun way to capture great photos and HD movies with ease.

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Sony Tablet S Earns Coveted Parent Tested Parent Approved (PTPA) Seal of Approval

Toronto, January 31, 2012 – Sony Canada is pleased to announce the Sony Tablet S has been awarded the PTPA Winner’s Seal of Approval in the first ever Tech It Up campaign with North America’s most trusted tech expert, Marc Saltzman. PTPA Media has North America’s largest volunteer parent testing community with over 40,000 parents and was rated the Most Trusted Seal by over 22,000 consumers.

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PANASONIC ANNOUNCES PRICING FOR ITS LUMIX POINT-AND-SHOOT MODELS INTRODUCED AT THE 2012 CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW

SECAUCUS, NJ (January 31, 2012) – Panasonic today announces pricing for its LUMIX DMC-SZ7, DMC-SZ1, DMC-FH8, DMC-FH6 and DMC-S2 digital cameras, all of which will be available early March 2012. All five compact digital camera models are an ideal balance of style and performance while featuring High Definition (HD) video recording-capabilities as well as Panasonic’s popular iA mode, making it easy for users to capture high-quality images with just the click of a button.

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