Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3

PANASONIC’S NEW LUMIX FP-SERIES DIGITAL CAMERAS FEATURE SLEEK DESIGN AND ULTRA-SLIM PROFILE FOR STYLE CONSCIOUS USERS

Panasonic LUMIX FP3 Digital Camera, Complete with Folded Optics Design, Features 3.0-inch Touch-Screen LCD and Ultra-Slim Profile for Easy Carrying

MISSISSAUGA, ON (January 7, 2010) – Panasonic Canada Inc. announced today three new LUMIX digital cameras to the 2010 ultra-slim FP-Series, the LUMIX DMC-FP3, FP2 and FP1. All three models have a 4x optical zoom with a folded optics design, creating a flat and stylish look to the front of the camera, and feature a newly-adopted lens cover that protects the lens and serves as the camera’s power switch.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20

PANASONIC INTRODUCES LUMIX FH-SERIES DIGITAL CAMERAS, PACKED WITH WIDE-ANGLE LENSES AND POWERFUL ZOOMS

Panasonic LUMIX FH20 Ideal for Sophisticated Users Looking for Compact Digital Camera Capable of HD-Quality Photos and Video & Powerful 8x Optical Zoom

MISSISSAUGA, ON (January 7, 2010) – Panasonic Canada Inc. announced today the addition of the new FH-Series to its 2010 line of LUMIX digital cameras, which includes the LUMIX DMCFH20 (14.1-megapixels) and LUMIX FH1 (12.1-megapixels). The slim, pocket-sized LUMIX FH-series cameras pack a 28mm wide-angle lens with 8x optical zoom for the FH20 and a 5x optical zoom for the FH1. Both models can record High Definition video and thanks to Intelligent Auto mode (iA) are extremely easy to use.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-F2

PANASONIC’S NEW LUMIX F-SERIES DIGITAL CAMERAS DELIVER ON STYLE AND CONVENIENCE FOR ENTRY-LEVEL USERS

New LUMIX F3 Digital Camera is Compact with 4x Optical Zoom and High Definition Video Recording Capabilities

MISSISSAUGA, ON (January 7, 2010) – Panasonic Canada Inc. introduced today two new entry-level digital cameras designed with simplicity in mind and a focus on style and performance. The 12.1-Megapixel LUMIX DMC-F3 and 10.1-Megapixel DMC-F2 have an impressive 4x optical zoom, considering their small size, as well as Panasonic’s shooting assistant, Auto Scene Mode. The LUMIX F3 also records dynamic High Definition video in 1280 x 720p at a smooth 30 fps, while both shoot in WVGA (848 x 480) and normal VGA (640 x 480). The LUMIX F3 is equipped with a 28mm (28-112mm) wide-angle lens and a 2.7-inch 230,000-dot resolution LCD, designed for clear visibility when shooting still photos and videos. The F2 has a 33mm (33-132mm) lens and a 2.5-inch LCD. Both models feature a high-sensitivity CCD sensor and an Extra Optical Zoom function which extends zoom power to 7.8x (F3) and 7.1x (F2).

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PANASONIC INTRODUCES NEW 64GB AND 48GB SDXC MEMORY CARDS, AVAILABLE GLOBALLY IN FEBRUARY 2010

MISSISSAUGA, ON (January 7, 2009) – Panasonic Canada Inc. today announced the availability of the company’s first 64GB and 48GB SDXC (SDeXtended Capacity) Memory Cards. The new SDXC Memory Cards, the RP-SDW64GE1K (64GB) and RP-SDW48GE1K (48GB), are Panasonic’s largest-sized GOLD cards with Class 10 speed specification. Featuring a new advanced Super Intelligent Controller, which helps to improve the reliability of the card and extend its lifetime, the new SDXC Memory Cards will be available in February 2010 with suggested retail prices of CAD $699.99 and CAD $499.99 respectively.

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Olympus Stylus TOUGH 3000

OLYMPUS has announced the Stylus TOUGH 3000, a 12MP digital camera that is waterproof (3 m / 10 ft), freezeproof (-10°C / 14°F), and shockproof (1.5 m / 5 foot drop), making it a perfect companion for active families who spend lots of time in the pool, on the slopes and trekking the great outdoors.

It is the first Stylus Tough camera with 720p HD video, and features a 3.6x wide-angle optical zoom (28-102mm equiv.), Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization, Intelligent AUTO, Scene Modes, Face Detection, In-Camera Panorama Stitching, a Magic Filter (Pop Art, Pin Hole, Fish-Eye and Drawing), AF tracking, Geotagging, and Face Recognition functionality.

Also of note is that with the Stylus TOUGH 3000, Olympus has dropped the use of its proprietary xD-Picture Card and switches to SD memory cards (up to 32GB).

Available February 2010 at an Estimated Street Price of CAD 249.99 (US $229.99).

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Olympus Stylus 7030

OLYMPUS Canada has announced the STYLUS 7030 which features 14MP resolution, 7x wide-angle optical zoom (28-196mm equiv.), Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, In-Camera Panorama Stitching, a Magic Filter (Pop Art, Pin Hole, Fish-Eye, Drawing), Face Detection, Face Recognition, AF Tracking, Shadow Adjustment Technology, Geotagging, and 720p HD Video.

Also of note is that with the Stylus 7030, Olympus has dropped the use of its proprietary xD-Picture Card and switches to SD memory cards (up to 32GB).

The sleek, lightweight metal body of the STYLUS 7030 comes in titanium, blue and purple.

Available February 2010 at an Estimated Street Price of CAD 249.99 (US $229.99).

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Olympus FE-4020

OLYMPUS Canada has announced two new entry-level FE Series digital cameras. The new FE-4020 and FE-47 feature 14MP resolution, Intelligent AUTO, Shadow Adjustment technology, Advanced Face Detection, AF Tracking, a Magic Filter (Pop Art, Pin Hole, Fish-Eye and Drawing), and AVI movie. The FE-4020 has 4x wide-angle optical zoom (26–105mm equiv.) while the FE-47 has 5x optical zoom (36–180mm equiv.).

Also of note is that with these new FE digital cameras, Olympus has dropped the use of its proprietary xD-Picture Card and switches to SD memory cards (up to 32GB).

The FE digital cameras come in a variety of colors to suit everyone’s style. The FE-4020 is available in warm gray, pearl white, light pink and light blue, and the FE-47 comes in silver, black, red and blue.

Available February 2010 at an Estimated Street Price of:
FE-4020 : CAD $179.99
FE-47 : CAD $139.99

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Sony 'Bloggie' MHS-CM5 MP4 Camera

UPLOAD YOUR LIFE ONLINE WITH SONY “BLOGGIE” CAMERAS

Two New Stylish Devices Deliver High Definition MP4 Video and Photos to the Web with Ease

LAS VEGAS (CES BOOTH #14200), Jan. 6, 2010 – Sony is providing consumers with networked products to enhance the entertainment experience and chronicle their everyday lives with Sony’s new portable bloggie™ cameras, which make their worldwide debut today. The bloggie camera offers simple, high quality MP4 video and still photo shooting, as well as easy web sharing capabilities.

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