PENTAX Optio WG-2

PENTAX Optio WG-2 and PENTAX Optio WG-2 GPS

Adventure proof digital compact cameras, offering underwater shooting to a depth of 12 meters and a new image sensor for much-improved, high-sensitivity images and movie clips

Mississauga, ON – February 7, 2012

PENTAX RICOH IMAGING CANADA INC. is pleased to announce the introduction of the PENTAX Optio WG-2 and Optio WG-2 GPS digital compact cameras. Featuring waterproof, dustproof and shock-resistant construction, these rugged, adventure proof models offer improved image quality in high-sensitivity shooting and Full HD movie recording capability.

Equipped with the latest back-illuminated CMOS image sensor and a state-of-the-art imaging engine, the Optio WG-2 and Optio WG-2 GPS perform superbly in high-sensitivity shooting, such as when shooting at night or in poorly illuminated indoor sports arenas, delivering much clearer, sharper images with minimized noise than previous models. With approximately 16.0 effective megapixels, they also offer high-resolution Full HD movie recording (1920 x 1080 pixels). Coupled with a new wide, high-resolution LCD monitor, assuring effortless viewing of captured images even in bright sunlight, and outstanding underwater shooting capability to a depth of 12 meters, the Optio WG-2 and Optio WG-2 GPS perform well, even under demanding outdoor conditions, and can capture a wide range of subjects and scenes in beautiful, high-quality images and movies.

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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’S NEW TOP-OF-THE-LINE RUGGED DIGITAL CAMERA FEATURES GPS*1 AND FULL-HD VIDEO RECORDING CAPABILITIES

The LUMIX TS4, the Optimal Outdoor Companion, Combines a GPS, Compass, Altimeter, Barometer with Waterproof*2, Shockproof*3 and Freezeproof Features, Allowing it to Excel in Photo and Video Capture Under Many Conditions

SECAUCUS, NJ (January 31, 2012) – Panasonic 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, barometer, plus outstanding toughness, including: waterproof*2 to approximately 40 feet (12 meters), shockproof*3 to approximately 6.6 feet (2 meters), freezeproof to temperatures as low as 14ºF, and dustproof*2. Beyond its rugged design, the LUMIX TS4 also 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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Fujifilm FinePix XP150

FUJIFILM INTRODUCES ALL NEW RUGGED AND DURABLE FINEPIX XP150, XP100 AND XP50 DIGITAL CAMERAS THAT TAKE YOUR OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY TO NEW HEIGHTS

Extreme “Four-Way Protection” Refines What a Durable, Stylish Outdoor Camera Should Be

Valhalla, N.Y., January 5, 2012 – FUJIFILM North America Corporation today announced the launch of the all new FinePix XP150 (with GPS) and XP100 (without GPS) digital cameras that take rugged protection and durability to a whole new level. Now, they are Waterproof to 33ft (10M) and Shockproof to 6.5 ft (2M), Freezeproof to 14°F (-10°C) and Dustproof. In addition, the all new XP50 also fights water, shocks, cold and debris by being Waterproof to 16.5ft (5M) and Shockproof to 5 ft (1.5M), Freezeproof to 14°F (-10°C) and Dustproof. With all this protection, you are certain to get your most adventurous shots, all with an extremely attractive camera body that is easy to use.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V

“The Cyber-shot HX100V … may very well be the year’s best true bridge camera.”

We’ve added a new Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX100 [QuickPrice Check] Review to our Reviews Matrix.

DigitalCameraInfo has published their review of the Sony DSC-HX100V, a 16.2MP resolution (1/2.3-in. “Exmor R” CMOS Sensor) ultra zoom digital camera with 30x wide-angle optical zoom (27-810mm equiv.), GPS, 3.0-in. LCD (921k-dot), iAuto, PASM, Backlight Correction HDR, Intelligent Sweep Panorama, 3D still image and Sweep Panorama, Natural Flash, Sweep Multi Angle, Background Defocus, and Full HD 1080/60p Movie.

Read the Sony HX100v Review @ DigitalCameraInfo.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V

“The Sony CyberShot DSC-HX7V is easy to operate and is very user-friendly, despite a couple of shortcomings.”

We’ve added a new Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX7V [QuickPrice Check] Review to our Reviews Matrix.

LetsGoDigital has published their review of the Sony DSC-HX7V, a 16.2MP resolution (1/2.3-in. “Exmor R” CMOS Sensor) compact ultra zoom digital camera with 10x wide-angle optical zoom (28-280mm equiv.), GPS + Compass and Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, 3.0-in. LCD (921k-dot), iAuto, P, Scene Modes, Burst 10 fps at 16.2MP, Backlight Correction HDR, Intelligent Sweep Panorama, 3D still image and 3D Sweep Panorama, Dynamic Range Optimizer, Continuous Shooting 10fps (16.2MP full resolution), Background Defocus, Handheld Twilight Mode, Soft Skin Mode, Smile Shutter Technology, Anti-blink Function, Natural Flash, and Full HD AVCHD 1080/60i Movie.

You can read the Sony HX7V Review @ LetsGoDigital.

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Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

“But for all its toughness we were disappointed in the images except for those who only print 8×10 or smaller most of the time.”

We’ve added a new Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS [QuickPrice Check] Review to our Reviews Matrix.

Imaging Resource has published their review of the Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS, with 14MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 5x wide-angle optical zoom (28-140mm equiv.), 2.7-in. LCD (230k-dot), waterproof (33 ft), coldproof (10 degrees C / 14 degrees F), dustproof, shockproof (5 ft), crushproof (100 KGF), GPS, and HD Movie 1280×720 @ 30fps.

You can read the Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Review @ Imaging Resource.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V

“We’re impressed with the Sony Cyber-shot HX100V’s image results [and] unlike many compact cameras, shots up to ISO 1600 retain enough definition to be of good use.”

We’ve added a new Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX100 [QuickPrice Check] Review to our Reviews Matrix.

TechRadar has published their review of the Sony DSC-HX100V, a 16.2MP resolution (1/2.3-in. “Exmor R” CMOS Sensor) ultra zoom digital camera with 30x wide-angle optical zoom (27-810mm equiv.), GPS, 3.0-in. LCD (921k-dot), iAuto, PASM, Backlight Correction HDR, Intelligent Sweep Panorama, 3D still image and Sweep Panorama, Natural Flash, Sweep Multi Angle, Background Defocus, and Full HD 1080/60p Movie.

Read the Sony HX100v Review @ TechRadar.

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