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Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Samsung Ships Next-Generation of Award Winning NV Cameras

The 10 megapixel NV15 and 12 megapixel NV20, two new models added to Samsung's revolutionary NV series of advanced P&S digital cameras, are now shipping in time for the upcoming holiday season. The two new cameras feature the sleek, elegant design and innovative Smart Touch interface that have become the hallmarks of the NV Series. Both cameras also feature premium Schneider optics with a 3x optical zoom.

"This is the next generation of Samsung's award-winning NV series of digital cameras," says Stewart Henderson, Vice President Marketing, Samsung Opto-Electronics America. "This is not your typical family of point-and-shoot digital cameras. At Samsung, we take great pride in the NV series because of the firsts that it brings to market, including our revolutionary Smart Touch interface, as well as the WOW factor that makes the cameras stand out from the crowd."

The NV15 and NV20 can also shoot at ISO 3200, and boast an improved Advanced Shake Reduction (ASR) feature as well as Samsung's new Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) and Image Noise Reduction modes. ACB automatically adjusts the brightness of subjects composed in harsh lighting, such as those that are back-lit, and the Image Noise Reduction helps limit the amount of noise in captured images, especially those shot at higher ISO settings.

NV20 has a $349 MSRP, and the NV15 has a $249 MSRP. For more information, visit www.samsungcamerausa.com.

Samsung Launches New S-Series Models

Samsung today announced the launch of two new entry-level digital cameras - the 7.2 megapixel S760 and the 8.1 megapixel S860.

The compact S760 and S860 feature a 3x optical zoom (35mm film equivalent: 38~105mm) Samsung SHD lens, and offer shooters Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) to help minimize the effect of camera shake and produce sharp, clear images, especially in low-light environments. Users can also take advantage of advanced features such as Face Detection and Self Portrait mode.

"Samsung brings a fresh perspective to the world of entry-level digital cameras with its S-Series," says Stewart Henderson, Vice President of Marketing, Samsung Opto-Electronics America. "The S-Series offers the entry-level photographer much more than just family of bare-bones digital cameras, and that's especially true with the new S760 and S860. Building on previous S-Series models, the S760 and 860 combine a number of advanced and fun features, all which are non-intimidating, easy to use and which encourage the end-user to experiment with all that the cameras have to offer."

Both the S860 and S760 will be available in January. For more information, visit www.samsungcamerausa.com.

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

PMA Preview: Canon Unveils Three New P&S Cameras

PMA 2008 is less than one week away, and Canon U.S.A., Inc. is getting a jump on the festivities with the release of three new A-series PowerShot digital cameras. The expanded lineup includes the 8 megapixel PowerShot A590 IS; the 8 megapixel PowerShot A580, and color-keyed 7.1 megapixel PowerShot A470 digital cameras. Designed to bring higher end features to the entry-level P&S photographer, the new cameras range in price from $129 to $179.

"Whether capturing the expression of delight on a child's face amid a flock of brightly colored birthday balloons; the brilliant sunlight as it reflects off newly fallen snow, or the fiery-orange horizon as day slips into night, these three new PowerShot A-series digital cameras make capturing, saving and sharing memories as simple as 1-2-3," said Yuichi Ishizuka, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A.

The PowerShot A590 IS has 4x optical zoom and 19 shooting modes, from fully automatic to fully manual operation for greater creative control. It also features the Canon's optimized Optical Image Stabilization system. The A580 has equivalent 4x optical zoom, 16 shooting modes and other mid-grade features. The A470 features a 3.4x optical zoom, manual overrides for ISO speed, exposure compensation and white balance, as well as 14 shooting modes. All the units feature face and motion detection technology, as well as advanced multi-point auto focus systems.

For more information, visit www.usa.canon.com.

Monday, May 26, 2008

GE Continues to Make Inroads in Digicam Market, Launches 12MP P&S

General Imaging, the worldwide exclusive licensee for GE digital cameras, is continuing its successful penetration of the digital camera market, unveiling today its first 12-megapixel camera through multichannel retailer HSN.

HSN will offer the E1235 at the special introductory price of $199.95, including a black camera case and an ArcSoft software package including Print Creations Greeting Card, Print Creations Scrapbook, CD & DVD LabelMaker, DVD Slideshow and PhotoImpression. The camera is also available online at www.hsn.com.

GE branded cameras have popped up at a variety of retailers across the country in the past year, and have quickly established a footing in the competitive, entry-level digicam market.

The GE E1235 also marks the company's first foray into more advanced and user-friendly features including blink detection and smile detection, ensuring that the user captures just the right moment in people shots. After a shot is taken, the blink detection feature alerts the user that the subject’s eyes were closed and allows another attempt. The smile detection feature works by tripping the shutter automatically when the subject smiles.

For more information, visit www.ge.com/digitalcameras.

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