Digital Camera Guide

Teds Powershot Sale

2007-10-04T06:56:00.000-07:00

Ahoy! Save up to $125 on Canon Powershot at Teds Camera Stores. Catalogue sale until 7th October, but you should be able to get these prices if you mention the deal.

Product: Canon Powershot A570IS Compact Digital
Images Sensor: 7 megapixels
Zoom: 4x optical and 4x Digital
Display: 2.5 inch LCD
Lens: Canon Quality Lens
Features: Optical viewfinder, 1600 ISO High sensitivity, Optical image Stabiliser, Movie mode with sound, Face Detection AF
Price: $299.95

Product: Canon Powershot A720IS Compact Digital
Images Sensor: 8 megapixels
Zoom: 6x optical and 4x Digital
Display: 2.5 inch vari angle LCD
Lens: Canon Zoom Lens
Features: Optical viewfinder, 1600 ISO High sensitivity, Optical image Stabiliser, Movie mode with sound, Face Detection AF
Price: $369.95

Product: Canon Powershot A560 Compact Digital
Images Sensor: 7 megapixels
Zoom: 4x optical
Display: 2.5 inch LCD
Lens: Canon Quality Lens
Features: 9 Point Autofocus, Optical viewfinder, 1600 ISO High sensitivity, Optical image Stabiliser, Movie mode with sound, Face Detection AF, High speed start up, red eye correction
Price: $279.95

All digital cameras listed here come with 25 dollars bonus booty.

Teds Camera Stores are located throughout Victoria and NSW.
Locations include: Melbourne, Camberwell, Frankston, Canberra and Sydney

Target Camera Sale

2007-08-24T06:37:00.000-07:00

Get dad snapping this fathers day with digital cameras from Target.

Product: Fujifilm digital camera A820
Images Sensor: 8.3 megapixels
Zoom: 3x optical
Display: 2.5 inch LCD
Lens: Fujinon Zoom Lens
Features: XD and SD card slots.
Price: $199

Product: Olympus Digital Camera FE210
Images Sensor: 7.1 megapixels
Zoom: 3x optical
Display: 2 inch LCD
Lens: Olympus Lens
Features: Movie Mode
Price: $179

Product: Canon Digital Camera A550
Images Sensor: 7.1 megapixels
Zoom: 4x optical
Display: 2 inch LCD
Lens: Canon Zoom Lens
Features: Movie Mode with sound
Price: $199

All these cameras plus more are available in Target until fathers day the 2nd of September.

Some Target Store Locations: Cessnock, Hobart, Hurstville, Rockdale, Unley

Ted's Digital Camera Sale

2007-08-11T06:13:00.000-07:00

Where Australia Shops for Cameras. Teds is having a camera sale until the 9th September. They offer a 14 day exchange guarantee and 25-50 dollars of selected digital cameras.

Product: Nikon Coolpix L10 Compact Digital
Images Sensor: 5 megapixels
Zoom: 3x optical
Display: 2 inch LCD
Lens: Nikon
Features: Red eye fix, AF Face priority, D-Lighting Photofix, 800 ISO low light sensitive.
Price: $154.95

Product: Casio Exilim EXZ75 Compact Digital
Images Sensor: 7 megapixels
Zoom: 3x optical
Display: 2.6 inch LCD
Lens: Exilim
Features: 34 programmed settings, anti shake mode, movie mode with sound, lithium battery and charger.
Price: $324.95

Product: Pansonic Lumix FX-12 Compact Digital
Images Sensor: 7 megapixels
Zoom: 3x optical and 4x Digital
Display: 2.5 inch LCD
Lens: Leica
Features: Mega Optical Image Stabliliser, Movie Mode with sound, high speed autofocus, 18 scene modes, lithium battery and charger.
Price: $374.95
Bonus: Free Flight

With every camera sold, there is bonus value of 300 dollars that includes 50 free prints and 50% of prints for 3 months.

Ted's camera has stores in Melbourne, Camberwell, Chadstone, Doncaster, Eastland, Fountain Gate, Frankston, Highpoint, Knox, Southland and Werribee.

DSE Digital Camera Deals

2007-07-24T04:00:00.000-07:00

Latest digital camera deals from Dick Smiths Electronics.
The following digital camera deals are available from 26th July until the 12th of August.

Product: Sony Cybershot W35 Digital Camera
Images Sensor: 7.2 megapixels
Zoom: 3x optical
Display: 2 inch LCD
Lens: Carl Zeiss
Features: Li-ion Battery for more shots.
Price: $299

Product: Olympus FE-240 Digital Camera
Images Sensor: 7.1 megapixels
Zoom: 5x optical
Display: 2.5 inch LCD
Lens: Olympus Lens
Features: Li-ion Battery, Anti Blur Mode, Worlds thinest camera.
Price: $378

Product: Canon Powershot A710 IS Digital Camera
Images Sensor: 7.1 megapixels
Zoom: 6x optical
Display: 2.5 inch LCD
Lens: Canon Zoom Lens
Features: Digic 2 image processor, fully automatic and manual modes, optical image stabiliser
Price: $498

Sony Digital Camera Deals

2007-07-01T02:44:00.000-07:00

These two Sony cybershot cameras take excellant quality photos and is very simple to use. It has automatic modes and manual settings for the more experienced photographers. The small size allows you take these cameras anywhere.

Sony Cybershot DSCS650
Megapixel Sensor: 7.2
Optical Zoom: 3x
Screen: 2.0 inch LCD
Internal Memory: 24mb
Features: High ISO 1000 sensitivity
Price: $197
Where To Buy: Retravision

Sony Cybershot DSCW35S
Megapixel Sensor: 7.2
Optical Zoom: 3x Carl Zeiss Lens
Screen: 2.0 inch LCD
Internal Memory: 56mb
Features: High ISO 1000 sensitivity and optical view finder
Price: $349
Where To Buy: Retravision

Retravision has stores across Australia from: Altona, Brighton, Epping, Heathmont, Sunbury and many more.

Sony Cybershot DSCW35

2007-06-19T04:30:00.000-07:00

Cyber-shot® digital still camera - DSC-W35

Weight: 4.2 oz (118 g)
Body; 5.3 oz. (149 g) including Battery and optional
Memory Stick® DUO Media
Dimensions: 3 9/16" x 2 5/16" x 7/8" (89 x 59 x 23 mm)

7.2 MP Super HAD™ CCD:
More megapixels give you more detail and definition when you make big prints or crop in tight on your subject. The advanced Super HAD™ (Hole Accumulated Diode) CCD design allows more light to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity and reducing noise.

Carl Zeiss® 3X Optical Zoom Lens Design:
A top-quality Carl Zeiss® 3X optical zoom lens design helps the DSC-W35 bring distant subjects closer and lets you frame shots quickly for better composition—a real advantage for family sports, outdoor fun and travel photos.

2.0"1 LCD Screen:
The DSC-W35 provides a large, bright LCD screen for composing shots, checking results, sharing your photos on location and reading camera setup menus even in full sunlight.

High Sensitivity Mode:
With high sensitivity of ISO 1000, the DSC-W35 gives you better shots in low light so you can shoot without flash to preserve the mood—great for birthday parties, indoor gatherings and candid portraits.

Clear RAW™ Noise Reduction:
Clear RAW™ NR (Noise Reduction) image processing technology helps suppress color noise that can accompany high-sensitivity shooting.

56MB Internal Memory:
The DSC-W35 allows you to capture a large number of images without a flash memory card, making it great for traveling and candid snapshots.

Memory Stick Duo™ Media Convenience:
This digital camera also has a built-in slot for optional Memory Stick Duo™ or Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media—the compact, high-capacity storage media that make it easily to upload photos to your computer or make lab-quality prints at home on your Picture Station™ digital printer (sold separately).

Function Guide Text/Icon Display:
An on-screen Function Guide text/icon display makes it easy to learn the camera functions that give you greater creative freedom to adjust photo settings.

Convenient Photo Modes:
To adjust quickly for specific shooting situations, the DSC-W35 lets you choose from several convenient photo modes: Auto, P-Auto, and Scene Selections for twilight, twilight portrait, landscape, high sensitivity, soft snap, and snow and beach environments.

14X Smart Zoom® Feature4:
Smart Zoom® intelligently "crops into" the central portion of interest in your photo, avoiding the image degradation of other digital zooms.

MPEG Movie VX Fine Mode:
The DSC-W35 lets you capture VGA (640 x 480) audio/video clips at high frame rate (up to 30 frames per second6), with length limited only by the capacity of your media.

Stamina® Battery Power:
Capture up to 380 shots3 with a fully charged NP-BG1 lithium ion battery—enough shooting capacity to cover a long weekend or a whole vacation.

Burst Mode:
Fire off four shots automatically at 7.2 MP mode or up to 64 shots at VGA standard mode.

Picture Motion Browser Software:
Supplied software makes it easier to upload, organize and search photos on your PC, and provides a convenient map view function to sort photos by location and display their origin on a world map by using an optional GPS unit.

Price: $336
Bonus: Free Sony 1GB Pro Duo Memory Stick.
Where To Buy: Harvey Norman Maribyrnong

Olympus Mju 770SW

2007-04-13T21:31:00.000-07:00

Shockproof. Waterproof. Freezeproof. Crushproof. Introducing the world's most durable digital camera — the Olympus Stylus 770 SW. You can drop it (from 5ft), dunk it (to 33ft), freeze it (-10°C/14°F) or even try to crush it (up to 220lbf), and it will still take amazing photos. But the 770 SW isn't all brawn and no brains. It features a bright 2.5" Hypercrystal LCD so you can easily compose, view and share your images underwater or in direct sunlight. Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) creates sharp, blur-free pictures, even if your subject is moving. And the 27 Shooting Modes, including movie with sound, allow you to master any shooting situation.

If you can take it, it can take it. The Shockproof Stylus 770 SW is designed to withstand a five-foot drop, bump or other mishap. You can take the Stylus 770 SW anywhere, including underwater. It's Waterproof up to 33 feet without a case. Get close to the action with the 3x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom.

Specifications

Shockproof ^ Up to 5 feet (MIL-STD-810F Drop Test Compliant)
Waterproof ^ Down to 33 feet (10m) (JIS Class 8)
Freezeproof ^Down to -10°C/14°F
Crushproof ^ Up to 220 pounds-force
Imager/Sensor ^ 7.1 Megapixel (effective), 7.4 Megapixel gross, 1/2.33” CCD
LCD ^ 2.5” (6.4cm) HyperCrystal LCD (approx. 230,000 pixels)
ISO ^ Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Memory ^ 18MB internal memory
Removable Media Card ^ xD-Picture Card™ (16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB, 1GB or 2GB)
Auto-connect USB ^ 2.0 Full Speed (USB mass storage)
Power Supply ^ Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery (LI-42B)
Available colors ^ Silver, Bronze and Royal Blue

If you don't mind forking out for an extra few dollars for a XD card then this camera is the perfect point and shoot. This camera can be purchased at a discounted price of $598 at Dick Smiths Electronics Powerhouse.

Hitachi Camcorder DZ-HS301E

2007-03-05T03:55:00.000-08:00

Hitachi Hybrid DVD Camcorder DZ-HS301E

The DZ-HS301E Hybrid DVD/HDD camcorder is a new kind of camcorder that combines the capacity of HDD with the convenience of DVD. Now users can shoot for longer and share DVD's even faster with just the camcorder, no PC or additional DVD burning hardware is required.

Camera Specifications

Built in 8GB Hitachi hard disk drive

Multiformat+ DVD burner utilises 8cm DVD-RAM/ -R/-RW/+RW disc media

1.3 MegaPixel CCD

One Touch Dubbing button for easy HDD to DVD burning

1 Second Quick Start Function

True 16:9 Wide Screen Recording

DVD still frame to JPEG image capture

EIS (Electronic Image Stabilisation)

High Quality MPEG2 encoding

SD Card Slot

2 channel/stereo digital Dolby Digital audio recording

Recording time:
HDD
110min (Extra Fine Quality)
180min (Fine Quality)
360min (Standard Quality)

DVD (Dual sided)
36min(Extra Fine Quality)
60min (Fine Quality)
120min (Standard Quality)

2.7" widescreen LCD

USB 2.0 high speed connectivity

This camera can be purchased at Harvey Norman for $1049 after trade in.

Sony Cybershot DSC-T100

2007-03-01T01:58:00.000-08:00

The 8-megapixel DSC-T100 camera is a showstopper with the most powerful zoom and largest LCD screen in Sony’s T-series. With its Carl Zeiss® 5x optical zoom lens and 3-inch LCD screen, this model will debut in red, black and silver.

The 8-megapixel DSC-T20 camera features a Carl Zeiss 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.5-inch LCD screen, and will hit the scene in pink, white, black and silver.

In colors to match your party gear and less than a half-inch thick, both cameras can easily slip into a clutch purse or the pocket of a jacket. They can be fashionably protected with four different styles of matching camera cases in colors such as pink, red, green, grey, crème, brown and black, which will be sold separately.

“There’s a generation of style-conscious, tech-savvy people who want the brands and products in their lives to reflect who they are,” said Phil Lubell, director of marketing for digital cameras at Sony Electronics. “Our new T-series cameras can give these customers the form factor and advanced technologies they’re looking for.”

When it comes to entertaining, the living room is the hub. Sony’s new T-series cameras feature high-definition output so you can bring your photos to the party and take full advantage of the HD equipment already in your home. Once you have viewed photos in the utmost clarity, color and detail on an HDTV set, there’s no going back to huddling around a PC. And tech-savvy snappers know that standard-definition equipment can’t display the full glory of even a 2-megapixel picture.

Sony’s new cameras have three accessory options for high-definition photo viewing. All are compatible with the Sony VMC-MHC1 HD component cable for simple connection to an HDTV set. They can also be connected to the new Sony CSS-HD1 high-definition Cyber-shot Station™ with a bundled component cable and a remote commander. Connect all your devices to the station just one time and it also works as a charger for the camera.

The complete high-definition photo viewing solution is the Sony DPP-FPHD1 package, which includes the high-definition component cable, a Cyber-shot cradle, a remote commander and a high-definition printer with component HD output. Designed to complement any living room, this new printer comes in elegant black and can be positioned horizontally or vertically. As you view your pictures, you can print the ones you want to hand out as party mementos, on the spot, in about 45 seconds.
All of the new cameras are equipped with a built-in slide show function. You can play back your images, complete with dynamic transitions choreographed to your choice of music clips.

The party people will look fabulous in every shot with Sony’s new face detection technology. It can identify up to eight faces in the camera’s LCD frame, and automatically adjust white balance and flash as well as focus and exposure for sharp, clear photos. Shooting in low light doesn’t have to result in blurry, grainy photos. Sony’s Super Steady Shot® optical image stabilization counters camera shake and stabilize images so you can easily shoot with longer exposure times. Armed with high light sensitivity (up to ISO 3200), you can also shoot at higher shutter speeds without using the cameras’ flash and spoiling the mood of the pictures. Sony’s Clear RAW ™ noise reduction technology will help reduce the picture noise common to low-light exposures.

Sony’s new T-series cameras are powered by the Bionz™ processing engine, first used in Sony’s Alpha digital SLR camera system. Not only does this robust processing engine deliver the fast image processing speeds needed to produce color-rich, detailed pictures for true high-definition photo viewing, it also speeds up the cameras’ response times and extends battery life.
Slide their lens covers down and these cameras are ready to shoot in less than a second and prepared for the next shot in about a second. They’ll keep snapping for the duration of the party – on a full charge, up to 380 shots for the T100 camera and 340 shots for the T20 model.

You can edit PC-free with these cameras’ internal functions. Red-eye correction and dynamic range optimization to adjust under- or over-exposed areas can be performed without having to make a lot of adjustments to the camera. Photos can be retouched and enlivened on the spot with up to four filter selections, such as the fish-eye filter for an amusing fishbowl effect.
The T100 camera will ship in March for about $400, and the T20 will be available in April for about $330. Options will include batteries, travel chargers, lenses, filters, sports packs and cases. All models can be purchased online at sonystyle.com, at Sony Style® retail stores (www.sonystyle.com/retail), and at authorized dealers nationwide. Pre-orders begin on February 28 at www.sonystyle.com/newcameras.

Pentax Optio A30

2007-02-22T01:46:00.000-08:00

The PENTAX Optio A30 features 10.0 effective megapixels, a 1/1.8 inch CCD with a wide dynamic range for superior tones, an smc PENTAX zoom lens and an image processing engine that gives a rich color reproduction. The PENTAX original Shake Reduction (SR) technology in the A30 has been improved by adding both Digital and Movie SR for improved image capture in low-light settings and telephoto capture. A unique Face Recognition AF & AE function offers better results in photographs by automatically detecting faces, and then adjusting exposure and focus to properly capture portraits.

The Optio A30 is the sixth DivX Certified digital camera manufactured by PENTAX in the past 18 months. As a DivX Certified digital camera, the Optio A30 makes it easy for users to create their own media for both business and social purposes. With the push of a button, users can instantly record high-quality DivX video and discover simple playback on any of the 50 million DivX Certified consumer electronics devices available today.

Specifications

High-quality images

With 10.0 effective megapixels, the Optio A30 achieves one of the highest image quality levels in a compact digital camera. The 1/1.8 inch CCD features a wide light-sensitive area for superior tone reproduction. The camera features an smc PENTAX zoom lens renowned for high resolving power, an image processing engine that makes a rich color reproduction possible, and three Shake Reduction functions.

Shake Reduction Enhancements

Shake Reduction

The new shake detection accuracy of the Optio A30 is achieved incorporating a high-accuracy gyro sensor and a control algorithm used for SR technology in PENTAX digital SLR cameras, which consists of an exclusive shifting CCD system. This allows highly corrective effects, equivalent to shutter speeds of approximately 2.5 to 3.5 steps to be achieved when shooting still images.

Digital Shake Reduction*

The Digital SR mode automatically alters sensitivity according to the brightness of the subject, and effectively reduces camera shake and subject blur. For the Optio A30, the maximum sensitivity has been improved to ISO 3200 to allow faster shutter speeds and more blur free photography.

* Image recording size is fixed to 5 M (2592 x 1944 pixels) when the Digital SR mode is selected.

Movie Shake Reduction*

An electronic shake reduction function exclusively for capturing movies, which effectively corrects distortions in images due to camera shakes through software.

* When using “Movie SR,” the field of view is narrower than that during normal video recording.

New, brighter, easier-to-view LCD monitor

The Optio A30 features a high-intensity LCD monitor with an LCD booster function that improves screen brightness on demand. The monitor is easier to view outdoors even in bright sunlight, and with a 2.5 inch screen size and a high resolution of 232,000 pixels, confirming picture compositions and focus is easy. The screen also offers wide-angle viewing of 160 degrees, since there is little change in brightness and colors even when looking at the monitor diagonally.

Face Recognition AF & AE focuses on faces

The Optio A30 is equipped with a Face Recognition AF & AE function* that automatically detects and focuses on faces, regardless of where the people appear in the photo frame. In addition, optimal exposure settings are automatically adjusted so that the areas with faces are not darkened even if there is backlighting.

*Available when the photography mode is “Portrait” or “Kid” and the camera is directed at people from the front. This camera's Face Recognition AF & AE function uses the Face Tracker face-recognition technology from FotoNation.

Swift operation speeds

Photography and playback operation speeds are enhanced on the A30 for all-around improved results especially in action settings. In addition to a 0.02 second release time lag, focus and start-up times have been improved.

Intelligent Zoom function

The Optio A30 is equipped with a new Intelligent Zoom function, an evolved form of digital zoom, enabling users to digitally magnify images and maintain the image quality of optical zoom.

Video Recording mode enables high-quality recording for longer time periods

The Optio A30 captures movies at 30 fps (frames per second) at sizes up to 640 x 480 pixels with image quality rivaling camcorders. Equipped with DivX® (MPEG-4 compliant) movie format,* the Optio A30 captures longer, high-quality movies in smaller files.

* The Optio A30 is DivX® certified. Movie playback is not supported on Macintosh operating systems.

A wide range of exposure setting modes

With Programmed Exposure mode, the Optio A30 automatically determines shutter speed and aperture.

The camera also includes Shutter-Priority AE mode and Manual Exposure mode, which users may set for desired effects.

Compact, lightweight body

Despite a large CCD, an SR system and a 3X optical zoom lens with a focal range covering angles of view equivalent to those of a 38-114mm lens in 35mm format, the Optio A30 features a slim, light body with a unique Sliding Lens System* and high-density mounting technology.

* A PENTAX proprietary lens system where the central lens group slides upward and away from the optical axis. Housing the lens in two steps in the lens cylinder reduces overall lens thickness, thereby minimizing body depth.

Other Features

· Auto-tracking AF continuously focuses on a moving subject

· Compatible with new SDHC memory cards, in addition to conventional SD memory cards

· Mode Palette provides quick access to 15 shooting modes and 15 playback modes

· A “Green button” enables users to assign functions that are frequently used and recall them in just

one touch

· Approximately 22MB of built-in memory

· Calendar Display function allows image retrieval based on the capture date

· Easy searching and organizing of images on a PC using the Date Folder function

· FotoNation's red-eye correction function for correcting red eye after shooting, which occurs easily when photographing with flash

· Includes the ACDSee for PENTAX image viewer/image management software

· Supports PictBridge, DPOF functions, Exif Print, and PRINT Image Matching III

FujiFilm A600

2007-02-09T20:28:00.000-08:00

The FujiFilm A600 is available for purchase at Kmart stores throughout Australia. Currently it is priced at $199.

Camera Specifications:

Number of Effective pixels: 6.3 million
CCD: 1/1.7" Super CCD HR

Number of recorded pixels: 2,848 x 2,136 (6.1 million)
3,024 x 2,016 (3:2)
2,048 x 1,536
1,600 x 1,200
640 x 480

File format: JPEG (Exif)
Storage media: xD-Picture Card™
Lens: focal length 36-108 mm
Sensitivity: AUTO / Equivalent to ISO 100/200/400

LCD: 2.4" Amorphous silicon TFT
112,000 pixels

Movie Recording: 320x240 / 160x120 pixels
10 frames / sec.

Direct storage to media
with monaural sound

Voice memo: Yes
Video output: NTSC & PAL
Digital interface: USB

Power source: 2 AA alkaline/2 AA Ni-MH AC Power Adapter
Dimensions: (W x H x D) 93.0 x 60.0 x 30.1 mm
Weight; (approx./excluding battery and memory card) 136 g

Canon A710IS

2007-02-02T18:48:00.000-08:00

The elegant A710 IS is fully equipped to help busy families capture and hold onto special memories. You'll get up on the stage and down on the field with a powerful 6x optical zoom, and Canon's Image Stabilizer Technology will keep your images clear and sharp at every point in the zoom - even in low light. Excellent 7.1 megapixel resolution, easy high-tech operability and a load of creative shooting modes will keep the fun - and great images - coming.

Canon's first A Series digital camera with proprietary Image Stabilizer Technology for steady shooting at all zoom settings Canon's first A Series digital camera with proprietary Image Stabilizer Technology for steady shooting at all zoom settings
7.1 Megapixel resolution with a powerful Canon 6x Optical Zoom in an elegant dark metallic body for those must have family moments 7.1 Megapixel resolution with a powerful Canon 6x Optical Zoom in an elegant dark metallic body for those must have family moments
Large 2.5-inch LCD monitor with wide viewing angle for easier on-camera viewing and optical viewfinder Large 2.5-inch LCD monitor with wide viewing angle for easier on-camera viewing and optical viewfinder
A full-featured camera with 20 shooting modes, 9-point AiAF, ISO 800 and High ISO Auto to reduce image blur and expand low-light shooting capability A full-featured camera with 20 shooting modes, 9-point AiAF, ISO 800 and High ISO Auto to reduce image blur and expand low-light shooting capability
DIGIC II Image Processor and iSAPS Technology for superior image quality, fast operation and low power consumption DIGIC II Image Processor and iSAPS Technology for superior image quality, fast operation and low power consumption
Fast Frame Rate Movie Mode for shooting high quality movies with sound up to 60 fps QVGA (320x240) or 30 fps VGA (640x480) Fast Frame Rate Movie Mode for shooting high quality movies with sound up to 60 fps QVGA (320x240) or 30 fps VGA (640x480)
Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading, plus ID Photo Print and Movie Print with Canon CP and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading, plus ID Photo Print and Movie Print with Canon CP and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers

Positives of the camera

Very good photo quality, low noise through ISO 200
Optical image stabilization (Canon new feature)
More zoom than on most cameras in this class
Large 2.5" LCD, visible in low light
Very good performance (quick between shots)
Full manual controls
AF-assist lamp, good low light focusing (Canon standard)
Good movie and continuous shooting modes
Support for conversion lenses, underwater case (Perfect for the scuba and snorkelling divers)
Uses AA batteries; above average battery life (always use rechargeable batteries)
USB 2.0 High Speed support (standard on all cameras)

The Canon Poweshot A710 with built image stabiliser can be purchased at Myer Stores for $489.

Buy Olympus FE190

2006-12-15T23:09:00.000-08:00

The ultra-compact FE-190 will draw looks wherever it is taken and brings a welcoming sense of style to the affordable, entry-level digital cameras.

The FE-190 has everything you need to start shooting, and with the simple "one button, one function" design, there‘s no complicated menus to work through to find the functions you need. Equipped with a high quality Olympus ED lens with 3x optical zoom and a 6.0 million pixel CCD, the new FE-190 possesses enough power to deliver outstanding photos even in large formats.
The new FE-190 proves you don't need to spend a lot to get a beautifully designed ultra-compact camera. The small size and metal construction ensure portability and durability. At 18.5mm deep and exceptionally flat, the FE-190 slides into your pocket or bag with ease, ideal in a go-anywhere camera.

Image quality is also exceptional. A precise 3x zoom lens coupled with a 6.0 million pixel CCD delivers stunning, high-definition shots that can be reviewed with ease on the built-in 2.5inch LCD screen. The FE-190 is also equipped with the advanced Olympus TruePic TURBO processor, which ensures that high resolution images are quickly processed with true-to-life results.

The easy-to-use Help function explains all the settings and the pre-defined scene modes, directly on the huge LCD screen. Packed with features, the FE-190 is proof that you don‘t need to sacrifice on design when looking for an affordable digital camera.

Features
- Shakeproof anti blur mode
- 6.0 Megapixel
- 3.0x Optical Zoom
- Movie mode with Sound
- Super Slim - less than 2cm thick
- Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery

The Olympus FE190 zoom camera can be purchased at Kmart for $259

Buy Kodak C643

2006-12-09T04:25:00.000-08:00

Kodak C643 Easyshare Digital Camera

Impressive features. Intuitive design. Great price.
- 6.1 MP for prints up to 20 × 30 in. (50 × 75 cm)
- 3X optical zoom lens
- 2.4 in. (6.1 cm) indoor/outdoor color display
- VGA video (640 × 480 at 30 fps)
- Picture enhancing features
- On-camera Share button
- Internal memory plus

Exceptional quality prints with 6.1 MP
- 6.1 MP means you can make stunning prints up to 20 × 30 in. (50 × 75 cm)
- Capture bright, beautiful color with KODAK Color Science
- However you choose to print, Kodak provides quality that’s truly exceptional and pictures that will last

3X optical zoom lens
- The KODAK AF 3X Optical Aspheric Lens captures crisp details
- 3X optical zoom (35 mm equivalent: 36–108 mm) gets you closer to your subjects without losing image quality
- 5X digital zoom enlarges your pictures even more

Cheapest Camera Deal - the Kodak c643 can be purchased at Target for $199.

Panasonic NV-GS27

2006-12-02T02:37:00.000-08:00

Buy NV-GS27 30x Zoom Mini DV Camcorder

Powerful 30x Optical Zoom
Enjoy remarkable 30x zoom magnification in a camera that fits comfortably and securely in one hand. Because the zoom is optical, it captures both moving and still pictures with exquisite beauty.

High Performance Image processing Pure Colour Engine
The Pure Colour Engine is a special image processing circuit for NV-GS27. The engine achieves truly superb colour reproduction for high quality pictures.

Web Camera Function - Get real-time visual communication
With the camera connected via USB cable to a PC, start up Windows® Messenger and the camera instantly turns into a web camera. Ideal for teleconferencing over the Internet, or for surveillance camera use.

Simple, one-handed operation
The joystick makes the camera much easier to use, letting you control all basic operations with one hand. As you shoot, just watch the image in the monitor and follow the instruction guide. You can handle a number of operations quickly and easily, without even taking your eye off the subject.

We have also improved the grip for easy one-handed shooting. The grip is slanted to follow the natural contour of the fingers, giving the camera a more comfortable fit in your hand. The grip also has a low profile* and is angled for easy carrying. These features minimise hand strain, making it possible to shoot for long periods without fatigue.

1.7 sec Quick Start - Never miss those sudden shooting opportunities
The Quick start mode* helps shoot videos on the spur of the moment. This mode lets you shoot those not-to-be-missed scenes just 1.7sec from the time the power is turned on. *This mode can be selected from the menu.

Best Deal and Price
The Panasonic NV-GS27 video camera can be purchased at Dick Smith Powerhouse for $499.

Cheap FujiFilm A700

2006-11-28T02:00:00.000-08:00

Products name
FinePix A700
Number of Effective pixels: 7.3 million
CCD: 1/1.6" Super CCD HR
Number of recorded pixels: 3,072 x 2,304
3,264 x 2,172
2,304 x 1,728
1,600 x 1,200
640 x 480
File format: JPEG (Exif)
Storage media: xD-Picture Card™
Lens focal length: 36-108 mm
Sensitivity: AUTO / Equivalent to ISO 100/200/400
LCD: 2.4" Amorphous silicon TFT 112,000 pixels
Movie Recording: 320x240 / 160x120 pixels 10 frames / sec.
Direct storage to media with monaural sound
Voice memo: Yes
Video output: NTSC & PAL
Digital interface: USB
Power source: 2 AA alkaline/2 AA Ni-MH AC Power Adapter
Dimensions: (W x H x D) 93.0x 60.0x 30.1 mm
Weight: (approx.) 139g (excluding batteries)

The FujiFilm Finepix A700 can be purchased at Kmart for $239.

Buy Canon EOS 400D SLR

2006-11-21T02:07:00.000-08:00

The Canon EOS Digital EOS 400D offers an unbeatable combination of performance, ease-of-use and value. It has a newly designed 10.1 MP Canon CMOS sensor plus a host of new features including a 2.5-inch LCD monitor, the exclusive EOS Integrated Cleaning System featuring a Self Cleaning Sensor and Canon's Picture Style technology, all in a lightweight, ergonomic body. The Digital EOS 400D is proof positive that Canon continues to lead the way with their phenomenal digital SLRs.

- High performance digital SLR with 10.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS sensor and DIGIC II Image processor.
- Large 2.5-inch LCD monitor with new user interface and wide viewing angle. Fast 3 frames-per-second shooting with 27-frame burst and a 0.2 second startup time. High precision, wide area 9-point autofocus system.
- Picture Style settings for a broad range of control over color, contrast and sharpening. Print/Share button featuring advanced camera direct capabilities for greater user control while direct printing.
- EOS Integrated Cleaning System featuring a Self Cleaning Sensor Unit
- Fully compatible with over 60 EF and EF-S Lenses and a wide range of EOS System accessories

The Canon 400D EOS can be purchased at Harvey Norman with a Twin Lens Kit for $1488

Cheap Olympus MJU700

2006-11-16T01:15:00.000-08:00

he introduction of Olympus's new Mju 700 has created an entire new level in Digital photography. The Mju 700 is the world's smallest and lightest digital camera in the seven megapixel category. The Mju 700 is also the world's slimmest digital camera to feature all weather construction. With an impressive 7.1 Megapixels and 3X optical Zoom capturing those precious moments with the Mju 700 is a piece of cake.

Features

- Weatherproof* metal body in Moonlight Silver, Midnight Black, Twilight Blue or Sunset Orange
- BrightCapture Technology for brighter LCD and better images in low light including a special mode to reduce possible image blur
- 7.1 million pixels
- Large 6.4cm LCD
- 3x optical zoom
- 23 scene modes for trouble-free shooting
- Movie recording function with sound(up to memory card's capacity)

The metal-bodied µ [mju:] 700's elegantly sculptured, weatherproof* exterior is an unmistakable statement of style. And it backs up that style with substance, packing in an array of high-performance attributes. A resolution of 7.1 million pixels guarantees that image definition is razor-sharp, and a 3x optical zoom lets you get closer to subjects. Also, the generous 6.4cm LCD provides you with trouble-free image capture day or night and the ability to show off picture perfect results to your large group of friends.

Review

The metering really struts its stuff, even in complex lighting situations. Colour rendition is natural and focusing, while a tad awkward in macro or super-macro settings and in low lighting, works well in brighter conditions. The lens is a tad soft for my liking however. There’s also some barrel distortion at the wide end of the zoom.

I looked twice at the price, given the high-resolution sensor and sheer level of techno-sophistication. Given the overall performance and its specifi cation, the Mju 700 is certainly good value.

Best Deals

This weatherproof digital camera can be purchased at Dick Smith Electronics for a special price of $399.

Cheap JVC Everio GZ-MG77

2006-11-10T03:15:00.000-08:00

Overview
Nothing to load, nothing to eject, nothing to finalize. Everio is designed to eliminate your worries. Just keep on shooting, because the built-in large capacity hard drive easily stores hours and hours of your video inside a lightweight compact camcorder. Plus shoot thousands of digital still images. So whether you’re at home or on the go, you’ll always be ready to record or playback your memories.

Simple To Use
Shooting couldn’t be easier. Just flip out the LCD monitor screen and press the record button! Now your great memories are being recorded at high quality.

Compact and Lightweight Design
With a high-capacity 1.8" hard disk drive built into a compact body that weighs-in
at less than 1 pound, Everio G camcorders are the perfect companion to record your
moving and still memories. No tape, no disc. Experience the camcorder that’s small,
compact, with less to carry, and so easy to use.

MPEG-2 DVD-Movie Quality Video
Everio offers a superior picture quality. Using Everio’s high quality MPEG-2 data compression format, you can record DVD-movie quality video at a variable bit rate. The average bit rate is 8.88 Mbps with Dolby Digital Audio for a superior video and sound quality.

Hard Disk Drive Protection and Stability
To protect the hard disk drive from shocks and vibrations, Everio G camcorders incorporate the latest hard disk protection technologies, allowing carefree, active camcorder use.

16:9 Widescreen shooting and Playback
The 2.7" widescreen LCD offers a 16:9 aspect ratio for wide cinematic video shooting. Naturally the playback picture can be enjoyed in full widescreen dimensions on the LCD or on a connected widescreen TV. This Clear LCD cuts surface
reflections and glare to maintain a clear, visible, bright view during outdoor recording in direct sunlight.

Designed for Easy Shooting and Viewing
Easily navigate through multiple functions with one-finger control. Everything
from menu item selection to changing camera settings for recording and playback.

Gives you one-touch confirmation of disk capacity and battery life. Press the button to check the remaining recording capacities in all four recording modes. Press it again to check remaining battery and recording time.

Incredible 32x magnification with full optical quality. Digital zoom takes you up to 800x. (10x optical and 200x digital zoom for MG77.)

Automatically turns on the camera when you open the LCD so you can shoot right away, and turns off the camera when you close the LCD so you won’t waste power.

Allows you to check the remaining battery power by % and remaining recording time in minutes at the touch of the INDEX/DATA button, even while the camcorder’s power is off! Optional larger capacity batteries are available for purchase.

Shoot brilliantly, even when it’s dark. The GZ-MG77 brighten-up digital stills with the built-in Auto Flash., while other models illuminate your videos with the Auto
Illumi. Light. Everio G camcorders can automatically turn on and off the light or
give you the control. What’s more, new video processing assures high sensitivity
and a high signal-to-noise ratio.

2.2 Megapixel Full 16:9 CCD - The GZ-MG77 is equipped with a high resolution 2.2 million pixel 1/3.9" CCD with a total of 1.2 million effective pixels for 4:3 and
16:9 moving pictures. This allows full resolution 16:9 widescreen, 1440x810-pixel imaging with picture stabilization. 2 million pixels are allocated for still pictures.

Megabrid Engine - Separately processes video and still signals, providing optimum
processing for each and assuring high sensitivity and a high signal-to-noise ratio for moving pictures, as well as clear, high resolution still images.

F1.2 Bright Lens - Allows the camera to obtain twice the light of an F1.8 lens,
assuring a bright picture with less noise, even in low light.

Best Deal - This Hard Disc Camcorder can be purchased at the special price of $924 dollars at Harvey Norman.

Sony Handycam HDR-SR1

2006-11-06T02:04:00.000-08:00

HDR-SR1 AVC HD 30GB Handycam® CamcorderHDR-SR1

For the first time, record high-definition video directly to a hard disk drive with the HDR-SR1. Now you can capture all your memories anyway you want.

Boasting a generous 3.5" Wide (16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel Clear Photo™ LCD screen and multiple connectivity options, you’ll have complete control from capture to cut. For the first time ever, you can record high-definition video directly to a Hard Disk Drive (HDD) with the HDR-SR1 Handycam® camcorder. In addition, the dual HD/SD format allows you to record in standard definition as well. You will also be able to freeze time in flawless detail with a 4.0 Megapixel still capture feature to the HDD or Memory Stick Duo™ Media.

2.1 Megapixel (Gross) ClearVID™ CMOS Sensor
1/3" ClearVID™ CMOS Sensor with 1990K (effective) pixels provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video (up to 1080 lines of horizontal resolution - HD; 530 lines of horizontal resolution - SD) and still image performance. The Megapixel technology enhances your digital videos and digital still (3980K) photography performance.

10X Optical/80X Digital Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition, the Digital Zoom interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms

Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* Lens
Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical multi-layer coating for increased contrast. This results in vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation and perfect renditions of subtle tones. The additional T coating on the lens further reduces unwanted glare and flare.

Dolby® Digital 5.1ch Recording
The HDR-SR1 will record in Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound with a built-in microphone. By recording in 5.1 channel surround sound you can now experience your home movies with active sounds coming from all directions. Enjoy your personal home movies the way you experienced them while recording.

3.5" Wide (16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel Clear Photo™ LCD plus Display (211K Pixels).
The 3.5" Wide (16:9) LCD screen provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The 211K pixel LCD screen rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles providing sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback, and the widescreen format makes shooting in 16:9 mode and composing shots even easier.

Smooth Slow Record
By increasing the record rate from 60 fields per second (fps) to 240 fps for 3 seconds allowing you to capture 3 seconds of fast motion and play the video back in 12 seconds. This is great for analyzing a golf swing or a viewing a bird in flight.

Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory Stick Duo™ Media
Capture still images up to 2304x1728 (4:3) resolution, directly onto Memory Stick Duo™ Media for easy trasfer to PCs for emailing, printing or shairing with other compatible Memory Stick™ devices.

Super SteadyShot® Image Stabilization System
An advanced version of Sony's SteadyShot® system that controls an even higher range of shake and vibration frequencies, to achieve an even higher level of smoothness without degradation of video like some other image stabilization systems.

On Screen Zoom and Record
For additional control of the camcorder, the HDR-SR1 features Zoom and Record buttons on the frame of the LCD screen. This allows the user more flexibility when holding the camcorder, especially in overhead or low angle shots.

USB 2.0 Interface3
USB 2.03 interface provides an easy way to connect your Hard Disk Handycam camcorder to the computer for fast trasfer of video and still images to your computer for archiving and/or editing. The camcorder can also be used as an external storage device, convenient for archiving, storing and transporting your videos and still images.

One Touch Wide Angle Shooting
Easily switch between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios for shooting, with just the touch of a button.

Progressive Shutter System
A mechanical shutter system that provides progressive scan performance while utilizing an interlaced scanning system. Digital still images will be sharp and clear with excellent definition.

Active Interface Shoe
Provides a location directly on the camcorder on which to add optional accessories while providing power and two-way communication to those accessories.

Super NightShot® Infrared System
With Sony's NightShot Infrared System you can capture natural looking video, even when shooting in low light. Record subjects up to 20 feet away using the built-in infrared system.

Dual Record
While recording video in High Definition (HD) you have the ability to capture a 2.3 Megapixel (16:9) still image directly to Memory Stick Duo™ Media. While recording in Standard Definition you have the ability to capture a 1.7 Megapixel (4:3) still image directly to Memory Stick Duo media.

Easy PC Backup
Easily back up your footage (HD or SD) to your PC using the supplied software. The footage will be stored on your PCs hard drive for archiving purposes and viewing at a later time; the footage is stored by date for easy playback. In addition, only new footage is tranferred to your PC each time you backup your footage.

Harvey Norman have got this digital video camera for $2299. You can purchase it on special with a bonus gift voucher and a $100 cashback, bringing the total to $2099.