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Pentax Optio W90 Now Available in Orange
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June 17, 2010 – PRESS SUMMARY - PENTAX Imaging Company announced that the PENTAX Optio W90 will be available soon in a third color choice. As early as next month, the eleventh generation PENTAX Optio W90 will become available in orange, in addition to green and black.
Every PENTAX Optio W90 offers enhanced waterproof, shockproof, dustproof, and coldproof performance and features an inventive Digital Microscope mode with LED lighting to capture small but intriguing subjects. Designed with the look of mountaineering equipment, every Optio W90 kit includes a woven Web fabric strap complete with a carabiner to attach the camera to a backpack and other outdoor gear. Read More→
Kitesurfing with the Kodak PlaySport Waterproof Pocket Video Camera
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May 21, 2010 – Here’s an awesome video that I was turned on to by Jennifer Cisney (@kodakCB on Twitter). The waterproof full HD Kodak PlaySport video camera was the perfect choice to create this high energy Kitesurfing video. Check it out! And be sure to watch it full screen in 720p HD.
You can purchase the Kodak PlaySport video camera from Amazon.com for around $149.00 but they have been running some pretty good sales you may want to check out. Read More→
Pentax Optio W90 Wins Outside Magazine’s Gear of the Year Award
Posted by: | CommentsMay 8, 2010 - PRESS SUMMARY – PENTAX Imaging Company announced that the PENTAX Optio W90 digital camera is an OUTSIDE MAGAZINE Gear of the Year Award winner. The Gear of the Year Award is announced in the Spring/Summer 2010 Outside Buyer’s Guide hitting newsstands today and remains available through September of this year.
“This is one cool camera,” said Buyer’s Guide editor Sam Moulton. “With rugged specs and a design that makes it look like it belongs on a mountain trail, it offers everything an outdoor adventure enthusiast could want in a point and shoot camera,” added Sam Moulton.
“And when the shooting begins, the W90 brings some serious photographic punch,” added Moulton.
The eleventh generation PENTAX Optio waterproof digital camera is built for rugged adventure in every way. With enhanced waterproof, shockproof, dustproof, and coldproof performance, Read More→
Pentax Optio W90; Waterproof, Shockproof, Freezeproof
and Dustproof
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Feb 28, 2010 – A new addition to the active lifestyle category of cameras is the Pentax Optio W90. The W90 is waterproof to 20 feet, shockproof from up to a 4foot drop, coldproof to sub-freezing temperatures and dustproof. Designed for that rugged outdoor look, the W90 includes a woven strap with carabiner to attach it to a backpack and other outdoor gear.
Features include a 12.1MP sensor, 28-140mm wide-angle lens with optical zoom, 2.7” LCD with 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio and Digital Microscope mode with LED lighting to capture the smallest and closest macro subjects as near as 1cm from the camera. Additional features include Eye-Fi wireless SD memory card connectivity, Advanced Pixel Track Shake Reduction, Face Detection, Smile Capture and Autofocus assist lamp. The W90 will shoot 720p HD video at 30 fps and the included HDMI port allows playback on your HD TV.
The Pentax W90 will ship in April for $329.95 and an optional waterproof infrared remote control will be available at the same time for $29.95.
Sony’s New DSC-H55 and DSC-TX5 Cyber-Shot Cameras
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Feb 28, 2010 – Sony’s announced their new DSC-H55 and DSC-TX5
Cyber-shot cameras.
The H55 features a 14.1MP CCD sensor, 25mm wide-angle lens with 10x optical zoom and a 3” LCD. Additional features include Sony’s Sweep Panorama technology, Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization, Smile Shutter™ and Auto modes to make it easy to get the best shot in any lighting situation.
The TX5 is the worlds thinnest and smallest certified waterproof digital still camera that features a 10.2MP “Exmor R” CMOS sensor that is also certified to be freeze proof down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit and shockproof up to a 5-foot drop. Other features include 25mm wide-angle lens with 4x optical zoom, 3” LCD touch screen display that functions even underwater, Sweep Panorama, in-camera HDR and great low light shooting capabilities. The TX5 is also dust proof making it a great choice for on-the-go.
Both cameras feature 720p HD video recording and a memory slot compatible with both Memory Stick® (PRO Duo™) and class-four and above SD/SDHC formats. Available in April, the H55 will sell for $250 and the TX5 for $350.
Sony DSC-H55 and DSC-TX5
Samsung’s Waterproof AQ100 and Durable SL605
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Feb 21, 2010 – Following the trend of active lifestyle cameras, Samsung announced the waterproof AQ100 and the durable SL605. Both cameras feature a 12MP sensor, 5x optical zoom, 2.7” LCD and Smart Auto technology. The AQ100 is waterproof up to 10 feet and features Aqua mode for optimal underwater photos and 720p HD video.
The SL605 features Samsung’s Anti Scratch Mask to protect from unwanted scratches and key areas are rubberized to protect from dust, dirt and sand. The Smart Night Mode will allow you to capture sharp, properly exposed images by automatically adjusting the power of the flash to prevent wash out of your subject.
Both cameras will be available in the spring and the AQ100 will sell for $199.99 and the SL605 for $129.99.
Samsung AQ100 and SL605
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TS2 Rugged Digital Camera
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Feb 7, 2010 – The LUMIX DMC-TS2 is a rugged digital camera designed for active outdoor use. It has a 14.1MP sensor, records AVCHD video and is waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof and dustproof.
The Olympus STYLUS Tough-3000 Digital Camera
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Jan 17, 2010 – Olympus announced the new STYLUS TOUGH-3000.
This shockproof, waterproof and freezeproof compact camera is designed for all of life’s adventures from the extreme to the everyday. Features include a 12MP sensor 3.6x optical zoom, dual Image Stabilization, Intelligent Auto, in-camera panoramas, Magic Filter and 720p HD video. Look for the TOUGH-3000 to hit stores in February for an estimated
price of $229.99.
Kodak’s New Rugged PLAYSPORT Video Camera
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Jan 17, 2010 – As a follow up to the popular Zi8, Kodak introduced their new pocket-sized HD camcorder called the PLAYSPORT. This rugged camera was designed for the consumer with an active lifestyle. It captures Full 1080p HD video at 30 fps and is waterproof to 10 feet making it perfect for snorkeling and wintertime activities. The PLAYSPORT is scheduled to ship in April for an MSRP of $149.95.
UPDATE April 29, 2010 – Amazon.com has a great special going on for the Kodak Playsport. Buy for $129.99 and get a free 8GB A-DATA class 6 SDHS flash memory card.
Freestyle Swim Camera Goggles from Liquid Image
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Jan 2, 2010 – Maybe you just like to swim and play in the water, than Liquid Image’s new Freestyle Series Swim Camera Goggle Model 330 is perfect for you. The goggles feature a 1.3MP sensor and records VGA video. It also features a high power LED flashlight that can be turned on when added illumination is needed. The 4GB of internal memory will capture approximately 6,000 still images or 90 minutes of video. A USB cable is provided to transfer the files to your computer. The goggles are scheduled to ship in April for an estimated price of $79.
- posted on 07/31/2010
