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Pentax Optio W90 Wins Outside Magazine's Gear of the Year Award

By Trevor Current
Saturday, May 8th, 2010

PENTAX LogoMay 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.

Pentax Optio W90

“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→

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Pentax Optio W90; Waterproof, Shockproof, Freezeproof and Dustproof

By Trevor Current
Sunday, February 28th, 2010

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.

Pentax Optio W90

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Sony's New DSC-H55 and DSC-TX5 Cyber-Shot Cameras

By Trevor Current
Sunday, February 28th, 2010

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

Sony DSC-H55 and DSC-TX5

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Samsung's Waterproof AQ100 and Durable SL605

By Trevor Current
Sunday, February 21st, 2010

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

Samsung AQ100 and SL605

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