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The IXUS 105 boasts classic IXUS styling, combining a slim and chic body with a range of impressive functions for easy, everyday shooting. Available in silver, brown, pink and aqua Some colour variations of the IXUS 105 may not be available in all regions, the IXUS 105 offers a choice of classic and pastel colours to project a stylish and personal feel. A bright, 6.8cm (2.7”) PureColor LCD II screen is also great for framing and viewing shots.

12.1 Megapixels provide high resolution pictures bursting with colour and detail. Low Light mode also makes it easy for all users to take great photos in challenging, dimly-lit conditions. The IXUS 105 is also able to capture VGA movies at 30fps with sound, offering users the capacity to go beyond stills and record memories in video as well.

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Canon today unveils the latest model in its IXUS range – the new IXUS 130. Sleek, smooth and sophisticated, the IXUS 130 merges stand-out looks with advanced technology, delivering the iconic blend of style and imaging excellence the IXUS brand is famous for. The IXUS 130 is also the slimmest IXUS model to date, measuring just 17.8mm at its thickest point.

The IXUS 130 includes the latest DIGIC 4 processing, which complements the exceptional design with high quality images that feature excellent colour, resolution and low noise. Like all IXUS models, the camera is also incredibly easy to operate, making it simple for users to capture excellent pictures.

Wide-angle genuine Canon lens technology
Designed and manufactured to premium standards, the new model features a genuine Canon 28mm wide-angle 4x zoom lens – perfect for group photos and landscapes at the widest setting, and great for portraits or shooting distant subjects using the zoom. Canon’s renowned optical Image Stabilizer system also counters camera shake, helping to prevent image blur, particularly when shooting at full zoom or in low light conditions.

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Canon today announces the arrival of the latest and most advanced touch screen IXUS – the new IXUS 210. Available in black, gold, silver and pink, the IXUS 210 offers a sculpted metal exterior, a 14.1 Megapixel image sensor and 24mm genuine Canon lens - delivering premium imaging performance to match its iconic IXUS styling. A newly-developed touch user interface coupled with on-screen Hints and Tips, makes capturing, browsing and sharing images easier than ever before.

Stunning design and outstanding ease of use
The IXUS 210 is the most advanced touch screen IXUS to date. By using large and easy-to-press on-screen icons while shooting, users can swiftly access commonly-used camera functions, while a simple-to-navigate touch menu system aids swift access to other camera settings. Touch AF allows the user to focus on their subject by simply ‘touching’ it on the screen. If the subject is moving, the camera’s integrated Servo AF/AE will automatically track it, maintaining both focus and exposure for the perfect shot.

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Canon today announces a groundbreaking new addition to its expanding, world-famous EOS range of Digital SLR cameras – the EOS 550D.

The EOS 550D redefines the boundaries of Canon’s consumer DSLR range, incorporating technologies and features more commonly found in semi-professional DSLRs into the compact, lightweight body favoured by consumers. With a newly-developed 18 Megapixel (MP) APS-C CMOS sensor, coupled with Canon’s advanced DIGIC 4 image processor and the ability to shoot Full HD movies, photography enthusiasts are empowered to explore new levels of creativity.

Creative control with no compromise on quality
The EOS 550D makes Canon’s powerful imaging technology more accessible to consumers. Canon’s advanced DIGIC 4 image processor and 18MP sensor support standard ISO settings of 100 – 6400 (expandable to 12800), while enhanced in-camera noise reduction technology boosts performance in low light conditions. The system’s 14-bit image processing also produces smoother tonal gradation and natural looking colours for high quality prints and on-screen display.

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Lensbaby showcases at PMA 2010 two new additions to the Lensbaby Optic Swap System – the Fisheye Optic and Soft Focus Optic. Each optic is available for use with the Lensbaby Composer® and Muse®*. In addition, the Soft Focus Optic is compatible with the new Lensbaby Control Freak™.

“With the introduction of these optics, Lensbaby is moving beyond the realm of selective focus to offer photographers a Creative Effects SLR lens system, with 6 different optic options. The Fisheye and Soft Focus Optics, unlike earlier Lensbaby optics, do not feature a sweet spot of focus,” said Craig Strong, Lensbaby President and Co-Founder. “The Fisheye Optic transforms a Lensbaby Composer into a fun fisheye lens and the Soft Focus Optic creates images that are overall soft and diffused, much like a classic Imagon portrait lens. The Lensbaby Optic Swap System now offers three selective focus optics and three optics that provide even more options for creative photography.”

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The SUN-MOVER™ is not another typical pop-up reflector but a flat collapsible light reflector that transforms SUN-LIGHT and STUDIO-LIGHT in a totally controlled way into SPOT-LIGHT and SOFT-LIGHT. Designed by a photographer for photographers, the SUN-MOVER™ truly is the greatest breakthrough in the history of photographic and film lighting via reflectors. There has never been such an universal reflector in the whole photographic industry. The SUN-MOVER™ is manufactured once more by the German–light-modulating-photographic-and-film-accessories-equipment-manufacturer CALIFORNIA SUNBOUNCE™. Wolfgang-Peter Geller, chief designer and owner of CALIFORNIA SUNBOUNCE™, has been studying the 40-year-old principle of collapsible light reflectors in order to optimize it for professional use.

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FUJIFILM North America Corporation today announced it will launch a high quality film camera, the GF670 Professional medium format folding camera, at PMA 2010. Ideal for professional photographers interested in film photography, the GF670 Professional is a foldable model that features 6x6 and 6x7 dual-format shooting for use with120 and 220 roll film. With its Fujinon EBC 80 mm lens, coupled rangefinder, exposure compensator, and aperture-priority automatic and manual exposure modes, the GF670 Professional produces sharp high quality images.

“When we announced the development of new medium format camera it was received very well by our professional photography customers”, said Kayce Baker, director of trade marketing, Imaging Division, FUJIFILM North America Corporation. “There is a segment of studio, portrait, and landscape photographers who find that medium format film is the perfect solution for their businesses because of the unique look that film offers as well as the ability to produce high resolution photos in very large sizes. Even as we continue to see advances in pro digital cameras, many photographers still have a passion for the art of traditional film photography and Fujifilm is committed to providing solutions that foster that creativity.”

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In today’s world you’ve got to give the people what they want. And they’re going to want the new Olympus E-PL1. Not only does it deliver extraordinary digital images, it’s the perfect tool for anyone who hesitated to buy SLRs because they find them too complicated. The possibilities are virtually endless with this easy to use retro look model. With great features like HD movie shooting and impressive Art Filters, you too can take exceptional pictures. Its 100% stabilised body even lets you shoot blur-free with all lenses. Combining SLR performance and a lightweight design, PEN lets you create exciting, innovative shots, preserving those moments in life you want captured forever. The ultimate democratising force in quality photography, the E-PL1 is available from March 2010 at a retail price of just £549 for the single lens kit and £699 for the twin zoom kit.

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Both cameras are easy and fun to use, ideal for care free shooting making it easy for anyone in the family to take great pictures. The COOLPIX L21 offers a large 7.5 cm (3.0 inch) LCD screen making it easy take and view pictures. The built-in electronic Vibration Reduction and Motion Detection, Scene Auto Selector and Easy Auto Mode guarantee great shots without the need to adjust any settings. The Smart Portrait System makes sure everyone is in the picture and large buttons, with dedicated Shooting and Playback modes, ensure hassle free operation. Both models can also record video and take regular AA batteries.

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Nikon Coolpix S6000 Key Features

* 14.2 Megapixels for stunning prints as large as 20 x 30 inches

* 7x Wide-angle Zoom- NIKKOR ED Glass Lens has a versatile zoom range from wide 28mmm to 196mm telephoto coverage that gets you close to the action while capturing expansive landscapes. The NIKKOR ED lens is built on a proud heritage of producing precision camera optics that delivers superb color and razor-sharp results

* Incredible, Bright 2.7-inch Clear Color Display makes images and movies easy to compose and share with a wide-viewing angle and anti-glare coating

* Quick Performance with ultra-fast start-up, autofocus and shooting. Sports Continuous shooting enables high-speed shooting at approximately 4 fps for images up to 45 frames (at 3MP)

* 4-way VR Image Stabilization System
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The COOLPIX L110 combines leading technology with ease of use to reliably capture those important moments. The wide angle 15x zoom NIKKOR lens gives outstanding precision and sharp resolution and it gives the freedom to choose between capturing beautiful stills or great HD movies in stereo sound, all conveniently viewed on the large 7.5 cm (3 inch) high-resolution LCD monitor. To add to that it has 12.1 megapixels, five anti-blur functions, an ergonomic grip, 1 cm macro and 15 scene modes to make sure your pictures turn out the way you envisage. The power-efficient COOLPIX L110 can shoot more pictures than most digital cameras using AA batteries so you don’t have to worry about running out of power– whether you’re at home or travelling abroad.

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Ricoh Co., Ltd. (president and CEO: Shiro Kondo) today announced the development and release of the CX3, a new digital camera featuring a high magnification 10.7x (28-300 mm) optical wide-angle zoom lens, a back-illuminated CMOS sensor, and an enhanced noise reduction function.

With a back-illuminated CMOS sensor and a noise reduction function incorporating the algorithm used on the GR DIGITAL III (introduced August 2009), the new CX3 has dramatically improved image quality performance when shooting low-light scenes.

When the camera is pointed at the subject, the new “scene auto mode” will switch to the optimum scene mode. Since the camera automatically changes to the optimum shooting settings, you can enjoy easy shooting of beautiful photographs.

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