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Panasonic Lumix 7.2 Megapixel Digital Camera

Tech — Wed, 23 May 2007 15:18:40 +0000

Panasonic is a late player in the digital camera world. Yet, Panasonic brought in some excellent digital cameras into the market. Panasonic lumix DMC-TZ3K 7.2 megapixel digital camera is one among them. This stylish compact digital camera is in the list of best selling digital cameras along with other big brands like Canon and Sony. Unlike other compact mini digital cameras, this black colored camera is equipped with 10x optical image stabilized zoom. When you cann’t move closer to the subject, the panasonic lumix 10x optical zoom lets you capture close-up shots and the 28mm wide-angle lens is extremely helpful in situations where you cannot step back or move away from the subject to cover a wide area. This 7.2 mega pixel Panasonic digital camera can produce high resolution pictures which can be printed upto 15 x 20 inch size with photo quality. Let’s look into some of the major features of this compact digital camera.

Optical Image Stabilization: Helps you to take photos without shaking, even in moving cars.
Resolution: 7.2 Megapixels
Focal Length: f=4.6-46mm (35mm equiv: 28-280mm)
Optical Zoom: 10x optical zoom
ISO Sensitivity: Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1250 (High Sensitivity Mode: 3200)
Memory type: Internal memory and SD memory card.
Dimensions: (H x W x D) 4.20” x 2.37” x 1.47”
Weight: 0.51 lbs

You may also want to see the Panasonic lumix 5 megapixel digital camera, if you are looking for a slightly cheaper version of Lumix DMC-TZ3K.

Cheap Underwater Camera

Tech — Sat, 12 May 2007 15:13:06 +0000

In my last post, I was talking about good underwater cameras which found online. But after re-reading my post I thought, many people like me might not be able to afford an expensive underwater camera. There need to be some inexpensive solution. So I went back to internet and started searching for cheap underwater cameras. And I got a real cheap underwater camera which can capture fairly good underwater photos. Here it is.

VIVITAR Mariner Underwater 35mm Camera

This little underwater camera costs just under $20 making it affordable for everyone to enjoy the underwater photography. Now, Vivitar Mariner 35mm underwater camera is not going to prouduce photos similar to Sealife 5MP DC500 Underwater Camera. But you can take good quality photos without any trouble.
Type of Camera: Point and Shoot
Recording type:Film
Type of Lense: 35mmZoom Lens
Battery Type: 1 x AA Alkaline Battery Focus: Focus Type: Autofocus
Please note that, this is a film type camera and not a digital one. Here are some more details about this camera. So next time when you go for diving or snorkeling, grab this little underwater camera and capture those stunning moments under the ocean.

Underwater Camera

Tech — Fri, 11 May 2007 15:10:14 +0000

Do you love the ocean? Then you must have an underwater camera. I love beaches. Couple of months back I had spent my holidays in Thailand which is famous for white sandy beaches. I had my digital cameras with me, both still and video cameras. But that wasn’t enough for me to capture the beauty of Krabi, which is in south Thailand. Me and my girl friend had a great time enjoying the snorkeling and sun bath in the scenic beauty of Krabi beaches. But throughout the trip I missed to capture to the amazing underwater scenes of the andaman ocean since I didn’t have an underwater camera. With crystal clear water, the dazzling coral reefs and variety of fish species were treat to watch. Had I carried a digital under water camera with me, I would have spent hours in the ocean swimming and feeding the large number of fish species.

When I came back from Krabi, I decided to buy an underwater digital camera. After searching on the internet, reading lot of reviews and shopping through the local camera stores, I came up with these underwater cameras. I thought I will post them since it might be useful for some of you guys who are looking to buy underwater camera online.

The SeaLife DC500 Elite Set - 5 Mega Pixels

This underwater camera set includes DC500 (SL150) 5.0 megapixel underwater camera, digital flash with adjustable power output for superb photos, wide-angle conversion lens for greater farea of view, and the elite soft camera case with die cut foam. The Elite camera case got additional compartments so that you can store external flash and other camera accessories.
The SeaLife DC500 weighs 7.9 pounds and is fully waterproof to a depth of 200 ft. (60 m)
More details about DC500 Elite underwater camer are as follows. Land and Sea Exposure Programs, Shark Mode, One Button Operation, Instant Delete, Quick Review External flash times - 1/10 to 1/1000 sec. (Land Mode); 1/60 to 1/1000 sec. (Sea Mode) Flash Modes - Land and Sea Modes, Auto, Fill, Off, Red-Eye Reduction Self-timer with 3 or 10 second delay Records to MPEG-4 and AVI file formats SD card support Connections - Docking Stations with USB connector, AV connector, AC Power adapter Battery Life - Approx. 200 pictures Dimensions(HxWxD) - 2.3 x 3.6 x 0.9 Weight - 17 oz. (with housing and inner camera).

Sealife 5MP DC500 Underwater Camera with 3X Optical Zoom

In case you can not afford to buy SeaLife DC500 Elite, don’t worry. The regular DC500 underwater camera is taged with an afforable price for all the underwater photography lovers. SeaLife DC500 is equipped with a new “Shark Mode” for faster and sharper photographs of moving objects underwater and in sports photography on land. The Shark Mode can be activated by just pushing the camera’s OK button which focuses on the intended subject. This underwater camera will now remember that focus range and take sharp pictures with no shutter lag. Underwater, in diving or snorkeling, everything moves, the diver as well as sea creatures are in constant movement. In addition to the Shark Mode, the automatic Sea exposure mode will shorten the exposure time underwater for sharper pictures. So now when you feel like diving into underwater photography you can actually dive down and do it this nice camera. And, when you are on land, take marvelous photos with the same camera.