AgfaPhoto Optima 830UW Camera

The Optima 830UW camera was launched at the PMA 2009 in Las Vegas (March 3-5, 2009).

The extra sturdy, but lightweight digital camera is an ideal companion on the go, delivering a good performance in every one of your favorite sports and activities. It can be used for diving up to a depth of ten meters (33 feet) and, needless to mention, also takes pictures in the rain. The camera is also fit for winter, because it is frost-proof up to a temperature of -5°C (22°F). Even a fall doesn’t throw the AgfaPhoto Optima 830UW off balance, as it is shockproof for a fall from a height of one meter (3.3 feet).

The AgfaPhoto Optima 830UW comes with a built-in image stabilizer, which guarantees that real-life action shots don’t get blurry. Taking unique souvenir photos of ski trips and sleigh rides is a cinch. For this purpose you may also want to use the panorama function, which is ideally suited for wide views from mountain peaks. With the included software “Zoner PanoramaMaker”, it’s easy to make great 360-degree shots on your computer. And to show the fun with so much outdoor action, there is the “Smile Detection” function, ensuring the right focus just when everyone is smiling.

The AgfaPhoto Optima 830UW has a 2.5-inch wide TFT display, with 3X optical zoom, 8 mega pixel resolution, high photo sensitivity of up to ISO 1600, and 21 scene mode programs, such as underwater or night shot modes. The camera leads the pack not only with its technology, but also with its sporty silver metal casing.

The AgfaPhoto Optima 830UW is available immediately for only $349.95 dollars (MSRP including VAT).

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FinePix F200EXR awarded at DIMA 2009

Fujifilm announces that the Digital Imaging Marketing Association (DIMA) has named Fujifilm’s new FinePix F200EXR digital camera a 2009 Innovative Digital Product Award winner. This announcement was made at the Photo Marketing Association (PMA) trade show and convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. The DIMA Innovative Digital Product Award recognizes products or services that are technologically innovative or first of their kind. . As Fujifilm’s most advanced compact digital camera to date, the FinePix F200EXR is the first production point-and-shoot digital camera to offer Fujifilm’s new Super CCD EXR sensor. The FinePix F200EXR’s sensor and color array generates high quality images with its three selectable sensor modes such as Fine Capture Mode for high resolution, Pixel Fusion Mode for high sensitivity and low noise with ISO up to 12800, and "Dual Capture Mode" for wide dynamic range up to 800%. The FinePix F200EXR also features an EXR Auto Mode, combining automatic scene recognition with automatic sensor mode selection.

. In addition to the new Super CCD EXR sensor, the F200EXR has 12-MegaPixels, a powerful Fujinon 5.0x wide angle optical zoom lens and a large 3.0" high-resolution LCD and offers technologies such as "Dual" Image Stabilization, Face Detection 3.0, and ISO settings of up to an ISO 12800.

Jobo Giga Vu Sonic Specifications

Showing for the first time in the U.S. at PMA 2009, the GIGA Vu SONIC is offered with four different storage capacities – 80GB, 120GB, 160GB and 250GB and U.S. retail prices are $320, $350, $380, and $430 respectively. It is available this month.

• 80, 120, 160 or 250 GB hard disk • Display: high resolution 3.2” QVGA color display (320 x 240 pixels) • Ultrafast data transfer including data verification function (1 GB in 30 seconds) • TRUE RAW decoding of numerous RAW image files • Functions: thumbnail view of pictures, slide show, picture rotation (90°, 180°, 270°), picture deletion, multi-level zoom function, user interface skin options, copying and deleting of files and folders, histogram display • Supports incremental backup (synchronization between memory card and hard disk, automatic incremental backup to most recent folder, manual incremental backup to user defined folder) • Memory card slots for: CompactFlash I/II, MicroDrive, SD, SDHC, MMC, MS, MS Pro, MS MagicGate, MS Select, MS PRO MagicGate • USB 2.0 high speed with OTG function • Connection to PC: USB 2.0 high speed (backwards compatible to USB 1.1) • Battery: rechargeable Li-ion battery (3.7 V, 2200 mAh) • Battery capacity: up to 120 GB data transfer • System requirements: Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS 9.x, 10.x & higher, Linux • Dimensions: 5.2 x 3 x 1 inches (133 x 75 x 25 mm) • Weight: 9.9 ounces (280 g) • Included in the package: USB cable, AC adapter (100-240V), car adapter, carrier bag, Instruction manual

Jobo New Portable Image Storage Devices

PMA 2009 - JOBO AG announces today the GIGA Vu SONIC and the GIGA one SONIC

For professionals that need high-end secure back-up of their digital images, the new Giga Vu Sonic portable image storage device features an ultra quick download speed of up to 1 GB of data in 30 seconds, TRUE RAW decoding of numerous RAW image files, four hard disc capacities up to 250 GB, a large high resolution 3.2” color display and numerous picture functions. For the more budget-minded digital photographer, the affordable new Jobo Giga one Sonic features extremely fast picture storage (transfers up to 1GB of data in less than one minute), a long-lasting battery, four hard disc capacities up to 200 GB, a 1.8” LCD display and convenient operation via five easy-to-use buttons. These new PC and Mac compatible image storage devices accommodate all popular media cards featuring slots for CompactFlash (CF) I/II, Microdrive, SecureDigital (SD), SDHC, (Memory Stick) MS, MS Pro, MS Duo, and MultiMediaCard (MMC). In addition, the Giga Vu Sonic can store and display digital data in popular file formats such as JPG and even various specific RAW camera formats.