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As the first commercially-available Micro Four Thirds system camera, the Panasonic DMC G1 was one of the big hits at Photokina 2008.

Panasonic’s aim was to create the smallest body with a removable lens, and with the same image quality as the latest mainstream DSLRs. With an overall DxOMark score of 55.1, the Panasonic DMC G1 by and large achieved its goal, even though its scores for Color Depth (21.1 bits [average for 10 low-end DSLRs = 22.1]), Dynamic Range (10.2 [average = 11.4]) and Low-Light ISO (463 [average = 631]) kept it from attaining a better overall DxOMark ranking.
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Camera Commanderâ„¢ system increases sensor quality control with automated analysis for dramatically reduced testing time

PHOTONICS WEST, SAN JOSE, CA – January 27, 2009 – Sarnoff Corporation today announced the launch of Camera Commander™, a complete CMOS and CCD imaging device and camera testing system for camera manufacturers and their users.
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LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., January 28, 2009 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced that Stuart Steele, 47, of Kansas and Ben Queen, 13, of West Virginia have been named the winners of the Adult and Teen Divisions of the Canon and Pro Football Hall of Fame “Why Do You Love Football?” photo challenge, respectively. Each has won a trip for four to attend Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa Bay, Fla. where their winning photos will be displayed at the NFL Experience, the most exciting continuous event surrounding Super Bowl XLIII. NFL Experience is located adjacent to Raymond James Stadium the week leading up to Super Bowl XLIII. Additionally, both have won a trip for four to the 2009 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Celebration in August where their winning photos will be unveiled and on display for a full year in the Hall of Fame.
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Panasonic is pleased to introduce the new 12.1-megapixel DMC-FS25 camera of 29mm wide angle Leica DC lens with 5x optical zoom (equivalent to 29mm to 145mm on a 35mm film camera) with 3.0-inch large LCD as a member of Lumix new FS series. The new FS series, a sister line of the world-acclaimed FX series, pursues easy and simple operation with its high-grade profile for users at every stage to enjoy taking beautiful pictures. (more…)

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New LUMIX DMC-FX580 Packs a 25mm Ultra-Wide-Angle and 5x Optical Zoom Into a Touch-Screen Digital Camera Complete With New Advanced iA Mode

MIAMI, FL (January 27, 2009) – Panasonic today announces its newest touch-screen LUMIX digital camera, the slim and stylish DMC-FX580, a successor to last year’s DMC-FX500. The new DMC-FX580 features a 25mm ultra-wide-angle LEICA DC lens with F2.8 brightness, a 5x optical zoom and an increased recording image size from 10.1-megapixel to 12.1-megapixel. Using the popular touch-screen operation is easy with the DMC-FX580’s large 3.0-inch LCD, so both shooting and image playback is intuitive and smooth.
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New LUMIX DMC-TS1 Digital Camera Features Tough and Rugged Design for Capturing Still and Motion Images In Outdoor Activities

MIAMI, FL (January 27, 2009) – Panasonic today introduced the LUMIX DMC-TS1, the world’s first*1 waterproof, shockproof and dustproof digital camera*2 to also feature AVCHD Lite High Definition (HD) video recording capabilities*3. The TS1’s tough and rugged design makes it the ideal choice for active users needing the ultimate hybrid for capturing both still and motion images during outdoor activities. The LUMIX TS1, with a 12.1 megapixel resolution, features a 28mm wide-angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens, a 4.6x optical zoom and Panasonic’s proprietary iA (Intelligent Auto) mode, making this an easy-to-use, yet powerful camera that packs advanced imaging features.
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New LUMIX ZS3, With Impressive 12x Optical Zoom is Slimmer Than Predecessor and Adds AVCHD Lite High Definition Video Recording Capability

MIAMI, FL (January 27, 2009) – Panasonic today introduced the LUMIX DMC-ZS3 and DMC-ZS1, both members of the new ZS-Series, the successor to the acclaimed LUMIX TZ-Series and Panasonic’s newest ultimate compact and powerful digital cameras. The LUMIX ZS3 features 10.1-megapixels, a 25mm ultra-wide-angle lens and 12x optical zoom, meaning it has added 2x optical zoom to the award-winning TZ-Series camera, yet reduced its size. The ZS3 also features a LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens and High Definition (HD) video recording ability, known as AVCHD Lite.
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• Large aperture standard zoom lens
• ELD and SLD glass provides excellent correction of all types of aberrations
• Super Multi Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting
• Equipped with HSM ensuring quiet and high speed AF
• The rounded 9 blade diaphragm creates an attractive blur (more…)
  
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  WIN one of the first 10 National Geographic Walkabout bags to hit the market!

  22nd January 2009

  National Geographic are launching their exciting new Walkabout Collection - click on the link below and fill in a few details and you could WIN one of these stylish photo bags!

  Simply log on to: http://www.camera-bags.com/

  AND just enter your full name, email address and country details and click the ‘Sign’ button. Check back here to see if you are a winner - DRAW TAKES PLACE 28th February 2009.

  The model of bag being given away is a NGW2160 Walkabout Satchel.

  National Geographic Walkabout Photo Bag Collection - Medium Satchel

  The Walkabout Medium Satchel NGW2160 allows you to make the most of your everyday adventures, while holding and protecting your DSLR or small camcorder with media accessories and laptop (15.4 inches or less).

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