The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 digital camera

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Cameras Galore

To combat declining camera sales, manufacturers are dropping prices for point-and-shoots -- frequently below $100 -- and proffering even more features for the money.

Camera makers revealed loads of models this week at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the most popular gadget show in the U.S.

Sony Electronics Inc., a company not exactly legendary for discounted cameras, will sell the Cybershot DSC-W510 ($100), a 12-megapixel camera with a 4X optical zoom -- more than what you'll find on most entry-level cameras.




The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 digital camera is based around a 1/2.3"-type, 12.1 effective megapixel Sony SuperHAD CCD image sensor with RGB color filter array, coupled to a Sony-branded 4x optical zoom lens. For 4:3 aspect-ratio shooting, the Sony W510's lens offers a 35mm-equivalent range from a generous 26mm wide angle to a moderate 105mm telephoto, while 16:9 shooting yields a sensor crop and 28 - 114mm equivalent focal range.


Canon, the market leader, will sell the 10-megapixel Powershot A800 for $89, though with a bare-bones 3X zoom.

Kodak also has two inexpensive offerings: the credit card-sized EasyShare Mini ($100) and the EasyShare Sport, an $80 camera that can be plunged in up to 10 feet of water, which is the kind of resilience normally found in a $200 camera.

So, if you’re on the lookout for a new camera – now is definitely the time. Get your wallet out and get with it.

Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

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Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

Canon has always been in at the sharp end of development of digital cameras. Right from the early days of digital cameras, Canon made a significant contribution. The achievement has been repeated once again with their latest model launched for the typical user – The Canon Power Shot SX210IS.

Canon PowerShot SX210 IS



Canon PowerShot SX210IS 14.1 MP Digital Camera with 14x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD

The Canon PowerShot SX210IS is slim, with a sleek design. The camera comes with a 14.1 MP faculty - surely effective and suitable enough for any regular user. The incredible 14 x 28 mm wide angle zoom gives photographers the capacity to shoot from good distances, whilst the 4x zoom makes it compatible with most cameras of the same price level. The focal length is approximately 5.0 (W) - 70.0 (T) mm. The 3.0 inch wide LCD screen gives you a decent look at your photographs. The low light mode gives you sharp images in dim lights.

Colours are precise with first-rate black detail for this price range camera. The Canon PowerShot SX210IS attains a level of image quality that was previously only available from professional SLR.


It’s not over yet…. The Canon PowerShot SX210 IS, is able to capture those extra special moments as a full HD movie. The dynamic mode makes this possible for enhanced image stabilization. Colors such as black, dark pink and golden brown are quite classy in outlook for Canon PowerShot SX210IS.


Things that are bad about the Canon PowerShot SX210IS

• Shooting in bright sunlight can be tricky with the LCD screen.
• There is insufficient partition between microphones to achieve good stereo.
• The pop-up flash can get in the way of your fingers.

Things that are good about the Canon PowerShot SX210IS

• The zoom range is incredible - very useful.
• The colours captured by the camera are accurate and with great depth.
• The camera is neat and easy to use, making it a pleasure to shoot.
• The camera is noticeably better than most other compact cameras.
• The Canon PowerShot SX210IS undoubtedly establishes new standards.

The official launch of Canon PowerShot SX210IS recorded the price at a $249 which is very competitive compared to other digital cameras with the same features.

This digital camera from Canon can simply be described as a feature rich camera that is good value for money.

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