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Steve’s Digicams reviews the Nikon Coolpix S3 Digital Camera

FotoArt reviews the Nikon Coolpix S3 Scuba Diving Camera

Amsterdam, September 1st, 2005. Nikon has given the stylish COOLPIX range a makeover with the launch of its sexy, sassy S3 compact digital camera in Platinum silver, Ivory white and Matt black. Sales start in September 2005 at a price of xxx Euro.*

The COOLPIX S3 is sleek and hip, with a stunning performance to match its incredible looks, making it ideal for people who want to take pictures anytime, anywhere. It packs 6 megapixels into its slim 19.7mm deep frame, a large, bright 2.5-inch LCD monitor and a powerful 35-105mm 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens.

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What else is new? Well, for starters, there’s now a 20mm lens built-in. The previous Motormarine had a 35mm, which is not the easiest lens for anyone to use so this is good news.

There is a new range of supplementary lens to further enhance your options. This includes two macro lenses, a 15mm wide angle, and a fish-eye.

Also new is a built-in target light. Handy for Autofocus (but this is not an AF camera).

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In October this year (2005), Olympus announced the

Olympus SP700
a 6.0 megapixel addition to its new SP series of cameras. They’ve squeezed all the controls on the back of the camera to one side, so there’s a huge 3 inch LCD, the biggest yet on an Olympus camera. There’s a special guide function for beginners, which explains the different menu options and scene modes. It will available in time for Christmas this year.

There is also an Underwater Housing, so Scuba Divers can see this large screen underwater.

DPReview.com gives complete specifications of the
Olympus SP-700

The SeaLife DC500 was Singled out by Time Magazine

Time Magazine has selected SeaLife’s DC500 camera as one of “The Most Amazing Inventions of 2005″ and has featured the camera in the Nov 21st issue of Time as well as on their website Time.com.

Time spent over 6 months surveying the various fields looking for the newest and most inspired ideas of the year. Joe Lfi, SeaLife’s Director of Sales & Marketing says

“This is a great honor for SeaLife to be recognized by one of if not the most prestigious publications in the world alongside some of the most ingenious inventions out there”.

For more information, please visit Time Magazine or SeaLife

The new SeaLife DC500 features a new “Shark Mode” for faster and sharper pictures of moving objects underwater and in sports photography on land. Read more about the SeaLife DC500 Underwater Camera for Scuba Diving

Scuba Diving Camera Review - Fuji FinePix F810

The Fuji FinePix F810 is an above water camera, with an optional Underwater casing made by Fuji, and there is also another casing made by Ikelite. The Ikelite housing that is rated to a depth of 200 feet (60 metres). This camera features a shutter lag time of only 0.025 seconds, so is also well suited for underwater use. It also has a widescreen setting and a very high image quality. Read more about the Fuji F810 Scuba Diving Camera

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The 8000G improves on its predecessor, the 5000G, in three significant ways:

1. Shutter release intervals remain steady until the memory is full.

Continuous image capture has a shutter lag time of only 1.7 seconds between images. No more delays while the camera flashes “Writing” and freezes the shutter release button until it’s finished. Video capture is also continuous until memory is full.

2. Imaging quality is greatly improved. SEA&SEA analyzed why conventional digital cameras so often capture poor images, and we’ve used the results to overhaul autoexposure and other elements that affect image quality. We’ve paid special attention to autofocus quality in macro mode to provide much better focus for close-up subjects.

3. The camera now supports the USB2.0 standard.

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Sea and Sea DX8000G housing and 8000G Digital Underwater Camera

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The Sea & Sea DX-5000G is actually a kit that includes a
Sea & Sea housing that is rated to a depth of 180′ (55 m).
combined with a Sea & Sea 5000G camera. Since this camera has a
shutter lag time of only 0.12 second it is well suited for underwater use.

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Sea & Sea DX5000G Scuba Diving Camera

SeaLife ReefMaster DC310

The SeaLife ReefMaster DC310 Digital Camera is specifically developed for divers to take brighter, colorful pictures underwater and on land. SeaLife’s unique Land & Sea exposure modes optimize picture quality in low-light conditions. The 3.3mp camera is compact and fully rubber-armored for ruggedness and comfortable handling to a depth of 200 feet. The One-Button-Operation allows even the novice to take great pictures, while the expert can access all Advanced-Dive controls of the DC310 while underwater. The One-Button-Operation also allows divers to review and instantly delete a picture by just another push of the shutter button while prompted. The DC310 also incorporates the Quick Review feature as well as being totally expandable with all SeaLife® accessories.

Read more about the SeaLife ReefMaster DC310

Underwater Digital Camera SeaLife DC500

The new SeaLife DC500 features a new “Shark Mode” for faster and sharper pictures of moving objects underwater and in sports photography on land. The Shark Mode is activated by simply pushing the camera’s OK button which focuses on the intended subject. The camera will now remember that focus range and take sharp pictures with virtually 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.

Read more about the SeaLife DC500 Underwater Camera for Scuba Diving

Canon Powershot A610 and Waterproof Case WP-DC90

The Canon PowerShot A610/A620 offers many features you’d expect to find only on higher end models. For example, there’s a 5.0 Megapixel CCD that lets you print large, richly detailed prints. Just as importantly, this camera is equipped with a complete range of advanced functions that make shooting relaxed and simple - whether you’re a novice or a pro. The dedicated Waterproof Case WP-DC90 “submersible to 40 m ” is constructed with anti-fog double glass and a flash light diffusion plate. Separate Waterproof Case Weights WW-DC1 are available for controlling buoyancy. more..

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Canon PowerShot A610/A620 and Underwater Case WP-DC90