Nikon Coolpix S630

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The sleek little Nikon Coolpix S630 is a great option for any kind of user, taking finely detailed photos or high quality movies. It may look great from a distance but in your hands it is surprisingly small. In fact despite its high performance and wide array of features, it is housed in one of the smallest body of any similar camera.

At 12 megapixels, every photo comes out so sharp you can enlarge parts or crop others without fear of losing any picture quality. The 7x Zoom-Nikkor lens gives you the ultimate shooting flexibility by allowing you to shoot images both far away and as close as 60 cm from the lens. Flowers, sunsets, or children, every subject comes out crisp and beautiful. The most common problem the average person has is blurry images, but with electronic 4-way VR image stabilization, a shaking hand won’t ruin an entire photo, even if you are shooting in a low-light environment. Also, when shooting in darker spots, the Coolpix employs an ISO well beyond its peers (ISO 6400), letting you get brighter photos even with less natural light.

Many of the hardest parts of photographing your friends have been solved by Nikon cameras. For example, their smart face-priority AF searches the frame for faces, keeping the focus on eyes and smiles instead of whatever happens to be near them. Plus, you may never see a red eye again, since Coolpix reduces red-eye with a pupil-shrinking pre-flash, and then auto-corrects the red-eye in photos before saving it to memory.

New and Improved - The Canon Powershot SD 1100

When it comes to Canon cameras, you can be assured of the quality of the photos and the performance of the camera. This Canon PowerShot SD 1100 IS has many new and improved features like the 8.0- megapixel Digital Elph bring high-resolution images with original sharpness and complete impact of colors even when they are enlarged. The face detection technology enhances the clarity of the photo without affecting the skin tones but at the same time focuses on the flash or daylight and makes the picture appreciable. You must have noticed that if you want to take a picture of your kid playing it gets blurred with other digital cameras but Canon PowerShot SD 1100 IS has motion detection technology added to it and it reduces blurring of photos giving them a lively and clear touch.

In addition you get a 2.5 -inch PureColor LCD, which gives you perfect control and adjust brightness so that you get accurate color. The screen is visible in any kind of light and is also scratch resistant with anti-reflecting quoting on it for a perfect vision. Furthermore the DIGIC III image processor in it provides you with sharper images and enhanced functionality. The result is your image with excellent picture quality and the red-eye correction is also possible with this camera. You can detect and remove red-eye from the images that are taken with flash light as well as you can also set the camera so that it corrects the red-eye defect during shooting itself.

Pre-Order the Nikon D90 Digital SLR

The Nikon D90 SLR digital camera is available for pre-order now at Ritz Camera.

This new DSLR comes with a multitude of improvements, new features and the latest, most-advanced Nikon technology in an atractive, well-built package. It features:

- High-resolution 12.3 Megapixel DX-format CMOS image processor.

- Video recording: Capture 720p compressed video with or without sound

- Live View, allowing photographers to view and compose images in the LCD viewer before the shot is taken

- A large, bright, 3-inch, hi-res (approx. 920,000 pixel) LCD screen with a 170-degree viewing angle

- 11-point autofocus and scene recognition technology

- Fast shooting: 0.15ms power up; 65ms shutter lag, and continuous still frame shooting at 4.5 frames per second

- Extremely low light (ISO 3200) sensitivity

- In-camera image editing

This top-of-the-line digital camera is gives the Nikon D300 a run for its money, and that DSLR sells for almost twice as much.

The Nikon D90 will be shipping very soon, so get your order in early. Although many lenses and accessories are available for the Nikon D90, the camera itself comes in two flavors: Nikon D90 body only & the Nikon D90 with an AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens.

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14 Reasons to Order the Canon Rebel XSi Now

You can pre-order the Canon Rebel XSi now!

The Canon Rebel XSi was officially announced yesterday, and already the interest in this camera is exploding. And although the newly-announced Canon Rebel XSi/Canon EOS 450D isn't expected to ship until April 2008, you may want to order it now. In fact, we have a list of reason to do so...

1. You want to be the first on your block with a state-of-the-art, 2008 DSLR with all of these cool, new features.

2. You want a digital SLR so quick and easy to use that it's considered entry-level, but with so many advanced features that it rivals DSLR's that cost more than twice as much.

3. The 12.2 Megapixel CMOS image sensor in the Canon Rebel XSi will allow you to create poster-sized prints.

4. The 3.0-inch LCD screen has a 170-degree viewing angle, and is 30% brighter than the Canon Rebel XTi. Plus, it incorporates Live View technology that lets you view your subject in the LCD screen before the shot is taken... including the capability to zoom in at 5X or 10X for precise focusing.

5. You want the choice of black or silver.

6. You want a digital SLR much better than the Rebel XTi, but which costs much less than the XTi did when it was released.

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7. You want the ability to capture up to 53 full-resolution JPEG images at 3.5 frames per second.

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8. You want to store your images on SD and high-capacity SDHC memory cards.

9. You want to spend your tax rebate check on something cool.

10. You like the convenience of the 9-point AutoFocus system, but you also want the flexibility to override it in different shooting modes.

11. You want to capture RAW images with 14-bit gradation that will produce images containing unbelievably rich colors.

12. You want a rechargeable battery that will take at least 500 shots between charges.

13. You want an integrated cleaning system that will keep your images dirt- and dust-free.

14. You like to pick up girls by pretending you're a professional photographer but your Instamatic camera just isn't that convincing any more.

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Canon Rebel XSi (EOS 450D) Announcement

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Just announced, the Canon Rebel Xsi (aka Canon EOS 450D). Although more details will be coming out shortly, here are the list of features that set it apart from its predecessor, the extremely popular Canon Rebel XTi:

• A 12.2-Megapixel CMOS sensor
• A 3.0-inch, bright, 230,000 pixel LCD that can be viewed from virtually all angles, and Live View that allows you to view your subject on the screen, before the shot is taken, with 5X or 10X magnification
• Canon's famous DIGIC III image processor that integrates with the image sensor to provide better image quality and high-performance.
• Full-resolution JPEG images can be captured at 3.5 fps (frames per second) in bursts up to 53 frames.
• A fast & powerful 9-point autofocus system
• Compatible with compact SD and SDHC memory cards

Watch this blog for information on how to pre-order the Canon Rebel XSi soon!

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Learn Nikon Digital SLR Photography from the Comfort of Your Living Room

Nikon USA has recently released two DVDs that focus on taking outstanding pictures with digital SLR Nikon cameras.

The Nikon DVD entitled, "Fast, Fun & Easy: Great Digital Pictures" is a primer on digital photography, and teaches how to use digital cameras in various situations by bringing the viewer/student/photographer on a day of photography. The DVD also covers topics such as image transfers and printing.

The second DVD, named "Understanding Digital Photography - Release Your Digital SLR's Potential" is designed to help the viewer unleash the power of Nikon's cameras. The 45-minute DVD, takes the student into the advanced features of the Nikon cameras, and also provides lessons on how to compose artistic photos. The narrator (Bob Krist, an award-winning travel photographer from the National Geographic) shares his personal experience when taking action/sports photos or when shooting portraits. He also shares instruction on proper exposure and taking shots in low light conditions. Bob Krist's style is informal and very simple to understand, making it both easy and exciting to go to the next level and explore advanced Nikon camera features and techniques.

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New Compact Cameras from Pentax

Pentax Imaging has announced two new compact digital cameras: The Pentax Optio E40 and the Pentax Optio M40. Both point-and-shoot cameras are affordable, easy-to-use and include advanced features typically found in cameras that cost much more.

The compact Optio E40 provides high-resolution 8.1 megapixels, a 3X optical lens, Face Recognition technology and Digital Shake Reduction capabilities. The camera comes with a sharp, clear 2.4-inch LCD screen, is powered by easy-to-find AA batteries, and offers high-quality (AVI) movie capture.

Ultra-slim, the Optio M40's case is less than 3/4 of an inch thick. It can capture images at 8.0 megapixels with a 3X optical smc PENTAX lens. It also includes advanced features such as Digital Shake Reduction, Face Recognition Auto Focus and Auto Exposure. The M40 can also capture extended movies in QuickTime motion JPEG (640 x 480) at 30frames per second. For low-light conditions, the Optio M40 provides a maximum ISO of 3200.

Priced at under $200, both of these Optio models would be perfect for photography newcomers or those who just want an affordable, compact camera with ease-of-use features typically not found in cameras this affordable.

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Pre-order the Canon Powershot SD850 IS Digital Camera Now

The Canon Powershot SD850 IS digital camera is available for pre-order now at Ritz Camera.

This new point 'n shoot digital camera contains a lot of advanced technology in a very compact package. It features:

• High-resolution 8.0 Megapixel CCD image processor.
• 4x Optical Zoom with Canon's exclusive UA Lens.
• Optical Image Stabilization to keep your shots crystal clear even at maximum zoom.
• Improved multiple face detection technology. The camera's flash and exposure settings are controlled to guarantee proper illumination of both the faces and the overall scene, thus removing the problem of faces that appear too dark or too light.
• Red-eye correction.
• Bright, high-res 2.5-inch PureColor LCD.
• ISO 1600 sensitivity.
• Many different preset shooting modes, for both still and video captures

This compact camera is a little "pocket rocket" of Canon's latest technology and a great value, overall. It will be shipping very soon, so get your order in early.

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One Tough Little Waterproof Camera

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A Camera for All Seasons

Summer is here... and you're looking for a camera that will capture all your summer fun. No, I mean ALL your fun. You want a camera that you can take to the beach, camping in the mountains, to the swimming pool... even IN the swimming pool.

Winter is here... the warm months seem like ancient history and you are looking for a camera that can capture all of your wintertime fun. No, I mean ALL your fun. Your camera must do more than just take indoor holiday shots around a warm fire; it must be able to grab those images of your amigos catching some backside air in the middle of the worst blizzard since 1910.

If this sounds like you, then the Olympus Stylus 770SW is the camera you've been looking for. This all-weather, shockproof, freeze-proof, crush-proof, waterproof digital camera is designed for those who live an active lifestyle, and is rugged enough to survive it.

• Shockproof camera: For the accident prone, or for those who simply don't know the meaning of "take it easy," the Stylus 770 SW is designed to withstand a drop, bump, grind or hustle, up to 5-feet off the ground. As long as it doesn't fall out of your pocket while you're skydiving, hang gliding or bungee jumping, you should be covered.
• Waterproof camera: We're not kidding. You can literally take underwater shots with this camera -- down to a depth of 33 feet -- without any kind of special camera case or sealed bag. Olympus has added its innovative waterproof sealant technology to this precision point-and-shoot camera. You can capture still snapshots at the waterpark, in the ocean, or in the pool, and even record underwater movies with sound. Do you want to capture definitive proof that the Loch Ness Monster exists? This cameras will get it for you (as long as Nessie comes to within 10 meters of the surface).
  Disclaimer: The picture above was not taken with the Olympus Stylus 770SW
• Crush-proof: If this camera could talk, it would say "I'll be back" in an Austrian accent. The Stylus 770SW has a stainless steel body and a reinforced LCD, so it can withstand a force up to 220 lbs. of pressure.
• Freeze-proof: The Olympus 770 SW can perform at below-freezing temperatures down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit (-10 degrees Celsius). In other words, you will give up (and go inside to get some hot chocolate) before it will.

Oh, yes, it is a digital camera after all. Here are the basic technical specs for those who care. (And you should.)

• 7.1 effective megapixel CCD image processor
• Memory: 18MB internal memory, accepts xD-Picture Card up to 2GB
• 27 shooting modes including Movie with Sound
• 3x optical & 5x digital zoom; 15x seamless zoom en total
• Bright, hi-resolution 2.5-inch (6.4cm) HyperCrystal LCD (approx. 230,000 pixels)
• Digital Image Stabilization
• Light sensitivity up to ISO 1600
• Recording formats: Still-JPEG, Video-AVI Motion JPEG, AVI Movie with Sound: 640x480/15fps, SHQ; 320x240/15fps, HQ; 160x120/15fps, SQ
• Built-in flash

If it wasn't already taken, I would assign the following motto to the rugged and dependable Olympus Stylus 770SW:

Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays this little camera from the swift completion its appointed photographs.

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Digital Camera Highlights from PMA 2007

With a month's worth of hustle & bustle, events, contests, demos, announcements, and thousands of attendees crammed into four hectic days, the 83rd annual, 2007 PMA International Convention and Trade Show is ready for the history books.

For the consumer, the most interesting news from PMA 2007 is focused around the product announcements; the digital cameras and other photography equipment that you and I can buy off the shelf or order online. This year, there was no shortage of product news. We have previously written about product (and photo workshop) announcements from Panasonic LUMIX, the new digital camera models from Nikon Coolpix, and of course, the new 10.2 megapixel Nikon D40X.

Here are more digital photography and imaging product highlights from PMA 2007:

The FujiFilm IS-1 digital camera wins a DIMA Innovative Digital Product Award. The Digital Imaging Marketing Association (DIMA) Innovative Digital Product Awards recognize products or services that are at the forefront of digital imaging technology or the "first of their kind." FujiFilm stated that, "DIMA's recognition of the IS-1 digital camera underscores Fujifilm's commitment to creating unique products and rich new technologies that meet the imaging needs of today's customers."

Fujifilm's IS-1 is the world's first production point-and-shoot digital camera that can capture images in the IR (infrared) range of the light spectrum. Although this camera won't be owned by the average family photographer (the camera is more practical for science labs or law enforcement professionals), we congratulate FujiFilm on pushing the envelope with this unique camera.

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New FujiFilm FinePix Digital Cameras: Speaking of FujiFilm, FujiFilm USA, Inc. announced three new consumer models in its line of consumer digital cameras, including the 8-megapixel Finepix A820 and the 9-megapixel A900.

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New Olympus Digital Cameras: Not to be left behind, Olympus Imaging America has also announced several new models of high-quality digital cameras for Spring 2007, such as the Olympus EVOLT E410 and the Olympus EVOLT E510.

Both digital cameras are advanced digital SLRs that include a dust reduction system; a bright, high-resolution, 2.5 inch, 230,000-pixel HyperCrystal LCD screen; Auto-focus; and a 10-megapixel Live-MOS sensor that lets you preview your shots with all of the nuances of your own overrides and custom settings. The E510 also includes Advanced Image Stabilization.

Other new point-and-shoot Olympus cameras that have been recently announced include:

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Olympus Stylus 760 Digital Camera: A 7.1-megapixel, 3x optical zoom point 'n shoot that was designed to be used in adverse weather. The camera includes a bright, wide angle, high-resolution, 2.5-inch LCD, dual image stabilization and 26 different shooting modes for video capture and still images. The stylish Olympus 760 comes in four different colors: silver, black, light blue, and pink.

 

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Olympus SP-550UZ Digital Camera: The high-speed, 7.1-megapixel, full featured Olympus SP-550UZ offers more features than many digital SLRs, sans the interchangeable lens. Most notably, its wide-angle, 18x super-telephoto lens is the equivalent of a amazing 28-504mm telephoto lens on a 35mm camera. Super-sensitive, the ISO 5000 SP-550UZ will capture images in extremely low-light conditions (or for extremely fast-action photos). Its bright, 230,000-pixel 2.5-inch LCD allows you to review your shots even in bright sunlight, and the dual image stabilization ensures that a shaky hand or a fast-moving subject will be captured with crystal clarity.

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For more news and daily updates related to the PMA 2007 show, please visit the Virtual Press Office at:

http://www.virtualpressoffice.com/show/index.jsp?showId=1152106483613

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Panasonic Workshops Complement Digital Camera Line for 2007

Panasonic LUMIX will launch the Digital Photo Academy, a new site and workshop series that will be held in 20 cities around the U.S., beginning in May 2007. The courses will be taught by photographers and experts in their local area, and will primarily focus on teaching owners of digital cameras how to take advantage of all their available features. The goal is to maximize students' creativity, make photography more enjoyable, and -- with additional knowledge and control of their photographic tools -- bring the quality of their digital images to a new level.

The digital photography workshops will offer three levels of courses:

• Beginner - 3-hour course that covers red-eye reduction, creating scrapbooks and other basic digital photography skills useful even to those who own point-and-shoot digital cameras
• Intermediate - 4-hour course that emphasizes the accuracy and flexibility of digital SLRs
• Advanced - 2-day course that covers more advanced, "professional-level" photography skills

Even though the series is sponsored by Panasonic Lumix, attendees do not have to own a Panasonic camera to attend; students are welcome to bring any brand of digital camera to the workshops.

Panasonic Lumix has teamed up with R2Rainmaker Marketing to create the workshop series and to recruit the professional photographers and other photography experts that will serve as instuctors.

The Digital Photo Academy web site is currently under construction, but should be active by late-April 2007. It will allow visitors to view the workshop schedule, access class materials and read profiles of the instructors.

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Panasonic Lumix has also been busy on the product side of the house, announcing a long list of new Panasonic Lumix cameras earlier this year.

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Typical of the high value in the new line is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8K. This camera offers a 7.2-megapixel CCD, Intelligent Image Stabilization, 11-point autofocus, and other features that are usually found in a much more expensive digital SLR. In addition, the camera has a 12x optical zoom Leica lens, which gives the equivalent of a 36mm to 432mm zoom lens in a 35mm film camera. In the DSLR world, a lens with this range will cost several hundred dollars on its own, yet Panasonic is offering the DMC-FZ8K for less than $350.00.

With its new line of Lumix cameras and new workshop series, there can be no doubt that Panasonic is committed to digital photography as an important part of its consumer electronics offerings.

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Pre-order the Nikon D40X SLR Digital Camera

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March 29, 2007 is the official release date of the new Nikon D40X digital camera, but you can preorder this latest DSLR right now at Ritz Camera online.

The Nikon D40X sits halfway between the popular and inexpensive Nikon D40 and the more powerful Nikon D80, both in features and in price. With a body-only price of $730 (est. $800 with a Nikkor 18-55mm lens), the D40X is plenty of camera for a very reasonable price. Its most obvious advantage over its little brother is the 10.2 megapixel CCD - the same as the Nikon D80 - for those who like to blow up their photos to poster size.

Since the number of megapixels is not the most important factor in creating quality digital images (which any experienced photographer knows), Nikon has also migrated many more features down from their higher-end cameras to make both the D40 and the D40X outstanding values:

• A bright, sharp, 230,000-dot, 2.5-inch, TFT LCD with brightness adjustment and 170-degree viewing angle
• Nikon's 3D Color Matrix Metering II, with 420-pixel RGB sensor, delivers automatic, dependable and consistent exposure adjustment for almost any lighting condition
• An advanced, 3-area AutoFocus system that gives fast & precise autofocus
• An AutoFocus-assist illuminator ensures accurate autofocus even in dark conditions
• Eight program settings (Auto, Auto w/Flash Off, Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, and Night Portrait) that automatically optimize and adjust tone, color, saturation, hue, white balance and sharpening to match the type of photo being taken
• Near-instantaneous, 0.18-second power-up gives the ability to capture fleeting moments, even when the digital camera is off
• Fast bursts, up to 100 JPEG images in a row, at speeds of 2.5 to 3 frames per second
• Shutter speed control from 30 seconds to 1/4000 second
• A large, bright viewfinder with 0.8x magnification
• Fast image data transfer and recording to (SDHC compliant) SD memory cards up to 4GB
• Rechargeable, long-life Li-ion battery that gives from 450-550 single-frame images before recharging is necessary
• Built-in Flash, plus full support for Nikon's advanced Creative Lighting System

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Nikon Coolpix Brand Redefined for 2007

The Nikon Coolpix name has been synonymous with compact digital cameras since its inception in 1997. Approaching its 10th anniversary, the brand has undergone a facelift along with a slew of new product announcements for 2007.

Nikon states that the classic font style of the new Coolpix logo represents the digital cameras' quality and premium value. "Value" seems to be Nikon Imaging's primary focus as of late (as demonstrated by their newer Nikon D40 and Nikon D40X DSLR digital cameras, which have brought digital imaging technology previously found only in very expensive DSLRs to the sub-$800 price range).

The newly announced Nikon Coolpix cameras have also brought more features and more megapixels to a lower price point:

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Nikon Coolpix L10

• Megapixels: 5.0 effective megapixels
  Zoom: 3x optical zoom
  LCD: 2.0-inch, 153,000-dot LCD monitor with brightness adjustment
  Other Features:
  Face-priority AutoFocus can detect a human face
  In-Camera red-eye fix
  Direct printing to PictBridge-compatible printers

Buy the Nikon Coolpix L10

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Nikon Coolpix L11

• Megapixels: 6.0 effective megapixels
  Zoom: 3x optical zoom
  LCD: 2.4-inch, 115,000-dot LCD monitor with brightness adjustment
  Other Features:
  Face-priority AutoFocus can detect a human face
  In-Camera red-eye fix
  Direct printing to PictBridge-compatible printers

Buy the Nikon Coolpix L11

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Nikon Coolpix L12

• Megapixels: 7.1 effective megapixels
  Zoom: 3x optical zoom
  LCD: 2.5-inch 115,000-dot LCD monitor with brightness adjustment and anti-reflective coating
  Other Features:
  Face-priority AutoFocus can detect a human face
  One-touch portrait button for easy access to in-camera image improvement features
  In-Camera red-eye fix
  Direct printing to PictBridge-compatible printers

Buy the Nikon Coolpix L12

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Nikon Coolpix P5000

• Megapixels: 10.0 effective megapixel CCD image sensor
  Zoom: 3.5x optical Zoom-Nikkor lens
  LCD: Large, bright 2.5-inch 230,000-dot LCD monitor with wide viewing angle (The same LCD as on the Nikon D40, D40X and D80.)
  Other Features:
  Optical lens shift VR image stabilization
  ISO 3200 capability
  External flash and converter lens options
  Optical viewfinder
  Magnesium alloy front panel
  16 scene-optimized modes, seven movie modes, anti-shake mode and high-sensitivity mode

Buy the Nikon Coolpix P5000

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Nikon Coolpix S50

• Megapixels: 7.2 effective megapixels
  Zoom: 3x optical Zoom-Nikkor lens
  LCD: Large, bright 3.0-inch 230,000-dot LCD monitor with wide viewing angle
  Other Features:
  Optical lens shift VR image stabilization
  Stylish wave-surface design
  ISO 1600 capability
  Pictmotion with VGA quality, blends images, music and visual styles for all-new in-camera entertainment
  One-touch portrait button offers easy access to a selection of three innovative functions, Face-priority AutoFocus, In-Camera red-eye fix, and D-lighting which provide the ability to improve image quality within the camera

Buy the Nikon Coolpix S50 (Brown)
Buy the Nikon Coolpix S50 (Black)

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Nikon Coolpix S50c WiFi Digital Camera

• Megapixels: 7.2 effective megapixels
  Zoom: 3x optical Zoom-Nikkor lens
  LCD: Large, bright 3.0-inch 230,000-dot LCD monitor with wide viewing angle
  Other Features:
  Built-in Wi-Fi support for wireless transfer. COOLPIX CONNECT wirelessly sends images from the camera for viewing on a computer anywhere
  Optical lens shift VR image stabilization
  Stylish wave-surface design
  ISO 1600 capability
  Pictmotion with VGA quality, blends images, music and visual styles for all-new in-camera entertainment
  One-touch portrait button offers easy access to a selection of three innovative functions, Face-priority AutoFocus, In-Camera red-eye fix, and D-lighting which provide the ability to improve image quality within the camera

Buy the Nikon Coolpix S50c

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How to Set Up Lighting for Webcasts

The latest photo lesson is available at the RitzCamera.com web photo school:

The lesson describes how to use inexpensive lighting grids for illuminating webcasts and other small video shoots. The lesson goes through each step of lighting both the interviewee and the interviewer properly. It also describes every piece of equipment used in the lesson for those who want to repeat the process themselves.

Topics covered:

• Lighting for a film or video interviews
• Using Grids on your soft boxes to give you more control
• Lighting two people for a video interview
• The benefits of using a soft box with Grids compared to using Tungsten lights with barn doors

Ritz Web Photo School URL:
http://ritz.webphotoschool.com/

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Ready... Set... PMA 2007

PMA 2007 is in the final countdown. The 83rd annual PMA International Convention and Trade Show, set for March 8-11, 2007 at the Las Vegas Convention Center (South Hall), is the world's largest annual photo imaging trade show. PMA '07 is for primarily for executives and business owners in the photo industry; it is not open to the general public. It features approximately 600 exhibitors, 400 speakers and 250 educational sessions in many different areas of photography, digital imaging, and photo industry business topics.

I'm Not a Photo Retailer...
Why Do I Care About the PMA Trade Show?

The topics covered at the PMA trade show affect the entire industry. From the latest technologies to the newest products and services, if you're seriously interested in digital cameras or photography, you should be aware of what is happening at PMA 2007.

Most importantly, many of the digital camera manufacturers will be announcing their 2007 products and innovations during the show. If you want to learn about the latest digital imaging products, check back to this blog; we will be passing the most important news on to you.

About PMA International

The international Photo Marketing Association is a non-profit organization that has over 20,000 members in more than 100 countries. Members include online and brick 'n mortar photo retailers, scrapbook retailers, image processors and repair companies, as well as professional photographers, consultants and many in the media. The PMA International publishes a monthly magazine covering the photo and digital processing industry, fourteen specialized newsletters, and numerous research studies. In addition to the large, annual PMA Convention and Trade Show, the association conducts smaller conventions around the globe. Education is offered in business management, sales, finance, and marketing via live seminars, self-paced printed materials, and educational CD packages.

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Using Grids to Fine Tune Portait Soft-Lighting

A new photo lesson is available at the RitzCamera.com web photo school:

The lesson describes how to use lighting grids to alter reflective or soft portrait lighting. It goes step-by-step through the process of setting up your portrait lighting, beginning with a simple one-light with backdrop, feathering the light, and then adding and adjusting the lighting grid to get the final, desired effect.

Topics covered:

• One Light and a Backdrop
• Feathering the Light
• Adding Grids
• Reflecting Light into Shadows
• Creating Light Ratios through Reflective Distances

Ritz Web Photo School URL:
http://ritz.webphotoschool.com/

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Digital Cameras Top the Holiday Wish List

According to the latest ChangeWave Research Holiday Spending survey, consumers say that they'll be spending more this holiday season, with electronics purchases in general benefiting from the uptrend. Overall, digital cameras is the most desired consumer electronics item, with 27% of those surveyed saying a digital camera in the No. 1 item on their holiday wish list. As far as camera brands, Canon digital cameras topped the list of those planning to purchase cameras for themselves or as a holiday or Christmas gift.

Other consumer electronics benefactors for this year's holiday shopping season seems to be Apple iPod (sales haven't diminished at all since last year), laptop computers and high-definition TVs.

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Ritz Camera and Google Promo - 33% to 40% Off Items

As you probably know from previous posts, RitzCamera.com and Google Checkout have partnered for a great holiday promotion that can save you up to 40 percent on digital cameras and electronics purchases. To get the $20 off, simply choose Google Checkout as the payment method in the online shopping cart.

To help you maximize your savings, here are the items that RitzCamera.com sells that are priced from $50 to $60. (Some items may be eligible for rebates, which would make the total savings even greater.) Browse down through the products and click on the link to go directly to the product page:

Product	Orig. Price	Price w/Google Checkout	Savings
3Com OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub	59.75	39.75	33%
3Com Ultra Low Loss Antenna Cable	51.49	31.49	39%
Abit KV-85 Desktop Board	52.89	32.89	38%
Abit NF8-V2 Desktop Board	51.69	31.69	39%
Acer Ferrari 3000 Power Adapter	56.95	36.95	35%
ACP-EP 128 MB RDRAM Memory Module	59.65	39.65	34%
ACP-EP 128MB EDO DRAM Memory Module	59.09	39.09	34%
ACP-EP 128MB RDRAM Memory Module	52.95	32.95	38%
ACP-EP 128MB RDRAM Memory Module	52.95	32.95	38%
ACP-EP 128MB RDRAM Memory Module	59.65	39.65	34%
ACP-EP 128MB RDRAM Memory Module	59.65	39.65	34%
ACP-EP 16MB EDO DRAM Memory Module	52.05	32.05	38%
ACP-EP 256 MB DDR SDRAM Memory Module	51.15	31.15	39%
ACP-EP 256 MB DDR SDRAM Memory Module	57.05	37.05	35%
ACP-EP 256MB DDR SDRAM Memory Module	57.05	37.05	35%
ACP-EP 256MB SDRAM Memory Module	54.69	34.69	37%
ACP-EP 2GB SurfDrive Rubberized White USB 2.0 Flash Drive	59.95	39.95	33%
ACP-EP 32MB DRAM Memory Module	57.05	37.05	35%
ACP-EP 32MB SDRAM Memory Module	57.05	37.05	35%
ACP-EP 64MB EDO DRAM Memory Module	51.15	31.15	39%
Adaptec 2906 SCSI Card	56.29	36.29	36%
Adaptec Fan For Snap Server 18000	50.95	30.95	39%
Adaptec LVD Cable	59.75	39.75	33%
Adaptec SCSI Cable	51.35	31.35	39%
Adaptec SCSI Terminator	54.09	34.09	37%
Addonics Pocket ExDrive AEED25U Storage Cabinet	57.05	37.05	35%
Adesso ACK-540PW Mini-Touch Keyboard with Touchpad	57.89	37.89	35%
Adesso ACK-730PW Industrial PS/2 Keyboard	58.25	38.25	34%
Adesso EasyTouch ACK-730UB Keyboard	58.25	38.25	34%
Adesso MiniTouch ACK-540UB Keyboard	57.89	37.89	35%
Adesso Smart Cat USB Glidepoint Touchpad	58.39	38.39	34%
Altec Lansing XM3020 Speaker System	52.49	32.49	38%
AMCC Serial ATA Cable	52.95	32.95	38%
Antec 26 Side Rails	54.89	34.89	36%
Antec SmartPower II 350 Watt ATX12V Power Supply	51.75	31.75	39%
Antec SmartPower II 400 Watt ATX12V Power Supply	59.15	39.15	34%
AOpen DUW1616L DVD+/-RW Drive	51.75	31.75	39%
AOpen H450A System Cabinet	59.39	39.39	34%
APC 4 Post Rack Mount Rails	59.65	39.65	34%
APC Baying Kit	59.05	39.05	34%
APC Baying Kit	59.05	39.05	34%
APC Bi-Directional Parallel to Serial Converter	50.19	30.19	40%
APC Charge-UPS Refresher Kit #10	54.79	34.79	37%
APC Duplex Fiber Optic Cable	52.35	32.35	38%
APC Fiber Optic Patch Cable	52.19	32.19	38%
APC Fiber Optic Patch Cable	53.49	33.49	37%
APC Fiber Optic Patch Cable	54.19	34.19	37%
APC Fiber Optic Patch Cable	54.89	34.89	36%
APC KVM Cable	57.25	37.25	35%
APC Mobile Power 350W Inverter	54.79	34.79	37%
APC NetBotz Sensor Extender Plenum Cable	55.29	35.29	36%
APC Netshelter Cable Management Tray	55.55	35.55	36%
APC NetShelter SX 750mm Cable Ring Set	56.15	36.15	36%
APC NetShelter SX Roof Bridge	59.45	39.45	34%
APC Rack Air Distribution Unit Replacement Filter	50.75	30.75	39%
APC Replacement Battery Cartridge #32	50.95	30.95	39%
APC Ultra SCSI Cable	58.79	38.79	34%
Apex ATX 12V 450W Switching Power Supply	57.75	37.75	35%
Apex PC-319 Chassis	52.95	32.95	38%
Atdec Telehook LCD Wall Mount	51.69	31.69	39%
Aten Technologies MasterView Pro 1000 Series PS/2 KVM Cable	59.09	39.09	34%
Aten Technologies Sun USB Console KVM Cable	56.45	36.45	35%
Athenatech A100 Chassis	52.39	32.39	38%
Athenatech Embroidery Tote	58.35	38.35	34%
Athenatech Large Dome Bag	53.09	33.09	38%
Athenatech Large Shopper Bag	53.79	33.79	37%
Avocent IEC desktop LongView AC adaptor	59.09	39.09	34%
Avocent KVM Cable	55.45	35.45	36%
Avocent KVM Cable	58.35	38.35	34%
Avocent Standard Power Cord	52.19	32.19	38%
Battery Biz 1.16Ah - Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) - Camcorder Battery Rechargeable	58.45	38.45	34%
Battery Biz 630mAh - Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) - Camera Battery Rechargeable	51.19	31.19	39%
Battery Biz 90 Watt AC Adapter for Dell Notebooks	55.25	35.25	36%
Battery Biz 90 Watt Adapter	55.25	35.25	36%
Battery Biz Battery Biz 12V UPS Battery	57.59	37.59	35%
Belkin 2-port AutoSwitch Plus Options	57.65	37.65	35%
Belkin Cat5e Patch Cable	53.49	33.49	37%
Belkin Daisy-chain Cable	52.05	32.05	38%
Belkin Daisy-chain Cable	57.05	37.05	35%
Belkin Duplex Fiber Optic Patch Cable	50.59	30.59	40%
Belkin Duplex Fiber Optic Patch Cable	52.59	32.59	38%
Belkin Duplex Fiber Optic Patch Cable	55.95	35.95	36%
Belkin Duplex Fiber Optic Patch Cable	59.05	39.05	34%
Belkin F5D5131-8 Ethernet Switch	58.89	38.89	34%
Belkin F5D5231-4 Broadband Router	50.15	30.15	40%
Belkin Fiber Optic Patch Cable	54.59	34.59	37%
Belkin Fiber Optic Patch Cable	55.89	35.89	36%
Belkin Isolator with IPF 8-Outlets 2960J Surge Suppressor	54.29	34.29	37%
Belkin KVM Cable	54.75	34.75	37%
Belkin OmniView E KVM Switch	55.29	35.29	36%
Belkin Patch Cord	59.69	39.69	34%
Belkin Pro Series High Integrity VGA/SVGA Monitor Extension Cable	59.25	39.25	34%
Belkin Pro Series SCSI-2 Cable	51.15	31.15	39%
Belkin Pro Series SCSI-3 Cable	59.65	39.65	34%
Belkin SATA II RAID 2-Port PCIExpress Card	51.75	31.75	39%
Belkin SCSI 3 EXT Terminator	57.05	37.05	35%
Belkin SCSI-3 Cable	53.49	33.49	37%
BenQ Soft Carrying Case	50.05	30.05	40%
Best Data 56USBP 56K USB Plus Data/Fax Modem	51.15	31.15	39%
Best Data Smart One 56USBP Data/Fax Modem	51.15	31.15	39%
BigPrint 1 GB Secure Disk Memory Card	59.99	39.99	33%
Bogen Monopod 679 Three section	53.99	33.99	37%
Bogen Tripod Carry Case AW 3280	51.99	31.99	38%
Brother P-Touch PT-1750 Label Printer	50.75	30.75	39%
Brother TN460 Black Toner Cartridge	59.85	39.85	33%
Buffalo Technology AirStation Coaxial Antenna Cable	51.95	31.95	38%
Buffalo Technology LPV3-U2 Print Server	57.05	37.05	35%
BUSlink 1GB USB 2.0 Bus Drive Pro 2	50.69	30.69	39%
BUSlink 2-Port SATACard Bus Adapter	51.59	31.59	39%
BUSlink DBW1647 DVD+/-RW Double Layer Drive	56.35	36.35	35%
BUSlink RWD-5216 CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive	52.15	32.15	38%
Cables To Go Cat5e Patch Cable	55.69	35.69	36%
Cables To Go Cat5e Patch Cable	56.45	36.45	35%
Cables To Go Cat5e Patch Cable	56.45	36.45	35%
Cables To Go Cat5e Patch Cable	58.89	38.89	34%
Cables To Go DCE V.35 Cable	56.49	36.49	35%
Cables To Go Port Authority 7 Port USB 2.0 Hub	58.85	38.85	34%
Cables To Go Port Authority USB Dock	59.55	39.55	34%
Cables To Go Pro Series UXGA Monitor Cable	51.75	31.75	39%
Canon 1400mAh - Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) - Camera Battery Rechargeable	58.09	38.09	34%
Canon 650mAh - Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) - Camera Battery Rechargeable	50.89	30.89	39%
Canon BCI 1201 Magenta Ink Tank	52.19	32.19	38%
Canon BCI 1201 Yellow Ink Tank	52.19	32.19	38%
Canon BCI 1201C Cyan Ink Tank	52.19	32.19	38%
Canon Black Toner Cartridge	58.95	38.95	34%
Canon Black Toner Cartridge For imageRUNNER C3100 Copier	56.35	36.35	35%
Canon BP-514 Battery Pack	59.99	39.99	33%
Canon CB-2LW Battery Charger	52.65	32.65	38%
Canon EH-18L Semi-Hard Camera Case	50.35	30.35	40%
Canon EP-P Black Toner Cartridge	55.95	35.95	36%
Canon FX-2 Black Toner Cartridge	57.45	37.45	35%
Canon GPR-15 Black Toner Cartridge For ImageRUNNER 2230, 2270, 2830 and 2870 Copiers	58.25	38.25	34%
Canon NB-1L Battery	59.95	39.95	33%
Canon NB-3L Battery Pack	59.99	39.99	33%
Canon NB-4L Lithium Ion Battery	59.99	39.99	33%
Canon Off-Camera Shoe Cord 2	59.95	39.95	33%
Case Logic MID-SIZE CORPORATE COMMUTER CASE	51.95	31.95	38%
Casio Travel Charger BC-30L	59.99	39.99	33%
Cisco DC power cable	59.65	39.65	34%
Cooler Master Hyper 6+ CPU Cooler	53.05	33.05	38%
Creative Labs Inspire T3000 Multimedia Speaker System	59.09	39.09	34%
Creative Labs Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)Media Player Battery Rechargeable	55.69	35.69	36%
Creative Labs Modem Blaster DE5621 Data/Fax/Voice Modem	58.39	38.39	34%
Creative Labs SBS 580 Speaker System	54.69	34.69	37%
Creative Labs Zen Nano 512MB MP3 Player	52.15	32.15	38%
CRU Acquisitions DataPort Removable Storage Module	52.69	32.69	38%
CRU Acquisitions DataPort V Removable Drive Enclosure	59.09	39.09	34%
CRU Acquisitions DataPort V Removable Drive Enclosure	59.29	39.29	34%
CRU Acquisitions DataPort V Removable Storage Module	59.29	39.29	34%
CRU Acquisitions DataPort V Storage Cabinet	50.25	30.25	40%
CRU Acquisitions DataPort V Storage Cabinet	57.45	37.45	35%
CRU Acquisitions DataPort V Storage Cabinet	57.49	37.49	35%
CRU Acquisitions DataPort VI Storage Cabinet	56.19	36.19	36%
CRU Acquisitions DataPort VI Storage Cabinet	56.19	36.19	36%
Crucial Technology 256MB SDRAM Memory Module	56.99	36.99	35%
Crucial Technology 256MB SDRAM Memory Module	59.35	39.35	34%
Cyber Acoustics CA-5001rb Multimedia Speaker System	57.39	37.39	35%
Da-Lite Screens Floating Mounting Bracket for Projection Screen	59.39	39.39	34%
Dataviz Conversions Plus v.6.0	56.55	36.55	35%
Digi International AccelePort XP Cable	51.95	31.95	38%
Digi International Fan-out Cable	57.35	37.35	35%
Digi International Fan-out Cable	57.45	37.45	35%
Digi International Serial Cable	57.19	37.19	35%
D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G730AP Wireless Pocket Router/AP	56.15	36.15	36%
D-Link Express EtherNetwork DP-301U Print Server	57.29	37.29	35%
EDGE Tech 2GB DiskGO! Secure USB 2.0 Flash Drive	57.05	37.05	35%
EDGE Tech 512MB DDR SDRAM Memory Module	58.89	38.89	34%
Enlight Endura EN-7101 System Cabinet	56.99	36.99	35%
Enlight Endura EN-7200 System Cabinet	55.59	35.59	36%
Enlight Rack Slide Rails Kit	52.95	32.95	38%
Epson Black Ink Cartridge	50.25	30.25	40%
Epson Cyan Ink Cartridge	51.39	31.39	39%
Epson Cyan Ink Cartridge	51.39	31.39	39%
Epson Enhanced Matte Paper	57.19	37.19	35%
Epson Light Magenta Ink Cartridge	51.39	31.39	39%
Epson Magenta Ink Cartridge	51.39	31.39	39%
Epson Matte Black Ink Cartridge	51.39	31.39	39%
Epson Stylus C68 Inkjet Printer	59.59	39.59	34%
Expoimaging ExpoCap Custom White Balance Aid, 52mm - New!	54.95	34.95	36%
Expoimaging ExpoCap Custom White Balance Aid, 58mm - New!	59.95	39.95	33%
Extensis Suitcase Fusion - Upgrade License	52.89	32.89	38%
Fargo Electronics UltraCard III CR80 PVC Cards	58.59	38.59	34%
Fellowes CD/DVD Label(s)	52.89	32.89	38%
Fellowes P400C-2 Shredder With Basket	50.59	30.59	40%
Fuji Film 8x DVD+R Media	59.49	39.49	34%
Fuji Film DDS-3 125 Meter Tape Cartridge	55.89	35.89	36%
Fuji Film DLTtape Cleaning Tape	56.55	36.55	35%
Fuji Film FinePix AC Adapter	51.29	31.29	39%
Fuji Film SDLT 320 Tape Cartridge	51.39	31.39	39%
FujiFilm 32 MB CompactFlash Memory Card 2-Pack	59.98	39.98	33%
Furuno NavNet Interface Cable - 1 Meter	59.99	39.99	33%
GN Netcom 4150 Amplified Headset	53.49	33.49	37%
GN Netcom 450mAh - Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) - Headset Battery Rechargeable	54.15	34.15	37%
Hand Held Products 2150mAh - Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) - Handheld Battery Rechargeable	55.35	35.35	36%
Hewlett-Packard 88146J WORM Magneto Optical 5.2 GB	56.59	36.59	35%
Hewlett-Packard 88147J Magneto Optical 5.2 GB	56.59	36.59	35%
Hewlett-Packard AIT-2 Data Cartridge	59.49	39.49	34%
Hewlett-Packard Black Toner Cartridge	54.95	34.95	36%
Hewlett-Packard Carrying Case for Projectors	56.95	36.95	35%
Hewlett-Packard Coated Paper	58.89	38.89	34%
Hewlett-Packard Floppy Disk Drive	55.99	35.99	36%
Hewlett-Packard MultiBay Floppy Drive	57.15	37.15	35%
Hewlett-Packard Photosmart Docking Station	58.49	38.49	34%
Hewlett-Packard Photosmart Starter Kit	58.99	38.99	34%
Hewlett-Packard Premium Plus Photo Paper	50.95	30.95	39%
Hewlett-Packard Projector Case	56.15	36.15	36%
Hewlett-Packard SDLT-320 Data Cartridge	50.75	30.75	39%
IBM PCI-E Riser Card	50.29	30.29	40%
Ilford B&W Paper 8X10 Multigrade IV 100 Pack - Glossy Finish M/W	55.95	35.95	36%
Ilford B&W Paper 8X10 Multigrade IV 100 Pack - Pearl Finish M/W	59.95	39.95	33%
Imation 12919 DLT Cleaning Cartridge	59.85	39.85	33%
Imation 41262 Mammoth Data Cartridge	52.45	32.45	38%
Imation 8x DVD+R Media	51.85	31.85	39%
Imation SLR Data Cartridge	58.79	38.79	34%
In Win Development BT610T Computer Cabinet	57.69	37.69	35%
In Win Development Z589T Chassis	52.79	32.79	38%
InFocus M1 to VGA/USB Cable	50.75	30.75	39%
Informatics USB Direct Connect Cable for CCDLR Barcode Scanners	53.69	33.69	37%
Informatics USB Direct Connect Cable for WLP 4170	53.69	33.69	37%
Intel Celeron D 336 2.80GHz Processor	55.75	35.75	36%
Intel D865GVHZ Desktop Board	58.79	38.79	34%
Intel SR1500/SR1550 1U Spare Fan	58.25	38.25	34%
Interfit Flash Meter	54.99	34.99	36%
Interfit Four-Section Light Stand	57.99	37.99	34%
Interfit Individual 42-inch 5-in-1 Reflector	58.99	38.99	34%
IOgear GME225BKIT Bluetooth Optical Mini Mouse Kit	59.09	39.09	34%
IOgear GPH100U USB Speaker Phone	51.75	31.75	39%
IOgear GPSU21 Print Server	58.75	38.75	34%
Iriver Clix 2GB Cradle Set	53.85	33.85	37%
Jaton Video-PX6200TC Low Profile Graphics Card	56.59	36.59	35%
Kensington Contour Traveler Notebook Case	51.09	31.09	39%
Kensington SaddleBag 66210 Carrying Case	52.69	32.69	38%
Kensington SaddleBag Carrying Case	51.35	31.35	39%
Kensington Twin MicroSaver Security Cable Lock	53.49	33.49	37%
Kentrox Network Cable	59.19	39.19	34%
Kingston 128MB SDRAM Memory Module	50.45	30.45	40%
Kingston 128MB SDRAM Memory Module	51.15	31.15	39%
Kingston 128MB SDRAM Memory Module	53.15	33.15	38%
Kingston 128MB SDRAM Memory Module	53.39	33.39	37%
Kingston 128MB SDRAM Memory Module	53.39	33.39	37%
Kingston 128MB SDRAM Memory Module	53.89	33.89	37%
Kingston 128MB SDRAM Memory Module	54.69	34.69	37%
Kingston 256 MB DDR SDRAM Memory Module	55.89	35.89	36%
Kingston 256MB DDR SDRAM Memory Module	50.25	30.25	40%
Kingston 256MB DDR SDRAM Memory Module	52.35	32.35	38%
Kingston 256MB DDR SDRAM Memory Module	52.35	32.35	38%
Kingston 256MB DDR SDRAM Memory Module	53.49	33.49	37%
Kingston 256MB DDR SDRAM Memory Module	53.49	33.49	37%
Kingston 256MB DDR SDRAM Memory Module	53.49	33.49	37%
Kingston 256MB DDR SDRAM Memory Module	53.49	33.49	37%
Kingston 256MB DDR SDRAM Memory Module	53.49	33.49	37%
Kingston 256MB DDR SDRAM Memory Module	53.49	33.49	37%
Kingston 256MB DDR SDRAM Memory Module	53.49	33.49	37%
Kingston 256MB DDR SDRAM Memory Module	53.49	33.49	37%
Kingston 256MB DDR SDRAM Memory Module	53.49	33.49	37%
Kingston 256MB DDR SDRAM Memory Module	53.49	33.49	37%
Kingston 256MB DDR SDRAM Memory Module	54.69	34.69	37%
Kingston 256MB DDR SDRAM Memory Module	55.89	35.89	36%
Kingston 256MB DDR SDRAM Memory Module	55.89	35.89	36%
Kingston 256MB DDR SDRAM Memory Module	55.89	35.89	36%
Kingston 256MB DDR SDRAM Memory Module	55.89	35.89	36%
Kingston 256MB DDR SDRAM Memory Module	56.09	36.09	36%
Kingston 256MB DDR SDRAM Memory Module	56.35	36.35	35%
Kingston 256MB DDR SDRAM Memory Module	58.95	38.95	34%
Kingston 256MB DDR2 SDRAM Memory Module	51.95	31.95	38%
Kingston 256MB DDR2 SDRAM Memory Module	59.05	39.05	34%
Kingston 256MB DDR2 SDRAM Memory Module	59.05	39.05	34%
Kingston 256MB SDRAM Memory Module	51.15	31.15	39%
Kingston 256MB SDRAM Memory Module	56.35	36.35	35%
Kingston 512MB DataTraveler Elite USB 2.0 Flash Drive with 100% Privacy+Complex Password	53.49	33.49	37%
Kodak Ektatherm 1400 Professional Print Kit Glossy (8.5x12 25-Pack)	59.99	39.99	33%
Kodak Ektatherm 1400 Professional Print Kit Glossy (8.5x14 25-Pack)	59.99	39.99	33%
Kodak Professional Inkjet Photo Paper	56.15	36.15	36%
Konica Minolta Black TonerBottle	59.25	39.25	34%
Lanier Worldwide Black Toner Cartridge	52.19	32.19	38%
Lava Computer Dual Parallel-PCI Card	50.59	30.59	40%
Lenovo 05K9233 CD-ROM	56.59	36.59	35%
Lenovo 05K9276 FloppyDrive	56.59	36.59	35%
Lenovo 120W AC Power Adapter	57.09	37.09	35%
Lenovo 256MB DDR SDRAM Memory Module	54.49	34.49	37%
Lenovo 256MB DDR SDRAM Memory Module	54.49	34.49	37%
Lenovo 512MB Essential USB 2.0 Memory Key	52.55	32.55	38%
Lenovo Flat Panel Monitor Speaker System	51.69	31.69	39%
Lexar 1GB JumpDrive Lightning 100X USB2.0	55.29	35.29	36%
Lexar 1GB JumpDrive Mercury USB 2.0 Flash Drive	50.19	30.19	40%
Lexmark Black Ribbon Cartridge	57.29	37.29	35%
Lexmark X3350 Multifunction Printer	53.19	33.19	38%
Lind Electronic Design DC Power Adapter	57.05	37.05	35%
Logitech Cordless Optical TrackMan Trackball	55.79	35.79	36%
Logitech Mobile Traveller Earset	50.15	30.15	40%
Logitech MX 610 Laser Cordless Mouse	55.79	35.79	36%
Logitech V20 Portable Speaker System	59.39	39.39	34%
Lowepro Nova 3 AW Camera Bag, Black	59.99	39.99	33%
Lowepro Photo Runner	59.95	39.95	33%
Mace Group IceTune Stereo Speaker and Charger	57.55	37.55	35%
Maxtor DiamondMax 8S SATA Hard Drive	52.35	32.35	38%
Meade Hard Carry Case #773 for ETX-60AT / 70AT	59.99	39.99	33%
Meade TeleStar AZ-S 60mm Altazimuth Refractor Telescope - Special Purchase!	59.99	39.99	33%
Memorex 52x32x52x16x Internal IDE CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive	51.39	31.39	39%
Memory Upgrades 128MB EDO DRAM Memory Module	51.29	31.29	39%
Memory Upgrades 128MB RDRAM Memory Module	59.39	39.39	34%
Microsoft Discover Visio 2000 Lev-2 Curriculum Instructor S Guide	56.99	36.99	35%
Microsoft Outlook SA OLP C	50.29	30.29	40%
Microsoft Win Svr 2003 Std SA Only Acad	57.35	37.35	35%
Microtek Scan-in-Dex 1000 Sheetfed Scanner	52.65	32.65	38%
Mobile Edge SecurePack Notebook Backpack	55.65	35.65	36%
Mobile Edge SecurePack Notebook Backpack	55.65	35.65	36%
Mobility Electronics Mobility Electronics iGo NC-3 Noise Canceling Headphone	50.59	30.59	40%
Motorola H605 Bluetooth Earset	50.15	30.15	40%
Motorola MD7161 Cordless Telephone	52.99	32.99	38%
Motorola SD4500 Series SD4561 Cordless Phone	56.29	36.29	36%
MSI Computer NX6200AX-TD128LF Graphics Card	58.25	38.25	34%
MSI Computer PM8M3-V Desktop Board	50.35	30.35	40%
MSI Computer RX480 NEO2-F Desktop Board	59.99	39.99	33%
NEC 13 Watt AC Adapter	59.15	39.15	34%
NEC ND-3550A DVD+/-RW Drive	51.05	31.05	39%
Netgear Antenna Cable	54.99	34.99	36%
Netgear GS105 Ethernet Switch	51.45	31.45	39%
NexoTek USB Skype Memory Phone	55.49	35.49	36%
Nikon 10x25 Sportstar IV Silver Binocular - New!	59.95	39.95	33%
Norcent 16x DVD-ROM Drive	58.25	38.25	34%
Nu-kote International LT92RX Toner	56.89	36.89	35%
Offspring Technologies Premium Super VGA Extension Cable	55.29	35.29	36%
Offspring Technologies Premium Super VGA Extension Cable	55.29	35.29	36%
Oki Oil Roller Kit	54.95	34.95	36%
Oki Type C6 Cyan Toner Cartridge For C 3200 and C 3200N Printers	58.09	38.09	34%
Oki Type C6 Magenta Toner Cartridge For C 3200 and C 3200N Printers	58.09	38.09	34%
Oki Type C6 Yellow Toner Cartridge For C 3200 and C 3200N Printers	58.09	38.09	34%
Overland Storage DLT Bar Code Label	51.19	31.19	39%
Overland Storage SCSI Cable	57.05	37.05	35%
Panasonic 710mAh - Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) - Camera Battery Rechargeable	58.29	38.29	34%
Panasonic Cyan Toner Cartridge	57.95	37.95	35%
Panasonic Magenta Toner Cartridge	57.95	37.95	35%
Panasonic Yellow Toner Cartridge	57.95	37.95	35%
Pantone PE9601 Black Cartridge For Stylus Pro 9600 Printer	58.05	38.05	34%
Phoenix Gold ATo5 Indoor/Outdoor Speaker	54.09	34.09	37%
Photoflex LiteDisc Holder	54.99	34.99	36%
Photoflex LiteDisc Reflector Translucent White 42-inch	54.99	34.99	36%
Photoflex Litedisk Softgold / White 32-in.	54.99	34.99	36%
Photoflex MultiDisc Reflector 5-n-1 Kit 22	53.99	33.99	37%
Photoflex Starlite 1000 Watt Lamp Bulb	59.99	39.99	33%
Photoflex Strobe Connector 800 for Photogenic	54.95	34.95	36%
Photogenic DigiLight w/10 Reflector	55.95	35.95	36%
Plantronics DuoSet H141 Headset	52.45	32.45	38%
Plantronics FreeHand H131N Headset	58.29	38.29	34%
Plantronics FreeHand H132N Headset	51.29	31.29	39%
Plantronics Mirage H41 Headset	57.75	37.75	35%
Plantronics SP02 Single Line Headset	51.49	31.49	39%
Plantronics StarSet H31CD Earset	58.29	38.29	34%
Plantronics Supra H51 Headset	55.39	35.39	36%
Plantronics SupraPlus H251 Headset	50.69	30.69	39%
Plantronics SupraPlus SL H351 Headset	54.85	34.85	36%
Polycom S-Video Cable	58.65	38.65	34%
Primera Technology CD Case	55.99	35.99	36%
Primera Technology TuffCoat #1 CD-R Media	55.99	35.99	36%
Primera Technology TuffCoat High-Gloss Labels	59.75	39.75	33%
PSC 2000mAh - Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) - Scanner Battery Rechargeable	58.29	38.29	34%
Quantaray Aluminum Case - Large	59.95	39.95	33%
Quantaray QAF 6600 Series Flash for Canon	59.95	39.95	33%
Quantaray QAF 6600 Series Flash for Nikon	59.95	39.95	33%
Quantaray QB-BXL Large SLR (Black w/ Gray Trim)	59.95	39.95	33%
Quantaray QC-4000P 6volt, 4.0 AmpHour NiMH Video Battery	55.96	35.96	36%
Quantaray QC-4000S 6volt, 4.0 AmpHour NiMH Video Battery	55.96	35.96	36%
Quantaray QSX-DigiPro 100 Tripod, Black	59.95	39.95	33%
Quantaray QSX-DigiPro 100 Tripod, Silver	59.95	39.95	33%
Quantaray QSX-DigiPro 8500 Tripod	59.99	39.99	33%
Quick Eagle Network Cable	53.49	33.49	37%
Quick Eagle Network Cable	58.25	38.25	34%
Radian Technologies Black Toner Cartridge	52.75	32.75	38%
RAM Mounts 6 Swing with Vertical Base	59.99	39.99	33%
Raymarine hsb2 Interface Cable - 3 Meter	59.99	39.99	33%
Razer USA Copperhead RZ01-050200-R1M1 High Precision Gaming Mouse	57.05	37.05	35%
Ricoh Black High Yield Ink Cartridge For Aficio G700 and G500 Printers	56.45	36.45	35%
Ricoh Black Toner Cartridge	58.25	38.25	34%
Ricoh Color LP Toner Cartridge For CL7200 and CL7300 Series Printers	53.25	33.25	38%
Ricoh Magenta High Yield Ink Cartridge For Aficio G700 and G500 Printers	55.59	35.59	36%
Ricoh Maintenance Kit For CL7000 Printer	52.45	32.45	38%
Rimage RimaCMY Ink CartridFor Liberty Printer	54.95	34.95	36%
Rimage RimaInk CartridFor Liberty Printer	50.69	30.69	39%
Rimage RimaPrism Black Ribbon	56.65	36.65	35%
Rimage RimaRC1 Ink Cartridge	50.69	30.69	39%
ritzcamera.com Digital Memory Accessory Kit for CompactFlash	59.97	39.97	33%
SanDisk 1GB Cruzer Profile USB 2.0 Flash Drive	58.79	38.79	34%
SanDisk 1GB Cruzer Titanium Flash Drive	55.99	35.99	36%
SanDisk 1GB Cruzer Titanium USB 2.0 Flash Drive	54.69	34.69	37%
SanDisk Sansa SDAMX-SPD-A80 Speaker Dock	57.05	37.05	35%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 Hard Drive	53.49	33.49	37%
Sharp Black Toner Cartridge	54.75	34.75	37%
Sharp Black Toner Cartridge	57.59	37.59	35%
Sharp Black Toner Developer Cartridge	55.19	35.19	36%
Sharp Drum Cartridge	56.79	36.79	35%
Sharp Soft Sided Carry Bag	59.29	39.29	34%
SIIG CN2496 UltraATA 133 RAID Controller	57.05	37.05	35%
SIIG FireWire 800 3-Port PCI	59.39	39.39	34%
SMC Networks Antenna Cable	54.15	34.15	37%
SMC Networks Barricade SMCWBR14-G2 IEEE 802.11g Wireless Router	53.79	33.79	37%
Smith Victor 1616 Square Softbox - For use with FL110i Monolight	54.95	34.95	36%
Smith Victor 711BD Barndoors For 710-SG and 765-UM Lights	54.99	34.99	36%
Smith Victor A10UL 10 Adapta-Light	54.99	34.99	36%
Smith Victor BD80 8 Barndoors for use with FlashLite 200C and 300C	54.99	34.99	36%
Smith Victor LB-20 20 Light Tent	54.99	34.99	36%
Smith Victor Tripod Dolly A Universal Tripod Dolly	56.99	36.99	35%
Sonnet Technologies 600mAh - Lithium Polymer (Li-Polymer) - Portable Audio Player Battery Rechargeable	55.09	35.09	36%
Sonnet Technologies Portable Audio Player Battery	55.09	35.09	36%
Sony 2.0x Telephoto Conversion Lens	58.25	38.25	34%
Sony 2x Telephoto Conversion Lens	58.25	38.25	34%
Sony AIT-2 TURBO Tape Cartridge	56.29	36.29	36%
Sony BC-TR1 Travel Charger for NP-FT1 & NP-FR1 Batteries	59.99	39.99	33%
Sony BCTRA Battery Charger	59.99	39.99	33%
Sony BC-TRM M Series Compact Battery Charger	59.99	39.99	33%
Sony DL3CL DLT-2000 Cleaning Cartridge	59.75	39.75	33%
Sony ECM-DS70P Stereo Microphone	59.95	39.95	33%
Sony InfoLithium C Series Dual Battery Charger	53.49	33.49	37%
Sony NP-F570 Li-Ion Battery	59.99	39.99	33%
Sony NP-FA50 Rechargeable InfoLITHIUM A-Series Li-ion Camcorder Battery	59.99	39.99	33%
Sony NP-FC11 Li-ION Battery For Sony C-Type Digital Cameras	59.99	39.99	33%
Sony NP-FE1 Rechargeable Battery Pack for Cybershot	59.99	39.99	33%
Sony NP-FM50 M Series Lithium Battery	59.99	39.99	33%
Sony NP-FP50 Info Lithium P Series Battery	59.99	39.99	33%
Sony NP-FR1 Lithium-Ion Battery	59.99	39.99	33%
Sony NP-FS12 Li-Ion Battery	59.99	39.99	33%
Sony NP-FT1 Li-Ion Battery	59.99	39.99	33%
Sony Portable Battery Charger	52.49	32.49	38%
Sony QGD170MEA Mammoth Data Cartridge	51.69	31.69	39%
Sony VF-30CPKS 30mm Polarizing Filter Kit	59.89	39.89	33%
Startech 2 Port IEEE-1394 FireWire PCI Express Card	51.45	31.45	39%
Startech 350W ATX12V P4 Power Supply	50.25	30.25	40%
Startech Cable ZEN DVI Digital Video Cable	51.35	31.35	39%
Startech Cable ZEN HDMI to DVI Digital Video Cable	51.35	31.35	39%
Startech DS16105 Ethernet Switch	50.29	30.29	40%
Startech KVM Cable	51.15	31.15	39%
Startech KVM Cable	54.69	34.69	37%
Startech Monitor Extension Cable	50.85	30.85	39%
Startech Premium Composite Video Cable	57.85	37.85	35%
Startech Professional Series Black Pro ATA133 Cushion Drive Drawer	57.05	37.05	35%
Startech Professional Series Storage Cabinet	55.89	35.89	36%
Startech StarView KVM Switch	50.59	30.59	40%
Storcase Technology Data Express DX115 Carrier	59.99	39.99	33%
Storcase Technology Wide Ultra160 One Drive SCSI Cable	57.49	37.49	35%
Sunburst Technology HyperStudio 4.5 LAB 5 - Complete Product	54.09	34.09	37%
Supermicro Computer 24x CD-ROM Slimline Drive	50.39	30.39	40%
Tallygenicom TallyBlack Toner Cartridge	59.35	39.35	34%
Tamrac Adventure 6 Backpack 5546, Gray	59.99	39.99	33%
Tamrac Adventure 6 Backpack 5546, Red	59.99	39.99	33%
Tamrac Velocity 7 Photo Sling Pack 5747 (Black)	59.95	39.95	33%
Targus 15 radius Leather Slip Case	53.49	33.49	37%
Targus 15 Solitaire Topload	53.49	33.49	37%
Targus 15.4 Getta Tote	53.49	33.49	37%
Targus 15.4 Revolution Notebook Backpack	53.75	33.75	37%
Targus 15.4 Silver Messenger Case	58.25	38.25	34%
Targus CityGear Chicago Notebook Backpack	57.49	37.49	35%
Targus Mobile Power Inverter 90W	53.49	33.49	37%
Targus PA870U Universal Wireless Keyboard	57.05	37.05	35%
Targus radius 15 Messenger Case	53.75	33.75	37%
Targus RemoteTunes TX for iPod nano	59.99	39.99	33%
Targus Road Warrior DVD401 Carrying Case	51.25	31.25	39%
Targus Rolling Notebook Case	58.19	38.19	34%
Targus Sport Notebook Backpack	53.75	33.75	37%
Targus Topload Prism Notebook Case	53.49	33.49	37%
Targus Trademark Notepac Plus Carrying Case	57.75	37.75	35%
Targus Trademark Toploading 300 Edition Notebook Case	53.75	33.75	37%
Targus TST007US Radius Topload 15'' Notebook Case	53.75	33.75	37%
Targus Universal Notebook Case	57.85	37.85	35%
TDK Electronics 12x CD-RW Media	51.15	31.15	39%
TDK Electronics 48x CD-R Media	50.95	30.95	39%
TEAC America DV-W516E DVD+/-RW Drive	58.55	38.55	34%
TEAC America DW-552GA CD/DVD Combo Drive	58.85	38.85	34%
Think Outside Stowaway Portable Keyboard	50.19	30.19	40%
Toshiba 60 Watt Global AC Adapter	58.05	38.05	34%
Toshiba Black Toner Cartridge For e-studio 280, 230 and 200L Copiers	54.09	34.09	37%
Transition Networks Fiber Optic Duplex Patch Cable	57.09	37.09	35%
Transition Networks Fiber Optic Duplex Patch Cable	58.55	38.55	34%
Transition Networks Fiber Optic Duplex Patch Cable	59.79	39.79	33%
Tripp Lite Cat5e Patch Cable	57.79	37.79	35%
Tripp Lite Internet Office 550 VA Wall-mountable Cabinet UPS	50.15	30.15	40%
Tripp Lite Power Strip 120V AC	50.45	30.45	40%
Tripp Lite SCSI Ribbon Cable	53.99	33.99	37%
Tripp Lite SCSI Ribbon Cable	58.69	38.69	34%
U.S. Robotics USR5633A 56K V.92 USB Faxmodem	54.75	34.75	37%
ULTRA Products X-Finity 500W ATX12V AC Power Supply	59.99	39.99	33%
Unibrain FireWire Cable	51.15	31.15	39%
Uniden Waterproof Cordless Phone	54.99	34.99	36%
Verbatim 1GB Store 'n' Go Pro USB Flash Drive	55.45	35.45	36%
Verbatim 93256 DLTtape IV Data Cartridge	58.89	38.89	34%
Verbatim Black Toner Cartridge	50.25	30.25	40%
Verbatim Black Toner Cartridge	55.25	35.25	36%
Verbatim Black Toner Cartridge	57.39	37.39	35%
Verbatim Super DLTtape I Cartridge	57.19	37.19	35%
Viking 256 MB DDR SDRAM Memory Module	52.35	32.35	38%
Viking 256MB DDR SDRAM Memory Module	55.89	35.89	36%
Viking 256MB SDRAM Memory Module	51.15	31.15	39%
Viking 512MB DDR SDRAM Memory Module	52.35	32.35	38%
VuPoint VU Digital Camera -3.1 MegaPixels, 8x Zoom, 1.5-inch LCD - Thanksgiving Weekend Sale!	59.99	39.99	33%
VXI VXi Passport 10-P Telephone Headset	51.75	31.75	39%
Wein Hot Shoe to Hot Shoe Safe Sync Slave (HSHS)	59.99	39.99	33%
Wenger Laptop Backpack	50.29	30.29	40%
Western Digital 80GB 7200rpm Serial ATA Hard Drive	53.19	33.19	38%
Western Digital Caviar SE Serial ATA hard drive	51.95	31.95	38%
Western Digital Caviar Serial ATA 40GB Hard Drive	51.39	31.39	39%
Western Digital Scorpio 2.5 inch Hard Drive	59.89	39.89	33%
Xerox Premium Transparency Letter	55.35	35.35	36%
Xfx GeForceFX 5200 Graphics Accelerator	58.95	38.95	34%
Zalman CNPS9500 LED Processor Cooling Fan	58.09	38.09	34%
Zebra Technologies Premier Grade Blank White Cards	57.29	37.29	35%
Zoom Technologies 2836 Mini 33.6 V.34 External Modem	53.49	33.49	37%
Zoom Technologies 3090 ZoomModem V.92 USB Mini	51.15	31.15	39%
Zoom Technologies 4312AF PC Card Adapter	50.45	30.45	40%
Zoom Technologies 4420 WirelessGaming Adapter	57.05	37.05	35%
Zoom Technologies V.92 PCI SoftModem	51.15	31.15	39%
Zoom Technologies V.92 USB Mini 56K Faxmodem	54.09	34.09	37%
Zyxel Communications ZyAIR G-100 802.11g Wireless CardBus Card	51.15	31.15	39%

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Black Friday Digital Camera Deals at RitzCamera.com

It's the most wonderful time of the year... for savings on digital cameras and electronics products.

The following is a list of special deals, discounts and special prices for Black Friday and the Thanksgiving weekend, through Sunday, November 26th. With the special prices, Google Checkout holiday promotions, gift cards, rebates and free printer offers, it is possible to save 40% or more on the latest digital cameras, photography equipment and supplies.

Ritz Interactive pays your sales tax, and they also offer free shipping on orders of $100 or more for most photography products, so in many cases the discounted prices shown below are also your out-the-door prices. (Gift certificate numbers are sent via e-mail, so there is no shipping charge attached to them.) NOTE: The free shipping on $100 or more does not apply to consumer electronics products. A $6.95 ground shipping charge typically applies for products in the Ritz Camera electronics store with the exception of large items – like a plasma HDTV – which would have an extra truck deliver charge.

Below are specific deals and special discounts being offered for the Thanksgiving/Black Friday weekend at RitzCamera.com and the other Ritz Interactive photo sites. Some of these prices may last longer – i.e. either extend before or after the holiday weekend – but the prices shown are definitely good from Thursday, November 23 through Sunday, November 26, 2006.

Remember, you pay no sales tax and get free shipping on photo products on orders of $100 or more at RitzCamera.com.

Thursday, Friday & Saturday Only

Product	Orig Price	Sale Price	Savings	Price w/Google Checkout	Savings w/Google	Promo Details
Vupoint 3MP Digital Camera w/Flash - Thu-Sat	$69.99	$49.99	$20.00	$49.99	$20.00	Thur thru Sat only
Vupoint 3MP Digital Camera w/Flash - Sun-Mon	$69.99	$59.99	$10.00	$39.99	$30.00	Sun & Mon

Savings on Whole Categories of Products

Deal	Orig Price	Sales Price	Savings
15% OFF SELECT DIGITAL CAMERAS	Varies	Put in Cart for 15% Savings Price	Varies
BONUS INSTANT SAVINGS ON SELECT DIGITAL SLRs	Varies	Put in Cart for Bonus Savings Price	Varies

Digital Camera & Camcorder Deals

Product	Orig Price	Sales Price	Savings	Price w/Google Checkout	Savings w/Google	Promo Details
Nikon Coolpix L4 Digital Camera	$119.99	$99.99	$20.00	$79.99	$40.00	Save $20; Free HP Photo Printer
Canon ZR500 DV Digital Camcorder	$249.95	$199.95	$50.00	$179.99	$70.00	Save $50; Free Tripod & Gadget Bag
Nikon D50 DIG SLR w/Ninon 28-80mm Lens	$599.99	$549.99	$50.00	$529.99	$70.00	FREE $50 Gift Coupon; Free HP Photo Printer
Fuji Finepix A400 Digital Camera	$119.99	$99.99	$20.00	$79.99	$40.00	15% Savings, Free Case, Free HP Photo Printer
Sony DSC-T50 Digital Camera (Black)	$499.99	$449.99	$50.00	$429.99	$70.00	Free Case, Free HP Photo Printer
Pentax K110D Digital SLR w/Pentax 18-55mm Zoom Lens	$599.99	$549.99 / $499.99 after rebates	$50.00	$529.99 / $479.99 after rebates	$70.00	$100 instant/mail-in rebates, Free HP Photo Printer
Casio EX-Z700 GY (Graphite)	$299.99	$279.99	$20.00	$259.99	$40.00	Free Case, Free HP Photo Printer
Nikon Coolpix L6 Digital Camera	$199.99	$199.99		$179.99	$20.00	Free Case, Free HP Photo Printer
Nikon Coolpix S9 Black/Silver Camera	$249.99	$249.99		$229.99	$20.00	Free Case, Free HP Photo Printer
Nikon Coolpix S9 Magenta Digital Camera	$249.99	$249.99		$229.99	$20.00	Free Case, Free HP Photo Printer
Canon SD600 Digital ELPH Camera	$249.99	$249.99		$229.99	$20.00	Free Case, Free HP Photo Printer

Deals on Other Photography Products

Product	Orig Price	Sales Price	Savings	Price w/Google Checkout	Savings w/Google	Promo Details
Digital Picture Frames	Varies	Varies	Varies	Varies	Varies
Canon 75-300MM USM EF Lens	$269.95	$229.95	$40.00	$209.95	$60.00	Save $40
Nikon 55-200mm ED AF-S DX Lens	$249.99	$199.99	$50.00	$179.95	$70.00	Save $50
Nikon N55 SLR w/Nikkor 28-80mm Lens	$219.95	$199.99	$19.96	$179.99	$39.96	Save $20
HP Photosmart 335 Compact 4X6 Printer	$129.99	$99.99	$30.00	$79.99	$50.00	FREE After Rebates with Any Digital Camera Over 4 MegaPixels
Canon IP6310D Photo Printer	$99.99	$99.99		$79.99	$20.00	FREE After Rebates with any Digital Camera Purchase
Panasonic 1GB SD Memory Card	$59.99	$19.99	$40.00 (after rebate)	$19.99	$40.00 (after rebate)	Final Cost $19.99 after $20 Mail-in Rebate
Big Print SD 1GB 2-Pack	$99.99	$79.99	$20.00	$59.99	$40.00	Save $20 + Free SuDoku Game
FujiFilm XD 256MB Memory Card	$29.99	$19.99 after rebate	$10.00	$19.99 after rebate	$10.00	$10 Mail-in Rebate
Garmin StreetPilot C330 GPS	$399.99	$349.99	$50.00	$329.99	$70.00	Save $50
8.4" White Acrylic Digital Frame	$199.99	$149.99	$50.00	$129.99	$70.00	Save $50
10.4" Acrylic Digital Frame	$249.99	$199.99	$50.00	$179.99	$70.00	Save $50
5.6" Wood Digital Frame	$99.99	$69.99	$30.00	$49.99	$50.00	Save $20
Epson R340 Stylus Photo Printer	$179.99	$129.99 / $29.99 after rebate	$50.00	$109.99 / $9.99 after rebate	$70.00	Final Cost $29.99 After Mail-in Rebates
Fuji Family Paper 4X6 100 Sheets	$19.99	$19.99		$19.99		Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Fuji Premium Plus 4X6 60 Sheets	$24.99	$24.99		$24.99		Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Fuji Family Paper 4X6 60 Sheets	$17.99	$17.99		$17.99		Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Fuji Family Paper 4X6 20 Sheets	$9.99	$9.99		$9.99		Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Fuji Gallery Select 8.5X11 Paper 30 Pack	$19.99	$19.99		$19.99		Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Fuji Premium Plus 8.5X11 50 Sheets	$19.99	$19.99		$19.99		Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Fuji Premium+ Inkjet Photopaper 8.5X11 50-Pack	$29.99	$29.99		$29.99		Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Quantaray Sunpak QF30 Flash for Canon	$129.99	$129.99		$129.99		Save $30 with Digital SLR Purchase
Quantaray Sunpak QF30 Flash for Nikon	$129.99	$129.99		$129.99		Save $30 with Digital SLR Purchase
Soccer Web Cam	$29.99	$9.99	$20.00	$9.99	$20.00	Save $20
Football Web Cam	$29.99	$9.99	$20.00	$9.99	$20.00	Save $20
Baseball Web Cam	$29.99	$9.99	$20.00	$9.99	$20.00	Save $20
Golf Web Cam	$29.99	$9.99	$20.00	$9.99	$20.00	Save $20
Basketball Web Cam	$29.99	$9.99	$20.00	$9.99	$20.00	Save $20
Quantaray E-Box Photo Studio	$129.99	$99.99	$30.00	$79.99	$50.00	Save $30
Quantaray Dakota 8X21 Binocular	$14.95	$9.95	$5.00	$9.95	$5.00	Save $5

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Ritz Camera and Google Checkout Promotion - Up to 40% Off

RitzCamera.com and Google Checkout have partnered for a great holiday promotion that could save you up to 40 percent on your digital cameras and electronics purchases at Ritz Camera online. The "$20 off of $50" holiday promotion allows you to deduct $20 off of any order $50 or more; simply choose Google Checkout as the payment method in the online shopping cart. The discount can be used for digital cameras and accessories, consumer electronics products, and anything else that Ritz sells online.

The promotion is good until December 19, 2006, and works on the following Ritz Interactive sites:

• RitzCamera.com - Digital cameras & Consumer electronics
• WolfCamera.com - Digital cameras / Consumer electronics
• CameraWorld.com - Digital cameras / Consumer electronics
• PhotoAlley.com - Digital cameras / Consumer electronics
• BoatersWorld.com - Boating supplies
• eAngler.com - Fishing tackle and supplies
• OuterBanksOutfitters.com - Boating, fishing, watersports
• ShopAtShark.com - Greg Norman golf gear

Happy Holiday shopping from RitzCamera.com and Google!

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Pre-order the Nikon D40 Now

The new Nikon D40, the "entry level" SLR digital camera is available now for pre-order at RitzCamera.com.

The D40 is a lightweight & compact DSLR that emphasizes ease of use; with 8 preprogrammed settings for different shooting conditions, its simplicity -- combined with the high-quality images captured by the 6.1 megapixel CCD sensor and stored by the advanced Image Processing Engine -- makes this the perfect digital SLR for the photographer migrating up from point 'n shoot cameras. Much of the technology in the more expensive D80 and D200 cameras has trickled down to the Nikon D40... the most obvious being the bright, high-resolution 2.5-inch LCD screen on the back of the camera for viewing your shots and accessing all of the menu options.

The D40 is also speedy. It powers up in 0.18 seconds, has no noticeable shutter lag time, and can take up to 100 shots -- storing them as JPG images -- at 2.5 fps (frames per second).

The Nikon D40 is compatible with all Nikon autofocus AF-S and AF-I Nikkor lenses, and is being sold in a bundle for around $599 with Nikon's Picture Project software and an 18-55mm (3X zoom) lens with quality, advanced Nikkor optics including ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass and aspherical lenses that minimize aberration (distortion) to give you the sharpest images possible.

To learn more about the features and specifications of the new Nikon D40, and to pre-order this inexpensive DSLR (which should be shipping in December 2006), visit the Nikon D40 information page at RitzCamera.com.

http://www.camerasonly.com/nikon/d40-preorder.asp

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Fashion and Function: Magenta Nikon Coolpix S9

RitzCamera online is offering an exclusive: A magenta Nikon Coolpix S9 digital camera.

The popular Nikon Coolpix S9 is a high quality, point 'n shoot digital camera, with 6 megapixels and a 3X optical zoom. For close-up shots, this digital camera also has a macro mode that allows you to take photos as close as 1.6 inches from your subject. The built-in Nikkor lens contains the same ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass that is included with the top of the line lenses for Nikon DSLR's.

The bright LCD on the back of the Nikon S9 is a large 2.5 inches and has a 170-degree viewing angle. The digital camera's Movie Mode allows you to film at either 15 or 30fps, at different resolutions (up to 640x480), and you can capture video without time limit until your SD memory card is full.

If you need to save information about your images, the Coolpix S9 allows you to record a voice memo of up to 20 seconds for each shot. Other nice features of the Nikon Coolpix S9 include in-camera red eye fix, in-camera photo cropping, and the ability to upload your photos from camera to computer at the touch of a single button.

For a reasonably-priced, pocket-sized camera, the Nikon Coolpix S9 is very powerful and versatile. It typically comes in black and silver, but now for those of you who are fashion conscious, the camera is available in magenta, exclusively at Ritz Camera online. With this camera, you're sure to catch some attention as you're catching some photos.

URL for the Magenta Nikon Coolpix S9:
http://www.ritzcamera.com/product/541535514.htm

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$10 Off of $30 Order at Ritz Camera Online

Just a reminder that the $10 off of any purchase $30 or more is going on through the end of October at RitzCamera.com.  This coupon is being offered by the new Google Checkout service, so you must use Google Checkout -- rather than the regular checkout process -- to take advantage of this offer.

Hurry to get up to an additional 33% off of your purchase of digital cameras and consumer electronics at Ritz Camera online... this special offer will expire on October 31, 2006.

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Tags: Digital Cameras, Photography Coupon, Digital+Camera+Coupon, Google Checkout, Christmas Shopping, Coupons

2006 Holiday / Christmas Photography Gift Guide

With the holidays just around the corner, it's time to get serious about your Christmas/holiday shopping. To help you select great gifts for those photographers on your shopping list, CamerasOnly.com has compiled a list of unique and interesting gifts for the 2006 holiday season.

There are specific photography gifts appropriate for the sports-minded individual, the science minded, the person interested in arts & crafts, the traveler, and of course, KIDS!

This list will be kept up to date between now and Christmas, so be sure to check back for more novel holiday gift ideas.

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Tags: Digital Cameras, Photography Gifts, Holiday Gifts, Christmas Gifts, Christmas Gifts for Kids

Stunning Photos with the Nikon D80

For those of you haven't visited the stunning Nikon site yet, we highly recommend it. Nikon got 16 photographers together for an online and print ad campaign, and gave them a Nikon D80. (Yes, I feel sick, too.) The photographers all contributed images that were taken with the new Nikon DSLR and also took self portraits in a mirror. (It's a little humorous to see the backwards "nokiN" logos in all of the self portrait shots.)

In addition, some of the photographers participated in a more in-depth "documentary" of sorts; the photographers themselves were filmed and interviewed while they put the Nikon D80 through its paces.

Besides the print ads that are now coming out, Nikon has combined the photographers' work with the D80, the self portraits, and the interviews into a Flash site at http://www.stunningnikon.com/dslr/. And while the photos included on this site are great examples of the amazing images that are possible with this camera (not to mention what can be created when you allow a group of extremely talented people loose), the interviews are my favorite part of the StunningNikon site.

Here's why:

The Nikon D80 digital camera is one of our favorite cameras of the year. Not only does it set a new value point for digital SLR's, but the D80 is feature-rich, lightweight, and takes incredible photos. It is truly a pleasure to photograph with, and this is what the Stunning Nikon film clips and the photographers' interviews demonstrate. To watch them photographing -- spying a shot and then snapping away just a couple of seconds later -- is inspiring. It shows that great shots are all around us if we keep our eyes open, and that, with the right camera, even fleeting shots can be captured easily.

Personally, it makes me want to carry my digital cameras everywhere with me.

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Tags: Digital Cameras, Digital Photography, Nikon Digital Cameras, Nikon Cameras, Nikon D80, Digital SLR

Shhh! Ritz Camera Is Having a Secret Sale

Shhhhh!

Ritz Camera is having a secret sale, as well as a plethora of other specials, rebates, coupons and free accessories this week.

What is a Secret Sale? A Secret Sale is when the price is lowered on selected cameras below the point that the manufacturer allows a retailer to advertise it. The camera is on sale, sometimes for the lowest price ever, but Ritz is not allowed to tell anyone the price. It's a strange arrangement, but definitely worth checking out the savings.

So what's secretly on sale this week? These prices and specials may only last until the end of the week, so you should check out the following Secret Sale items right away:

The popular Sony DSLR-A100 K (alpha) digital SLR camera with an 18-70mm lens... an extra $100 off plus a $50 gift coupon. (The $50 gift coupon applies to many other digital SLRs as well.)

You can also save $50 off of the Sony DSLR-A100 K (alpha) digital SLR camera, body only.



The 5-megapixel Kodak dual-lens V570 EasyShare digital camera is also on sale for a new, low price.



The Secret Sale also includes digital camcorders from Panasonic, Sony and Canon.

Are you looking for a photo printer? Ritz is offering a free HP 4x6 PhotoSmart photo printer (after rebate, that is) with the purchase of any digital camera with a price of $149 or more.



See the full list of Ritz Camera Secret Sale items here:
http://www.camerasonly.com/ritzsecretsale.asp

...or you can see all of Ritz Camera's specials, coupons, rebates and deals at:
http://www.ritzcamera.com/static/content/promos/weeklyad.html

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Tags: Digital Cameras, Ritz Camera, Photography Sale, Camera Sale

A Camera for Frequent Family Portraits

Selecting a digital camera these days is not easy. With the wide range of megapixels available, with so many features that appear on some cameras and not others, how does one make a choice? The easiest way may be to envision how you will use the camera most often, and then get the best camera you can for that specific application.

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You can find all the latest FujiFilm cameras and accessories at RitzCamera.com

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With that in mind, the FujiFilm F31fd digital camera may be the absolute best choice for the typical, family photographer. In addition to its 6.3 megapixels -- plenty of megapixels for a quality 8x10 blow-up -- the F31fd contains many features perfect for those frequent, personal family portraits.

The fd in F31fd stands for Face Detection, and this is the feature that FujiFilm is touting the most about this camera. Their advanced face detection technology allows the camera to identify up to 10 individual faces in a photo (in as little as 0.05 seconds), and also follow any faces that aren't sitting still until they go beyond the borders of the image. The benefit to your photos is that, with individual faces being identified, the lighting on those areas can be optimized, and the camera makes easy work of zooming in on them for a nearly automated, close-up portrait taken just a second after a more distant shot.

A complementary feature to assist in taking those family portraits is the sensitivity of the FujiFilm F31fd. With light sensitivity up to ISO 3200, this camera can take many photos in low-light conditions that are beyond the reach of most other cameras. So if you're fond of taking pictures at birthday parties with nothing but the candles on the cake lighting the scene, or if you enjoy candld snaps of your family opening their Christmas presents lit only by the lights of the Christmas tree, you should seriously consider this camera. It will be able to capture shots that would otherwise get away, and help you capture them easily.

Even though this camera is more sensitive than most, there will be times when you simply don't have enough ambient light. The FujiFilm F31fd also incorporates "intelligent flash" technology that will light up the scene when necessary. This feature also works well with the face detection technology. That is, if the important faces in the photo are darker than the background, the Intelligent Flash will light them up, creating a much better shot with more evenly balanced lighting.

The FujiFilm F31fd is not available just yet. It is scheduled to come out in December with a price tag somewhere around $399. However, if your family has a person who loves to take those personal family portraits -- and whose doesn't -- the timing is perfect; this cameras would make perfect holiday gift for that relative.

When the FujiFilm F31fd is ready for pre-order, we will announce it here.

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Tags: Digital Cameras, FujiFilm Cameras, FujiFilm F31fd

Visit Cologne, Compliments of Nikon

Trouble sleeping? Early riser? Use your insomnious hours to visit Photokina 2006 -- virtually, at least -- compliments of Nikon Imaging. Nikon has three, 24-hour, live web cams at the Photokina show in Cologne, Germany. One camera is aimed at the Nikon booth, one at the stage where Nikon is putting on shows throughout the event, and the last at a modeling stage where various photo shoots are scheduled.

To get to the Nikon Photokina web cams, aim your browser at the following (Flash) URL:
http://www.nikon-euro.com/photokina2006/main.php?lang=EN&country=UK

Once you get through the musical intro, click on the "Webcam" link at the bottom of the Flash screen, and the interface will show you a selection of the three cameras.

(Note: Windows Media Player is required to view the web cam feed; the images are transmitted in a Windows Media formatted data stream.)

Also, keep in mind that the Photokina photography trade show is in Germany, which is several hours ahead of anyone living in the United States. Specifically, Cologne is 6 hours ahead of people living on the east coast, and 9 hours ahead of west coast residents. (You people living in the Midwest and the Rocky Mountain states can do the math.) If you log onto these web cams during the middle of a work day, you're bound to see a dark or empty room.

Enjoy your virtual visit to Photokina 2006...

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Tags: Digital Cameras, Photography, Photokina

The New Pentax K10D Available for Pre-order

The new full-featured, weather-resistant, dust-resistant Pentax K10D, which we wrote about earlier, is available now for pre-order at RitzCamera.com:

http://www.camerasonly.com/pentax/k10d-preorder.asp

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Tags: Digital Cameras, Pentax K10D, Pentax Digital SLR,Pentax Cameras

First Vinyl, Then VHS... Now Film?

Just as the digital technology of Compact Discs replaced vinyl LPs and cassettes, and then DVDs replaced VHS tapes, digital cameras are quickly obliterating film cameras as the popular standard in photography.

Over the weekend, CIPA (Camera and Imaging Products Association), a Japanese organization that tracks shipments of digital cameras, has revised their earlier projections of the number of different types of cameras that will be shipped through 2008.

Although demand for digital SLRs are still strong, the numbers for these cameras were revised slightly downward from earlier projections. Sales for digital SLR cameras is expected to be around 5.5 million in 2008.

More surprisingly, the estimates for digital cameras with built-in lenses was raised significantly, while estimates for film camera sales took a nosedive. CIPA now expects the sales of this category of digital camera to exceed 72 million in 2008. Their projection for 35mm and other film cameras was lowered to approximately 98,000 units for all of 2008.

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Tags: Digital Cameras, CIPA, Film Cameras

Rain Storm or Dust Storm, The Pentax K10D Doesn't Care

The new Pentax K10D is a rugged, full-featured digital SLR camera for experienced photographers. With a weather-resistant, dust-proof case that includes 72 different seals - including around the shutter release button - to prevent whatever's outside from getting inside, this camera is especially suited for outdoor photography. If dust should happen to get in where the 10.2 megapixel CCD chip resides, Pentax's Dust Removal system comes to the rescue; the combination of its Special Project coating plus the internal, vibrating shift mechanism ensures that no errant piece of dust will make its permanent home on the image sensor.

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You can order the Pentax K10D at RitzCamera.com and receive a free photo printer for a limited time.

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Other features of the Pentax K10D make it a terrific value. In addition to the 10.2 megapixel sensor, the .95X viewfinder, and 2.5-inch, 210,000-pixel LCD monitor (with 140-degree viewing angle), this digital camera also offers a shake reduction system that helps to keep images steady when using a telephoto lens or in low-light conditions. Unlike some other shake reduction systems, the Pentax system does not need a special lens to work.

The K10D also includes an 11-point auto-focus (AF) system with both static and continuous auto-focus. And as with all Pentax digital SLRs, it is compatible with any Pentax lens produced. As an added bonus, the Pentax K10D is eligible for the Toyota FJ Cruiser giveaway that we wrote about previously: Any eligible person that takes a Pentax K-series digital SLR for an online/in-person test drive and then fills out the contest entry form before December 31, 2006, may win a new Toyota SUV in the drawing in January 2007.

The Pentax K10D digital SLR should be shipping this November with an expected price of around $900 (body only), just in time for the holidays. (This would definitely be a heartwarming Christmas present for that advanced photographer on your shopping list.) Ordering the Pentax K10D is possible now; at RitzCamera.com you can buy the Pentax K10D with a 18-55mm lens for a special bundle price..

URL to order the Pentax K10D:
http://www.camerasonly.com/pentax/k10d-preorder.asp

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Tags: Digital Cameras, Pentax K10D, Pentax Digital SLR,Pentax Cameras

Test Drive a Pentax SLR - Cruise Home in a New Toyota

Pentax Imaging is inviting you to test drive a Pentax DSLR, and one lucky participant is going to drive home in a brand new Toyota FJ Cruiser.

From now until the end of the year - you must enter by December 31, 2006 - Pentax is running a contest: Any eligible person* that test drives a Pentax K series SLR digital camera, either online or in person at an authorized reseller, can register into the drawing to win the Toyota SUV.

Even without the contest, the Pentax K100D should definitely be considered if you are looking to buy a new digital camera. The reasonably-priced Pentax K-series cameras are high-quality digital SLRs that offer many of the advanced features as other DSLRs that cost much more. With a 6.1 megapixel CCD sensor and a bright 2.5-inch LCD monitor, the cameras offer very good image resolution for the serious digital photographer. The Pentax DSLRs also allow continuous mode shooting at 2.8 frames per second, light sensitivity up to ISO 3200, shutter speeds up to 1/4000th of a second, 11-point autofocus, and presets that allow you to choose the type of photo you are taking with the turn of a knob. The advanced anti-shake system receives focal length information directly from the Pentax F, FA, D-FA and DA lenses, and helps steady the image while moving the camera or for low-light photos. Speaking of lenses, previous Pentax owners will be pleased to know that the Pentax K-series DSLRs are compatible with any Pentax lens ever made.

For more information about the Pentax K100D, you can visit...
Pentax K100D page:
http://www1.ritzcamera.com/?location=CO0001&tmlpse=true&prp=541614574

Download the Pentax K-series DSLR brochure:
http://www.camerasonly.com/pentax/pentax-K100D-brochure.pdf

To test drive a Pentax K-series digital SLR in person, you can visit the store locator page at RitzCamera.com to find a Ritz Camera, Wolf Camera or other photo store near you:
http://www1.ritzcamera.com/?location=CO0001&tmlpse=true&cmd=MapQuestView

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*Visit the Pentax contest page for the entry form and to read the official contest rules and eligibility requirements at:
http://www.pentaxslr.com/testdrive.

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Tags: Digital Cameras, Pentax K100D, Pentax Digital SLR,Pentax Cameras, Pentax Contest, Toyota Contest, Toyota FJ Cruiser Giveaway

New Digital Cameras from Sony for the Fall

Autumn is just around the corner... just in time for the Chrismas/holiday shopping season, Sony Electronics announced couple of new digital cameras; it's no surprise that one of them is a compact camera with 10-plus megapixels. (It's just further evidence that 10+ megapixels is becoming the new baseline for digital cameras.)

The Sony DSC-N2 is an evolution of the DSC-N1, and keeps the 3-inch touch screen display, the "pocket album" capability (which allows you to store up to 500 VGA-resolution images in the camera itself), the "slide show" display mode, and the Carl Zeiss zoom lens. The main upgrade is the CCD sensor, which is rated at 10.1 megapixels, up from the 8.1 of the DSC-N1. Another feature of note is the ISO 1600 capability of the Sony N2, which will help remove the blur when taking photos of moving subjects or for taking pictures without a flash in a low-light environment.

The DSC-T50 was also announced today, which is a sleek and very stylish compact camera that looks like it will fit nicely into a small handbag or shirt pocket. It also offers image stabilization, which is always useful in a compact camera.

Both models should ship sometime in October, and be available for pre-order a little later this month.

Tags: Digital Cameras, Sony DSC-N2, Sony DSC-T50,Sony Cameras, 10 megapixel cameras

2006-2007 EISA Digital Camera Awards

The European Imaging and Sound Association, EISA, is an organization of editorial, multimedia magazines, specializing in the areas of Audio, Mobile Electronics, and Video and Photography. Its membership currently consists of 50 magazines from 20 European countries.

From all of the photography products introduced in the past twelve months, EISA members come together and vote on the best products in several categories.

This year's award winners for photography products are:

Best Professional Camera: Canon EOS 5D
The Canon EOS 5D is the first full-frame sensor, SLR digital camera available for an affordable price. Its effective 12.8 megapixels, together with the full-frame sensor, allows photographers to make large digital prints without sacrificing image quality. Furthermore, photographers can take advantage of a bright viewfinder and shallow depth of field. It is an excellent, full-featured camera for both professionals, semi-professionals and serious amateurs that can afford the price.

The Canon EOS 5D can be purchased at Ritz Camera online at:
http://www1.ritzcamera.com/?location=CO0001&prp=541161493&tmlpse=true

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Best Consumer Camera: Sony Alpha 100
With its 10 megapixel CCD sensor, the popular Sony Alpha 100 has taken a large leap into the digital SLR market. The Sony Alpha has very useful functions like Super SteadyShot (which reduces camera shake) and an Anti-Dust System, which operates every time the camera is turned off. The Alpha's Bionz image engine reduces noise and improves color and detail reproduction, and a Dynamic Range Optimizer is provided for better backlight shots in poor lighting conditions. The Sony Alpha 100 is the first entry of the Sony DSLR system that includes more than 20 different lenses and a wide range of accessories.

The Sony Alpha 100 can be purchased at Ritz Camera online at:
http://www1.ritzcamera.com/?location=CO0001&prp=542083746&tmlpse=true

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Best Compact Camera: Samsung NV10
The Samsung NV10 is another of the 10+ megapixel cameras that have been announced in 2006. It is the flagship of a new series of truly robust, compact cameras from Samsung that include a new design concept called 'blue ring.' The Samsung offers the highest level of image quality currently offered on a compact camera, along with a new, practical interface. It’s equipped with a 10.1 million-pixel CCD sensor, a Schneider-Kreuznach 3x optical zoom, an ani-shake system and a bright 2.5-inch LCD monitor. All this is enclosed in an attractive slim, black aluminum body.

The Samsung NV10 can be purchased at Ritz Camera online at:
http://www1.ritzcamera.com/?location=CO0001&prp=545440844&tmlpse=true

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Best European Camera: Nikon D200
The Nikon D200 is a semi-professional DSLR with a 10.2 megapixel CCD that sets a new standard in 2006. The D200 satisfies both the advanced amateur and the professional photographer with its wide range of advanced features. The balance between noise, sharpness, dynamics and true color reproduction is optimized for the quality image processing desired by professional photographers.

The Nikon D200 can be purchased at Ritz Camera online at:
http://www1.ritzcamera.com/?location=CO0001&prp=541530275&tmlpse=true
or
http://www1.ritzcamera.com/?location=CO0001&prp=541535811&tmlpse=true

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Tags: Digital Cameras, Canon Cameras, Sony Cameras, Nikon Cameras, Samsung Cameras, 2006 EISA Awards

Digital Cameras: 10-plus Megapixels the New Standard?

Almost every recent digital camera-related news story seems to announce another 10.1, 10.2, 10.4 or greater megapixel camera.

In early August, Nikon announced the D80 DSLR, with its sub-$1000 price tag for a full featured, professional level digital SLR with 10.2 megapixels and a bright 2.5-inch LCD.

Two weeks later, Canon announced the Digital Rebel XTi (aka 400D), also containing a double-digit image sensor (10.1 megapixels) and a 2.5" LCD. Although not including quite as many bells and whistles, the price tag is even more attractive than Nikon's newest.

The Sigma SD14 -- which will be officially announced in September during Photokina in Colonge, Germany -- will also certainly sport a 10+ megapixel sensor that is purported to be more color sensitive than current technology.

It's not only the digital SLR's that are pushing the ceiling. Many major camera manufacturers have recently announced user-friendly, point-n-shoot new digital camera models that have jumped the 10-megapixel limit.

Here are some examples:

* The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 digital camera is not a DSLR, but with its unique look, large lens and 2-inch LCD monitor, it offers a very high quality image for the amateur photographer who does not need the flexibility of interchangeable lenses.

* The easy-to-use Casio EX-Z1000 offers 10.1 megapixels, long battery life, anti-shake signal processor, and the unique "optimized for eBay" feature, which allows the photographer to take product photos optimized to upload to eBay without having to resize or compress them first.

* This month Canon revealed the Powershot A640, their first A-series point 'n shoot that includes a 10.0 megapixel sensor, a 2.5" LCD monitor and 640x480 movie recording.

* Today BenQ announced the C1000 with a 10.1 megapixel CCD chip, a 2.4" LCD, a shutter speed up to 8 seconds, and VGA moview recording.

Is 10+ megapixels the new standard for image quality in digital cameras?

Tags: Digital Cameras, Canon Cameras, Sigma Cameras, Sony Cameras, Nikon Cameras, BenQ Cameras, Casio+Cameras

Sigma Teases

The big news in the digital camera blogosphere today was the pre-announcement announcement of the Sigma SD-14. We're not going to talk about it... know why? Because there is currently nothing to talk about.

Jumping on the Nikon D80 rumor and speculation bandwagon that occurred when pre-release photos of the D80 were (supposedly *coff* *coff*) "leaked," Sigma's strategy for the next month is to build the buzz and tease us with hints as to what might be coming in the new Sigma DSLR. (http://www.sigma-sd14.com/)

Check back with us on or around September 26th, when we'll see if the new Sigma SD14 is truly offering "fundamentally better technology," or if it was only a tease.

Tags: Digital Cameras, Sigma SD14, Sigma Cameras, Photokina

Cool New Gifts from Coolpix

The recent release of the Nikon D80 DSLR isn't the only thing that Nikon is doing to prepare for the 2006 Christmas / holiday season. They have also just announced five new Coolpix cameras: The L5, L6, S7c, S9 and the S10. For more detailed information on these new models you can visit the Nikon digital Coolpix page at http://www.nikondigital.com/main.html?page=coolpix.

Tags: Digital Cameras, Digital Photography, Christmas Gifts, Nikon Coolpix, Nikon Cameras

Unique Gift Idea: Digital Picture Frames

One of the things we like best about working for a large online retailer is being able to see all the cool gadgets and accessories before they become commonplace. I am certain that one of the hot - and most unique - photography gifts this upcoming Christmas/holiday season is going to be a digital picture frame.

Currently, digital picture frames are typically priced from approximately $100 and up, depending on which bells and whistles catch your fancy. The two most common types of digital frames are 1) those you plug your photo memory cards into, and 2) those that can communicate wirelessly or via phone cord.

For example, Edge Tech Corp sells a stylish, digital picture frame with a built-in MP3 player. (The music can be heard through the integrated speakers or privately via the earphone jack.) So not only can you see a slideshow of your favorite private photos, but you can play background music at the same time to set the mood.

The Edge frame accepts several different types of memory cards:

• SD Memory Cards
• MultiMedia (MMC) Cards
• Memory Stick
• Memory Stick Pro
• IBM Microdrive
• Type I/II Compact Flash Cards

The device is Plug n Play, so all you have to do is insert the memory card and start your show. You can set the display times and transition effects, and the Edge picture frame comes with a credit card-sized remote control for manual control when the digital slideshow is running.

(Note: Edge Tech is offering a $40 rebate on digital picture frames purchased from 8/1/06 to 9/30/06. You can download the rebate form here in Adobe PDF format. Click here if you need the latest Adobe reader.)

Another interesting type of digital picture frame is offered by Ceiva Logic. It does not require you to plug in a physical card or transfer your photos from a computer. Instead, the digital frame is live; that is, via a phone line or Ceiva's wireless adapter, anyone with permission can upload photos to your frame. You could literally wake up in the morning and see new photos being displayed that friends or family have sent to you from an event the night before. (It's the next best thing to being there.)

Ceiva Logic can also upload content. The Ceiva Network subscription service provides current content from ABC News, Weather Channel and ESPN.

The true uniqueness of giving a digital picture frame as a gift is in its personalization. Imagine giving this for Christmas, a birthday or a wedding, and then uploading photographs of the good times to the recipient shortly thereafter. Rather than just giving a digital picture frame to a new bride and groom, your present could be an entire digital wedding album.

For these and other digital picture frames, you can visit RitzCamera.com (who is graciously sponsoring this site) or other online retailers.

Tags: Digital Photography, Digital Cameras, Technology, Christmas Gifts, High Tech Gifts

First Look: Nikon D80 Digital Camera

The new Nikon D80 digital SLR could just be the digital camera value of the year. Built for both professional photographers and serious amateurs, Nikon has taken the lion's share of the impressive digital technology from the extremely popular D2X and Nikon D200, and then cut over 40% off of the D200's street price.

Along with the speculation and pre-release rumors that accompanied the announcement of the D80 in early August 2006, some early reviews have claimed the Nikon D80 SLR digital camera is basically an upgrade to the D70s. While this is one way to look at it, in reality the Nikon D80 is much closer to the D200. The most notable and obvious features should place the D80 at the top of this year's Christmas list for any serious photographer. With a 10.2 megapixel CCD chip and Nikon's high-res image processor, this camera can render and store high-quality images fast. In fact, the Nikon D80 can take continuous shots at 3 fps for up to 100 frames in sequence. The bright, 2.5-inch LCD screen with 170-degree viewing angle allows easy review of photos, even when the DSLR isn't directly in front of the photographer. And for those who prefer to compose shots through the viewfinder, the quality optics and 0.94X maginification makes this a pleasure, as well.

You can see more features and the full technical specs of the Nikon D80 digital camera at http://www.ritzcamera.com/static/nikon/d80-review.html.

The new Nikon D80 is destined to be one of the most popular cameras for the rest of the year, so if you want one, you better pre-order it early. RitzCamera.com is already taking orders for the Nikon D80 body only, as well as several packages of the Nikon D80 combined with some of the most popular Nikkor lenses, for even more savings on this digital camera value of the year.

Tags: Digital Cameras, Digital Photography, Nikon Digital Cameras, Nikon Cameras, Nikon D80, Digital SLR