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Canon MV700 Digital camcorder [Mini DV , 18 x Optical , Dv out]
Canon’s engineers have always abided by the rule that technology has no purpose unless it can be put to good use. That is why the MV700 camcorder works straight out of the box. You won’t need a PhD in systems theory to get started - just turn it on and start shooting. The compact size and slim, ergonomic palm design feels as easy in the hand as it is to use. Buttons controlling all important features fall right beneath your fingertips, and you will be delighted by the wide proportions of the colour LCD. Menu navigation is intuitive, uncomplicated and available in 8 languages. Sitting just beneath the surface to await the more adventurous is a generously specified camcorder with a raft of advanced features. A remarkably high ratio 18x optical / 360x combined zoom means you will never be too far from the action, while shooting in low light conditions is no problem thanks to ‘Night Mode’. The MV700 camcorder includes Image Stabilization to keep the action steady without a tripod and a 1/6″ high resolution CCD sensor for sharp images. The camera features DIGIC DV, a dedicated DV processor that raises the bar on image quality, recreating ‘emotional’ colours, tones and details to deliver images we humans love and remember: Redder apples, greener grass, bluer skies and warmer and more realistic skin tones. To add interest to video footage, Canon have included a host of creative digital effects. These include Art, Sepia, Monotone, Mosaic, Colors, Mirror, Ball, Cube and Wave. Scene transition options include Auto fade, Wipe fade, Flip fade, Corners fade, Tide fade, Puzzle fade, Beam fade, Zigzag fade and Jump fade. Box Contents DM-MV700 Body CR-2025 Button type Lithium battery CA-570S Compact power adapter AC cable BP-508 battery pack SS-900 Shoulder strap STV-250N AV cable PC-A10 SCART adapter Lens cap and cord ,Instruction Manual
Pentax Optio Z10 - Digital camera - compact - 8.0 Mpix - optical zoom: 7 x - supported memory: MMC, SD, SDHC
The Optio Z10 is equipped with 7X optical zoom lens, the highest magnification among current PENTAX compact digital camera models, built in a small and lightweight body of easy mobility. In addition, the Optio Z10 has a high resolution of 8.0 effective megapixels, and features shake reduction that allows stress-free telephoto photography, and face recognition with high-speed detection time. In all, the Optio Z10 is a model that everyone can easily enjoy photography with high magnification and high image quality.
Price: $379.95