Shutterbug Staff

The new Pentax Optio A10 is the company's first model with an 8MP CCD
packaged in the signature slim, lightweight, stylish design of the Optio digital
camera line. The new flagship camera features an innovative Shake Reduction
system that utilizes two internal gyro sensors to detect camera shake while
a dedicated CPU calculates the required correction to compensate for the level
of camera shake while focusing. In turn, a proprietary mechanism adjusts the
CCD to compensate for the camera shake and deliver sharp images.

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Kingston Technology Company, Inc. has announced a new "Ultimate"
line of 1GB, 2GB and 4GB CompactFlash cards that feature sustained write speed
ratings of 100x, enabling high-end digital cameras to perform at peak levels.
Designed for professional photographers and serious enthusiasts who require
optimum speed and capacity, Kingston's Ultimate series CompactFlash cards
are designed to write images as they are captured by the camera, allowing a
seamless flow of imaging information from camera to memory card, thereby maximizing
the overall speed and functionality of the camera system.

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SR Electronics has released the L-Ring 3200, its largest and most powerful
LED ring light. Featuring 32 oversized LEDs and a mounting diameter of 72mm,
the L-Ring 3200 is a powerful, versatile ring light that's ideal for use
with today's digital SLR cameras. The innovative L-Ring 3200 ring light
can be used as either a continuous light source or as a connected flash via
a standard hot-shoe or PC connection.

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In a sad but not totally unexpected development, Konica Minolta has announced
its withdrawal from the camera business, effective March 31. Despite its long-time
expertise in optics and electronics, Konica Minolta did not develop its own
image sensor technologies--a fact that the company said made it increasingly
difficult to offer competitive photographic products in a digital age.

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