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Xactic C40 digital camera was launched by Sanyo, just following up on its Xactic VPC-C5. XACTIC C40 keeping hold of the same form factor as that of the VPC-C5, it compresses the capability to record video in VGA resolution at 30 FPS in MPEG4 and a 4-Megapixel CCD sensor into a package measuring a mere 108×69x34mm and 152gm. Depending on MPEG4, the C40 records video at a maximum resolution of 640×480 pixels at 30 FPS, also recording stills at resolutions up to 3264×2448 pixels. Audio is recorded at a maximum of 48KHz in 16-bit dual channel stereo, and the camcorder also put forward a wind noise reduction mode. Sporting a 5.8x optical zoom lens with a five-point multi autofocus as well as manual focus, the Xacti C40 integrates a digital image stabilizer to counteract handshake. A 1.8-inch semi-transflective display with an 85K pixel resolution swivels 293 degrees to let users record with the camera in a range of positions, also offering playback of recorded content. This camcorder uses SD cards for media storage. Additional features include an integrated flash with red-eye reduction, video out and macro mode with a minimum range of 1cm. It enables PictBridge and USB 2.0 connectivity. Well all these high-end features of the camcorder make it worth using.

Tamron lenses are quite popular among professional as well as amateur photographers. Designed in all-black polycarbonate body, the SP AF 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD (IF) of Tamron is intended to satisfy the performance characteristics of digital SLR cameras and will also work well with 35mm SLR cameras. This zoom lens is constructed of 13 elements in 10 groups.the lens uses two LD(Low Dispersion) glass elements to compensate for on-axis and lateral chromatic deviations, a critical aspect to improve the optical excellence in digital photography. The lens has a close focus distance of 98.4”(2.5m) at all focal lengths. Maximum magnification is 1:5 (at 500mm). The zoom ring rotates around 95 degrees throughout the full range. A Zoom Lock prevents unwanted barrel extension when carrying the lens-camera combination. A M/AF switch is provided for switching between manual and auto focus. The Filter Effect Control is designed to rotate the filter to the preferred position with the hood attached, facilitating you to simultaneously perform minute adjustments to the polarizing filter compensation. The polarizing effect can be confirmed through the viewfinder, at the same time maintaining the hood on to avoid the harsh light. Other specifications include the diaphragm blade number which is 9 and weight of the lens which is 1237g(43.6oz).

For every casual photography lover the Tech-Com DSC-601 is the basic camera for day-to-day shooting. With its compact size the camera is easy to handle and is very light. The image sensor is ½.5” CCD type. It has approx. 6.186 effective Mega pixels(2864×2160) and approx.6.369 total Mega pixels. The focal length is 5.84mm(35mm film equivalent:35mm). F No. is F3.5/F7.0. The digital zoom has Capture Mode:5x, Play Mode:2-8x. The LCD Display is of 2.0”(diagonal 5cm) color a-Si TFT LCD (479X240), 115k. there is no optical viewfinder. The focusing type is fixed focus with two steps manual adjustment. The ranges are, Macro mode: 20cm; Normal: 1.0m to infinity. The speed in normal is 2sec.-1/1000sec and in night sense,8 sec.-1/1000sec. About the exposure- Control: programmed AE, compensation-/+2EV, ISO and Equivalent: auto, 100,200,400. The flash modes are auto/ auto and red-eye reduction/ slow sync/ fill-in/ off. Range is 0.2~3.0m, (recharging time: approx.: 7sec.). various white balance options are available such as auto/ daylight/ cloudy/ custom/ fluorescent/ tungsten/ sunset. The effect is B/W, Normal, Sepia, RGB custom. The various sharpness adjustments are soft, normal, vivid. It has multi and spot metering mode. The self timer is of 10sec., 2sec., double(no flash) with LED indicator. The storage media consist of internal memory: 32MB flash memory, external memory: sup porting SD/MMC Card. Power source is 2 pcs of AA alkaline/ 2 pcs of Ni-MH. The dimensions of the camera are 95.5×52.2×29.7mm (WxHxD) and thickness is 26.9mm. It weights approx. 90g without batteries and card. This camera is a good option for people who just want to point-and-shoot without zoom and creative controls and the 6-MP resolution is an additional advantage.