New GE Cameras Scheduled

March 10, 2009: Tasco Sales Australia has been appointed as local distributor for GE digital cameras and will release 10 new models in coming months.
All models feature auto scene detection, optical image stabilisation and a Pan-Capture function that allows users to shoot and stitch together three shots to create an extra wide-angle picture. The user simply pans across the scene, while the camera determines when to take the second and third shots. The image processor determines overlap and stitches the three frames together, saving them as a single image.
The new models are offered in four categories with effective resolutions ranging from 9.1 to 12.2 megapixels. The five A Series models use AA alkaline batteries and have a top ISO setting of 1600 plus 24MB of internal memory. Common to cameras in this series are a 2.5-inch LCD monitor and 12 Scene pre-sets. All models include Face Detection, Smile Detection and Blink Detection technologies plus in-camera red-eye removal.

The GE A1035 is offered in red, black, silver and pink.
Three models are provided in the E Series, all with 12.2-megapixel resolution and rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. All three models feature 3-inch LCD screens and 28mm wide-angle lenses. Zoom ranges of either 5x or 7x (optical) are provided and all models include optical image stabilisation. The top-of-the-range E1250TW model has a touch panel LCD and offers HDTV output.

GE’s E1250TW comes in red, black, silver and pink, has a touch panel LCD and offers HDTV output.
Only one model is offered in the waterproof G series so far. The G3WP is a 12.2-megapixel digicam with a 4x optical zoom lens and 2.7-inch LCD that is waterproof to three metres and comes with Face Detection, Smile Detection and Blink Detection technologies plus in-camera red-eye removal. It also offers up to ISO 3200 sensitivity.

Front view of the waterproof G3WP, which will be offered in black, red and silver.

Rear view showing the LCD monitor and control buttons.
The X Series is also represented by one model, the X3. With 12.2-megapixel resolution and a 12x optical zoom lens, this model is targeted at photo enthusiasts and includes P, A, S and M shooting modes, a 2.7-inch LCD, Face Detection, Smile Detection and Blink Detection technologies plus in-camera red-eye removal. It is powered by four AA batteries and has 116MB of internal memory plus an SD/SDHC expansion slot that accepts up to 8GB cards.

Front view of the GE X3, which features optical image stabilisation, auto scene detection and 116MB of internal memory.

Rear view of the X3 showing the monitors and button controls.
For details of the range, visit www.tasco.com.au and click on the GE icon.