For a compact digital camera with the appearance and high quality features of a sleek DSLR camera, Pentax’s x70 is the perfect option. This fun, fantastic new camera boasts ease of use with strong shooting options such as shutter priority and metered manual modes, sensor-movement Shake Reduction, fast operation and a high quality zoom lens. From sports to every-day shooting to landscape, the Pentax x70 can provide you with the best image every time.

Some of the strong qualities of this fancy digital camera include:

• 24X optical Megazoom Lens
• High Image Quality
• 2.7 Inch Colour LCD Monitor
• Shake Reduction
• High-speed Continuous Shooting Mode
• Fast Face Detection
• Movie Capture in HD
• Multi-mode Exposure System
• Auto Picture Mode

Do not hesitate to visit Kirk’s Cameras in Ringwood to find out more about the Pentax x70 and it’s great features.

The Samsung ST550 is a breakthrough in the digital camera world - hosting two LCD screens for your convenience and fun! With a 1.5 inch front LCD, and a 3.5 inch back LCD touch screen, anything can be made a reality! Get ready to take some creative, rich and sharp shots with this brand new camera!

The front LCD features ‘Children Mode’ for fun and simple animation that captures those special expressions only kids can make - keeping them entertained and smiling. You can be assured that your timing is always perfect with the built-in Self Timer, which is great for those groups shots of you and your friends or family. The camera has an information centre that can assist you with Shutter tips and Funtion messages or information.

You will be able to see each and every detail with 1,152K High Resolution - even before and during that perfect shot. Any movement that you make will be sensed by the camera and used appropriately. The Samsung ST550 also features a 27mm Wide Angle Lens, for capturing landscapes and group shots. A huge 12.2 megapixels guarantees that you will see it all at the best quality, along with full HD video capturing abilities.

To find out more about the Samsung ST550, give the team from Kirk’s Cameras in Ringwood a call today, or come in and visit. Keep your eyes peeled for more information on the Samsung ST550 on our blog!

The brand new Nikon DS3, released on the 14th of October 2009, is an exciting new option for those photographers looking for something a little higher in skill level. The DSLR camera has been designed for those individuals wishing to meet or beat a professional standard of photography. As the brother of the popular Nikon D3, the DS3 has been modified and perfected to the highest of quality.

With a vastly expanded dynamic range and 1,280 by 720-pixel HD video capture capability, this camera is one of the best. A huge 12.1 megapixel CMOS sensor enables the camera to boast light sensitivity all the way to 12,800 in normal us. An enhanced mode can extend that range all the way to ISO 102,400 for settings with extremely low light. This can also be applied to video capture in high definition.

There are many more exciting functions now available on this ground-breaking DSLR camera, such as an improved 51-point autofocus speed, optimized sensor cleaning functions and a high speed mode that can capture approximately 9 frames per second. If you are interested in capturing video recordings with great sound, an external microphone can be used.

This camera has been heavily perfected to suit the requirements of any avid photographer, and is able to supply you with high quality, rich images and video recordings. Come on in to Kirk’s Cameras today in Ringwood, and we will tell you more about the Nikon DS3.

Now, for all our avid digital camera enthusiasts who aren’t so keen on the idea of a DSLR camera, Canon has released a digital compact camera with the similarities of a DSLR. The Canon SX1 IS is a sleek, clever and high quality camera, enabling its users to capture images of DSLR standard.

The Canon SX1 IS is almost identical to Canon’s previous model, the major differences hidden within the camera. Excitingly, Canon has introduced a CMOS sensor, replacing the traditional CCD sensor - a sensor saved primarily by Canon for DSLR cameras. In terms of features, the SX1 IS has numerous. The camera includes 10 megapixels, delivering amazing quality prints in up to A2 size, and has full high definition video recording. The 20x optical zoom lens enables users to capture distant objects clearly and crisply, and the 28mm wide-angle lens can assist you in shooting beautiful landscapes or group shots.

Along with these features, the Canon SX1 IS also includes both Face Detection Technology and Motion Detection Technology, along with an astounding 2.8inch LCD screen to view your photos back on. Image quality sits very high for a consumer-level digital camera, giving photographers a clear, colourful and precise image that can be altered with many on-screen functions and abilities. Capturing video footage on the SX1 IS is simple and of a very high standard. You can choose to shoot in black and white, sepia, vivid and many other in-camera display settings, unlike many digital cameras, requesting that you film in standard mode and switch to an effect after capturing the footage.

The Canon SX1 IS is a fantastic camera for those seeking flexibilty, without the ‘DSLR’ stamp. Kirk’s Cameras Ringwood would be more than happy to assist you in investigating this wonderful digital camera, so come on in!