GE announces a pair of low-cost compact digital cameras

Written by Adorama News Writer
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Published on September 25, 2009
Adorama News Writer
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GE continues its efforts to break into the photo space and has made some inroads with cameras like the 10MP J1050 and 12MP J1250 by loading them with technology while keeping their operation simple and the prices down ($119.99 and $139.99, respectively). Each camera is less than an inch thick, sports a 2.7-inch LCD monitor, and offers auto scene, blink, smile and face detection. The cameras can also auto-stitch panoramas. The cameras, which are available in red, pink, black and silver, are expected to be available “soon.”

For details, read the GE press release:

GE Digital Cameras Deliver Exceptional Features with New J Series

Whether capturing family smiles, vacation destinations or the best of the holidays, photographers will find it even easier to take great pictures with the brand new J Series digital cameras from General Imaging, the worldwide exclusive licensee for GE digital cameras. The feature-packed J1050 and J1250 models will be on display for the first time this evening at the Pepcom Holiday Spectacular press event in New York.

The J Series offers an exceptional value for anyone looking for the latest camera features to help them take better pictures. Both the J1050 and J1250 include a host of advanced, yet easy-to-use features that deliver stunning pictures, including Pan-Capture Panorama for seamless, wide-angle shots; Auto Scene Detection for sharp, vibrant pictures in any setting; Blink, Smile and Face Detection to showcase the best of the people you’re photographing; Image Stabilization for high quality, vivid images; and In-Camera Red-Eye Removal. Each camera is only 0.8-inch thin, and the 2.7-inch LCD screen is equipped with Auto Adjust Brightness for perfect screen visibility indoors and outdoors.

The all-new J1050 digital camera features an impressive 10.1-megapixel resolution and 5X optical zoom lens. Compact and stylish, the all-in-one J1250 digital camera delivers 12.2 megapixels of resolution for stunning enlargements, also with a powerful 5X optical zoom. The stylish J Series digital cameras are available in black and a number of other colors, and include a rechargeable LI-ion battery.

“General Imaging offers consumers a tremendous value, and our new J Series is no exception,” says Paul Meyhoefer, General Imaging’s vice president of Marketing and Product Planning. “With the J1050 and J1250, you don’t need to spend a lot of money for a camera that’s easy-to-use and includes the latest advanced features to help you take better photos.”

The J1050 and J1250 will soon be available from retailers and on-line etailers for suggested retail prices of $119.99 and $139.99, respectively.