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ContourROAM Hands-free HD Camcorder

Hands Free HD Video Camera Camcorder Gift

Your adventures and fun can now be easily documented! When you are out there, cycling, traveling, climbing a mountain or skydiving, you really want to capture the experience. Problem is, most of these activities demand your attention and both of your hands.

This great HD camcorder solves the problem for you – a hands-free HD digital video camera – a great gadget for any traveler, adventurer or sportsman.

The ContourROAM is waterproof to one meter. A sealed gasket protects the camera’s insides, allowing you to catch the action under water or in the rain, sleet, or snow. The camera also has an aluminum body, that makes it tough and sturdy, and fit for all adventure types.

Available up to 32GB the MicroSD card system captures up to eight hours of footage when shooting in full 1080p mode, and can be quickly swapped out so you don’t miss a minute of the action.

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Kodak PlaySport (Zx3) HD Waterproof Pocket Video Camera Bundle

Kodak PlaySport (Zx3) HD Waterproof Pocket Video Camera Bundle (Black)

Kodak PlaySport (Zx3) HD Waterproof Pocket Video Camera Bundle

Everything you need for your digital video camera in one affordable package!

The KODAK Zx3 PlaySport Pocket Video Camera has as much appetite for adventure as you do. And it’s not afraid to get wet. This audacious little camera can plunge up to 10 ft. under water and capture the entire experience in full 1080p HD. And you don’t need to worry about blurry footage when things get a little shaky. With built-in image stabilization, the Zx3 will stay steady as a rock. From the waves, to the slopes, to the mud-soaked trails, this baby was made for the extremes. Bring your adventures to life with the Zx3. The real Kodak moment happens when you share.

The bundle includes a Black PlaySport Video Camera, Grippable Tripod, 4G Memory Card, and Remote Control.

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Nikon COOLPIX P500 12.1 CMOS Digital Camera

Nikon COOLPIX P500 12.1 CMOS Digital Camera with 36x NIKKOR Wide-Angle Optical Zoom Lens and Full HD 1080p Video (Red)
Nikon COOLPIX P500 12.1 CMOS Digital Camera

You’ve never been closer to the action than you are with this 36x wide-angle optical Zoom-NIKKOR® ED glass lens. Its optical zoom (22.5–810mm) pulls you in from wide panoramas to crisp close ups. Plus, a side zoom control marks the end of shaky zooms—freeing you to capture great action photos with minimal blur. So whether you’re shooting a mountain vista or zooming in on a snowboarder, say goodbye to missed shots. This lens catches it all. It even allows for macro shooting as close as 0.4 inches!

Nikon CameraWhether you’re aiming at a midnight skyline or zooming in on a hang-glider in a sun drenched sky, Nikon enables you to take incredible photographs and movies. With its 12.1-megapixel backside-illuminated CMOS sensor, dual image processors and Nikon’s EXPEED C2 image processing engine, it frees you to shoot highly detailed images with minimal noise and distortion.

 

The COOLPIX P500 is ideal for shooting high speed action, so you’re sure to capture the fastest skateboarders, skiers and windsurfers. It’s armed with ISO speeds up to 3200 and equipped with a five-way Vibration Reduction (VR) Image Stabilization System that reduces the streaky images associated with shaky cameras. The COOLPIX P500 even has a motion detector that identifies moving subjects and then adjusts the camera’s settings to ensure that you won’t miss a frame of the action.

What’s in the box

  • COOLPIX P500 Digital Camera
  • LC-CP23 Lens Cap
  • AN-CP21 Strap
  • UC-E6 USB Cable
  • EG-CP16 Audio/Video Cable
  • EN-EL5 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
  • EH-69P AC Adapter/Charger
  • Nikon View NX 2 CD-Rom

Christmas Gifts for Photographers: the Best Cameras by Price

A camera is a wonderful gift – for someone you love or for yourself. These days, almost anyone can become a photographer – cameras are digital, cheaper and offer many features. If you need a Christmas gift for a photographer, there’s a great camera for every price you can afford.

Digital Camera – Under $100

Camera under 100

Kodak EasyShare C142 – Kodak has long been a famous photography brand. This camera is simple to use and easy on the budget. With the Kodak EasyShare C142 digital camera, you’ll get brilliant pictures automatically. With Kodak’s Smart Capture feature, brilliant pictures happen automatically. No worries. No hassles. Just beautiful pictures.

Digital Camera – Under $150

Canon PowerShot SD1300IS

Canon PowerShot SD1300IS – It’s all about the power of contrast. Color that defies convention. Sleek, gentle curves that merge art and technology into a camera designed to inspire. The PowerShot SD1300 IS Digital ELPH camera captures your world as much as it expresses your originality, with bold innovations that include remarkable low light performance. Everything looks right. Hold it, and everything feels right, too.

Best Mid-Range Point-and-Shoot Digital Camera

Sony DSC-WX5/B WX Series Exmor R CMOS Sensor

Sony DSC-WX5 – Pictures that you could only imagine are now possible with the Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 digital camera. It starts with the outstanding low-light performance of an “Exmor R” CMOS sensor. Plus, amazing features like Superior Auto and Background Defocus make it easy to get the best shot. There’s even 3D Sweep Panorama and Full HD 1080/60i AVCHD movies.

Best Digital SLR for Photography Beginners

Nikon D3100 14.2MP Digital SLR Camera

Nikon D3100 – Nikon’s affordable, compact and lightweight D3100 digital SLR features a high-resolution 14-megapixel CMOS DX sensor, high-quality 3x NIKKOR 18-55mm VR image stabilization zoom lens and intuitive onboard assistance including the learn-as-you grow Guide Mode. Capture beautiful pictures and amazing Full HD 1080p movies with sound and full-time autofocus. Easily capture the action other cameras miss with a fast start up time, split-second shutter release, 3 frames per second shooting and 11-point autofocus.

Best Super Expensive Camera for Pros

Canon EOS-5D Mark II Digital SLR Camera

Canon EOS-5D Mark IICanon EOS 50D MARK II admirable performance with 21.1 Megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor with DIGIC 4 Image Processor. Large 3-inch LCD monitor with DIGIC 4 Technology. EOS technologies like Auto Lighting Optimizer and Peripheral Illumination Correction. It can shoot up to 3.9 fps, has 9 AF points plus 6 AF assist points, and a new 98% coverage viewfinder.