Date: 2010-01-08
By Zoltan Arva-Toth
Photography Blog
General Imaging, the worldwide exclusive licensee for GE
digital cameras, has unveiled four new snappers, including a touch-screen model
with 8x optical zoom and image stabilisation. The latest additions to the
company’s Power Series, the GE E1486TW and E1480W are 14-megapixel compacts
sporting a 3” display, 28-224mm equivalent zoom lens with optical image
stabilisation, and HD movie recording capabilities. In addition, the E1486TW
(pictured) offers an innovative touch-screen control with gesture support. The
GE E1486TW and E1480W are priced at $179.99 and $149.99, respectively and will
ship this spring. The Smart Series has also been expanded with two cameras, the
GE A1255 and a1455. Both are equipped with 5x zoom lenses and 2.7” LCDs. The GE
A1255 is a 12-megapixel camera that carries an SRP of $89.99, whilst the GE
1455 is a 14-megapixel model that goes for $99.99. Both cameras will ship this
spring, and are available in a variety of colours including black, silver and
red.