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Holiday gift guide
metronews.ca WEEKEND, November 23-25, 2012
Strike a holiday pose
Nikon D7000 (body only) — $849
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS — $399
friends explore your photos by changing the focal point. There’s no other camera like it.
MIke Yawney For Metro
Get in touch with your creative side this holiday season with a brand new camera. Whether you are planning on simply updating your Facebook profile picture or blackmailing the neighbour with some racy photos, there’s a camera out there to suit everyone’s needs. Take a look at these fun photo gift ideas. Nikon D7000 (body only) — $849 This 16.2-megapixel DSLR camera is ideal for the professional photographer on your list. With a 0.13-second startup and 50ms shutter lag, this powerhouse is ready to go when you are. The D7000 is capable of shooting six frames per second for up to 100 shots, and can be used to record full 1080p video with auto-
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 — $349
focus. Remember, lenses cost extra. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 — $349 A user-friendly entry level camera with incredible zoom capabilities. Despite its shallow body, this 14-megapixel camera comes equipped with a wide-
angle 20X optical zoom lens. Seventeen scene modes ensure you get the best picture under any lighting condition, while semi-manual and manual modes are there for those who like to tinker. If you are feeling really creative you can snap 3-D photos, which can be fun if you own a 3-D TV. Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS — $399 It’s one of the most rugged cameras on the market. Shockproof, freezeproof, dust-proof; you can take photos in the most extreme conditions,
even 40 feet underwater. Tired of shooting still photos? Turn this 12-megapixel camera into a camcorder and shoot 1080p HD video. The camera is also equipped w i t h GPS, so location and landm a r k informat i o n will be recorded with every image you snap. Lytro — $399.99 The Lytro camera lets you create living pictures you can explore. This unique looking camera records the entire light field so you can refocus a picture even after it has been taken. Post a picture online and watch as your
Clockwise, from right, iPhone Shutter Remote — $40, Lytro — $399.99, Epson Stylus Pro 3880 Inkjet Printer — $1,020, Jelly Camera Phone Filters — $15.
Epson Stylus Pro 3880 Inkjet Printer — $1,020 Print extravagant photos right at home. This highend printer from Epson uses pigment ink for vivid, bold colours. Print on simple photo paper or take your projects to the next level by printing on a variety of specialty papers including fibre paper, art boards and even canvas. This printer also has the ability to print large 17x22inch images. iPhone Shutter Remote — $40 Take photos on your iPhone from up to 30 feet away. This neat little re-
mote controls your smartphone via Bluetooth so you will never miss being in a picture ever again. Works with iPod Touch, iPad, and even the new iPhone 5. Jelly Camera Phone Filters — $15 These tiny key-chain sized lenses add cool effects to the photos you snap on your smartphone. Choose from starburst, kaleidoscope or wide angle. Each lens sticks to your phone with a gummy ring, which is reusable. They also come with keychain loops so you can hook them onto practically anything.