Canon Powershot SD990IS 14.7MP Digital Camera with 3.7x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)

When you’re ready to experience a higher level of pace setting technology and image brilliance, the PowerShot SD990 IS Digital ELPH is ready for you. One glance at the sleek sculptured profile, and you know this is a camera driven by design and features. Style without compromise is the perfect complement to the ELPH model’s most advanced feature lineup--engineering leadership that opens your eyes and imagination to the real potential and boundless pleasures of photography.

Technical Details :
* 14.7-megapixel resolution for the highest image quality.
* 3.7x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer; 2.5-inch PureColor LCD II.
* DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves Face Detection.
* Quick Mode decreases lag time so you don't miss anything.
* Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards.



PowerShot SD990 IS Highlights :
- Powerful curves house a 14.7-megapixel Digital ELPH : It’s the very first ELPH to offer you the contemporary cool of pure black--making the boldest camera contours seem even more dramatic. When classic style reflects your fashion sense, indulge in the satiny glow of silver tone.
- 3.7x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer for blur-free shooting : A zoom opens up a world of possibilities in your photography, and thanks to innovative Canon engineering, it’s housed in a camera that’s sized to go everywhere with you.
- Optical viewfinder plus large high-quality 2.5-inch PureColor LCD II : The PowerShot SD990 IS Digital ELPH gives you large 2.5-inch LCD screen for excellent control when framing your shots. Canon’s PureColor LCD II offers spectacular color, resolution and contrast even when viewed at an angle.
- DIGIC 4 Image Processor : Canon’s proprietary DIGIC Image Processors have long set its cameras apart from the competition, and the new DIGIC 4 sets the bar even higher. Faster, more accurate noise reduction delivers better image quality, even at high ISO speeds.
- iSAPS Technology : It is an entirely original scene-recognition technology developed for digital cameras by Canon. Using an internal database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works with the advanced DIGIC 4 Image Processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance.
- Face Self-Timer : It automatically detects an increase in the number of faces and makes the appropriate adjustments.
- Intelligent Contrast Correction : DIGIC 4 also makes possible the new i-Contrast system, which controls the compensation level in pixel units to brighten dark areas while leaving bright areas unchanged for better images
- Red-eye Correction provides three options for removing red-eye from subjects in flash pictures :
* The Red-eye Correction during shooting actually identifies and corrects red-eye in human subjects as pictures are taken.
* The SD990 IS Digital ELPH can be set to automatically detect and correct red-eye during image playback.
* You can manually locate any red eyes in a scene during image playback on the LCD screen, and command the camera to remove them.

PROS:
- Sharp and detailed pictures.
- Lots of manual controls.
CONS :
- Expensive.

Flip Mino Camcorder, 60 Minutes (Black)

Mino is a camcorder that goes anywhere. Simply put it in your pocket! Then easily share your video on the web on MySpace, YouTube, and AOL. Weighing in at just over three ounces, the remarkably slim yet powerful Flip Video Mino raises the bar for high-quality, portable, and easy-to-use video. Smaller than most cell phones, Mino fits neatly into a jeans pocket to capture life's stories whenever and wherever they happen at a party, a concert, the beach, even on a bike ride. The Mino also features Flip Video's built-in software that lets you simply plug the camcorder's signature flip-out USB arm into any computer for immediate editing and sharing. For the first time, the Flip Video software lets you easily upload video directly to MySpace as well as to YouTube and AOL Video, making it even easier to share video. In addition to quickly posting videos on sharing and social networking sites, they can email videos and video greeting cards; create custom movies with their own music; capture still photos from video; save and organize videos on the computer; and, for the first time, seamlessly order and send DVDs anywhere in the world. Custom editing of movie mixes, with the option to set them to your own music Capture of still photos from video Order DVDs online and have them shipped anywhere in the world TV connection for instant viewing (cable included) Tripod mountable Internal rechargeable battery delivers up to 4 hours of use between charges Unit Size is only 3.94 x 1.97 x 0.63 HWD.

Technical Details
* Pocket-sized camcorder; Flat back panel with touch-sensitive buttons; 1.5-inch color LCD screen.
* 2 GB of on-board flash memory--records up to 60 minutes of video; 2x digital zoom.
* Internal Lithium-ion battery recharges when built-in USB arm is connected to a computer.
* Connects to TV for instant viewing.
* Built-in software lets you easily edit video files and upload them to video sharing sites.



HIGHLIGHTS:
* Super-slim Mino is the sleekest camcorder you can get.
* Super-simple user interface features one-touch recording and digital zoom.
* Holds 60 minutes of full-VGA-quality video on 2GB of built-in memory; no tapes or additional memory cards required.
* Convenient flip-out USB arm plugs directly into your computer to launch built-in FlipShare software.
* Built-in FlipShareTM software lets you easily email videos, edit individual clips, make custom movies, capture still photos from video, and even upload video to sharing sites like YouTube and MySpace.
* FlipShare’s advanced compression technology allows for quick and easy sharing of high-quality video in compact-sized files (via email or publishing online).
* Internal Li-ion battery recharges through built-in USB arm while you’re plugged into your computer.
* Produces incredible, full-VGA-quality videos that look crisp and clear when played back on a TV (TV connector cable included).
* Features a flat-back panel with touch-sensitive backlit buttons.
* Instant playback, pause, fast forward, rewind, zoom, and delete functions.


PROS
1. Good form and quality.
2. Great functionality.
3. Slim and compact.
CONS
1. The software that comes with the Flip Video Mino does NOT allow you to stitch multiple clips together to make one movie. Only Windows users can do this.
2. Its easier to get the Flip Video Mino AVI videos to play in iMovie '08, but not export. When you export the video you get a blank screen with only audio.
3. The codec that Flip Video Mino uses is the 3ivx codec.
4. It doesn't take AA batteries.