SanDisk Sansa Fuze : SanDisk, a leading seller of MP3 players in the United States, unveiled the multi faceted Sansa Fuze MP3 player. The stylish SanDisk music player is loaded with capabilities and features to keep consumers well entertained while on the go. Not only is it easy on the eye, it’s easy on the pocketbook. With availability planned for early April in the United States, the SanDisk Sansa Fuze music player comes in a wide array of colors (pink, red, blue, black and silver) and capacities (2, 4 and 8 GB) with an expected starting price of only $79.99. The flash-based Sansa Fuze player rounds out the Sansa product family, joining the popular, tiny SanDisk Sansa Clip and video-centric Sansa View.

SanDisk Fuze Music Player
In addition to playing music, video, photos, FM radio and audiobooks, the thin SanDisk Sansa Fuze music player is packed with extras, including a microSD memory card slot to add and transport multimedia content with ease; a digital voice recorder to capture thoughts on the fly, and a bright, 1.9″ color screen that allows users to easily navigate their music or watch videos in landscape mode.

MicroSD flash memory support
A distinguishing feature of the SanDisk Fuze player is its microSD memory card slot. This memory slot provides consumers with the ability to quickly add content onto their music player and expands storage capacity, giving ample space for thousands of additional songs, hours of video and numerous photos. Plus, by using a SanDisk microSD card, users can easily carry their music and other content from their SanDisk Sansa MP3 player to their mobile phone, or even their personal computer.

SanDisk MP3 player with excellent sound quality
“The SanDisk Fuze is an eye catching MP3 music player that users will enjoy for its looks, capabilities and incredible value,” said Eric Bone, vice president of product marketing for Sansa, SanDisk’s audio/video product line. “This new MP3 music player combines some of the best features found on other SanDisk Sansa products, including great sound quality. It’s yet another strong offering by SanDisk in the sub-$150 music player market.”

Supported music formats
The SanDisk Sansa Fuze MP3 player gives users access to subscription download services from numerous sources, including Rhapsody To Go, Napster, eMusic and others. In addition, it supports playback of a wide range of popular music formats such as MP3, WAV, Audible (for audio books) and Windows Media Audio (WMA) in both unprotected and protected files. Sansa Fuze supports MPEG-4 video and JPEG photos. Its internal rechargeable battery will play up to 24 hours of audio and five hours of video between charges.

SanDisk Fuze Flash memory music player
The SanDisk Sansa audio/video line offers consumers highly affordable, yet fun and fashionable music players loaded with appealing extra features. The SanDisk Fuse MP3 player works with computers running Windows XP or Windows Vista. It also works with Mac and Linux operating systems (under MSC mode).

SanDisk Sansa Fuze price & availability
The SanDisk Sansa Fuze MP3 music player is expected to be available in U.S. stores in early April. The SanDisk music player comes in a 2GB capacity (holds 500 MP3 songs) with an MSRP of $79.99, 4GB (1,000 MP3 songs) for $99.99 and 8GB (2,000 MP3 songs) for $129.99. The 2GB Sansa Fuze is available in black; the 4GB Sansa Fuze is available in black, red, pink or blue, and the 8GB is available in silver. The SanDisk music player is expected to be available from retailers in Canada and Europe in late spring, with other regions of the world to follow.

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Olympus is set to increase the price of digital SLR lenses and accessories by around 15%, blaming the falling value of the pound.

In a letter sent to UK dealers – since confirmed to – Olympus’s marketing general manager Mark Thackara states: ‘As you probably know, the Pound has depreciated significantly against the Euro in recent months.

‘Whilst we are working hard at minimising the impact on mainline product, adverse currency movement will affect all imaging and audio accessories including DSLR lenses and flashguns which are expected to rise by around 15%.’

Thackara advises dealers to stock up on ‘key accessories’ before the rises take effect on 1 April.

The letter, dated 11 March, was first revealed in this week’s issue of trade magazine (dated 24 March).

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Canon UK is offering cash back across 19 products in its popular EOS range, including ВЈ150/€200 off the Canon EOS 5D. Running from 1st March 2008 until 30th June 2008, other savings include ВЈ100/€150 off the EOS 40D and ВЈ45/€60 off the EOS 400D. EOS accessories and Canon’s Photo Kits are also included in the promotion. To claim their Cash Back, customers need to log on to http://www.canon-europe.com/2008promotions and follow the step-by-step guide.

Put a spring in your step with Canon’s latest EOS Cash Back promotion

Canon (UK) Ltd today announced its latest EOS Cash Back promotion across an extensive range of EOS bodies and EF-S/EF lenses.

Running from 1st March 2008 until 30th June 2008, Canon (UK) Ltd is offering cash back across 19 products in its popular EOS range. Heading up Canon’s fantastic Cash Back line-up is the chance for consumers to save £150/€200 on the Canon EOS 5D, with further savings to be made on both the EOS 40D (£100/€150) and the EOS 400D (£45/€60).

Additional saving opportunities exist across a wide range of Canon EF-S and EF lenses with Cash Back offers on the ever-popular EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM (ВЈ50/€100) and EF 24-105 f/4L IS USM (ВЈ45/€60).  EOS accessories are also included in the promotion, with substantial savings to be made on both the Speedlite 580EX II (ВЈ40/€50) and Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX (ВЈ20/€30).

And for those looking for an all-in-one photographic solution, consumers will be able to further benefit from Canon’s latest Cash Back promotion when purchasing one of Canon’s existing Photo Kits during the promotional period. With 19 EOS Photo Kits to choose from, Canon’s Cash Back promotion offers savings to suit every consumer’s photographic requirements and disciplines.

To claim their Cash Back, customers need to log on to http://www.canon-europe.com/2008promotions.com and follow the step-by-step guide to completing their Cash Back redemption form, submitting a completed form online and then sending off proof of purchase to Canon’s handling agency who will then send consumers their entitled Cash Back.

For further information on Canon’s EOS range, please visit http://www.canon.co.uk or call 08705 143 723.

Canon products included in the EOS Cash Back Promotion:
EOS 5D £150/€200
EOS 40D £100/€150
EOS 400D £45/€60
EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 £40/€50
EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM £40/€50
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM £75/€100
EF 17-40mm f/4L USM £40/€50
EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM £50/€70
EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM £45/€60
EF 50mm f/1.2L USM ВЈ50/70
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM £75/€100
EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM £45/€60
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM £50/€70
EF 70-200mm f/4L USM £40/€50
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM £40/€50
EF 100mm f2.8 Macro USM £40/€50
EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM £75/€100
Speedlite 580EX II £40/€50
Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX £20/€30

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Panasonic has this evening announced a new ‘flagship’ digital camera in the shape of the 10.1-million-pixel DMC-FX500 which sports a ’25mm’ ultra-wide zoom lens and a 3in LCD ‘touch-screen’.

The on-board Leica DC lens aims to deliver the 35mm viewing angle equivalent of a 25-125mm zoom.

Camera features include auto-focus tracking and – in a first for Lumix models – a 3in touchscreen interface which photographers can use in combination with joystick control.

It can also record High Definition (HD) images for playback on a widescreen TV, according to Panasonic.

Click here for FULL SPECIFICATION SHEET, as supplied by Panasonic UK.

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Picstop are giving away a photographic holiday weekend anywhere in the British Isles. PicStop has teamed up with Northscape to offer a holiday that’s ideal for all levels of expertise whether you want to simply learn the basics, improve on your current skills and take them to the next level. The competition is free to enter, registration is quick and easy, all you have to do is answer one simple multiple choice question.

Win a Photographic Holiday Weekend

Picstop would like to announce it’s latest Photographic Competition.

PicStop has teamed up with Northscape to offer a fantastic photographic holiday weekend in the beautiful British Isles.

Have you ever wanted a little help with improving your photographic skills, are there aspects of photography you don’t understand or have you got questions that you just want answers to?

This superb prize is ideal for all levels of expertise whether you want to simply learn the basics, improve on your current skills and take them to the next level, or just have an informative and enjoyable weekend experience.

This photographic holiday prize includes:
– Full board accommodation
– Transport during the weekend
– Great food
– Great company
– Experienced expert tuition

Experienced tuition and guidance from Northscape tutors means that Northscape photographic holiday workshops are fast gaining a reputation for excellence.

It’s free to enter, registration is quick and easy, all you have to do is answer one simple multiple choice question.

Visit: http://www.picstop.co.uk/competition/-Win-a-Photographic-Holiday-Weekend

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