Acer has announced the new 8 megapixel CP-8660. Features include: 6x optical zoom, anti-shake DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology, 2.5 inch LCD, 25 Mb of on board memory, and black aluminum housing with silver accents.

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Acer, one of the world’s leading proponents of the convergence between PCs and Digital Entertainment, further enhances its range of professional Digital Still Camera with the new 8-megapixel Acer CP-8660.

As Acer’s flagship digital camera, the CP-8660 is the result of a winning combination among powerful 8.28 MP resolution, a generous 2.8″ LCD screen, long-range Acer precision lens with 6X optical and 8.5X digital zoom capability, great design, 25 MB internal memory and SD card compatibility. In addition, the Acer CP-8660 carries the most appealing price tag within its class

The CP-8660 digital camera is Acer’s first camera to be equipped with Anti-shake DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology that overcomes image blur by compensating imperceptible hand movements or the motion of a moving subject. Anti-Shake technology helps achieve the sharpest image possible thanks to electronic image stabilization.

Resolution
With More than 8 MP resolution, the CP-8660 finely reproduces even the smallest detail, giving sharpness and clarity to every shoot. Such resolution is recommended for large prints (up to A3 format) and high-resolution image applications.

Large and great quality display
The Acer CP-8660 also incorporates a generous 2.8″ LCD that also uses the latest in LCD technology: LTPS (Low Temperature Poly Silicon). Benefits of this material include increased screen brightness, enhanced durability and improved compactness.

Lens quality and shooting versatility
Equipped with long range Acer precision lens, the Acer CP-8660 features 6X optical and 8.5X digital zoom capability enabling effortless focus on subjects near or far. What’s more, 2cm macro mode focal range permits easy and sharp close-up captures.

Great Design
Compactness, first. With dimensions of 96 x 61 x 29 mm, the Acer CP-8660 is extremely manageable guaranteeing extreme confidence and comfort in every shooting situation.

Memory to get started
Offering 25 MB internal memory, the CP-8660 digital camera is ready to shoot wonderful pictures right out of the box. For photo collectors, the CP-8660 can extend its storage capacity up to 1GB with a SD Card.

… and more
The CP-8660 also features video recording (at maximum 640 x 480 pixel resolution at 30 fps), with voice, enabling users to “voice-caption” their pictures and record their thoughts and ideas while out and about.

The CP-8660 ensures smooth and effortless PC connection thanks to the latest high-speed USB 2.0 interface. Users can download pictures to their computer in a flash, while PictBridge printing compatibility enables rapid photo printing from any PictBridge-compatible printer.

Weighing only 180 grams (without battery), the Acer CP-8660 is elegantly crafted in a matt black aluminium housing, with an ergonomic design that ensures a comfortable grip.

Acer Digital Cameras come with a two years return to base warranty.

Acer’s 6.16 megapixel CU-6530 has won the prestigious Red Dot award for outstanding product design.

Acers 3x optical zoom and 2.5 inch LCD wallet designed CU-6530 has smooth contours and smooth stainless steel edges.

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Acer UK Press Release:

A high quality camera with the ease-of-use of a point-and-shoot, the new silver-and-black CR-8530 typifies Acer’s ethos: high-end technology, attractive design, fully convergent with other consumer electronics devices and all at an affordable price £199 $350.

The 8-Megapixel camera (shoots up to 3264×2448 pixels) comes with a 64MB SD card, 2.5-inch LCD display and a built-in flash with different shooting modes to prevent red-eye. With an attractive black housing it also comes with ArcSoft/NTI photo software. The CR-8530 also features a 3x optical zoom lens and an optical viewfinder, and comes with a leather cover and USB cables to connect to other devices.

The stylish CR-8530 lets you capture all important details for as close as 5cm away with the Macro Mode. Shooting should be easy thanks to scene program modes from full automatic to full manual. Other features include a focal length of 7.5- to 22.5mm, shutter speed of 1/2- to 1/1500s, ISO ratings of 50, 100, 200, and choice of colour modes: standard, vivid, sepia, monochrome. Finally, white balance modes let you select from manual, daylight, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent 1 and 2, and manual.