GE 1255W-BK 12MP Digital Camera with 5X Optical Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD Screen with Auto Brightness (Black)

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001WYIJL0
• Item model number: E1255W-BK
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #5,771 in Camera & Photo (See Bestsellers in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 18, 2009

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

From the Manufacturer

Broaden your view with the all new GE E1255W that delivers a big 3.0-inch intelligent LCD screen and a 28mm wide angle lens for more capturing and viewing dimension. Its powerful 12-megapixel resolution sensor offers superb image details. With the latest Pan-Capture Panorama feature, seamless wide-view photos can be captured without the need for stitching. The E1255W also contains a host of advanced features that you definitely appreciate.

E1255 Highlights

28mm Wide Angle Lens
Easily capture large group shots with the extra wide lens.

Pan-Capture Panorama
Wide-view photos are produced by panning the camera across to create a seamless panoramic picture.

Auto Scene Detection
Automatically determines the appropriate scene type and optimizes exposure for sharp, vibrant pictures.

Blink Detection
Blink Detection alerts you if a subject’s eyes were closed so you can immediately retake the picture.

Smile Detection
The shutter automatically releases when the smile appears so you can capture smiles the moment they happen.

Face Detection
Face Detection automatically focuses and optimizes exposure for sharp, brilliant pictures.

Image Stabilization in action

Image Stabilization
Overcomes camera shake to help you take clearer, sharper pictures.

In-Camera Red-Eye Removal
Remove red-eye immediately while viewing images on the LCD.

Auto Adjust Brightness LCD
The LCD screen adjusts to the existing lighting conditions so you can frame your subject properly.

What's in the Box

• Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
• Battery Charger
• AV cable
• USB cable
• Wrist strap
• Arcsoft Photo Impression 6: Simplify management of your photos, videos and music files on your computer and get creative with digital photos.

Product Description

Broaden your view with the all new GE E1255W. With a spacious 3-inch high-resolution LCD screen with auto adjust brightness, photo playback is a delightful experience. Featuring a generous 12-megapixel resolution, 5x optical zoom, 4.5x digital zoom, and a 28mm wide angle lens.The E1255W also provides great extras such as pan camera panorama produced by panning the camera across to create a seamless panoramic picture, auto scene detection, smile detection, face detection, in-camera red-eye removal, electronic image stabilization and Quick Time Motion JPEG movie recording. It even has an SD/SDHC memory card slot expandable up to an incredible 8 gigabytes. Additional specs include Focal length of 5.2mm (wide) to 26.00mm (Tele) which is the 35mm film equivalent of 28mm (wide) to 140mm (Tele), F number of F3.3 (Wide) to F5.2(Tele), Normal focusing range of 60 cm, Macro of 5cm-80cm (Wide) to 120cm (Tele),Shooting modes of Auto, Manual, ASCN, Image Stabilization, Movie, Scene (Sport, Children, Indoor, Leaf, Snow, Sunset, Fireworks, Glass, Museum, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Portrait), and Panorama, Auto ISO sensitivity of 1600. Pictbridge compatability,ExifPrint support, multi-language support, USB 2.0 and AV out (proprietary connector) jacks. This products ships with rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, battery charger, USB cable, AV cable, Wrist Strap, CD-ROM, Arcsoft Photo Impression 6 photo mangement software, Manuals, Quick Start Guide, and Warranty Card.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Loaded With Features, July 29, 2009

By	J. D. McGyver - See all my reviews

Not to be outdone by the reigning princes of the point and shoot market, the new GE 1255W 12 Megapixel camera enters the ring as a serious contender loaded with extras. Packed with a cornucopia of features including a 3" LCD screen with brightness adjustment, 5x optical zoom, 4.5 digital zoom, and a 28mm wide angle lens, its all business for this sleek model.

As with all new electronic gear, I had to take this model out for a test drive. I found the panoramic feature a sweet surprise. Simple to operate, I captured some great shots. Photo quality outdoors was outstanding. A nice collection of crisp colors and stable images without tweaking were the end product. As usual with limited lighting, indoor shots were give and take at best but still usable.

Simplicity at its best, this light weight camera also covers the bases with auto scene, face and smile detection. Usually with point and shoots, the onboard red eye removal tool is hit and miss. Not with this camera. Image stabilizer is pretty standard. It goes without saying that the best stabilizer is still a good old fashioned tripod. My only gripes are that the controls are a bit small and the obvious omission of a viewfinder.

Even though this model has a limited 24 megabyte internal memory, no worries. It operates with both SD & SDHC cards. The GE 1255W is packaged with a rechargeable lithium ion battery, battery charger, USB cable, AV cable, CD ROM, Guide, operating manual, and a wrist strap. One big selling point is this particular model easily slips into my shirt pocket.

Arcsoft Photo Impression 6 album software is also included. After looking over the photo software its okay, but not something I wish to add to my computer. The best free photo working software out there is still Google's Picasa 3. Its packed with outstanding tools and does not hog up space on your computer. The GE 1255W comes in Black, Silver, Pink and Red finish. GE backs this product with the standard one year warranty.

As an avid photographer, I am not generally impressed with many point and shoot cameras. There are a few that hold their own. Surprisingly I find the GE1255W strong with plenty of potential. Economically priced and packed with more features then most of the name brands, this model sells itself.

For those that want to jump into the realm of digital photography, I would recommend this product as a good starter camera. First time digital camera buyers won't be disappointed in performance or price.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Loaded Point & Shoot Camera, July 29, 2009

By	J. D. McGyver - See all my reviews

Not to be outdone by the reigning princes of the point and shoot market, the new GE 1255W 12 Megapixel camera enters the ring as a serious contender loaded with extras. Packed with a cornucopia of features including a 3" LCD screen with brightness adjustment, 5x optical zoom, 4.5 digital zoom, and a 28mm wide angle lens, its all business for this sleek model.

As with all new electronic gear, I had to take this model out for a test drive. I found the panoramic feature a sweet surprise. Simple to operate, I captured some great shots. Photo quality outdoors was outstanding. A nice collection of crisp colors and stable images without tweaking were the end product. As usual with limited lighting, indoor shots were give and take at best but still usable.

Simplicity at its best, this light weight camera also covers the bases with auto scene, face and smile detection. Usually with point and shoots, the onboard red eye removal tool is hit and miss. Not with this camera. Image stabilizer is pretty standard. It goes without saying that the best stabilizer is still a good old fashioned tripod. My only gripes are that the controls are a bit small and the obvious omission of a viewfinder.

Even though this model has a limited 24 megabyte internal memory, no worries. It operates with both SD & SDHC cards. The GE 1255W is packaged with a rechargeable lithium ion battery, battery charger, USB cable, AV cable, CD ROM, Guide, operating manual, and a wrist strap. One big selling point is this particular model easily slips into my shirt pocket.

Arcsoft Photo Impression 6 album software is also included. After looking over the photo software its okay, but not something I wish to add to my computer. The best free photo working software out there is still Google's Picasa 3. Its packed with outstanding tools and does not hog up space on your computer. The GE 1255W comes in Black, Silver, Pink and Red finish. GE backs this product with the standard one year warranty.

As an avid photographer, I am not generally impressed with many point and shoot cameras. There are a few that hold their own. Surprisingly I find the GE1255W strong with plenty of potential. Economically priced and packed with more features then most of the name brands, this model sells itself.

For those that want to jump into the realm of digital photography, I would recommend this product as a good starter camera. First time digital camera buyers won't be disappointed in performance or price.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Solid Point & Shoot Camera, July 22, 2009

By	J. D. McGyver - See all my reviews

(What's this?)

Not to be outdone by the reigning princes of the point and shoot market, the new GE 1255W 12 Megapixel camera enters the ring as a serious contender loaded with extras. Packed with a cornucopia of features including a 3" LCD screen with brightness adjustment, 5x optical zoom, 4.5 digital zoom, and a 28mm wide angle lens, its all business for this sleek model.

As with all new electronic gear, I had to take this model out for a test drive. I found the panoramic feature a sweet surprise. Simple to operate, I captured some great shots. Photo quality outdoors was outstanding. A nice collection of crisp colors and stable images without tweaking were the end product. As usual with limited lighting, indoor shots were give and take at best but still usable.

Simplicity at its best, this light weight camera also covers the bases with auto scene, face and smile detection. Usually with point and shoots, the onboard red eye removal tool is hit and miss. Not with this camera. Image stabilizer is pretty standard. It goes without saying that the best stabilizer is still a good old fashioned tripod. My only gripes are that the controls are a bit small and the obvious omission of a viewfinder.

Even though this model has a limited 24 megabyte internal memory, no worries. It operates with both SD & SDHC cards. The GE 1255W is packaged with a rechargeable lithium ion battery, battery charger, USB cable, AV cable, CD ROM, Guide, operating manual, and a wrist strap. One big selling point is this particular model easily slips into my shirt pocket.

Arcsoft Photo Impression 6 album software is also included. After looking over the photo software its okay, but not something I wish to add to my computer. The best free photo working software out there is still Google's Picasa 3. Its packed with outstanding tools and does not hog up space on your computer. The GE 1255W comes in Black, Silver, Pink and Red finish. GE backs this product with the standard one year warranty.

As an avid photographer, I am not generally impressed with many point and shoot cameras. There are a few that hold their own. Surprisingly I find the GE1255W strong with plenty of potential. Economically priced and packed with more features then most of the name brands, this model sells itself.

For those that want to jump into the realm of digital photography, I would recommend this product as a good starter camera. First time digital camera buyers won't be disappointed in performance or price.