It’s September 2nd today and I’ve just received the first Christmas themed Press Release, courtesy of Kyocera :-) This is the most interesting part:

35mm SLR For Die-Hards That Love Film: The Contax NX 35mm SLR with a 28-80mm lens is just for them. The NX stands out with inclusion of an extraordinary Carl Zeiss T* Vario-Sonnar 28-80mm zoom lens for the ultimate in image quality and contrast. The camera can be customized with 20 different function modes and users can select the best focusing points through the 5-point wide array, auto focus feature. In addition, it comes with a built-in flash with red-eye reduction, second curtain sync and power down feature. Best of all, the camera is now being sold for $699.00, a reduction of $300.00 off its’ original price. This stylish Contax camera and Carl Zeiss T* zoom lens outfit is aimed at both the serious amateurs and professionals alike.

Kyocera Press Release - 02/09/03

Capture Holiday Magic With Kyocera’s Hot New Digital AND SLR Cameras

Capture holiday memories and holiday smiles with these new, cutting-edge cameras from Kyocera Optics that feature the latest innovations in design and technology

Large Screen LCD Monitor, Easy Viewing: Kyocera’s Finecam L3v and Finecam L4v digital cameras burst at the seams with options and features. The most obvious is the widescreen LCD display, which measures in at 2.5-inches, making it the world’s largest LCD on a consumer point-and-shoot digital camera. This widescreen also incorporates Kyocera’s DayFine technology, which reduces glare and increases picture intensity, allowing easy viewing, even when the sunlight is at its brightest. The 4-magepixel Finecam L4v is equipped with a 3x optical zoom and a 4x digital zoom, achieving a total 12x zoom. The 3.2-megapixel L3v has a 3x optical zoom and a 2x digital zoom for a maximum 6x zoom. Both cameras feature multi-shooting modes that include macro, landscape and color (color, sepia, b/w), while five flash modes handle all lighting situations: auto flash, red-eye reduction auto flash, fill-in flash, flash-off or nighttime portrait. With the inclusion of a “Picture Confirmation Light” (PCL), there will no longer be complaints of, “But I wasn’t ready!” as the unique blue LED gives your subjects fair warning. The cameras are encased in metal covers and offer options for video recording with sound, as well as a voice memo feature for keeping track of your valued memories. At $499 for the Finecam L4v and $399 for the Finecam L3v, these cameras make a perfect gift.
 
35mm SLR For Die-Hards That Love Film: The Contax NX 35mm SLR with a 28-80mm lens is just for them. The NX stands out with inclusion of an extraordinary Carl Zeiss T* Vario-Sonnar 28-80mm zoom lens for the ultimate in image quality and contrast. The camera can be customized with 20 different function modes and users can select the best focusing points through the 5-point wide array, auto focus feature. In addition, it comes with a built-in flash with red-eye reduction, second curtain sync and power down feature. Best of all, the camera is now being sold for $699.00, a reduction of $300.00 off its’ original price. This stylish Contax camera and Carl Zeiss T* zoom lens outfit is aimed at both the serious amateurs and professionals alike.