General Imaging, the worldwide exclusive licensee for GE digital cameras, has launched its first-ever waterproof model, the G3WP.

“We are very excited about this camera, because it opens up a whole new range of activities our customers can capture and preserve,” said Tom Haga, CEO of General Imaging. “Whether you’re going swimming or taking a walk in the rain, the G3WP is the perfect camera.”

An grey coated finishing 12.2 megapixel camera with waterproof to the depth of 10 feet. It has 4x optical zoom, Auto scene detection and pan-capture panorama. The camera preview can be done with 2.7-inch LCD. LCD has ambient light sensor controlling backlight brightness. The high ISO 3200 sensitivity and Image Stabilization helps deliver sharp and true-to-life color pictures even in low light. Here are some of the features,

• Waterproof : Waterproof seals and gaskets keep water out so you can take advantage of crisp, clear pictures in and out of the water. 

• 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 : Automatically focuses and optimizes exposure for sharp pictures. 

• 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.