Our Flashback Friday posts bring back colorful, retro point-and-shoot digital cameras. These models from the early 2000s have a cool vibe. Moreover, they offer a “different imaging experience” from today’s super-high-tech cameras. Camera stores across the nation continue to see demand for these “old school” digital point-and-shoot cameras. Everyone from gen z and alphas to millennials is looking for these retro models, like the GE E840s.
GE E840s
Today we feature the GE E840s from General Imaging’s (General Electric) brief foray into the imaging space. Launching in early 2008, this stylish, ultra-slim point and shoot is an intermediate 8-megapixel camera that has the look and feel of a premium model. Its lightweight, fashionable body holds a 4x optical zoom, 36–144mm-equivalent aspheric all-glass lens that works with 4.5x digital zoom. It also has a 2.7-inch LCD screen that auto-adjusts for indoor and outdoor lighting. 
Other features include smile detection, blink detection, face detection as well as in-camera panorama stitching. In addition, the E840s provides electronic image stabilization to fight blur caused by shake or subject movement. Add to that red-eye removal and MPEG-4 movie recording. What’s more, it has more than a dozen scene modes, like fireworks and sports modes. Moreover, its rechargeable Lithium-ion battery is rated for about 200 shots per charge. It also accepts SD/SDHC memory cards. 
With a simple, intuitive user interface, the E840s measures 3.8×2.2×0.8 inches and weighs in at a mere 3.4 ounces. General Imaging released the camera in red, silver and black versions for an original suggested retail price of $150.
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