General Imaging has announced that GE-branded digital cameras introduced at PMA07 will be available U.S. stores around Memorial Day. Sears and Kmart have signed a contract to become the first retailers to carry the stylish new digital cameras sporting the famous GE monogram.

Both retailers will offer the A730, GE's entry-level camera, in the standard black body color. Under an exclusive agreement with General Imaging, Sears will offer the A830 in white and the ultra-compact G1 in navy, while Kmart will offer the A830 in blue.

The entry level A730 (MSRP: $129.99) has 7MP of resolution, a 3x zoom lens (f/2.8), and a 2.5-inch LCD screen. The A830 (MSRP: $149.99) is the next step up, offering 8MP and the same specs for the lens and screen size. The G1 (MSRP: $199.99) offers 7MP, a 3x zoom lens (f/3.5) and 2.5-inch LCD screen as well, but its most compelling feature is its ease of handling and small size (3.6 inches wide x 2½ inches high). All three cameras use a 1¼/2.5" CCD sensor.

All GE cameras include advanced features that include face detection, image stabilization, red-eye removal, 1600 ISO sensitivity, and panoramic stitching — all of which are embedded in the camera’s processor.

Spec sheets and user manuals can be found on the General Imaging website.

Select models and colors are available at Amazon.com. See links below.

GE and General Imaging Co. (headquartered in Torrance, California) have just announced that the two companies have reached an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement whereby General Imaging will design, manufacture and distribute an all-new line of GE-branded digital cameras.

Entry-level GE digital cameras will start with 7MP of resolution and 2.5-inch LCD screens. Higher-end GE cameras will offer up to 12MP of resolution and 3-inch LCD screens. A photo printer will also be included in the line. Advanced features such as image stabilization, high ISO sensitivity, and panoramic stitching will be standard on all models.

The GE cameras will make their debut at the Photo Marketing Association trade show, March 8-11, in Las Vegas (Booth G250). The cameras will be available in North America starting mid-April. Europe and Asia will get the cameras later this year.

See also: GE-branded Cameras Available at Retailers in the USA.