Background and Identification
GE digital cameras were produced by General Imaging, a digital camera manufacturer headquartered in California and founded in 2006. General Imaging became defunct in 2015 when the company filed for bankruptcy. General Imaging sold digital cameras internationally under the General Electric brand name. General Imaging was licensed in Japan to manufacture and sell digital cameras under the AgfaPhoto brand name. GE digital cameras include those from several lines, including the A Series, E Series, G Series, Waterproof Series, and Bridge Cameras.
The A Series included entry-level General Electric branded digital cameras. The A Series digital cameras were designed for first-time camera buyers and buyers upgrading from first-generation cameras. A Series models are powered by two AA alkaline batteries that can be replaced.
The E Series was designed as the intermediate level of General Electric branded digital cameras. E Series cameras include larger screens and are powered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Most E Series digital cameras have expandable memory up to four gigabytes with SD or SDHC memory cards.
The G Series digital cameras were designed as higher-level devices with expanded features like 3X optical zoom and an LCD screen. G Series cameras include rechargeable lithium-ion batteries and have expandable memory up to four gigabytes with SD or SDHC memory cards.
The Waterproof Series digital cameras were generally only waterproof from five to ten meters underwater. Bridge Cameras were designed for more serious photographers and featured a 12X optical zoom and handgrips built into the camera’s body.
GE cameras include the GE logo, which includes lower-case cursive letters “GE” inside of a circle.