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PCMag Editors did not test the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. We did, however, test and review the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 (2.5 stars). A 14.1 megapixel digital camera with a 24 millimeter lens, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 ($299.99 list) offers a maximum zoom of up to 33.8x and 340 shots per battery charge. The shooter also sports Panasonic's Venus Engine, optical image stabilization and HD video

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Announced today, the throwback-styled Fujifilm X10 aims to outgun competing cameras in the "premium point-and-shoot" class. Because of its size and feature set, it's more of a competitor to the larger Canon PowerShot G12 and the Nikon Coolpix P7100 than to more-compact options such as the Olympus XZ-1, the Nikon Coolpix P300, the Panasonic Lumix LX5, and the Canon PowerShot S95. The new X10

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Panasonic today announced a high-end 3D camcorder that will be the first 3D camcorder to use the AVCHD Progressive video format (albeit in in 2D capture mode). The dual-lens, six-sensor Panasonic HDC-Z10000 will offer 1080p/60-fps recording, full manual focus and iris controls, high-end audio options, and manual controls to adjust the convergence point of the lenses during 3D capture. Also of

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The Samsung NX200 is a new compact interchangeable-lens model, the WB750 offers an 18X zoom lens, and the slim MV800 has a unique adjustable touchscreen. The past week or so has seen all the big-name camera manufacturers jockeying for position in the holiday camera-sales sweepstakes, and Samsung is the latest company to get in the game. The Samsung NX200 compact interchangeable-lens camera

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We've referred to compact high-zoom cameras as pocket megazooms for quite some time now, but in most cases "pocket megazooms" require the pocket in question to be fairly big. Think "a jacket's inside pocket" rather than "jeans front pocket." Two of Canon's new PowerShot pocket megazooms announced today actually are jeans-front-pocket friendly, despite offering optical zoom ranges that compete

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Samsung announced three new cameras and four NX lenses at a press conference at the IFA conference this morning in Berlin. The NX200, the newest camera in the compact interchangeable lens family, features a sleek, retro look, a departure from the previous generation NX10. Its 20.3-megapixel APS-C CMOS image sensor is the same size used in most D-SLRs, allowing you to capture sharp images and

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The past week or so has seen all the big-name camera manufacturers jockeying for position in the holiday camera-sales sweepstakes, and Samsung is the latest company to get in on the game. The Samsung NX200 compact interchangeable-lens camera is a follow-up to last year's NX100, adding a higher-resolution APS-C sensor, 1080p video capture, a more-secure-feeling grip, and 3D shooting options to

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The new X10 offers a larger sensor than all of the cameras mentioned above, as well as a wider aperture than all but one of them at the telephoto end of its zoom range. Like most of them, it offers full manual exposure controls, a RAW shooting mode, and a few unique extras that should make it a compelling competitor for other performance-minded (semi-)compact cameras. It's also a bit bigger

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There are a lot of things you can do to your photos with a single click in your photo editing program. Last week, for example, I showed you how you can use the Color Replacement tool in Adobe Photoshop Elements to change specific colors in an image. And in the past, I've explained how easy it is to convert any photo to a stylish black-and-white composition by setting the saturation to zero in any

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The Sony Alpha SLT-A35 is an entry-level digital camera. It’s half-way between a digital SLR camera like the Canon EOS 600D and a mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera like the Olympus E-P3, because it has a ‘pellicle’ mirror — it can focus as fast as a digital SLR while showing a live view image on the rear LCD screen like a mirrorless camera. In theory it’s a good compromise between

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The Canon PowerShot A3300 IS is a solid sub-$200 point-and-shoot camera in more ways than one: It has a sturdy build, and it takes good-looking pictures for a camera at such a low price ($180 as of August 11, 2011). As with many lower-priced cameras, you don't get the manual controls, long-zoom lens, or kitchen-sink extras you'd find in higher-end models, but you still get an impressive array of

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Sometimes reality just isn't good enough. In fact, that's the basis for most photo editing. Whether you're applying the Orton Effect to make your subject glow or accenting your subject by removing color from the rest of the photo, there are a lot of ways to make dramatic changes to a photo after it has been taken. But sometimes the change you're looking for is a lot more subtle. What if you only

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The Sony DEV-5 digital binoculars are - along with their little brother the DEV-3 - the "world's first digital binoculars with HD video recording," according to the company, and the devices' imaging capabilities go beyond that. In addition to 1080p high-definition recording at both 60 frames per second and 24 fps, the binoculars capture 3D still images and 3D video. Viewing content in 3D with

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At first glance, and probably even after several subsequent glances, you might mistake the just-announced Sony Alpha SLT-A77 for a DSLR. Its size, $2000 kit price, and weather-sealed magnesium alloy body are all well in line with what you'd expect from a high-end consumer DSLR. Its 24.3-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, A-mount for interchangeable DSLR lenses, and manual control scheme are usually

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August is always a hot month for new camera announcements, and this year August 23 was a particularly busy day. Canon, Nikon, and Sony all introduced multiple models that will be available in the coming months, and Sony concentrated on revamping its entire interchangeable-lens camera lineup. I managed to get my hands on a production unit of one of Sony’s latest mirrorless interchangeable-lens

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For an ordinary act of nature, rainbows seem to have an almost supernatural hold over us. A rainbow is really just a giant prism; water vapor in the air splits sunlight into its individual component colors. Yet seeing those colors arcing overhead is always an event; people never seem to tire of rainbows. If you've already tried your hand at flowers, silhouettes, fireworks, and night photography,

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Digital photography has come a long way. It has removed the barrier of expensive film and development, led to decent smartphone cameras that let anyone to snap a photo anywhere, and bumped the maximum resolution up to a ridiculous 59,783-by-24,658-pixel image. At the same time, high-end digital cameras and lenses can get very expensive, and that fact holds back some from experimenting. Some

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At first glance, and probably even after several subsequent glances, you might mistake the just-announced Sony Alpha SLT-A77 for a DSLR. Its size, price, and weather-sealed magnesium alloy body are all well in line with what you'd expect from a high-end consumer DSLR. Its 24.3-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, A-mount for interchangeable DSLR lenses, and manual control scheme are usually found only

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You probably don't carry your fancy-pants DSLR camera with you all the time, but your smartphone--along with its built-in camera--is in your pocket everywhere you go. That's why these days the most popular camera used to upload photos to Flickr isn't a camera at all, but the iPhone. The challenge, of course, is getting great-looking photos from a gadget primarily designed for chatting. If you

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Olympus has announced that its smallest Micro Four Thirds camera, the E-PM1 PEN Mini, will be available for purchase in September for $499.99. The camera is bundled with the same MSC M. Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm II R f/3.5-5.6 zoom lens that is included with its other PEN cameras, including the E-P3 and E-PL3. The 12.3-megapixel E-PM1 will be available in black, silver, pink, purple, brown, and

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Samsung PL210 is an ultra-compact digital camera which packs in a 10x zoom lens and a host of other interesting features. However, bear in mind despite the fact that this camera is slim it is not exactly going to turn any heads with its plain-Jane looks. The PL210 relies heavily on the feature set to keep abreast of the stiff competition in the compact digital camera segment by dedicated camera

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If you're not satisfied with the camera in your cell phone and you prefer to keep something better around, that device needs its own special care, too. First, you'll want to start by cleaning the LCD view screen: As a safety measure, remove your camera's battery. If the battery cannot be removed, turning off the device will suffice. Wipe the screen gently with the dry cloth. Don't press

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Sony made some noise this morning with announcement of five cameras. The new cameras include the Alpha A65 and A77 D-SLRs, both with a translucent mirror and OLED viewfinder. Three NEX cameras, the NEX-5N and NEX-7 for photographers and the NEX-VG20 for videographers arrived on the scene, along with a trio of new E-mount lenses. The Alpha A77, which replaces the A700, is built around a 24.3-

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Nikon added six new cameras to its Coolpix point-and-shoot line today, including the P7100, an update to its enthusiast-targeted P7000. Available on September 21, the $499.95 camera adds several features to the already-impressive feature set found on the P7000, including an articulating LCD, a front control wheel, additional creative filters, and an AE lock when shooting video. It uses the same

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No matter where you go on vacation this summer, you undoubtedly plan to take a camera along, too. Perhaps you have your sights set on capturing panoramic landscapes, or waterfalls, or scenic nightscapes in a foreign city. Vacations are a perfect times to try all sorts of photos. But no matter whether you pack a convenient point-and-shoot camera or a bulky-but-trusty digital SLR, here are five

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The Contour+, from extreme sports video camera company Contour, is a tough and compact camera that records Full HD video at a variety of quality settings and frame rates. It has the potential to be an indispensable tool for anyone looking to record their sporting endeavours, and we’re pleased to report that it does its job near-perfectly. Contour+: Design and specifications The Contour+ is

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Motion FX uses Autodesk’s Maya animation software to offer 80 visual effect filters—including smoke, fire, and “rainbow plasma”—all designed to react in real time to your on-camera movements. Users can set the application to apply the effects using motion, face, or color detection. Animated thumbnails allow you to preview effects before using them. (See the video below for a demonstration.) The

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We've referred to compact high-zoom cameras as pocket megazooms for quite some time now, but in most cases "pocket megazooms" require the pocket in question to be fairly big. Think "a jacket's inside pocket" rather than "jeans front pocket." Two of Canon's new PowerShot pocket megazooms announced today actually are jeans-front-pocket friendly, despite offering optical zoom ranges that compete

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Canon has bolstered its point-and-shoot camera lineup with three new PowerShot cameras and a small flash unit designed for use with compact cameras. The PowerShot SX150 IS will be available in September, and the PowerShot Elph 310 HS and 510 HS will be available in October. A wireless flash unit, the HF-DC2 High-Power Flash, will be available in December. The SX150 IS is a 14.1-megapixel

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Sony has entered the binocular market with a splash, announcing two digital optics early this morning. The DEV-3 and DEV-5 are similar in form and function, each featuring a pair of f/1.8-3.4 lenses, 1080p60 2D and 3D video recording and still capture, and a pair of high-resolution electronic viewfinders (EVFs). The DEV-3 features a 10X optical zoom range, an autofocus system, optical image

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The Canon Pixma MG5320 encourages families, work groups, and individuals to print creative photos with the help of new software features like HD Movie Print, fun photo filters, and Pixma Cloud Link. Still, we have a few complaints. The printer doesn't have an Ethernet port so you have to connect to Wi-Fi for network printing, and with no high-yield ink cartridge option, the cost of replacing all

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The JVC Everio GZ-HM650 is a Full HD 1920 x 1,080 pixel camcorder features 8GB of internal memory, plus a slot for supplementary SD, SDHC or SDXC card. The former allows for six-and-a-half hours of footage in UXP mode, or 9,999 photos. Footage is composed and reviewed via a flip-out and twist 2.7in, 230k pixels, touchscreen LCD. Pulling the faraway closer is a best-in-class image-stabilised 40x

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The PEN E-P3 is the third generation Micro Four Thirds camera from Olympus. It's larger than a compact camera, smaller than a digital SLR, yet it's packed with features from both camps and has a style all its own. It's easy enough for novice users to pick up and use thanks to its simple auto mode, and it's also a camera that enthusiasts and professionals will love thanks to its manual controls,

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Headline features of this full-HD, MPEG-4 format camcorder include an image-stabilised 40x intelligent zoom. This boosts performance beyond the 21x optical range, with a 28mm wide-angle, f/1.8 maximum-aperture lens that proves useful for not only avoiding judder while pulling distant scenes closer, but also shoehorning landscapes and groups into frame while offering improved low-light capability

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Samsung E1182 Specifications : General 2G Network GSM 900 / 1800   Announced 2011, April   Release 2011, Q3 Size Dimensions 106.9 x 44.4 x 13.9 mm   Weight 68 g Display Type CSTN, 65K colors

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The Olympus TOUGH TG-310 is an entry-level rugged camera that's perfect for the beach and any other general outdoor adventure. It can survive drops from 1.5m and can withstand underwater pressure down to 3m. It's also dust-proof and freeze-proof, but not scratch-proof. It shouldn't be relied on for high-quality images, but its quality is good enough for happy snaps that will be shared online or

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The Olympus XZ-1 is positively fun to use. It's one of those cameras that makes you want to go out and take photos. A lot of that has to do with its size, which is compact; yet despite its small dimensions, it also contains relatively easy to use manual controls. It's reminiscent of the Canon PowerShot S95 and it definitely gives it good competition when it comes to ease of use and image quality

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The Samsung NX11 is an interchangeable lens camera with a 14.6-megapixel APS-C sized sensor and a relatively compact body size. It's the type of camera to go for if you want something slightly smaller than a traditional digital SLR, yet still want to have the flexibility of choosing between different lenses and settings. However, the NX11 doesn't usher in any improvements over the NX10, which

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The Kodak Z990 Max is a bridge camera with 30x zoom, on sale for an attractive price. But can it take good pictures or shoot good HD video? Given the modest price tag of £250, it’s an eye-catching claim. Unlike a digital SLR’s lens, this lens is operated solely by a motor, and protrudes from its impressively solid housing in response to the pulling of the telephoto-to-wide-angle lever on the

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The Samsung SH100 offers a brilliant set of in-camera features, such as an array of wireless sharing and remote-control options, that make this inexpensive point-and-shoot stand out from the crowd - in a good way. At first glance, the Samsung SH100 looks like a run-of-the-mill, low-priced touchscreen camera. It's built for very casual snapshooters, and its core specs aren't exactly

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The PlaySport Zx3 was our favourite compact camcorder of last year, so this ruggedised model had a reputation to live up to. As with its predecessor, the Zx5 is a 5Mp stills camera as well as a video camera, but we were disappointed to find no karabiner loop (as there was on the Zx1) available for when we indulge in some proper extreme sports action. This does, however, mean there’s a mite

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There are many baby zoomer compacts out on the market these days, offering anything from 15x to 30x zoom. It’s into this crowded market segment Samsung is launching the PL210, with a 10x optical zoom lens as its main feature. That lens goes from 27mm to 270mm (in 35mm film camera terms), and has an aperture range of f/3.3 to f/5.9. As you’d expect, there’s some image degradation at the

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The Fujifilm FinePix S3200 is the latest 24x optical zoom camera that packs in plenty of zoom at an affordable price. Superzoom cameras have been going from strength to strength over recent months, though the 14-megapixel S3200 is a more budget model to fill the lower-priced gap in the market below the likes of the premium Fujifilm FinePix HS20. In the picture The S3200’s zoom lens has a

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Sony's created what it claims is the world's thinnest compact camera measuring just 12.2mm thick and we of course have already played with the new Sony DSC-TX55 model at a "behind closed doors" preview. While we sadly weren't allowed to take away photos or leave the very dark room where we were shown the new camera, we were able to get a quick play with the new DSC-TX55 camera, the touchscreen

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Olympus on Wednesday set out pricing and launch dates for some of the extra photography hardware from its PEN line remake. The middle tier of the cameras, the E-PL3 or PEN Lite, will ship for $700 when mated to either the 14-42mm zoom lens or the 17mm pancake. It won't arrive body-only but will have choices of black, red, silver, and white colors when it ships in September. The Olympus E-PL3

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One of the things that bugged me about Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FZ40 was its noticeably slower performance in comparison with its linemate, the FZ100. That apparently changes with its update, the Lumix FZ47. Instead of using the same plain ol' 14-megapixel CCD, Panasonic swapped in one of its 12-megapixel high-speed CCD sensors and backed it with its Venus Engine FHD processor. This combo, which

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Sony's upcoming Alpha A77 DSLR has allegedly surfaced yet again, with several press renderings appearing on the Dyxum forums. The successor to the A700 is shown with a battery grip, which was confirmed early this year in an official teaser at the CP+ expo. The redesigned housing also appears to offer a new OLED panel that mounts via two-axis swivel. The A77 is also expected to arrive with a

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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ45 is an evolution of the older FZ38, with an improved zoom range of 24x. That might sound impressive in isolation, but it’s eclipsed by models offering 30x and more. The 3in screen is large, but has a relatively low resolution of 230kpixels. The 14-megapixel figure looks more impressive, but with a the same 1/2.3in sensor as most superzooms, the benefits are minimal.

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At first look, there isn’t an awful lot to differentiate the FZ100 from the FZ45, despite costing a good deal more. Look closer, though, and the differences become clear. Although the 24x zoom lens (25-600mm 35mm equivalent) and 14.1-megapixel sensor are identical, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 is aimed at the enthusiast who wants a little more. There’s a hotshoe to attach an external flash for

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The name may sound a little low-end, but this camera’s specifications are up there with the best: the Kodak EasyShare Max Z990 has a 30x zoom, a 12-megapixel sensor, RAW capture and 1080p Full HD video recording. The area where it looks deficient is its pixel count, but a lower resolution can be a good thing, especially since the sensor is the same size as its competitors. Each photo receptor

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The good: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 is a straightforward point-and-shoot with a flexible lens and useful touch-screen operation. The bad: Its 16-megapixel resolution is a bit of a waste and you can't use the optical zoom while recording movies. The bottom line: Simple and satisfying, Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FH27 is an excellent point-and-shoot value. Review: There are a lot of people

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The Samsung NX11 is an interchangeable lens camera with a 14.6-megapixel APS-C sized sensor and a relatively compact body size. It's the type of camera to go for if you want something slightly smaller than a traditional digital SLR, yet still want to have the flexibility of choosing between different lenses and settings. However, the NX11 doesn't usher in any improvements over the NX10, which was

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The GE PJ1 serves as both a digital camera and a projector. It can be used to project just-taken pictures or it can be used in conjunction with the supplied cables and software to project the contents of a computer screen. The problem is that it can't perform any function very well. The PJ1 isn't the best thought-out product we've ever seen. It wants to be something fun and quirky, while at

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It took camera manufacturers a long time to respond to customers' demands for an SLR-quality camera in a compact body. In the end it was up to Sigma – better known for its lenses than its cameras – to lead the charge with the DP1 back in 2008. It took the sensor from the Sigma SD14 SLR and paired it with a fixed-zoom, wide-angle lens to keep the bulk down. It was an expensive and fairly

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The Mini, or E-PM1 to give it its full product name, is the baby of the newly announced Olympus Pen family and Pocket-lint was at the European launch of the new camera to get a hands-on play to see what it's all about. We say hands-on, but sadly this wasn't a fully working model. What we were shown at the Olympus event was a mock-up of the yet to be priced camera. This means we can

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Olympus recently announced a trio of updates to its Micro Four Thirds Pen range; the E-P3, E-PL3 and E-PM3 and guess what - we managed to bag some hands-on time with the new "Lite" model at the European event so we can tell you what to expect when it goes on sale later in the year. The Pen Lite, as the name suggests, this is a diet version of the E-P3 and acts as the middle man in what has been

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Olympus has carved out a crafty little niche in the camera market with its trendy take on the compact mirrorless camera. Previous generations of Pen cameras were adopted for their looks as much as their size and portability. The entry level DSLR however has always succeeded in outdoing the Olympus offerings, providing just that little bit more bang for your buck specs-wise. At first glance the

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The most striking feature about the Canon PowerShot D10 might well be the range of funky colour choices you get, from blue through to camouflage. Pitched directly to action fans, the D10 is battling it out alongside the likes of Olympus' Tough cameras. In that vein, one of the defining features of the D10 is it's environmental sealing. Yes, the D10 name is matched by waterproofing down to

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If we handed out awards based on specifications alone, Nikon’s P500 would be first in line. Somehow, Nikon has crammed a 36x optical zoom into a body only 103mm deep. It weighs less than 500g and shoots 1080p video at 30fps. Better still, the P500 has a 12.2-megapixel sensor, an indication that Nikon is sidestepping the megapixel race in a bid for better quality photos. Of course, the sensor is

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Pentax has announced an addition of a new shiny orange version of the PENTAX Optio WG-1 GPS waterproof digital compact camera range. The Optio WG-1 has unique GPS functions such as the recording and storage of positioning log data during travelling and is waterproof, shockproof, coldproof, dustproof and crushproof. The new Shiny Orange version was designed in response to demand from outdoor

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Sony’s new Cybershot DSC-H70 digital camera is a pocket-sized, metallic super zoom with 10x zoom and 25mm wide angle lens through to 250mm telephoto zoom. Allowing you to go as wide as you like or really bring your subject in close. Features include 3.0” (230K dots) Clear Photo™ LCD display features sharp, natural color that makes it easy to compose shots, read menus, and view photos, even in

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The Sony Alpha NEX-3 remains one of the best cameras PCMag has reviewed, packing a D-SLR-sized sensor and interchangeable lens capability into a body that's more manageable, all for a price that won't hurt nearly as bad as most D-SLRs. On Wednesday, Sony announced the next-generation Sony NEX-C3, which keeps the NEX-3's high-end hardware, but slims down even more and adds a few welcome features.

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It's happened — somehow it got to be summer already. Summer means Fourth of July celebrations are coming up, and fireworks offer wonderful opportunities for photography. Despite occurring in somewhat challenging circumstances (at night, with bright, moving light), it's actually pretty easy to photograph fireworks, as long as you follow some simple guidelines. You'll find that many of these

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If you've ever tried to photograph a sporting event, a concert, or anywhere else people aren't standing perfectly still for hours at a time, you've seen how frustratingly slow digital cameras can be—a few seconds to start up, a few seconds between shots, and a half-second or more of shutter lag add up to a lot of missed moments. If you feel the need for speed, then the 12.1-megapixel Casio Exilim

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It’s easy to be sceptical about the Sony NEX-3. Wearing its trendy Sony logo, and a svelte 30mm deep without a lens, it looks too pretty to be any great shakes as a camera. As we turned to our image tests, though, any hesitations faded away. Where other mirrorless cameras such as the Olympus E-PL1 have smaller sensors, the Sony’s APS-C sensor is roughly the same size as those in “proper” DSLRs,

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The Sony Alpha SLT-A55 may look like just another addition to the Alpha SLR range, but inside there are big changes afoot. Instead of using a flip-up mirror to direct light either to the optical viewfinder or the sensor, it uses a fixed, translucent mirror to split incoming light to both the CMOS sensor and a 15-point autofocus array. The basic premise isn’t new – it’s the same principle that

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With its slide open and shoot faceplate, mainly metal build, internally stacked lens and glossy good looks, the svelte and pocket friendly Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR logically follows on from last year’s very similar Z800EXR, a previous Hot Product here on Pocket-lint. Design This new flat fronted model, on which at no time does the 28mm wide angle 5x optical zoom lens actually protrude

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Panasonic's Lumix DMC-TZ10 is a high-end point-and-shoot and retails for $490. The biggest feature on this Lumix is its built-in ‘Travel Mode with GPS'. The feature takes advantage of GPS and a built-in database, so that pictures you capture are tagged with the name of the location. Unfortunately, when we tried this the camera couldn't lock on to any GPS satellites and therefore failed to tag

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The Canon IXUS 1000HS was launched to mark the IXUS brand's 10 year anniversary. This point-and-shoot camera boasts a 10-megapixel sensor and features a 10x optical zoom lens. As you'd expect the camera is also capable of Full HD video recording. According to Canon, the IXUS 100HS is the first camera to feature such a capable super zoom lens in a body that is around 22mm thick. In hand the

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When the Nikon Coolpix S8000 came out last year, Nikon lauded it as the slimmest compact camera in the world with a 10x zoom lens. The S8100 is its successor, although many of the changes feel more like refinements than definitive upgrades. Nikon has changed the body slightly, moving the power button and adding a comfortable strip of plastic to the right-hand grip, but the most interesting

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Like the Nikon S8100, the Ricoh CX5 hides a huge lens in a small body. Behind the faintly boxy, 3cm-deep body lurks a lens that (converted to 35mm) runs from a wide-angle 28mm to a very long 300mm, with an aperture ranging from f/3.5 to 5.6. Impressive stuff. Aesthetically, we prefer the CX5’s styling to the S8100’s. For this kind of cash it seems appropriate that you get a camera that looks as

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Fuji offers the 16Mp F500EXR in a range of colours, so we were disappointed that our review sample was the rather unimaginative black version. It also comes in silver, red or blue. The zoom itself is finished in a smart, contrasting black making for a stylish overall impression. You can also get a GPS-enabled model, the Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR, which adds another £30 to the current price (this

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The Samsung NX11 is an interchangeable-lens camera with a 14.6Mp APS-C sized sensor and a relatively compact body size. It's the type of camera to go for if you want something slightly smaller than a traditional digital SLR, yet still want to have the flexibility of choosing between different lenses and settings. However, the NX11 doesn't usher in any improvements over the NX10, which was

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Looking for an inexpensive bauble with which to turn heads every time you take a snap? Photography stalwart Pentax is better known for practicality than trend setting, yet recent(ish) pocket snapshots including the Optio I-10 and RS1000 have bucked that expectation with cool retro styling and funky swappable faceplates respectively. Pentax, it appears, is suggesting that yes you can have style on

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Introduction The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 is a new compact travel-zoom camera, sporting a 10x, 25-200mm lens and 14 megapixel sensor. A cheaper alternative to the Sony HX5, the H55 model also offers a 3 inch LCD screen, 720p HD movies and Sweep Panorama mode. Gavin Stoker tests out the £250 / $250 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 is a new travel-zoom camera, boasting a 10x

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The Canon SX210 IS targets users interested in a high-end camera but who are not keen on splurging for a basic SLR. With a resolution of 14.1-megapixels, 14x optical zoom, 35-point face detection and a host of other toys, there's no doubt the SX210 is packed with high-end features. Using the camera over a period of one month, we found its photos realistic and vibrant - its intelligent contrast

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Photographers that worked with the older EOS-1D Mark III aren't in for a shock in terms of design and handling because the EOS-1D Mark IV is nearly a carbon copy; the body is built from magnesium alloy and is carefully sealed to protect from environmental damage. Thankfully, weight hasn't increased at all so, as before, the Mark IV with its battery weighs in at 1.4kg. The camera is very easy to

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Updating last year’s WX5, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 is around £50 cheaper than its near numerical doppelganger in the current waterproofed DSC-TX10, though it’s unable to withstand the wet and the cold in the same way. Both cameras share a 16.2 megapixel effective resolution from a 1/2.3-type back illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor, pictures written to a choice of Memory Stick Pro Duo or SD,

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At CES 2011 the Casio Exilim Tryx (or EX-TR100 as it’s more conventionally named in Europe) was the toast of the show’s camera releases. The Tryx TR100 is built around a frame that can swivel and rotate - bear with us here - that’s a great idea for setting up unusual angles, taking self-portraits or even using the frame for tripod-like support. A potentially great concept this may be, but one

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If the idea of an almost-all-touchscreen camera appeals to you, the Canon PowerShot Elph 500 HS is one of the best point-and-shoot options in that class. But it's becoming clear that touchscreen-operated cameras are a significantly different beast than traditional cameras with similar specs. Because of its touchscreen, the Canon PowerShot Elph 500 HS camera acts more like a phone than a

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With the Canon PowerShot SX220 HS, Canon has updated its likeable PowerShot SX210 superzoom camera and given it the improved high-sensitivity features that we liked so much on the chart-topping Ixus 300 HS. This change means the PowerShot now offers better low-light performance. You get a backlit 1/2.3in CMOS sensor, optical image stabilisation, Digic 4 processor, ISO 3200 at full resolution (

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Panasonic has unveiled its smallest and lightest interchangable lens system camera in the form of the Lumix GF3 and we were invited along for a sneak preview. The brand's existing Micro Four Thirds camera - the GF2 -  was only introduced just over 6 months ago, so what extra features does the GF3 bring to the table? Measuring in at a svelte 107.5 x 67.1 x 32mm, the GF3 is extremely compact and

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The Canon EOS 600D is an entry-level digital SLR camera sporting an 18-megapixel sensor, a supposedly amateur-friendly control interface and menu, and a 3in articulating LCD screen. In our testing we found it could take excellent pictures and very high quality 1080p video, but the controls aren't as intuitive and easy to master as they could be. The menu layout also needs some work in presenting

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Pocket video cameras were all the rage a year or so ago, but the ubiquity of smartphones able to record HD footage has seriously eroded their appeal. Panasonic is hoping to reinvigorate consumer interest with the addition of a touchscreen and a rugged design. Panasonic certainly has the track record to pull it off. Its Toughbook laptops have long been favourites of workers who need computing

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Sony, fresh from announcing its latest interchangeable lens camera, has also revealed the details regarding its newest entry-level DSLR - the Sony α35 (or Sony SLT-A35). Using the same translucent mirror tech that we've seen in Sony's α33 and 55 models, the Alpha 35 has a 16.2 effective megapixels Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor, can shoot video at 1920x1080, 50i AVCHD and packs a Bionz image processor

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Sony has announced its latest interchangeable lens camera - the Sony NEX-C3 - following up on the success of last year's NEX-3 and NEX-5. Claiming the new design as the "world’s smallest, lightest interchangeable lens camera with APS-C sized sensor", the NEX-C3 comes in weighing 225g; 6 per cent less than the NEX-3. It packs an Exmor 16.2-megapixel sensor, can shoot 720p video and boasts a

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The Sony Alpha A390 is based around a Sony Bionz image processor, and an APS-C sized (23.5 x 15.7mm), 14.2 effective megapixel image sensor. The sensor is mounted on a moveable platter, allowing it to provide for in-body SteadyShot image stabilization, and resides behind a Sony A lens mount that's also compatible with Minolta and Konica Minolta-branded AF lenses. The Alpha A390 is capable of

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The Nikon Coolpix L120 is a relatively cheap megazoom camera that's dead simple to use. There is nothing difficult about this camera at all — simply point it, adjust the zoom if it tickles your fancy, and press the shutter button. The camera will do all the work and you won't have to think about any exposure settings at all. You can select a scene mode or a different ISO setting if you want to,

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Sony's new DSC-TX1 is driven almost completely by a touch-based interface. This being the case the rear of the camera is dominated by a large 3-inch LCD, though there are a few buttons (such as shutter control and zoom) strewn across the camera's top body. Using the Sony we found ourselves getting annoyed on occasion because while the buttons worked perfectly, the touchscreen proved finicky

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Canon's PowerShot S90 has been a PC Pro favourite since last year, so we were eager to see its replacement. The S95 is slightly slimmer and a little heavier than the S90. Canon has also added a tactile coating, which helps the camera feel more secure in your hands. The controls are much the same though, with a mode dial for manual adjustments, and a selection ring on the lens barrel.

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The bottom end of Nikon’s formidable DSLR line-up has never looked so tempting. The D3100’s build quality is up to Nikon’s intimidating reputation, with the possible exception of the rather wobbly pop-up flash. It’s almost identical to the wonderful D5000 in the hand; it’s big enough to grip comfortably and small enough to be eminently portable. It does cram in a few more body-mounted controls

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Another of those fashionable SLD (single lens, direct view) cameras? Not quite. The Samsung EX1 still qualifies as a compact camera, lacking interchangeable lenses and sporting a small 1/1.7in CCD image sensor. Nonetheless its design and features borrow heavily from the new genre. It's quite the thing these days to bring out a fixed-focal-length, wide-angle and highly compact "pancake" lens for

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At less than £150 at launch, the 12.2-megapixel Nikon Coolpix S5100 is a very tempting bit of kit. With little more than a fully automatic point-and-shoot mode, though, it has a long way to go to convince us that it deserves a place on the A List. Build quality feels convincing, although we're left with doubts over the flimsy-feeling battery door; not the first time we've levelled that

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The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FH27 is a compact digital camera that gets the job done for general-purpose photography, but we feel it could have been a lot better with some changes to controls. Its lens is a good quality Leica-branded 8x zoom which operates quickly and takes sharp pictures. The 16-megapixel sensor is only able to provide noise-free images when it's taking a photo in bright lighting,

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 review: A relatively cheap camera that's very light, but its image quality isn't great The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 is a relatively cheap, very light and compact camera that's designed for users who want something simple to operate and easy to carry. It's very much a 'Facebook' camera in that its picture quality isn't great — it's merely adequate when it comes to happy

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By Tim Moynihan The 16X-optical-zoom Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 is a touchscreen-equipped full-HD hybrid camera, also known as the DMC-TZ20. The sum of the DMC-ZS10's parts is a fast-focusing, versatile pocket megazoom with high marks for zoom range, scene modes, 3D still shooting, and in-camera extras. But like many Panasonic cameras, this one presents users with an Auto mode that produces

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By Laldinfela Pachuau The Fujifilm FinePix F80 EXR is a compact zoom camera from Fuji's current line-up in the market and it is the successor to the old FinePix F70EXR. The Fujifilm FinePix F80EXR offers a stylish compact body coupled with an EXR sensor and HD video recording. Let's see how good this FinePix shooter is. Fujifilm FinePix F80EXR: Features and specs The FinePix F80 EXR, as the

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By Stuart Miles Sony will launch two new cameras: the Sony NEX C3 and the Sony Alpha A35 on the 3 June, unconfirmed rumours suggest. photo : pocket-lint.com The new NEX C3 model, which we presume will replace the NEX-3 and possibly NEX-5 in one foul swoop, will according to the leaked specs feature a brand new 16.2 megapixel Exmor sensor from Sony, 720p video recording and an ISO range

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By Chris Hall The latest Micro Four Thirds camera to touch down is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3, which effectively supplants the G2 launched around this time last year. photo : pocket-lint.com It continues to push Panasonic’s portfolio of compact system cameras, making some key changes to the specifications. Notably the Lumix G3 features a new sensor, moving up from the 12 megapixels of

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By Jason Saundalkar The Exilim EX-H10 is Casio's latest point-and-shoot release and is designed to offer users a compact frame and 'super zoom' capabilities. On paper the EX-H10 certainly has drool worthy specifications with regard to its positioning as a super-zoom model; it offers an incredible 10x optical zoom via a 24mm wide-angle lens. In use, the zoom lens proved brilliant as it

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