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Polaroid’s New Android-Powered Mirrorless Smart Camera
Camera companies are finding it increasingly difficult to compete with Smart Phones. To that end, built-in Wi-Fi is becoming a common camera feature because it allows you to take advantage of the controls, optics and image quality of a “real” camera and then wirelessly transfer photos to your Smart Phone and upload to Facebook, Twitter […]
Read More »Fujifilm FinePix XP60 – The Best New Affordable Waterproof Action Camera
Add Fujifilm to the list of camera makers who introduced a $199 rugged waterproof point-and -shoot camera at CES this year. The new Fujifilm FinePix XP60 improves on their previous entry-level rugged camera with a new 16-megapixel CMOS sensor, 60 frames per second full HD video, and an increased depth rating (increased from 16 to […]
Read More »New $199 Sony Cybershot TF1 Rugged Camera At CES
Sony has an affordable new entry for the rugged waterproof point-and-shoot camera category. The Sony Cybershot TF1 is priced at just $199 and has an all-new rounded-off body design with a much-needed grip added to the right side of the camera. In keeping with Sony’s previous waterproof cameras, the TF1’s style is more Ferrari than […]
Read More »Olympus Adds $199 TG-630 iHS To Tough Camera Line
Olympus has announced a new rugged waterproof point-and-shoot camera that will sell for just $199. The Olympus Stylus Tough TG-630 iHS is waterproof to 16 feet, freezeproof (14F) and can handle drops of 5.5 feet. It has a 12-megapixel backlit CMOS sensor with Olympus’s iHS system for improved image quality, 1080p full HD video and […]
Read More »New Olympus Stylus Tough TG-830 iHS – Affordable Rugged Point-and-Shoot
Olympus announced three new waterproof, shockproof “Tough” point-and-shoot cameras at the annual CES tradeshow this week. If you’re a skier, snowboarder, snowmobiler, cyclist or boater in the market for a new high-performance pocket camera you should definitely check out the new Olympus Stylus Tough TG-830 iHS. The Olympus TG-830 iHS costs $100 less than Olympus’s […]
Read More »New Olympus Stylus Tough TG-2 iHS Adds Aperture Priority Control
The Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS rugged, waterproof point-and-shoot, in my opinion, is the best waterproof camera ever. Olympus calls it “lifeproof,”and that’s why it’s been my constant companion this winter while I’m out playing in the snow. It’s easily accessible in a pouch on the shoulder strap of my pack and I don’t have to […]
Read More »Fujifilm X100S Announced – Exactly The Same But Better
Fujifilm’s X100 rangefinder-style compact camera was one of the surprise successes of the past couple years. With a fast prime lens, APS-C sensor, simple intuitive controls and a unique hybrid viewfinder, the X100 set itself well apart from other “compact” cameras and became one of the most coveted walk-around cameras for serious photographers (Hands-On With […]
Read More »Fujifilm X20 Premium Compact Camera Adds X-Trans Sensor
One of my favorite recent compact cameras was Fujifilm’s wonderful little X10. I loved the solid feel and intuitive handling of the X10, the fast manual zoom lens was excellent and the image quality was really surprising – especially the RAW files (Fujiifilm X10 Video Review). So I’m really pleased to see that Fujifilm is […]
Read More »24-Megapixel Nikon D5200 Digital SLR – Now Available In The US
Update: Nikon made their 2013 CES camera introductions tonight and one of the announcements was that the D5200 DSLR would be available in the US starting late this month (January, 2013). Nikon’s new D5200 digital SLR, announced earlier this week, combines the best of their D3200, the D5100 and the D7000 DSLRs. It’s got a […]
Read More »Canon Redesigns The Wi-Fi Camera With The New PowerShot N
I’m not sure what the “N” stands for but the Canon PowerShot N is one of the most interesting cameras to be announced recently and it’s sure to get a ton of attention at the CES tradeshow where it’s being formally introduced. The Canon PowerShot N has built-in Wi-Fi and a unique compact design with […]
Read More »New Canon PowerShot ELPH 130 IS Offers Enhanced Built-In Wi-Fi For $200
Canon is stepping up their wireless digital camera game with the new Canon PowerShot ELPH 130 IS pocket camera. The Canon PowerShot ELPH 130 IS is being introduced at the CES tradeshow in Las Vegas this week. It’s a super-compact point-and-shoot camera with a 16-megapixel CCD sensor, an 8x 28-224mm (equivalent) optical zoom lens, 720p […]
Read More »Canon PowerShot A2600 Announced For Just $150
Canon is introducing a couple of inexpensive A-Series point-and-shoot cameras at CES in Las Vegas this week, including the very nicely-priced US $150 A2600. The Canon PowerShot A2600 has a 16-megapixel CCD sensor, a 5x 28-140mm (equivalent) optical zoom lens, and 720p HD video in a nicely-styled body that comes in red, blue and pink […]
Read More »Affordable New Canon PowerShot A1400 Brings Back Optical Viewfinder
Canon is introducing a new inexpensive A-Series compact digital camera with an optical viewfinder at CES this week. The 16-megapixel Canon PowerShot A1400 is a no-nonsense point-and-shoot camera with a 5x optical zoom lens (28-140mm equivalent), 720p HD video and a very nice price tag of just over $100. Although it might seem like a […]
Read More »Samsung Announces NX300 Compact System Camera With Hybrid AF & Wi-Fi
Ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas January 8-11, 2013, Samsung launched their NX300 to the press in New York City today. The latest in the NX series of compact, mirrorless digital cameras with interchangeable lenses, the NX300 updated the lightweight camera with a 3.3-inch AMOLED flip-up view screen from a 3-inch display […]
Read More »The Instagram Terms Of Service Controversy
Instagram’s latest update, a new Terms of Service, has gone the wrong kind of viral. The buzz started slowly yesterday with a few articles about the new TOS, which takes effect on January 16th, 2013. Those were followed by a few alarming Facebook and Twitter posts about the changes in Instagram’s TOS. But by noon […]
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