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Canon PowerShot S90 Review
PUBLISHED: Friday, November 20, 2009
The Canon PowerShot S90 revives the "S" series Canon introduced ten years ago with the S10. With its unusually fast f/2.0 lens, sturdy-yet-pocketable build, and a multi-functional control ring around the lens, the S90 will pique the interest of amateurs and advanced photographers alike. Read on for our full review.

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Digital Camera Holiday Buyer's Guide: Stepping Up
PUBLISHED: 11/19/2009  BY: Allison Johnson
That point and shoot bought in 2005 is still functional, but it's starting to show its age. You might be picking up hints from a loved one that he'd like to upgrade from his old camera, or you're putting together a holiday wish list of your own. Either way, here are a few tips to consider when stepping up from a basic point and shoot to a more advanced model.
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Casio toughens up with rugged Exilim EX-G1
PUBLISHED: 11/18/2009  BY: Allison Johnson
Casio announces today their first rugged camera, the Exilim EX-G1. Available in black or sporty red, the G1 is rated for underwater photography up to ten feet, is shock-resistant up to a seven foot drop, dustproof, and freezeproof to temperatures as low as 14 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR Review
PUBLISHED: 11/11/2009  BY: Howard Creech
Fujifilm's FinePix F70EXR carries the banner of "World's smallest 10x optical zoom camera." The svelte new F70 also incorporates the nifty EXR technology introduced earlier this year in the much talked about F200EXR. Do marketing taglines and new tech make for a powerful new competitor in the slim, high-zoom category?
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Samsung DualView TL225 Review
PUBLISHED: 11/3/2009  BY: Adam Crawford
We've already taken a look at the Dual LCD technology introduced with the Samsung DualView TL225. And don't forget about that 3.5 inch haptic touch screen on the back or the 720p HD video recording. The TL225 is chock full of new tech - but is the end result a better user experience, or just a gimmicky new camera?
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Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR First Thoughts
PUBLISHED: 11/2/2009  BY: Howard Creech
The Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR joins the ranks of the feature-rich compact digitals that camera manufacturers would love to put in the arms of holiday shoppers. It brings Fuji's EXR sensor into a slim form factor, like the F200EXR, but ups the zoom ante to a 10x optical reach. Take a first look at some sample images while we work on a full review of the FinePix F70EXR.
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Canon PowerShot G11 Review
PUBLISHED: 10/30/2009  BY: J. Keenan
We've already noted that Canon boldly scaled back sensor resolution in the latest installment of their point and shoot flagship G series, the PowerShot G11. Did Canon get their math right? After a few weeks of shooting and testing the G11 on the road, we think so. Improved low-light performance and excellent image quality added up to a DCR Editor's Choice for the PowerShot G11.
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Samsung DualView TL225 Video Preview
PUBLISHED: 10/29/2009  BY: Allison Johnson
When the Samsung DualView TL225 was announced a few months ago, it inspired comments like "Why didn't anyone think of this before?" The small LCD on the front of the camera takes the guesswork out of self-portraits and group photos via self-timer. Our full review is on the way, but in the meantime take a first look at those dual LCDs at work in our video preview.
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Olympus Stylus 7010 First Thoughts
PUBLISHED: 10/26/2009  BY: Howard Creech
The Olympus Stylus 7010 retains the old-school elegance of the original "go to" Stylus cameras that became popular with street photographers and travelers alike. The 7010 adds twenty-first century tech updates in the form of a 7x optical zoom, dual image stabilization, and a 12 megapixel sensor. Read on for our first impressions of the Stylus 7010.
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Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Review
PUBLISHED: 10/19/2009  BY: Andy Stanton
The Canon PowerShot SD940 IS bears a striking resemblance to the previous generation PowerShot SD780 IS. The comparison isn't a bad thing, considering that the SD780 was one of our favorite ultracompacts of the year. Do the similarities end there, or is this another solid offering from Canon? Check out our full review.
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Canon PowerShot G11 First Thoughts
PUBLISHED: 10/16/2009  BY: J. Keenan
The Canon PowerShot G11 steps up as the latest representative of the advanced compact G series. Like the previous generation, the G11 shoots RAW and offers a full slate of manual shooting controls. With the addition of a vari-angle LCD, there's plenty here that's piqued our interest. We're just getting started, so take a look at our preview of the PowerShot G11.
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 Review
PUBLISHED: 10/2/2009  BY: Theano Nikitas
Nobody could accuse Sony of skimping on features for their Cyber-shot DSC-G3. With built-in WiFi, web browser, 4GB internal memory, and a sizable 3.5 inch touch screen, this slender camera differentiates itself from every other consumer digicam on the market. But is the G3 just a techno novelty, or is it worth its premium price tag?
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Fujifilm Brings Real 3D to the US
PUBLISHED: 10/1/2009  BY: Allison Johnson
Fujifilm has just announced details for the US release of their Real 3D imaging system. Comprised of the FinePix W1 camera and V1 frame, the Real 3D system began shipping yesterday. The camera and viewer were first formally announced back in July and are now available for purchase at Fuji's online store.
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