Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 First Thoughts

By J. Keenan | 8/28/2009

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 succeeds the FX500 as the latest model in the Panasonic lineup to feature a touch screen. The FX580 combines trendy touch interface with a new Venus Engine V and retains the 720p HD video recording and 25mm wide angle lens we've come to know and love in its predecessor. Read on for our first impressions.

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Sony issues service notice for Cyber-shot DSC-W170

By Andy Stanton | 8/22/2009

Sony is offering free service on certain units of its Cyber-shot DSC-W170 cameras affected by peeling of the metal plating on the bezel.

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Canon refreshes point and shoot lineup with PowerShot G11 and more

By DCR Staff | 8/19/2009

Canon this morning took the wraps off of their new digital camera lineup; rumors and leaked images had been showing the new PowerShot G11 for the past day or so. The G11 wasn't the only new model introduced, however, as six new cameras were introduced, spanning the lineup from low-end pocketables to advanced point and shoots. Read on for details and hands-on photos from Canon's press event.

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Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z450, EX-Z90 released

By Allison Johnson | 8/18/2009

Casio announces today the Exilim Zoom EX-Z450 and Exilim Zoom EX-Z90, a pair of cameras equipped with a new Intelligent AF system and 720p HD video recording. Both 12 megapixel shooters feature a slim, compact form factor and an enhanced version of Casio's existing Dynamic Photo function.

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Canon PowerShot A480 First Thoughts

By Howard Creech | 8/17/2009

Our first look at the Canon PowerShot A480 highlights the similarities between this model and the last Canon we reviewed, the PowerShot A2100 IS. Both cameras share loads of nifty features and produce excellent images with little effort on the part of the shooter - all at a very attractive price.

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Samsung CL65 supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity

By Allison Johnson | 8/13/2009

Samsung announces today the CL65 with WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity. It's also equipped with built-in geo-tagging and boasts an impressive 1,125K resolution 3.5 inch touch LCD. Add 720p HD video recording into the mix and you've got a little camera with a lot going on. Read on for more details.

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Samsung introduces dual-LCD TL220 and TL225

By Allison Johnson | 8/13/2009

Samsung unveiled today the TL220 and TL225, a pair of slim 12.2 megapixel shooters each armed with not one, but two LCDs. In addition to a touch screen on the back panel, each camera sports a 1.5 inch LCD on the front. These new DualView Cameras offer 720p HD video recording and a 4.6x wide angle lens.

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Sony introduces Party-shot, an automatic photographer

By Andy Stanton | 8/6/2009

Sony has introduced the Party-shot personal photographer, a camera dock that pans 360 degrees automatically detecting faces, adjusting composition and snapping photos for you.

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Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-TX1 and DSC-WX1 hit the ground running

By Allison Johnson | 8/6/2009

Sony brings the high-speed sensor technology of the Cyber-shot HX1 to two slimmer and smaller new packages with the announcement of the Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 and Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The new EXMOR R sensor in each model promises better low-light performance and high-speed shooting at up to 10 fps.

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Nikon unveils Coolpix S1000pj with built-in projector

By Allison Johnson | 8/4/2009

Nikon announces today a digital imaging first - a camera with a built-in projector. The Coolpix S1000pj is a 12.1 megapixel compact that will allow users to display photos and movies at sizes up to 40 inches. All of Nikon's standard features are here too, including a 5x Nikkor lens.

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Nikon rolls out Coolpix S640, S570 and touch screen S70

By Allison Johnson | 8/4/2009

Three new cameras, the Coolpix S640, Coolpix S570 and Coolpix S70, enter Nikon's stylish S series lineup this morning. The S70 boasts a 3.5 inch touch responsive OLED and 720p HD video recording. The Coolpix S570 offers a style update to the S560, and the Coolpix S640 promises improved shutter response and auto focus.

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Canon PowerShot A2100 IS First Thoughts

By Howard Creech | 8/3/2009

Since the introduction of the pioneering little A20 almost ten years ago, Canon's PowerShot "A" series cameras have earned a high degree of popularity and loyalty from consumers. Based on our first impressions, the Canon PowerShot A2100 IS will be no exception. Keep reading for an in-depth preview of the A2100.

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