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Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR Review
PUBLISHED: Wednesday, November 11, 2009
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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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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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Review
PUBLISHED: 10/7/2009  BY: J. Keenan
A casual glance at the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 might leave you wondering where the lens is. The 4.6x zoom lens is entirely contained within the slim FP8 thanks to some nifty folding optics. That's not the only trick up this camera's sleeve - almost non-existent shutter lag and 720p HD video make this latest generation Lumix very appealing to the modern, tech-savvy shopper.
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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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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 First Thoughts
PUBLISHED: 9/16/2009  BY: J. Keenan
Announced in July, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 looks like just another 12 megapixel ultracompact. Looks can be deceiving. The FP8 marks a step into new territory for Panasonic, both in design of the internally-contained lens and the new blazing fast auto focus system. Our preview of the FP8 covers our first impressions and some initial sample images.
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Canon PowerShot SD980 IS First Thoughts
PUBLISHED: 9/7/2009  BY: Allison Johnson
The Canon PowerShot SD980 IS brings trendy touch interface to the PowerShot lineup for the first time. A couple of weeks with the SD980 produced some preliminary sample images and a favorable first impression of the brand new interface. It's too early to tell, but this might just be our favorite touch screen camera to date.
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 First Thoughts
PUBLISHED: 8/28/2009  BY: J. Keenan
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
PUBLISHED: 8/22/2009  BY: Andy Stanton
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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Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Review
PUBLISHED: 8/21/2009  BY: Allison Johnson
One look at the Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP and it's obvious that this camera is having more fun than you are. Fujifilm calls it the world's smallest waterproof camera, and they mean it. The Z33WP wraps up a 10.0 megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom and a 2.7 inch LCD in a tiny water and dust-sealed body. Take a look at how it performed in and out of the water.
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Samsung CL65 supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
PUBLISHED: 8/13/2009  BY: Allison Johnson
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
PUBLISHED: 8/13/2009  BY: Allison Johnson
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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