Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 boasts 8x zoom, thin form factor

By Allison Johnson | 1/26/2010

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 is announced today following in the slim footsteps of its predecessor, the Lumix ZR1. Measuring about an inch thick, the ZR3 houses an impressive 8x optical zoom lens branded with a familiar Leica "L." A handful of new features like Intelligent Resolution have been included in this update.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 and DSC-HX5 debut with full HD video

By Allison Johnson | 1/6/2010

At a glitzy press conference this evening, Sony announced two new Cyber-shots, the TX7 and HX5. They're both armed with the backlit Exmor R CMOS sensor of previous X models, though the new cameras add full HD video recording, TransferJet wireless file transfer capability, and in-camera HDR.

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Sony introduces new W, S series Cyber-shots

By Allison Johnson | 1/6/2010

Sony offers an update to the popular W and S series Cyber-shots on the eve of CES 2010.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1, Lumix DMC-FP3 slide into slim FP lineup

By Allison Johnson | 1/6/2010

Panasonic adds two new models to their slim FP line - the Lumix FP1 and the touch-screen Lumix FP3. With internally contained optics, the 12 megapixel FP1 and 14 megapixel FP3 both promise the same fast performance we saw in the Lumix FP8. The new models add 720p HD video recording to the mix at 30 fps.

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Kodak Slice offers 3.5 inch touch screen

By Allison Johnson | 1/6/2010

Kodak today unveiled an ultracompact digital camera boldly titled the "Kodak Slice." It features a 16:9, 3.5 inch touch screen.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 First Thoughts

By Howard Creech | 12/16/2009

Sony's new Cyber-shot WX1 utilizes an innovative back-illuminated Exmor "R" CMOS sensor to produce (according to Sony) a 200% increase in sensitivity over traditional front-illuminated CMOS sensors. We'll look into those claims in our upcoming full review, but for now take a look at some preliminary images and results from the Cyber-shot WX1.

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Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR First Thoughts

By Howard Creech | 11/2/2009

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

By Allison Johnson | 10/29/2009

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 First Thoughts

By J. Keenan | 9/16/2009

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

By Allison Johnson | 9/7/2009

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

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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