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Pentax X90 ultrazoom announced
PUBLISHED: Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Pentax has announced the X90 ultrazoom, successor to the X70. The X90 offers a very long, wide angle 26x optical zoom lens (26-676mm 35mm equivalent), high speed continuous shooting ability, and full manual exposure controls in a sturdy but lightweight body.

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PMA 2010: Battle of the 30x ultrazooms
PUBLISHED: 2/24/2010  BY: Allison Johnson
PMA kicked off with the announcement of not one, but two 30x ultrazoom cameras. The Fujifilm Finepix HS10 and the Olympus SP-800UZ both offer massive telephoto ranges in fixed-lens, DSLR-like compact cameras. We took a hands-on look at both cameras.
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Nikon Coolpix P100 features CMOS sensor, 26x zoom
PUBLISHED: 2/2/2010  BY: Allison Johnson
Nikon adds a new member to the Coolpix "P for Performance" series today - the Nikon Coolpix P100. It's the first Coolpix to feature a back-illuminated CMOS sensor, allowing it to shoot up to 10 fps at full resolution. A 26x optical zoom lens puts it just ahead of its 24x predecessor, the Coolpix P90. Full 1080p HD video recording sweetens the deal.
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Olympus debuts SP-800UZ and SP-600UZ ultrazooms
PUBLISHED: 2/2/2010  BY: Allison Johnson
The SP series of ultrazooms from Olympus gets two new additions today - the SP-800UZ and SP-600UZ. The SP-800UZ will feature a whopping 30x optical zoom lens, and the SP-600UZ will offer "merely" a 15x optical zoom lens. Both feature a DSLR-grade TruePic III image processor and a full slate of beginner-friendly features.
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Fujifilm unveils FinePix HS10 with 30x zoom
PUBLISHED: 2/2/2010  BY: Allison Johnson
Fujifilm announces the FinePix HS10 today with a 30x optical zoom range. It features a back-illuminated CMOS sensor capable of 10 fps burst shooting. In addition to that monster zoom range, the HS10 will offer full 1080p HD video recording and a full set of manual exposure modes.
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 Review
PUBLISHED: 10/15/2009  BY: David Rasnake
Our first look at the Sony Cyber-shot HX1 came nearly a year ago at PMA 2009. A lot can change in the camera world in nine months, but with the ability to fire off full-res frames at 10 fps, the HX1 hasn't lost much of its allure since then. With 1080p HD video and a 20x zoom lens, our tests proved it to be a veritable Swiss army knife of a midsize camera.
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Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Review
PUBLISHED: 10/9/2009  BY: Adam Crawford
If we told you that the Canon PowerShot SX120 IS looks a little bit like its predecessor, the SX110 IS, we would be lying. It looks nearly identical to the previous model, and the similarities extend to the 10x optical zoom range and 3.0 inch LCD these models share. The improvements are subtle and well-deployed. So should SX110 users invest in an upgrade? Take a look and find out.
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Head to Head: Olympus SP-590 UZ vs. Nikon Coolpix P90
PUBLISHED: 10/8/2009  BY: Allison Johnson
It's time to pull out the "H" word - yes, the holidays are fast approaching, like it or not. And this year, we'd like the gift budget to stretch as far as possible. Thus our Head to Head battle today is an ultrazoom shootout. The Nikon Coolpix P90 and the Olympus SP-590 UZ are matched almost spec for spec, so which camera will give you the most zoom for your buck?
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Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR Review
PUBLISHED: 10/5/2009  BY: J. Keenan
Fujifilm touts the FinePix S200EXR as a rival to any entry-level DSLR. They aren't kidding. Packing a Super CCD EXR sensor and a 14.3x zoom range, the S200EXR is every bit as sizable as any compact SLR we've seen. Does this bridge camera live up to its own ad copy, or will it fall short? Take a look at our review.
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Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR First Thoughts
PUBLISHED: 9/25/2009  BY: J. Keenan
Fujifilm announced the FinePix S200EXR in late July as the successor to their well-reviewed FinePix S100FS ultrazoom. The S200EXR is loaded with unique features, and we've barely scratched the surface of its capabilities, but we just can't keep our first sample images and impressions to ourselves any longer.
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DCR Workshop: Getting the most from your ultrazoom
PUBLISHED: 9/24/2009  BY: Allison Johnson
You completed the daunting task of choosing the perfect ultrazoom from a competitive field of very capable high-zoom, fixed lens cameras. Now that you've made your purchase and you're ready to take it to the streets, consider a few of our tips on how to get the best images from your camera before you set out.
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Kodak EasyShare Z915 Review
PUBLISHED: 9/23/2009  BY: David Rasnake
The Kodak EasyShare Z915 puts a 10x zoom and manual controls in a stylish, compact body. It's attractively styled, just as trendy looking as any Canon or Nikon, and attractively priced to boot. But in a field with so many strong performers, how does the EasyShare Z915 stack up against the competition?
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Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Review
PUBLISHED: 9/15/2009  BY: J. Keenan
At first glance, the Canon PowerShot SX20 IS doesn't seem to bring much more to the table than its predecessor, the PowerShot SX10 IS. Same size, same 20x zoom range, same 2.5 inch articulating LCD. The SX20 IS isn't a sweeping remake of the existing model. Instead, it offers valuable incremental improvements to an already capable platform.
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