Panasonic replaces TZ cameras with 12x zoom Lumix DMC-ZS3, ZS1

By David Rasnake | 1/27/2009

What was once TZ is now ZS. That's the news that we expect to come out of a Panasonic press conference later this morning in Miami, where the electronics giant behind the Lumix line of digicams will unveil its latest compact, 12x ultrazooms: the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1.

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Users Speak Out: Fujifilm FinePix S1000fd

By David Rasnake | 1/22/2009

Our Users Speak Out column returns for 2009 with a sampling of actual user opinions about the Fujifilm FinePix S1000fd. The S1000fd has been riding near the top of our list of most viewed cameras for awhile, but does this model's low street price actually mean you're getting a great deal?

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Olympus SP-590 UZ Hands On Preview

By David Rasnake | 1/10/2009

We'd already spent a little time with the brand new Olympus SP-590 UZ, but Olympus was kind enough to let us explore a pre-production 590 in greater depth.

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Samsung makes HZ concept a reality with HZ10W

By David Rasnake | 1/7/2009

At a press conference this afternoon, Samsung announced that the HZ compact ultrazoom concept we saw at Photokina will be coming to market in the near term.

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Olympus goes big with 26x zoom SP-590 UZ

By David Rasnake | 1/7/2009

Not to be outdone in the quest for more range by Kodak's 24x optical zoom foray, the 12 megapixel Olympus SP-590 UZ features a 26x zoom lens.

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Olympus Stylus 9000, Stylus 7000 offer compact ultrazoom options

By David Rasnake | 1/7/2009

Olympus has presented two new models in the revamped Stylus line, the Stylus 7000 and 9000, that slot into the small but growing compact ultrazoom niche.

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"Ultra-ultrazoom": Kodak Z980 officially official

By David Rasnake | 1/6/2009

Kodak is ready to re-enter the zoom length arms race with the official unveiling of its Z980 ultrazoom - a DSLR-styled camera with a stunning 24x wide-angle lens.

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Engadget: Kodak bringing 24x ultrazoom to CES?

By David Rasnake | 1/4/2009

Several sites reported earlier today that Kodak was preparing to launch a new 24x ultrazoom at CES, and Engadget has followed up on those rumors this afternoon with a press release, dated January 8, that seems to confirm the existence of the Kodak EasyShare Z980.

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Head to Head: Canon PowerShot SX10 vs. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

By David Rasnake | 12/12/2008

This month's Head to Head comparison takes a look at two popular ultrazooms: the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50.

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Fujifilm rolls out accessory kit for FinePix S100FS

By David Rasnake | 10/10/2008

We don't usually go in for the OEM accessory kits, but Fuji's put together an assortment for its FinePix S100FS that looks like a pretty good deal.

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Editor's Choice, September 2008: Fujifilm FinePix S100FS

By David Rasnake | 10/1/2008

Earning the second Editor's Choice selection for a Fuji ultrazoom this year, the Fujifilm FinePix S100FS is our favorite camera of September.

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Details on Samsung HZ1 compact ultrazoom emerge

By David Rasnake | 9/23/2008

Samsung is making a strong bid to be taken seriously in the high-performance compact segment with their announcement of the 10x zoom Samsung HZ1.

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