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Improve the “Squintfinder,” or kill it

Blog TechTock - by Mason Resnick, December 4, 2009

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The optical viewfinder is dying. Should camera makers put it out of its misery, or put some effort into making it better?  Read more

Tags:   nikon,  canon,  point and shoot,  compact,  compact digital camera,  Nikon P6000,  polls,  viewfinder 

The Best Pocket Camcorders Right Now

Put HD video in your hands in the post-Flip era. UPDATED FOR HOLIDAYS 2011

ArticleCamcorders & HD Video Gear Guides & Reviews - by Fred Singer, November 15, 2011

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The world's first pocket camcorder, the Flip, is dead, killed off by its parent company, Cisco. Why, we're not quite sure.  After all, the YouTube generation quickly embraced this cell-phone-sized camcorder.

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TAGS: buying guide,  video,  compact,  handheld,  compared,  hd video,  camcorder 

The best fashion compact digital cameras right now!

UPDATED FOR HOLIDAYS 2011

ArticleThe Best...Right Now Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, November 8, 2011

Do you need a camera that matches your wardrobe? Do you like to shoot in style...but still bring back stunning shots? Here are very capable cameras that also happen to be real lookers.


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TAGS: digital,  camera,  compact,  fashion,  colors,  SD card,  pocket-sized,  Focus on Fashion Photography 

Hands On: Casio Exilim EX-ZR100

A compact superzoom camera with cool bells and whistles

ArticleCompact Digital Cameras Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, June 15, 2011

Casio's Exilim EX-ZR100 is a premium compact that's built for speed, and has both gimmicky features and practical ones. I took it for a quick field test.

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TAGS: Casio,  compact,  compact digital camera,  compact camera,  Product Review 

10 Newbie Digital Camera Buying Mistakes

10 digital compact camera newbie mistakes...and how to avoid them

ArticleCompact Digital Cameras Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, June 23, 2010

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Let's start by stating the obvious: A digital camera isn't the same as a film camera.

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TAGS: user,  photography,  digital,  camera,  compact,  advice,  compact digital camera,  new,  compact camera 

How to determine your camera's ISO tipping point

At what ISO does image quality really deteriorate? Depends on your camera!

ArticlePhoto Tips Techniques and How-Tos - by Mason Resnick, June 11, 2010

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In my informal tests of compact digital cameras, it appears that ISO 400 is the point at which overall image quality begins to suffer. Your mileage my differ. Here's how you can determine your camera's ISO tipping point.

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TAGS: test,  digital,  camera,  compact,  resolution,  image quality,  high ISO,  Focus on low light photography 

Sony announces first 1080i HD video compact digital cameras

NewsAdorama News Desk - by Adorama News Writer, January 7, 2010

DSC-HX5V, DSC-TX7 offer full 1920x1080 60i Advanced Video Codec High Definition video, and are said to be world's smallest AVCHD cameras.  Read more

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Panasonic Introduces Lumix FH-Series Digital Cameras

NewsAdorama News Desk - by Adorama News Writer, January 7, 2010

Trio offers up to 14MP, 28mm wide-angle lens, iA (Intelligent Auto), souped-up processing engine for quick, easy snapshots.  Read more

Tags:  digital camera,  Panasonic,  compact,  compact digital camera,  compact camera,  SDXC Memory Card 

Samsung rolls out second generation DualView digital cameras

NewsAdorama News Desk - by Adorama News Writer, January 7, 2010

12MP cameras produce 720p HD videos, sport enhancements in self-timers and Child Mode tunes.  Read more

Tags:  point and shoot,  samsung,  compact,  SD card,  portrait,  sd,  compact digital camera,  compact camera 

Samsung intros fashionista 14MP digital cameras

NewsAdorama News Desk - by Adorama News Writer, January 7, 2010

Samsung today introduced the CL80 and TL240, featuring 14.2MP resolution, big LCD monitors, Wi-Fi connectivity, Touch screens, and HD video capture.  Read more

Tags:  digital camera,  samsung,  compact,  SD card,  compact digital camera,  compact camera,  touchscreen 

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