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Micro Four Thirds FAQs

Features Still plagued by questions about this new imaging standard? This Q&A will help you understand it better.  Read story »

Intel's Light Peak optical links may debut next year

Crave It may look like a regular USB cable, but this Foci Fiber Optic Communication cable is for Intel's Light Peak technology. In September, Intel showed off Light Peak as if ... Read story »

Panasonic unveils four wide-angle shooters

Features Beside two new series of point-and-shoots, the company is also introducing a more robust optical image stabilizer system dubbed Power O.I.S. Read story »
Olympus SP-565UZ

Olympus SP-565UZ

Review Olympus' latest superzoom shooter, the SP-565UZ, doesn't seem to offer any significant upgrades over previous models, but its distinctively different-looking body differentiates it from its siblings. Features-wise, enthusiasts can expect a 20x optical zoom lens and a plethora of scene modes which...
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Weird camera accessories to help snag that shot

Features Expect some curious stares when you whip out these peripherals.  Read story »

Study: Video game play may improve eyesight

Crave Playing action video games may help adults improve their eyesight, according to a study released recently. A new study finds that playing action video games such as "Call of Duty 2" ... Read story »

Omax wide-angle lens ad supports voyeurism

Crave Personally, I'm not a big fan of wide-angle optics, but I have to admit these glasses come in pretty handy when snapping landscape shots. However, camera accessories maker Omax thinks ... Read story »

Pistol Camera shoots 16mm video

Crave For me, the word "shoot" has two meanings: To fire a gun or snap a picture. It doesn't help that some manufacturers have combined these two ideas together and created ... Read story »

Top 10 cameras of July

Features Our latest chart displayed strong followings for advanced point-and-shoots and slim snappers.  Read story »
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT1

Review The rugged camera market was once dominated by Olympus which produced hardy point-and-shoots such as the Mju Tough-8000. However, other brands have since followed suit and Panasonic's Lumix lineup welcomed its first tough brethren earlier this year with the DMC-FT1. While it may not be as rugged as...
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Sony expands its Cyber-shot lineup

Features HD video capture seems to be the focus for the company's eight new point-and-shoots. Read story »

Olympus announces seven point-and-shoots

Features The new lineup consists of several cameras with wide-angle lenses which are fast becoming a popular feature in compact snappers.  Read story »

Five things you should know about dSLRs

Features Contemplating buying a dSLR but not sure what to look out for? Here are some quick tips to get you started. Read story »

Ultra-wide-angle compact cameras

Features These five shooters let you capture more of the scene.  Read story »

Top 5 advanced compact cameras

Features Professional photographers swear by large image sensors for good image quality, so we've compiled five portable shooters with such a feature.  Read story »

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