Unless you are some pro photographer, you’ve probably seen those dreadful red-eye effects in some of your pictures taken with flash. Because of the intensity of most camera flashes, any reflection off the retina of the subjects’ eyes shows up as red-eyes in the resulting picture. So what does it has to do with gauging a [...]
Fujifilm’s six megapixel F20 thrives at night
Filed under: Digital Cameras
Besides the S6000fd that we just brought you, Fujifilm has another six megapixel shooter slated to hit stores in September, though this model is more at home in a pocket than a camera bag. Being touted as the little brother to the company’s already-compact F30, the new F20 sports many of the same features as its big bro — besides the 6.3 megapixel CCD, they both share a 3x optical zoom and 2.5-inch LCD — with the major differences being size, display resolution, and battery capacity. Also like the F30, this model is designed to perform in low-light conditions that would prove difficult for other compact cameras which don’t share its relatively high maximum sensitivity of ISO 2000. The other nice touches here center around the flash: it automatically adjusts its intensity based on ambient lighting, and is part of the innovative “Natural Light & Flash” feature that snaps two consecutive shots — one with flash and one without — to provide users with a so-called “photographic safety net.” No word yet on pricing, but since you can pick up the F30 for under $400, we imagine that this model will be available for around the same cost.
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Sony Cybershot DSC-H5 reviewed
Filed under: Digital Cameras
The good folks at Digital Photography Review have come through with a typically thorough review of Sony’s latest prosumer camera, the Cybershot DSC-H5 — the bigger, blacker counterpart to Sony’s DSC-H2, both of which were announced way back in February. On the whole, they found the camera to perform virtually identical to the H2, which they also gave a big thumbs up, once again digging the big 12x optical zoom, great image quality, loads of features, and decent battery life out of a pair of AAs. Also like the H2, the H5 lacks a RAW or TIFF mode and the image stabilization isn’t quite as effective as that from some other camera manufactures. That means you’ll have to decide for yourself if the extra megapixel of resolution (seven as opposed to six), larger LCD (three inches versus two), and black body is worth the extra hundred bucks or so over the H2.
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Carnival of Digital Cameras & Photography #41
Carnival of Digital Cameras and Photography is a weekly round-up of all the latest news, trends, digital camera reviews, top blogs, photography tips and professional advice. This week, cehweidel of…
Samsung’s new NV line of fashionable cameras
Filed under: Digital Cameras, Portable Video
It looks like the design department at Samsung has been working some overtime lately. Barely a week after they busted out that sexy line of Ultra Edition phonage, they’re adding a new “NV” line of functional yet fashionable digital cameras to their portfolio. The three cameras, the NV3, NV7 and NV10 are looking sharp, sporting black aluminum and 2.5-inch LCDs, but there’s plenty going on under the hood. The real headliner is the NV7 (pictured), with optical image stabilisation and a 7x optical zoom, yet measuring a mere 0.8-inches thick. We’re guessing they didn’t include the lens in the measurement, but it’s slim all the same. Both the NV7 and NV10 have an interesting “touch pad” row of buttons along the sides of the LCD to provide quicker access to menu options. All three cameras feature Samsung’s Advanced Shake Reduction feature, but the NV7 is the only one to augment that with optical. The NV10 takes the megapixel cake, at a cool 10, and it’s tied with the NV3 for slimness at 0.7-inches, but its 5x optical zoom is a bit more mundane. For sheer pocketability and versatility, the NV3 features a 7 megapixel CCD, 3x zoom and PMP functions, much like its Digimax i6 predecessor. Sadly, Samsung isn’t slashing prices with all those designers to feed, and the NV line retails at some fairly steep prices. The NV7 for $450, NV10 for $400 and the NV3 $350. All three should be available this Fall. Keep reading for pics of the NV3 and NV10.
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Kodak, Martha Stewart partner on product line
Filed under: Digital Cameras, Misc. Gadgets
Now that America’s favorite homemaker/inside trader is back to full steam following her brief incarceration, it seems that we may be in for another wave of branded products reminiscent of her previous assault on K-Mart shelves, as Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia and Kodak have just announced plans to jointly release a line of personalized photo swag. Available in late September from both companies’ websites, the MSLO-designed lineup will include such exciting products as photo books, stationary, calendars, stickers, and occasion-specific cards that customers can slap their uploaded photos onto — certainly nothing new, but now the process comes with Ms Stewart’s coveted seal of approval. The multi-year agreement means that we can expect the customizable offerings to expand into other categories such as food and gardening, and it looks like Martha herself is quite confident that the venture will succeed, as she reportedly bulked up her portfolio with more Kodak and MSLO stock just hours before the deal was announced.
[Via DigitalCameraInfo, photo courtesy of BusinessWire]
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Sanyo updates handheld HD camcorder – Xacti HD1a
Filed under: Digital Cameras, HDTV
Sanyo is yet again offering 720p quality in an extra-small package; their new Xacti HD1a handheld camcorder records in HD and pulls double-duty as a camera if you so desire. Sanyo kept the same 5.1 megapixel sensor from the HD1 and added some forgettable features in the refresh including a 16:9 still picture mode and in-camera editing capability, but did manage to up the ante by providing a 320 x 240 MPEG-4 recording mode ready-made to play on your iPod. The secret to keeping it compact is the usage of SD storage in favor of more traditional miniDV tapes; you can squeeze about 21 minutes of beautiful HD footage on a GB, or about an hour in SD quality if time becomes an issue. Weighing in at just 8.3 ounces, keeping the HD1a handy shouldn’t be much of a burden, but there just isn’t much new here to get excited about. For those who prefer form over function, you can pick this up for $699.99 in September.
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DIY camera for the Nintendo DS
Filed under: Digital Cameras, Gaming
We’re all aware that a digital camera/webcam for the Sony PSP is right around the corner, but how many of you knew that you could also snap photos with your Nintendo DS? Don’t feel bad; we didn’t know it was possible either until we spotted modder Kako’s handiwork on YouTube — apparently he’s taken a Treva CMOS chipset, done a bit of rewiring, and written software that allows the unit to output images directly to his DS Lite. We can’t vouch for the picture quality, and the frame rates are positively sluggish, but at least this mod gives Nintendo fanboys one less missing feature to defend when the PSP crowd goes into one of those regular, tiresome diatribes listing the many reasons why their product totally “pwns” the little dual screen console — in fact, you’ll probably catch a few examples of said diatribes right here in the comments section of this very post.
[Via DS Fanboy]
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Computer-brain interface device will speed up video footage review
Filed under: Digital Cameras, Misc. Gadgets
No matter how many spy cams and unmanned surveillance drones government and law enforcement officials can pack into public spaces, their utility has traditionally been limited by the finite amount of footage human monitors can review in a given time frame. New DARPA-sponsored research out of Columbia University, however, may soon allow folks tasked with keeping an eye on video feeds to perform their jobs up to ten times faster — by leveraging the rapid image processing abilities of cortical vision. Since people are able to recognize suspicious activity much more quickly than they can consciously identify what’s wrong, professor Paul Sajda and his team developed a computer-brain interface device — similar to ones we’ve seen control an on-screen cursor and bionic limb — that monitors an operator’s neural output while he/she is watching streaming footage, and tags specific images for later perusal. Once the technology is perfected in the coming months (it still emits too many false positives, apparently), it could allow for more thinly-staffed monitoring departments, though we suspect it will probably just convince officials to deploy more and more cameras.
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World s Small Camera. So Tiny That It s Swallowable.
OmniVision Technologies has developed a breakthrough camera chip that is only 1/18-inch in size. That makes it the world’s smallest camera thus far, as the closest thing in the market right now is merely a 1/12-inch. The entire of this OV6920 camera chip measures only 2.1mm by 2.3mm! It is meant for usage in the medical [...]
Sony Alpha 100 DSLR Goes Official
And so the rumors were right, the Sony’s new digital SLR finally goes official on June 6, 2006 (triple 6s). And like most Sony cameras, this one is really looking good (at least on paper). Named Alpha 100, the camera will feature a whopping 10.2-megapixel APS-C size CCD sensor, anti-dust protection system and in-body Super SteadyShot [...]
Casio Exilim EX-Z1000, The First 10-Megapixel Compact Camera
Finally, compacts have reached the double-digit megapixel stage. Casio’s latest compact the Exilim EX-Z1000 packs a whooping 10-megapixel in a slim 92 x 58.4 x 22.4mm, 139g package. The camera also features Anti-Shake DSP for reducing handshake-blur, 3x optical zoom (38-114mm equiv), f/2.8-5.4 aperture and a ISO 3200 High Sensitivity BEST SHOT mode that [...]
Digital Camera Travel Tips
One of the best reasons to get a digital camera is to take it along when you travel. Here are some digital camera travel tips, including photography advice, tips on…
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Image Samples Gallery
DPreview has posted a gallery of sample images taken with Sony’s new kid on the DSLR block, the Alpha DSLR-A100. So shutterbugs eyeing on this baby, what are you waiting for? Get pixel-peeping now! Tags: Sony, DSLR, Alpha, A100, Camera, Photography
Top Camera Bags for Digital SLR Cameras
Digital SLR cameras are versatile and they shoot amazing pictures. They are big, though, and have detachable lenses. Finding a bag that protects and holds everything well isn’t so simple….
Fujifilm’s face-finding FinePix: the S6000fd
Filed under: Digital Cameras
With some extreme ISO action, and a flashy face-recognizing auto focus feature, Fujifilm has quite an alluring offering in their new FinePix S6000fd (known as the S6500fd globally). The 2.5-inch LCD and 6.3 megapixel CCD shouldn’t turn too many heads, but the wide-angle manual control 10.7x zoom lens and the 100-3200 ISO sensitivity is nothing to sneeze at. Fujiflim’s hardware-based Face Detection tech allows the camera to zero in on the sentient humans in frame — instead of that wall behind them — and does its focusing mojo in a mere 0.04 seconds. This, combined with other automatic enhancements, allows Joe Hobbyist to take advantage of the camera’s advanced optics without having to fiddle with manual controls, promising better lighting and less blurring in more situations. Unfortunately, “Picture Stabilization,” which merely bumps the ISO automatically is a lame substitute for actual optical image stabilization, but there aren’t many other cut corners, and Fujifilm has managed to get the price pretty low. The S6000fd should be out in September for around $500.
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Microsoft demos panoramic cam for RoundTable
Filed under: Digital Cameras
If you actually made it all the way through that rather dense post from the other day on what Microsoft is now calling its Unified Communications Platform, then you probably remember us mentioning a new software package called RoundTable that gives users a panoramic view of all the other participants at the remote end of a web-conference. Well now we’ve spied the first pics of that 360 degree camera which enables this immersive experience — developed out of a Microsoft project called RingCam — thanks to a recent demonstration featuring company employees and sitcom stars engaged in a scripted debate over what to order for lunch. As we saw at the mock meeting, users are able to toggle between viewing the entire remote group or just the active speaker, with RoundTable also allowing the speaker to broadcast documents or PowerPoint slides directly to participants’ monitors. Like most of the other hardware and software elements that are part of the new platform, both RoundTable and the complementary cam will be available to business-types sometime during the second quarter of next year.
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Fisher-Price Music Player and Digital Camera for Kids
Who doesn’t love gadgets in this age of iPods and digital photography? Which is exactly the reason why you are here, right? Now your kids can enjoy the same kind of gadgetry love too, thanks to Fisher-Price. The Fisher-Price FP3 Music Player and the Fisher-Price Digital Camera are made for kids, built to withstand the [...]
Sanyo’s similar VPC-S7 and VPC-E7 compact cameras
Filed under: Digital Cameras
Without much fanfare, Sanyo has added two compact 7.1 megapixel cameras to its lineup, and other than a few minor differences, the SDHC-compatible VPC-S7 (pictured right) and VPC-E7 (pictured left) are almost exactly the same. Both models feature an oh-so-standard 3x optical zoom and 2.5-inch LCD display, along with VGA-quality video with mono sound, maximum ISO settings of 800, and the usual suite of preset scene modes and white balance settings. As far as we can tell, only a few grams of weight and the E7’s inclusion of red-eye correction differentiate the two models, plus the fact that the E ships with a rechargeable battery while the S only comes with a pair of AAs. Overall, it seems like Sanyo isn’t terribly excited about these two point-and-shooters, judging from the lack of a press release or even the slightest hint as to when or where they’ll be available, or for how much.
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Nikon D2Xs Digital SLR Camera Preview
The Nikon D2Xs digital SLR camera is easily one of the most anticipated camera releases of the year. Featuring a 12.4-megapixel image sensor, this upgrade of Nikon’s most popular professional…
Carnival of Digital Cameras & Photography #42
Carnival of Digital Cameras and Photography is a weekly round-up of all the latest news, trends, digital camera reviews, top blogs, photography tips and professional advice. Capturing fireworks – Capturing…
Digital Photography Tips: Shooting Fireworks Photos
Fireworks displays are certainly stunning and colorful. Capturing those moments with a camera is a challenge, though. Often times, you’ll end up with shaky, blurry messes that hardly resemble what…
MIT researchers create photo-detecting fibers
Filed under: Digital Cameras, Misc. Gadgets
Those cats at MIT have been at it again: when not fooling around in their dorm rooms or playing with robot snails, they’re toiling away in the lab late at night developing technologies that could well become commonplace in our everyday lives. Their latest breakthrough is a sphere-shaped web of photo-detecting fibers that can measure the direction, intensity, and phase of light, something previously only possible with traditional lens-based optics. Unlike lenses, however, the fiber webs have an unlimited field of view, opening up a whole range of new possibilities like improved space telescopes or sensitive clothing to provide increased awareness to soldiers or the blind. Still in the research phase, this tech is likely a long ways from trickling down into the consumer space, although researchers do see the common man eventually using it to enhance interaction with computers and video games.
[Via Digital Camera Info]
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Rollei dx63 Tribute compact digital camera
Filed under: Digital Cameras
The world just had to have one more middle-of-the-road compact digicam, or at least Rollei figured it did. Their upcoming dx63 Tribute’s 6.36 megapixel sensor is accompanied by an average 3x optical zoom and the usual worthless 4x digital, as well as 32MB of internal memory, and a SD slot stifled by a 1GB limit. Sure, it can shoot full motion VGA movies at 30fps and utilizes USB 2.0, but even the inclusion of a 3-inch LCD can’t make the dx63 Tribute a camera that’s not past its prime — such is the way for a camera company whose pristine brand is tarnished by Chinese ODM after ODM. For those looking for a perfectly mediocre digital camera, the dx63 Tribute will begin shipping this month for €299.
[Via Ubergizmo]
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Tripod Shopping Tips
Tripods really are a necessity if you re serious about photography, and that s that. I know they re big, bulky and a pain to carry around, but if you want to get…
Fujifilm FinePix F30 Reviewed By CNET. Verdict: Great Low-Light Shooter
CNET reviews Fujifilm’s new FinePix F30 that has been out since last month. The good: Produces usable shots, without digital noise, even at high ISO 1,600 and ISO 3,200 sensitivity levels; aperture- and shutter-priority modes; versatile 2.5-inch LCD. The bad: Noticeable fringing in photos; lens could be wider. The bottom line: Low-light shooters will love that [...]
Cardboard SLR Camera
Why spend hundreds, when you could make a SLR camera out of cardboards? Oh, because the wind might blow your camera away. But that’s not going to stop a certain anonymous shutterbug from spending hours building his/her very own cardboard SLR camera. Of course, the camera does not come with any fancy technology, and it uses a [...]
Carnival of Digital Cameras & Photography #43
Carnival of Digital Cameras and Photography is a weekly round-up of all the latest news, trends, digital camera reviews, top blogs, photography tips and professional advice. This week, Chris Roberts…
Canon Powershot S3 IS Reviewed
DPReview has come out with their in-depth review on Canon’s new Powershot S3 IS camera. Successor to the Canon Powershot S2 IS, the new gunmetal black S3 IS is surprisingly just a mere minor upgrade. Some of the new features include: ISO 80 – 800 (S2 IS: 50 – 400) 6-megapixels (S2 IS: 5-megapixels) 2.0-inch LCD display (S2 IS: [...]
Pentax K100D with Shake Reduction, and K110D DSLR Cameras
Non-pro photographers looking to go into DSLR will be happy to hear that Pentax has announced their new K100D and K110D DSLR cameras. These two entry-level DSLR are identical, except that K100D features the very useful Shake Reduction technology. Until now, Konica Minolta 5D and 7D are the only DSLRs that sports Anti-Shake technology built right [...]
nokia N93 gets put through its paces
Filed under: Cellphones, Digital Cameras
With S60 3rd Edition, UMTS, a 3.2 megapixel camera with optical zoom, WiFi, miniSD slot, and QVGA display, nokia’s N93 dual-pivot clamshell pretty much does it all — at the cost of some considerable bulk, that is. Mobile-review had a chance to spend some quality time with the beast, and if you can get past the portly 188 grams of mass in your pocket, they appear to come away liking the device for all that it does. As flimsy as it may look, we’re told the stalk connecting the display to the remainder of the phone is rock-solid: “Even if you shake the phone with all your strength, there is no way the halves will move towards each other.” Triband GSM plus UMTS 2100 make the N93 a tough sell in the States, but everyone else seeking out a worthy N90 replacement can expect nokia’s latest superphone to drop this month for around €600 ($765).
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UK scientists seek to restore sight
Filed under: Digital Cameras, Misc. Gadgets
We’re confident that between all these brilliant minds, restoration of sight in humans isn’t too terribly far off. Scientists housing their research in Glasgow University are working towards incorporating a device similar to a digital camera (surgery cost based on megapixels and zoom?) into those who have lost their vision due to “age-related macular degeneration or retinitis pigmentosa.” More specifically, an imaging detector would be used to detect light sources that would electrically stimulate the retina in the shape of the given image(s). From there, the process is fairly natural as the brain receives an image via the optic nerve that it can comprehend. So what differentiates this study from the rest? If successful, the image detectors will have memory chips that could allow for slow motion viewing and instant replays of what humans equipped with the device see, possibly giving a whole new meaning to the phrase “double-take.”
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Show Your Support of Film Cameras
Many of you have submitted comments in support of continuing film camera production. In response, I have created a line of Keep Film Alive merchandise. The list includes: Keep Film Alive…
PSP cam spotted again — looking shinier than ever
Filed under: Digital Cameras, Gaming, Peripherals
The last time we spotted the PSP EyeToy, it was slated for a September release and looking pretty shiny. It’s looking just the same, but this time Japanese site ITmedia has managed to get a cloeseup with the device. As far as anyone knows, the EyeToy is still due for September, but the picture does reveal the camera to be a 1.3 megapixel model. Sony has been pretty mum about the capabilities of the camera other than a new video chat service, which is due for October, but we’re sure they’ll find a way to put all that faux-chrome goodness to good use.
[Via Gotakon]
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Westinghouse DPF-0701 shows multiple shots per frame
Filed under: Digital Cameras, Displays
You think hanging 8 x 10s on the wall is old school? Well, it looks like the standard fare of digital picture frames are getting refreshed too. Westinghouse has a new digiframe on the horizon that displays multiple digital photos in varying orientations. The DPF-0701 rocks a 7-inch 16:9 widescreen display housed in a strikingly large ebony bezel and includes an admittedly lacking 16MB of internal storage. Since you probably won’t fit all your memories on that (right?), the frame supports USB thumb drives and a myriad of card formats including CF, SD, MMC, XD, MS Pro, and MS Duo. You can get your snapshot shuffle on when it drops later this month for $199.
[Via MacWorld]
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Kodak’s EasyShare V610 10x ultra-zoom reviewed
Filed under: Digital Cameras
The EasyShare V610 is Kodak’s ultra-zoom followup to their world’s first, dual-lens digital cam, the V570. Unfortunately, just like its wide-angle bro, the V610 is getting a mixed reaction from reviewers. DCRP got their hands on the V610 and were certainly pleased by the slim design, MPEG-4 movie recordings, new Perfect Touch feature to brighten and generally improve shots at the touch of a button, decent performance, and Bluetooth 2.0 wireless transfer capabilities. However, the cam had “more than its share of annoyances” with “so-so” picture quality including above-average noise, a “miserable” 135 shot capable battery, and a poorly designed four-way navigation control around back. But this cam’s all about that fat, 10x zoom right? Well, those two lenses result in a slow, non-continuous zoom with a 16-millimeter “jump” in focal length when switching between lenses — this was especially “jarring” when zooming in movie mode. And the lack of image stabilization in this expensive cam makes it “awfully hard” to produce a sharp photo on a camera billed as an ultra-zoom model. Bottom line: forget the V610 and pick up the 10x Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 for $100 less.
[Via Digital Photography Blog]
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Sanyo intros water-resistant Xacti CA6 still/video camera
Filed under: Digital Cameras
Sanyo’s introduced yet another entry in its catch-all line of Xacti digital cameras, the Xacti CA6, a fairly minor update to the C6. We’re not sure what the “A” stands for, but the biggest addition to this model, apart from the new sporty colors, is its water-resistant casing — although Sanyo’s quick to cover its bases and point out that it isn’t completely waterproof, so don’t go all Jacques Cousteau with it. In terms of specs, however, the cam looks to be pretty much identical to the C6, packing a 5x optical zoom, 2-inch flip-out LCD, and taking 6 megapixel still pics and 30 fps VGA MPEG-4 video. Sanyo’s also managed to knock a full $200 of the original list price of the C6, with the CA6 now coming in at a more reasonable $400 US. Look for it in August.
[Via LetsGoDigital]
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D-Link launches 3G Securicam DCS-2120 wireless internet camera
Filed under: Digital Cameras, Wireless
D-Link’s got a new weapon for anyone looking to keep an eye on burglars and other unwanted trespassers on their premises, the Securicam DCS-2120, a wireless security camera with 3G mobile video support. So now you’ll be able to obsessively peep what’s going on at your home or business from just about anywhere (with 3G service, that is) via your 3G-equipped phone or PDA. And if that’s not enough for ya, the camera also has its own CPU and web server, which’ll throw up a live feed that you can access from any web browser, as well as built-in 802.11g for additional networking options, including using multiple cameras. The specs for the camera itself are otherwise pretty standard, with a 640 x 480 resolution capturing video at “up to” 30 frames per second. D-Link’s press release says the camera will launch in the U.K. sometime in July for 179.97, but it looks like it’s already on sale over here for about $300 US.
[Via Tech Digest]
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Swann’s Micro DVR brings surveillance “to the masses”
Filed under: Digital Cameras, Misc. Gadgets, Household
Some might call it a digital camera, but Swann’s Micro DVR does have certain qualities that recommend it to our inner spy. All the basics are covered: there’s a color camera, LCD screen and 128MB of memory, but the Micro DVR can handle a 24 hour shift with its 24 hour Li-Ion battery and ability to use external USB memory sticks to supplement its paltry amount of included storage. You can also run the unit off of its AC adapter for seriously long-term stakeouts, and the camera’s AVIs and JPEGs can be easily transported to your PC with the included software. Sadly, this Micro DVR is not for budget espionage, demanding a hefty $899, but there’s a price that must be paid for fugly spy gear of questionable usefulness.
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Top 8 Camera Bags for Digital Point-and-Shoot Cameras
It is important to protect your digital point-and-shoot camera from LCD scratches, dings and other general abuse. A great camera bag can do that. You don’t want one that is…
Steve’s Digicams has reviewed the 6 megapixel Samsung Digimax L60 and write – “The Samsung Digimax L60 is a tempting model in the 6-megapixel compact consumer digicam category. Other than the issues we saw with one of our subjects, it offers good image quality, performance, and versatility, all at a reasonable price of about US$299.99 or less. So, if you’re in the market for a durable camera with loads of “cool” effects and easy to use exposure modes, be sure to check out this model.”
USA Today has a great review of the 5 megapixel 
Cameras.co.uk has a new review of the 6 megapixel 
PCMag has posted a new review of the 8.2 megapixel 
Imaging Resource has reviewed the 7 megapixel 
PhotographyBlog has reviewed of the 6 megapixel 
InfoSync has reviewed the 8 megapixel 
Press Release:
DigitalCameraInfo has reviewed the 6 megapixel 
ComputerActive has reviewed the 8 megapixel 
Scott Howard has posted a beautiful 
DigitalCameraInfo has reviewed the 
Cameras.co.uk has reviewed the 5 megapixel 
Fujifilm today announced the FinePix F20. Features include: 6.3 MegaPixel Super CCD, 2.5-inch LCD, Picture Stabilization, and an ISO of 2000. 
CNET Asia features the work of amateur and freelance photographer 
Mobile Tech Review has reviewed the 8 megapixel 
DC Views has a new head-to-head shoot-out between the 
of d-SLR’s. With their manual controls however they are more than point-and-shoot cameras and can fulfil the wishes of even the more demanding amateur. On most points the Powershot S3 leaves the Sony H5 behind, but the latter has a very appealing LCD and resolution and image quality (besides the CA) are better. The colors of the H5 are somewhat more natural and the visible noise is less at higher ISO’s. Both cameras can make breathtaking macros and very nice movies. The cameras are each others equals and won’t disappoint its user segment: all-round (travel) photography.”
American Photo Editor’s Choice 2006 Award in the Storage & Display category has been awarded the Jobo GIGA Vu PRO Evolution.
Hasselblad has updated their 
The News Examiner has published a story about a man Dale Duhl who recently was fishing on Old Hickory Lake in Tennessee had thought he had caught a cat fish had instead hauled of a Sony Cybershot digital camera. Duhl noticed the camera was covered in “green slime” so he knew the 5.1 megapixel digital had been sitting on the bottom of lake for a while.
Computer Active has reviewed the 8 megapixel 
Computer Active has reviewed the 5 megapixel 