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It’s easier than ever to shoot high-definition video. You can do it with traditional-style camcorders, of course, but also with cameras that also are designed to take still photos — from high-end “digital SLRs” to cameras that slip into your shirt pocket. I’ve got recommendations in all three categories — listed here from least to most expensive. All of these record HD video and have “HDMI” output connections that let you view your masterpieces on an HD display.
Casio has announced its new Exilim G EX-G1 shock-resistant camera—and where most ruggedized cameras are distinguished by the bulky cases and substantial footprint, the EX-G1 claims to be the world’s slimmest ruggedized camera, measuring just 0.78 inches thick. And that’s not all: the EX-G1 is dustproof, waterproof to depths of 10 feet, and can even handle freezing conditions—though battery life will be shorter than at normal temperatures.
Looking for some petite and practical gadgets to fill your stockings this holiday season? Mini MP3 players, diminutive digicams, technicolored iPods, and slim and sleek headphones are perfect items to top-off that holiday stocking. We’ve rounded up the ten best stocking stuffer gadgets and electronics of 2009.
Radio Shack released its long-awaited Black Friday ads this weekend. The consumer electronics retailer looks like it’ll be having outstanding sales on cell phones and other various electronics like GPS systems and digital cameras. Radio Shack will be opening at 5:30am on Black Friday.
Yahoo has announced that its popular Flickr photo sharing service is partnering with Hewlett-Packard’s Snapfish to offering an expanded range of photo printing and gift services. The deal not only provides new ways for Flickr users to organize, transfer, and and print their photo, but expands photo printing services to international users, since Snapfish’s photo printing services are available in 22 countries.
“At Flickr, it’s important that all our members across the globe have the ability to bring their images to life through printing and sharing,” said Flckr general manager Douglas Alexander, in a statement. “We’re excited to partner with Snapfish in this effort, as we feel the company provides the value and choice we know our members expect when it comes to their photos.”
Archiving information presents a rather unique problem in the digital age. Sure, everyday consumers not have the capability to store terabytes of information, photos, home movies, and much more in the comfort of their homes—but how do you save that data for posterity? If you’re thinking “burn it to DVD,” you might be out of luck: the National Archives and the Library of Congress say folks should expect home-burned DVDs to remain viable for only two to five years.
DSLR cameras are becoming more popular and turning the everyday picture taker into a professional photographer. We’ve searched the web and interrogated our editors to find the ten best DSLR cameras available today. Check out our Digital Camera Tips and Tricks: 10 Reasons to Buy a DSLR.
It was just back in June that Olympus introduced its Pen E-P1 micro four-thirds camera, promising to being DSLR-like quality to a small, consumer-friendly form factor. But today Olympus is already rolling out an improved model in the form of the Olympus Pen E-P2, adding a fe key features to address photographers’ gripes about the E-P1 and packing one of two high performance lenses. But where the E-P2 improves on the E-P1, the E-P2’s price tag is substantially higher.
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