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Sony responds to smartphone invasion with new compact mega-zoom Cyber-shot camera

Before you dismiss point-and-shoot cameras, Sony hopes to change your mind with the new 20.4-megapixel Cyber-shot HX50V digital camera.
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Brother helps Kodak cut some fat, picks up Document Imaging business for $210 million

Brother's acquisition of Kodak's Document Imaging business, pending court approval, will add scanners and scanning software to their portfolio.
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JVC’s new cam lets you channel your inner Wachowski to shoot bullet time videos

Designed to capture both high-speed and slow motion video, JVC's new flagship camcorder is ideal for recording sports and footage with special effects.
Giles Harrison is widely recognized as one of the leading celebrity photographers in the world

Behind the lens with a paparazzi prowling L.A. for celebrity prey

Celebrities love to hate them, but without the paparazzi like Giles Harrison, they would never get to enjoy the stardom that they do today.
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Samsung announces U.S. availability and pricing of Wi-Fi-only Galaxy Camera

Samsung's Android-powered point-and-shoot Galaxy Camera required a cellular data plan subscription, but now a Wi-Fi-only model is available.
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Fujifilm FinePix XP200 adds Wi-Fi to complement its rugged attributes

Fujifilm's new rugged FinePix XP200 is the traveler's camera: waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof, and dustproof. Plus, it has Wi-Fi built in.
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Bridging a long zoom with Wi-Fi: Fujifilm’s new 16-megapixel FinePix S8400W

In addition to a back-illuminated CMOS sensor and a long 44x zoom, Fujifilm adds Wi-Fi to the latest model in its series of megazoom/bridge cameras.
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This trespasser does the shooting: Photographing forbidden places

Abandoned places may be eyesores to some, but photographer Joe Reifer sees the beauty. Find out how he ventures into the unknown to capture them.
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With a big APS-C sensor, Sony’s NEX-3N entry-level mirrorless cam is anything but basic

With a large sensor commonly found in DSLRs and a compact kit lens, the new NEX-3 from Sony packs in the features and performance with an affordable price.
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Highly regarded fashion photographer actually doesn’t give a damn about clothes

In an interview with Women's Wear Daily, William Klein, a respected photographer in the fashion industry, reveals he doesn't care much for the trade.
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Everpix takes photo sorting to the next level by knowing what’s in your pics

Using semantic analysis, Everpix's proprietary algorithms can organize your photos not just by date and time, but also by the subjects and objects within.
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Back to the future, Socialmatic digital instant camera to be branded Polaroid

The Instamatic Socialmatic camera, which marries digital Instagram-style photography with instant film gratification, will debut in 2014 as a Polaroid cam.
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Essentials: Here’s what you to need shoot magazine-caliber celebrity portraits

For more than 20 years, Greg Gorman has turned his portraitures into works of art, using very basic photographic equipment.
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Essentials: Celebrated sports photographer Peter Read Miller on the gear that gets the shot

Peter Read Miller's amazing sports photography has graced many covers of Sports Illustrated. For his work Miller relies on several key cameras and lenses.
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Megazoom, ultra-compact, and rugged, Sony has all three covered with new Cyber-shots

Sony's new Cyber-shot models offers improved performance and features over previous models, including sensors, autofocusing, image stabilization.
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Thinking of upgrading to a DSLR? Sony has the new 20.1-megapixel a58 waiting for you

Sony's a58 DSLR features a new 20.1-megapixel CMOS sensor and an OLED electronic viewfinder for fast settings adjustments. Plus, three new A-mount lenses.

Drift Innovation releases mobile app for remote operation of HD Ghost action cam

The Drift App lets users control their HD Ghost action camera remotely from iOS and Android smart devices, including camera angle setups and video playback.

High performance in a compact, Olympus Stylus XZ-10 now available in the U.S.

Although it was announced last month globally at the CP+ camera show in Japan, Olympus officially unveiled the U.S. availability of the new Stylus XZ-10.
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The man who stays and snaps where other photographers fear to tread

Having watched how extreme weather has affected the country in the last 20 years, photographer Jim Reed is now focusing his attention on public advocacy.

Vimeo pushes into mobile app development with Echograph acquisition

Web video-sharing service Vimeo's strength has been on the desktop, but take-over of Echograph could enhance their presence in the mobile space.
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Trouble brewing in paradise if Steven Tyler gets his way with Hawaii photo ban

A legislation moving through the Aloha State senate could determine what people can't photograph, namely celebrities and the rich and famous.

Aviary nabs another major partner, Photobucket, to use its image-editing tools

Strengthening its relationship base with high-profile Web services, Aviary announced that Photobucket will be implementing its image-editing tools.
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Olympus Stylus XZ-10: Compact camera with back-illuminated CMOS sensor

The Stylus XZ-10 is 40-percent more compact than Olympus' previous smallest camera, and has a lens coating that eliminates ghosting and lens flare.
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This guy figured out how to shoot a whole TV series with a DSLR

The director of photography of "Wilfred," Bradford Lipson, talks about how the DSLR has changed filmmaking and why his show is shot entirely with one.

Mega-zoom and entry-level FinePix cameras round out Fujifilm’s new 2013 CP+ unveils

Fujifilm unveils two 30x long-zoom cameras and an entry-level model at the 2013 CP+ show.
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Are these digital camera features must-have extras or useless fillers?

Separate the gold from the gimmicks with our guide to all the latest digital camera features.
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Fujifilm pumps up the point-and-shoot with world’s fastest autofocusing system

Besides a fast 0.05-second hybrid autofocusing speed, Fujifilm's new FinePix F900EXR has a long 20x zoom, built-in Wi-Fi, and a strong sensor.

Olympus unveils new Micro Four Thirds 75-300mm telephoto lens at 2013 CP+

Olympus updates its 75-300mm Micro Four Thirds telephoto lens with a new model that has a coating to reduce scratches and lens flare.

Déjà vu: New Canon PowerShot compact cams look pretty much the same as the last bunch

The newest compact PowerShot ELPH and A-series cameras from Canon offer few new features than their predecessors.
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Pentax MX-1: retro good looks on the outside, high-end components within

Using a brass body, the MX-1 features a new CMOS sensor that enhances performance. Plus, the Q10 goes color crazy and we discuss trends with Pentax.

Something old and something new, Fujifilm shows off its INSTAX Mini 8

It's not all digital at Fujifilm. The company goes analog by adding a new model to their INSTAX instant film camera line.
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Polaroid makes some noise with feature-rich, affordable cameras

The company, known more for their instant film heritage, stakes a claim on the digital front with a new mirrorless, Android-based interchangeable lens cam.

Rugged and long-zoom cams make up Olympus CES 2013 unveils

Olympus' CES 2013 announcements in its Stylus point-and-shoot cameras include three rugged models and three long-zoom variants, all featuring CMOS sensors.
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2013 will be the year your camera starts to look a lot like your phone

InfoTrends' Ed Lee talks about features and trends we'll see in the digital camera market in 2013, and why entry-level digicams could still have a future.

Economics, not digital, is what’s killing off analog film

We always knew digital photography would overtake film, but it's economics and chemistry that are burying it.