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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1: A Smooth, Stylish Touchscreen Camera

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0800

The good-looking Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 offers a great panorama feature and a nice touchscreen, but switching between modes is time-consuming.

Memorex MyVideo HDPocket Camcorder: A Solid Budget Buy

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0800

The Memorex MyVideo HD pocket camcorder won't bowl you over, but its feature set represents good value for the price.

Nikon Coolpix P90 Megazoom: An Easy-to-Use Powerhouse

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:30:00 -0800

The 24X-optical-zoom Nikon Coolpix P90 concentrates on ease of use and manual controls, leaving the wow-factor extras to competitors.

Frequently Asked Photo Questions for November

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:36:00 -0800

Dave answers reader questions about taking group portraits, eliminating duplicate photos, making double exposures, and more.

Photo Contest: Hot Pics for November

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:30:00 -0800

Subscribers to Dave Johnson's Digital Focus newsletter took these shots.

Pentax K2000

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:30:17 -0800

Priced affordably with both an 18mm to 55mm and 50mm to 200mm kit lenses, Pentax's 10.2-megapixel K2000 may tempt quite a few people to jump into the digital SLR...

Speed Up Everything

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0800

Is your PC dragging? Does your broadband network creep along at dial-up speeds? Do Web pages take forever to load on your smartphone? Don't wait! These fixes will get you back into the fast lane.

Parlay Your Photos Into Holiday Cards and Calendars

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0800

Use image-editing software and Websites to turn your digital photos into handcrafted greeting cards and other holiday gifts.

Isabella's Vizit Less Memorable Than We Had Hoped

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:35:00 -0800

The Vizit digital photo frame by Isabella makes uploading and sending pictures a snap, but the high price tag and uninspired design are big turn-offs.

Torture Tests: Stylus Tough 8000 Camera and XP3 Quest Phone

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:40:29 -0800

The Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 point-and-shoot camera and the Sonim XP3 Quest rugged phone are supposed to be tough. How tough? We decided to find out.

Great Tech Gadgets: When Spouses Collide

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:45:00 -0800

Your tech dream may be your significant other's nightmare. Here are the items our married tech experts drool over (while belittling one another's choices).

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Lets You Fine-Tune Photos and Video

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:15:00 -0800

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 is a powerful, semicompact megazoom camera with an awesome range of controls for both stills and video.

Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR Has Sensor-Shifting Tricks

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:30:00 -0800

This elegantly designed megazoom camera has a wealth of unique exposure options for serious photographers.

Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:18 -0800

Fujifilm's FinePix F200 EXR is an good pocket camera for relatively advanced photographers, either as a more-portable backup to a digital SLR camera or as a...

Slick Casio EX-G1 is Slim and Smash-Proof

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0800

Casio says its new superslim camera can withstand water, dust, shock, drops, and cold.

Pocket HD Camcorders Buying Guide

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:50:12 -0800

Convenient and affordable, HD pocket camcorders make it easy to shoot a video. It's as easy and point-and-shoot. They are limited in important ways--they lack...

Canon PowerShot SX120 IS: Slim, Sexy, But With a Lag

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0800

The stylish, compact SX120 IS megazoom has a nice range of controls, but it suffers from a sluggish shutter and short battery life.

Five Tips for Better Photo Printing

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:10:00 -0800

Follow these five tips to get the best prints from your photo printer or inkjet.

Digital SLR Cameras Buying Guide

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:50:19 -0800

For serious and professional photographers, Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) cameras are the way to go. They offer faster performance and more flexibility with...

Kodak Zi8 Pocket Camcorder Shows Impressive HD Video Quality

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0800

The full-featured Zi8 captures the best HD pocket-camcorder footage we've seen, but its interface and digital zoom often get in the way.

Memorex MCC225 MyVideo

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:00:34 -0800

Memorex's MCC225 MyVideo HD pocket camcorder records 720p high-definition footage, snaps 5-megapixel still photos, and has a retractable USB connector, like most...

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Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:00:34 -0800

Logitech's LifeSize Deal Is a Head-Scratcher

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:35:00 -0800

Although computer peripherals and telepresence are an unlikely pairing, the acquisition puts Logitech in competition with Cisco, HP, Polycom and others.

Holiday Camera Gift Guide

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0800

Whether you're shopping for a socialite, an advanced photographer, a YouTube star, or your crazy uncle, you'll find the perfect camera here.

Kodak EasyShare M381 Point-and-Shoot Camera

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:15:00 -0800

This bargain-priced point-and-shoot camera has quirks and limitations, but it's a decent no-fuss option for beginners.

IPhone Hints: Take Self-portraits Easier

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:20:15 -0800

Ever tried to take a self-portrait with the iPhone's camera? It's not what you might call "super-easy." Because there's no physical button to press, you can't...

Sanyo VPC-WH1

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:00:32 -0800

There are only two reasons to buy Sanyo's Xacti VPC-WH1 high-definition (HD) camcorder, but they're good reasons: It's inexpensive, and it's waterproof. For...

Finding Your Photos Online

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0800

Worried about photo theft? See if your photos are posted on the Web.

JVC Picsio GC-FM1

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:50:30 -0800

On paper, JVC's Picsio GC-FM1 pocket high-definition (HD) camcorder is loaded. But pocket-camcorder championships aren't won on paper, they're won on-screen and...

Olympus Announces E-P2 Digital Camera

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:30:14 -0800

Just in time for the holiday shopping season, Olympus has announced the E-P2, the second generation of its Micro Four Thirds camera combining the form factor of...

Memorex MyVideo HD Camcorder

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:26:00 -0800

The Memorex MyVideo HD pocket camcorder won't bowl you over with its performance or build quality, but its feature set is a good value for the price.

Capture High Energy Photos in Low-light Settings

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:50:24 -0800

Music photography is about conveying the feeling of being at a live show, and when a band is energetic and moving around on stage, that can require more than...

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1: A Great DSLR Alternative

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:10:00 -0800

The slimmest Micro Four-Thirds System camera yet, the industrial-looking Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 is the most enticing non-DSLR we've seen to date.

Photograph Spectacular Christmas Lights

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:10:00 -0800

Follow these tips to take stunning photos of holiday lights in your neighborhood.

Photo Contest: Hot Pics for October

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0800

Subscribers to Dave Johnson's Digital Focus newsletter took these shots.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:59:00 -0800

With a compact frame, interchangeable lenses, HD video-shooting capabilities, and simple but versatile controls, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 is an excellent alternative to an entry-level DSLR.

Digital Demolition: Can a Phone and Camera Withstand the Dunk Test?

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800

The Olympus Stylus Tough-8000 point-and-shoot and the Sonim XP3 Quest rugged phone are supposed to be tough. So can they handle a trip to the pool and being run over by an SUV?

The Secret to Spooky Jack-o-lantern Photos

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:30:36 -0700

For photographers, Halloween can be an especially scary time. With nightfall comes a host of photo horrors, including blurry images, unsightly noise, and...

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Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:30:36 -0700

12 Gadgets That Let You Ditch Power Cords, Wires, and Hassles

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:04:00 -0700

You can ditch the snake pit of power, audio, and video cords with these 12 gadgets.

These 12 Gadgets Let You Cut The Cord For Good

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:04:00 -0700

Cutting the cord has never been so easy with new devices that power-up on their own and allow you to ditch the speaker wire.

Our Tech Holiday Wish List: 10 Cool Gadgets We Really, Really Want

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:00:00 -0700

Colorful netbooks, personal TV systems, powerful digital cameras, and a potent Webcam: Our list is made, and we're checking it twice.

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Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:00:00 -0700

The Best Tech Deals of the Week

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:45:00 -0700

We'll show you where to find the best prices on an Apple iMac, a Samsung netbook, a Panasonic HDTV, and more.

Cameras and Camcorders in the PC World 100

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:30:00 -0700

Whether you're into digital SLRs, point-and-shoots, or high-def camcorders, this collection has a winner for you.

The PC World 100: Best Products of 2009

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:40:00 -0700

A laptop that recharges wirelessly, a CPU that leaves the competition in the dust, and a top pick that's changing the face of computing--these are just three of the items in our PC World Top 100 list of the best products of the year.

2009 PC World 100, Listed by Ranking

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:35:00 -0700

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Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:35:00 -0700

2009 PC World 100, Listed by Category

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:35:00 -0700

2009 PC World 100, Listed Alphabetically

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:35:00 -0700

Frequently Asked Photo Questions for October

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:27:00 -0700

Dave answers reader questions about using older flashes on digital SLRs, photo metadata, scanning black and whites, and more.

Canon Vixia HF S10

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:20:14 -0700

Canon's Vixia HF S10 generates some of the best high-definition video and still images we've seen from a HD camcorder. Add the impressively deep and professional...

Capture the Spirit of Halloween in Pictures

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:00:00 -0700

Create spooky special effects with your digital camera, a photo editor, a flashlight--and a lot of imagination.

Epson Adding Tethering Feature to Photo Viewers

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:00:15 -0700

Owners of Epson's P-6000 or P-7000 multimedia photo viewers will soon be able to tether the device to a compatible Canon or Nikon SLR and instantly view and save...