Browse tag: cameras consumer

Browse tag: cameras consumer

Review: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 camera
This might be the ideal camera for anyone who doesn’t want to make major compromises when they’re not using a single-lens reflex (SLR) camera.
Black Friday Deals: Five point-and-shoot cameras
PC World's Tim Moynihan turns to PriceTrace.com to find good deals on point-and-shoot cameras.
Take memorable holiday photos
Follow these tips to take flattering photos of loved ones at Thanksgiving dinners and other family gatherings, as well as to capture the excitement of holiday decorations.
How to improve your photos without spending a dime
What's the one thing a photographer needs even more than a faster lens or better camera? Good light. Photographer Ben Long explains what qualifies as "good light" and how to find it.
Review: Pentax K2000 digital SLR camera
Priced affordably, Pentax’s 10.2-megapixel K2000 may tempt quite a few people to jump into the digital SLR pool.
Torture tests on an Olympus camera and Sonim phone
The Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 point-and-shoot and the Sonim XP3 Quest rugged phone are supposed to be tough. How tough? Sarah Jacobsson and Chris Holt drop them, dunk them, toss them and run one over with an SUV. Take a look to see if they survive.
Review: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 digital camera
Wide-angle lens, big LCD, and good battery life complement this point-and-shoot's unique in-camera features.
New Casio EX-G1 camera is slim and smash-proof
Casio today announced the 12.1-megapixel Exilim EX-G1, which the company says is drop-, cold-, dust-, and waterproof, as well as being the "world's slimmest shock-resistant digital camera."
Slideshow: CatPaint got your iPhone?
The newly-released CatPaint iPhone app makes a simple promise: to let you insert cats in your photos. But does it deliver? Macworld editors put the application to the test.
Snapshot: When is an iPhone better than a DSLR?
Photographer Chase Jarvis shares one of his favorite iPhone images and explains why he thinks iPhones and camera phones are the future of photography.
Review: Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR digital camera
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 versatile primary point-and-shoot.
Pocket HD camcorders buying guide
The pocket camcorder may be the hottest holiday gift this year. To help you make a decision, here are some of our top-rated pocket camcorders from the products we’ve reviewed.
Slideshow: Camcorders for the holidays
A look at HD camcorders for the holiday shopping season.
Review: Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS digital camera
For the price, the SD1200 packs in the right amount of features for casual photographers. More-experienced photographers will be pleased with the image quality, but the lack of aperture and shutter priority, plus the limited zoom range, may leave them wanting a bit more.
Slideshow: Hot SLRs for the holidays
A look at SLR cameras for the holiday shopping season.
Review: Sony Handycam HDR-CX520V HD camcorder
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Four apps to turn your iPhone into a photo assistant
The app store is filled with great tools to help out every kind of photographer. These are some of the most all-around useful apps to have in your iPhone arsenal.
Review: Memorex MCC225 MyVideo HD pocket camcorder
The MyVideo is purely a budget buy, but a solid one. Its looks and build quality may not be something you can fall in love with, but it shoots good enough video in bright light to make it a decent value for the $130 price.
iPhone case also adds 8x zoom camera lens
USBFever's new iPhone case includes an 8x zoom lens, making shooting pictures and video far afield easier.
Review: Panasonic HDC-TM300 HD camcorder
Panasonic's HDC-TM300 HD camcorder captures good video and still images, allows deep manual control, and provides useful automated settings.
Finding your photos online
Are you worried about photo theft? Check to see if your photos are being posted without your permission on the Web.
iPhone Hints: Take self-portraits more easily
If you've tried to take a self-portrait with the iPhone, you've probably been frustrated with the camera's controls. Here's a simple tip to make things a little easier on you.
How to print 35mm slide scans
A quick trick for printing high resolution scanned 35mm slides larger than their original, tiny size.
Review: JVC Picsio GC-FM1 pocket HD camcorder
On paper, JVC’s Picsio GC-FM1 pocket HD camcorder is loaded. But pocket-camcorder championships aren’t won on paper, they’re won on-screen and in your hands
Olympus announces E-P2 digital camera
The compact SLR-like camera adds a detachable electronic viewfinder, improved autofocus system, and more.
Snapshot: High energy photos in low-light settings
Make low-light concert images pop. In this column, music photographer Bryan Bruchman shares the technique behind one of his amazing live event pictures.
Review: Google Picasa 3.5 photo organizer
When it comes to organizing, editing, and sharing photos, most Mac users know iPhoto. But Google offers Picasa, a free photo editing and sharing app that rivals iPhoto ‘09.
The secret to spooky jack-o-lantern photos
Show off your ghoulish creation with these simple photography tricks.
Restore your old pictures with iPhoto
Return your scanned old photos to their former glory with a few easy adjustments in iPhoto.
Four smart tips for managing scanned photos
Bring order and security to your scanned printed media with these smart iPhoto management and back up strategies