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JVC announces Everio GZ-HM400, full 1080p HD camcorder

Now just need to to increase Optical ZoomI am very interested in an HD camcorder but I would prefer to have a 20x or higher optical zoom capability.RE: JVC announces Everio GZ-HM400, full 1080p HD camcorderTwo out of three JVC camcorders, I bought, broke down, the first had a tape...

Tags: camcorder, JVC, Everio GZ-HM400, optical zoom, 1080p

Discussion threads 2009-09-16

Casio announces new Exilim pocket camera: the EX-Z280

After announcing the EX-Z33 earlier this month, Casio announced another upcoming release in the point-and-shoot department: the Exilim EX-Z280. The compact, 12.1-megapixel EX-Z280 boasts a wide-angle 26 mm 4X optical zoom lens, a 2.7-inch LCD screen, and a high-speed dedicated image processing CPU, which allows the camera to perform complex processing right on the...

Tags: Camera, Optical Zoom, Casio Inc., Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-09-01

Canon releases two new camcorders: iVIS HF21 & iVIS HF S11

Canon Japan announced the upcoming release of two new camcorders: the iVIS HF21and iVIS HF S11. The iVIS HF21 is a compact model with full HD recording capability, an optical zoom up to 15x and a 1/4in CMOS sensor. This model also includes...

Tags: Camcorder, Canon Inc., Optical Zoom, iVIS HF21, Memory, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-07-16

Samsung announces two new point-and-shoot cameras

Samsung announced the future release of two new point-and-shoot models today: the SL720 and SL502. Each will come built with 12-megapixel resolution and 5x optical zoom. The higher-end model of the two is the SL720 ($229.99), packed with a 28mm wide-angle lens, 3-inch LCD screen and H.264 720p HD movie capture...

Tags: LCD Screen, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Digital Image, Camera, Optical Zoom, Monitors & Displays, Hardware, Components, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-07-14

Canon debuts water-, freeze-, shockproof D10 camera

Among a crop of 10 -- count 'em, ten -- new point-and-shoot cameras from Canon comes the PowerShot D10, a model that's waterproof to 33 ft., freeze-resistant down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit, and shockproof within 4ft. Plus, it's awfully noticeable, too: More...

Tags: Movie, LCD, Camera, Canon Inc., Optical Zoom, Monitors & Displays, Hardware, Components, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-02-18

Fujifilm announces five new FinePix cameras, including first waterproof model

Though it's still about two weeks away, the leadup to PMA 2009 has officially begun. Today saw a flurry of new camera announcements: Four from Samsung, five from Sony, and five from Fujifilm. Of all the announcements, Fujifilm's intrigued me the most as it included the FinePix Z33WP, the...

Tags: Camera, Optical Zoom, Fujifilm, J250, Optical Zoom Len, Scene Recognition, Fujifilm FinePix J20, Janice Chen

Blog posts 2009-02-17

Best of the new Nikon Coolpix announcements

Nikon busted out eight new cameras yesterday, including two megazooms (one high-end, one budget), four S-series ultra compact models, and two sub-$130 cheapies. by Janice Chen

Tags: Nikon Corp., LCD, Camera, Optical Zoom, P90, Coolpix P80, Sports Continuous Scene Mode, Coolpix S230, L19, Keyboards, Monitors & Displays, Hardware, Peripherals, Components, Janice Chen

Blog posts 2009-02-03

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 and DMC-ZS1

Panasonic Tuesday introduced the LUMIX DMC-ZS3 and DMC-ZS1, both members of the new ZS-Series, the successor to the acclaimed LUMIX TZ-Series and Panasonic's newest ultimate compact and powerful digital cameras. The LUMIX ZS3 features 10.1-megapixels, a 25mm ultra-wide-angle lens and 12x optical zoom, meaning it has added 2x optical zoom...

Tags: Panasonic, Optical Zoom, CNET News.com

Image galleries 2009-01-27

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48

Panasonic today expanded its popular LUMIX FX digital cameras series with the introduction of the 12.1-megapixel DMC-FX48, which features a 25mm ultra-wide-angle LEICA DC lens and a powerful 5x optical zoom (equivalent to 25mm to 125mm on a 35mm film camera), yet its slim profile makes it convenient to slip...

Tags: Panasonic, Camera, Optical Zoom, CNET News.com

Image galleries 2009-01-27

Sanyo announces 2009 Xacti line: HD camcorders that shoot hi-res stills

If carrying both a digital camera and camcorder around drags you down, you'll want to pay close attention to Sanyo's new 2009 Xacti lineup, announced today. The company rolled out six models that it thinks merit a whole new category called "Dual Cameras," which it separates from digital cameras and...

Tags: Camcorder, Video, Photograph, Model, Sanyo Electric Co., LCD, Camera, Optical Zoom, Corporate Communications, Marketing, Janice Chen

Blog posts 2009-01-21

CES 2009: New Samsung megazoom, 16.6mm-thick digital cameras [day 2]

More from the Samsung press conference, this time digital cameras: HZ10W The new 10.2MP HZ10W megazoom offers an ultra-wide 24mm Schneider lens with 10x optical zoom and a host of manual controls, including the ability to adjust shutter speed, aperture, exposure, and focus. The camera has...

Tags: Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Video, Digital Camera, Digital Image, Camera, Optical Zoom, SL420 Rounding, SL102, Digital Cameras, Digital Photography, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-01-07

Holiday Gift Guide 2008: The best digital cameras under $200

Okay, let's get real. A lot of us are just not going to be ready, willing or able to plunk down $500 on a digital camera this holiday season, no matter how much we adore our gift recipients. So for the rest of us, here's a list of my...

Tags: Digital Camera, Camera, Canon Inc., Optical Zoom, Janice Chen

Blog posts 2008-11-26

Canon announces three new 10-megapixel PowerShot Digital ELPHs

If the five Canon digital cameras announced at PMA in January weren't enough for you, you're in luck: The company just announced three more Digital ELPH point-and-shoots yesterday: the PowerShot SD890IS, SD790 IS, and SD770 IS. Might it be time for another Digital ELPH rundown? Perhaps, but for now I'll...

Tags: LCD, Canon Inc., Optical Zoom, Canon PowerShot SD890IS, Monitors & Displays, Hardware, Components, Janice Chen

Blog posts 2008-03-13

On the show floor at PMA 2008: A quick look at the tiny Kodak Z1012 IS megazoom

So what else was there to be found on the show floor today? In addition to the slew of previously announced cameras, I also got a quick hands-on look at Kodak's latest megazoom, the EasyShare Z1012 IS, which was announced on the 29th. The 10-megapixel camera has a 12x...

Tags: Eastman Kodak Co., Camera, Optical Zoom, Janice Chen

Blog posts 2008-01-31

Going skiing this weekend? Slip one of these weather- and waterproof cameras in your pocket.

A recent e-mail from a reader reminded me of waterproof cameras. I love the idea and just wish Canon would come out with a great waterproof PowerShot SD870 IS (http://blogs.zdnet.com/digitalcameras/?p=110)! You'd think that waterproof cameras are all about summer, but in my family at least, the second favorite winter...

Tags: Pentax, Camera, Optical Zoom, Janice Chen

Blog posts 2008-01-04

What the heck is the difference among all those Canon ELPHs anyway?

As I mentioned in my last post, I’m a big fan of Canon’s Digital ELPH series, but I can’t tell you how many times friends have called me from Best Buy in a state of confusion about which one to buy. It’s no wonder. Stop into any electronics store...

Tags: Difference, LCD, Canon Inc., Optical Zoom, Optical Zoom Len, Monitors & Displays, Hardware, Components, Janice Chen

Blog posts 2007-12-14

hp photosmart 945 2.0 (Windows)

hp photosmart 945:The HP PhotoSmart 945, featuring an 8x optical zoom lens and a 7x digital zoom (for 56x total), is one of the most affordable "big zoom, big megapixel" digital cameras on the market. Geared for the advanced amateur, it features a 5.3-megapixel resolution, advanced photo features, and a...

Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Microsoft Windows, Optical Zoom

Software downloads 2004-11-23

KODAK CX7220 Zoom Digital Camera 4.0.2 (Windows)

KODAK CX7220 Zoom Digital Camera. Take your first step into digital photography with the CX7220. Features: Sharing is one-touch simple. Great looking prints up to 8"x10" (20x25 cm). 2X optical zoom lens. Multiple scene modes. Point-and-shoot simplicity. Video clip and audio capture.

Tags: Eastman Kodak Co., Microsoft Windows, Digital Camera, Optical Zoom, Digital Cameras, Digital Photography, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2003-12-05

Additional Resources

Samsung HZ15W

The Samsung HZ15W is a camera that looks good on paper but doesn't live up to the specs. The main attraction is the 24mm-equivalent wide-angle lens with 10x zoom, which is certainly a plus in a camera this size, giving you a lot of shooting flexibility for less than $280....

Tags: Samsung HZ15W, camera, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

Product reviews 2009-11-05

Finding pocket cameras with the best anti-shake feature

All of us are susceptible to some camera shake now and again, either from unsteady hands, dim lighting or just a large gust of wind blowing past. Sometimes you need a camera that will account for this problem more than others. Here are three cameras that are reputed to have...

Tags: Camera, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-11-03