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PC Magazine October 5, 2004 Ben Z. Gottesman |
Know Your Camera This article will help explain your camera's settings and the magic going on between the camera's optics and electronics. |
PC Magazine October 5, 2004 |
Exposure With both film-based and digital cameras, light is the essence of photography. The trick is to capture just the right amount of light. |
PC Magazine October 5, 2004 |
Scene Modes While their names can vary widely from camera to camera, these are the most common modes for most consumer and many prosumer digital cameras. |
Macworld May 14, 2005 Robert Ellis |
Concord 6340z Its low price per megapixel makes the 6-megapixel Concord 6340z seem like a bargain, but is it really? |
Macworld February 27, 2006 Richard Baguley |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 This 8-megapixel camera is well suited to photographers eager for manual controls, and its images look great -- when taken in good light. |
PC Magazine April 9, 2004 Sean Carroll |
Olympus Camedia C-750 Ultra Zoom The 4MP C-750 is a good choice as an all-around camera for enthusiasts moving up from the entry level. |
PC Magazine December 22, 2004 David Cardinal |
Troubleshooting Your Images Learning to correct digital-imaging problems now may prove vital when the shot really counts. |
Macworld May 28, 2005 Robert Ellis |
HP Photosmart R717 Hewlett-Packard's HP Photosmart R717 is a beginner-friendly digital camera that takes nice pictures, and offers some room to grow. |
PC Magazine September 25, 2007 Aimee Baldridge |
Nikon Coolpix P5000 The Nikon Coolpix P5000 assembles a flexible range of advanced creative controls in a very compact body with a design that makes for comfortable and efficient shooting. |
Macworld February 22, 2006 Richard Baguley |
Konica Minolta Dimage Z6 While its 12X zoom lens is impressive and the camera is easy to handle, the Konica-Minolta Dimage Z6's unimpressive image quality and missing features make it a poor choice for photo enthusiasts. |
PC World July 2005 Paul Jasper |
Choose the Perfect Camera Whether you're a beginner, a sports fanatic, or a serious photographer, we'll point you to just the right digital camera and give you tips on how to get the most out of it. |
Macworld April 29, 2005 Robert Ellis |
Konica Minolta Dimage Z20 Unique body conceals capable camera |
Macworld February 21, 2006 Richard Baguley |
Fujifilm FinePix S5200 The easy-to-use Fujifilm FinePix S5200 offers a slew of advanced features for a low price. It takes great pictures, and its snappy start-up and shooting times ensure that you'll almost always get the shot you want. |
PC Magazine May 8, 2009 Geoff Fox |
Don't Shoot in Auto! How to Take Better Pictures Here are some top tips for just about anyone who uses a digital camera. |
PC World January 8, 2002 Dave Johnson |
Digital Focus: Take Photos at Night Learn the secrets of night photography and how to print a contact sheet... |
Macworld April 22, 2005 |
Olympus C-5500 SportZoom Not only does the Olympus C-5500 SportZoom take very good pictures, it offers a combination of automatic features for beginners and full manual controls (and other advanced features) for enthusiasts, making it a solid choice at a reasonable price. |
PC World June 2005 Paul Jasper |
Digital Elph Jumps to 7.1 Megapixels Canon's PowerShot SD500 offers higher resolution and takes sharp photos. |
Macworld February 24, 2006 Richard Baguley |
Olympus SP-500 Ultra Zoom Six-megapixel digicam features long zoom lens and high-end features. |
PC World November 2002 McDonald & Thornton |
Full Exposure: Today's Best Digital Cameras Bigger features, smaller prices -- whether you're a special-occasion snapshooter or a serious shutterbug, you can find a new camera with your name on it. |
PC Magazine February 22, 2008 David Gussman |
Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS The PowerShot SD1100 IS adds a few new features to its predecessor, but the SD1000 still can't be beat in terms of image quality and shooting flexibility... Fuji FinePix F50fd... Fuji FinePix Z10fd... Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55... etc. |
PC Magazine October 5, 2004 |
Exposure Balance Shutter speeds and f-stops are closely related, and choosing the right settings is a balancing act. Proper exposure requires that the right amount of light be let through. |
Macworld May 20, 2005 Robert Ellis |
Canon PowerShot A520 Canon's 4-megapixel camera produces excellent color, but has awkward controls. |
PC Magazine May 16, 2008 David Gussman |
Kodak EasyShare M1033 With an easy-to-use interface, great images, and a generous feature set, this moderately priced camera packs a lot of value. |
PC World December 2003 Alan Stafford |
Digital Cameras: Impress With Pixels Even if you put money before megapixels, you can find a digital camera that takes great shots. But if you really care how your pictures come out, invest in the best digital camera you can afford. |
PC Magazine October 22, 2007 Aimee Baldridge |
Kodak EasyShare Z712 IS A reasonable price, easy-to-use controls, and 12X zoom lens make this EasyShare worth a look. |
Macworld April 26, 2006 Richard Baguley |
Kodak EasyShare C663 camera A reasonably good camera at a good price, its image quality is good, and it offers most of the features that point-and-shoot users will need. And the Perfect Touch processing feature makes it attractive for folks who just want to take pictures without fuss. |
Macworld April 21, 2005 Robert Ellis |
Konica Minolta Dimage Z5 Very good image quality, outstanding zoom and image stabilization make for an impressive combination for this camera. |
Macworld May 12, 2005 Robert Ellis |
HP Photosmart M417 The HP Photosmart M417 is a good choice for beginners and those who just want a budget-priced point-and-shoot camera -- and are willing to put up with average image quality. |
PC World November 1, 2001 Carla Thornton |
Minolta Dimage 7 Digital imaging at over 5 megapixels, for really big prints... |
PC World July 2004 Paul Jasper |
Take Your Best Shots It's summertime and the snappin' is easy. We show you how to get better photos out of any camera--and how to find the best vacation-ready models for your budget. |
PC Magazine September 26, 2007 Aimee Baldridge |
Fuji FinePix Z5fd An inexpensive pocket camera, the Fujifilm FinePix Z5fd shoots quickly and provides handy automatic features that improve your chances of getting a good shot. |
Macworld June 14, 2005 Robert Ellis |
Canon PowerShot SD400 Excellent still images available in a small package |
PC World January 17, 2007 Ben Long |
Nikon D40 This well-crafted digital SLR offers high-end features and very good image quality at a low-end price. |
PC Magazine October 5, 2004 |
Flash Most digital cameras have at least four different flash modes. Here are some common options. |
Macworld June 20, 2005 Robert Ellis |
Nikon Coolpix S1 Nikon's Coolpix S1 digital camera lacks some features enthusiasts might expect, but point-and-shooters who need a bit of guidance will like its easy operation and excellent color. |
PC Magazine April 12, 2004 Michael Kobrin |
Canon PowerShot A80 The Canon PowerShot A80 offers most of what you want from a 4-megapixel camera: reliable automatic settings, a fairly wide range of manual controls, and good ease of use. |
Macworld May 23, 2005 Robert Ellis |
HP Photosmart M22 Extensive help features, respectable images, and a low price make the M22 a beginner-friendly bargain -- so long as you don't want a zoom. |
PC Magazine September 28, 2011 Jim Fisher |
Nikon J1 Nikon's first compact interchangeable lens camera, the J1, is capable of capturing sharp images at incredible speeds in a body that's much smaller than a D-SLR. Its autofocus is extremely quick and accurate, and the included lens delivers consistently sharp results. |
PC Magazine October 25, 2007 Aimee Baldridge |
HP Photosmart R937 If creative shooting control, optical range, or compactness are your priorities, look elsewhere. But if you want a big touch screen and you value in-camera photo editing, the R937 delivers. |
PC Magazine October 5, 2004 |
White Balance While most users will be happy with a digital camera's automatic white balance settings, understanding and trying various white balance options can lead to even better pictures |
Macworld May 26, 2005 Robert Ellis |
Canon PowerShot SD500 The Canon PowerShot SD500 takes excellent pictures, but the lack of manual features makes it a pricey point-and-shoot camera. |
PC Magazine October 5, 2004 |
Focus Depending on which digital camera you have, it might offer several different focus options, or only auto-focus. But even if the only choice you have is auto-focus, you still can be the one in charge. |
PC World March 23, 2001 Tracey Capen |
Olympus Camedia E-10 Big, rugged, and very cool, Olympus's 4-megapixel supercamera is for those who take their photography seriously... |
PC Magazine March 16, 2004 Sally Wiener Grotta |
Digital Photography For Everyone We review 21 cameras in three different categories. |
Macworld May 21, 2005 Robert Ellis |
Concord 5340z Like Concord's 6-megapixel 6340z, its 5-megapixel 5340z offers plenty of pixels per dollar, but poor performance keeps both cameras from being a good value. |
Macworld May 2002 Ben Long |
Automatic Image Processing and Color Manipulation Like Nikon's previous Coolpix devices, the 5-megapixel model 5000 offers more thorough control than any other camera in its class... |
PC Magazine September 14, 2005 Carroll et al. |
Your Next Digital Camera Canon EOS 20D... Nikon D50... Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 Superzoom... Ultracompact Canon PowerShot SD500... Canon Digital Rebel XT... |
PC Magazine April 5, 2004 Glenn Menin |
Olympus Stylus 410 The Olympus Stylus 410 is a good choice as an entry-level subcompact digital camera, with easy handling and good image quality. |
PC Magazine April 30, 2004 Sean Carroll |
Canon PowerShot S500 Digital Elph The Canon PowerShot S500 Digital Elph is easy to slip in a pocket, like an ultracompact, but this 5-megapixel 3X optical zoom camera brings a lot more shooting power with it. |
PC Magazine July 11, 2007 Terry Sullivan |
Buying Guide: Point-and-Shoot Digicams Before you buy a camera for your next vacation, here are the eight questions to consider... Canon PowerShot A630... Casio Exilim EX-S770... Samsung NV10... |