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DSLR Killed the HD Star »

From Inform  |  2009-07-02 14:30:45

Digital single-lens reflex cameras are popular among professionals for a reason; they are ideal tools for serious photographers. However, with the word along the grapevine of the communications industry confirming an increased emphasis in multimedia packages, perhaps the camera manufacturers have to step it up.


This certainly seems to be the case, as Nikon, Canon, and Panasonic, all huge names in the DSLR business, are doing just that. A feature first utilized on Nikon's D90 (announced August 2008) and criticized by some sources as unrefined, more and more companies ...


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Do We Care about the Differences? We Should. »

From Inform  |  2009-07-02 14:30:45

Digital cameras have been around for years, but when buying a new camera every shopper has to ask: What do I need out of my camera? Does bigger always mean better? Does cheaper mean worse? One of the things to consider when investing money on any camera is the fundamental difference between point-and-shoot and digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras.


Typically, point-and-shoot cameras are more affordable and marketed as cameras for the everyman, as is highlighted in their name: the photographer just points and shoots. Usually these models have autofocus lenses ...


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Panasonic Opens Eco Technology Recycling Facility Centre »

From Getty Images  |  2009-07-02 10:00:46

Sony struggling as Walkman hits 30th anniversary »

From AP News  |  2009-07-01 12:34:36

Sony struggles to recapture creative glamour of pioneering Walkman of 30 years ago

When the Sony Walkman went on sale 30 years ago, it was shown off by a skateboarder to illustrate how the portable cassette-tape player delivered music on-the-go — a totally innovative idea back in 1979. Today, Sony Corp. is struggling to reinvent itself and win back its reputation as a pioneer of razzle-dazzle gadgetry once exemplified in the Walkman, which Wednesday had its 30th anniversary marked with a special display at Sony's corporate archives. The Japanese electronics ...

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