Feb 6th, 2012 at 8:00AM: Buying a digital camera is no easy task these days. As cameras have grown in popularity, the market has become flooded with dozens of models, all with a dizzying array of features and specs, and few ways to distinguish one from the next. Aside from minor variations in shape and color, most of them all look about the same, and it is difficult to know which one is the best fit for each of our ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Gadling gear review: Nikon CoolPix AW100 camera
Feb 6th, 2012 at 8:00AM: Buying a digital camera is no easy task these days. As cameras have grown in popularity, the market has become flooded with dozens of models, all with a dizzying array of features and specs, and few ways to distinguish one from the next. Aside from minor variations in shape and color, most of them all look about the same, and it is difficult to know which one is the best fit for each of our ...Inside the 2011 Vail Film Festival (w/ exclusive video)
Apr 22nd, 2011 at 10:00AM:
A few weeks ago, I was invited to attend the 8th annual Vail Film Festival to check out Olympus's new initiatives in digital filmmaking and photography. As someone that loves independent films, experimenting with digital cameras, and snowboarding; the only way I would have been more anxious to pack my bags and fly to Colorado would've been if Lindsey Vonn had personally offered to escort me ...Travel Photo Tips: What is ISO, and how does it affect my pictures?
Dec 30th, 2010 at 10:00AM:
ISO. Three little letters which stand for International Organization for Standardization (not exactly thrilling) and make a monumental difference in the outcome of images, particularly in low-light scenarios. It's one of the most prominently featured specifications of any modern digital camera, and it's one single aspect that can make a night-and-day difference in the outcome of your shots. ...How to protect your digital camera at the beach
May 31st, 2010 at 2:30PM: If you'll be tanning at the beach this summer, make sure your digital camera doesn't also end up getting toasted. Though many camera manufacturers now make waterproof digital cameras or accessories, not everyone can afford to buy new gear just for a beach trip.
I checked in with Lindsay Silverman, Nikon's senior technical manager, for advice on how to protect your digital camera while at the ...Samsung HZ35W digital camera with GPS - first look
Apr 29th, 2010 at 1:30PM:
This really is a great summer for people in the market for a new digital camera. The new Samsung HZ35W is no exception. In this quick look, I'll introduce you to this newest product from the Samsung lineup, with some extra focus on its travel friendly features.
Inside the HZ35W is a 14.2 megapixel sensor, a 24mm wide angle 15x optical zoom and HD movie mode. What sets the HZ35W apart from ...Panasonic Lumix GF1 Micro Four Thirds camera review
Apr 13th, 2010 at 12:30PM:
In this review, we'll introduce the fourth Micro Four Thirds camera to earn some coverage here on Gadling. As a quick reminder - Micro Four Thirds digital cameras offer the same image sensor quality found on large(r) digital SLR cameras, but in a much smaller body. This size and weight reduction obviously makes these cameras perfect for travel, especially if you want to lighten your load, ...Nikon Coolpix S8000 review - 10x wide zoom in an ultra compact point and shoot
Apr 8th, 2010 at 10:00AM:
The new Nikon Coolpix S8000 is another new camera in the 2010 Nikon lineup. Last week we showed you the new P800 ultra-zoom, but travelers looking for a more compact camera may be interested in the S8000. The S8000 is currently the slimmest 10x optical zoom camera on the market.
As always, we'll open with the basics - inside the S8000 is a 10x wide angle NIKKOR ED glass lens. The camera ...Ultra-zoom in a travel friendly package - Gadling reviews the new Nikon Coolpix P100
Mar 29th, 2010 at 11:00AM:
This is a great time to be in the market for a new travel friendly camera. Almost weekly, new cameras are revealed that add more of the stuff travelers can benefit from.
In this review, I'll introduce you to the newest from Nikon - the Coolpix P100. The P100 is an "ultra zoom" - which means its zoom lens packs quite a punch.
The basics are all pretty impressive too - 10.3 megapixels, ...Five new digital cameras from Samsung
Jan 19th, 2010 at 9:00AM:
As we pointed out in our TL225 DualView review last week, Samsung makes some pretty innovative digital cameras. Last night,, the company unveiled five new shooters for their Q1 2010 lineup. The new products include the HZ30W and HZ35W superzoom compacts, the effect-rich TL110 and TL105 cameras and a new budget camera - the SL630.
For travelers, the new HZ35W will be a real treat, offering ...Gadling gift guide - photography gadgets
Dec 16th, 2009 at 2:00PM:
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An essential part of any trip is photography, and an essential part of photography is good photo gadgets. In this fourth and final Gadling gift guide, we'll recommend a couple of great photo gadgets that will make even the most amateur photographer happy.
Be sure to ...Help for lost cameras
Oct 20th, 2009 at 3:00PM: The folks over at Jaunted posted a story yesterday about a friendly-looking family who dropped their camera at some point while on a trip to Maui. A good Samaritan found the camera and posted one of the pics on Reddit last week, along with a plea for help in locating the family so that their camera could be returned.
According to HalogenLife, in a prime example of the power of social media, the ...New Samsung digital cameras make "say cheese" a lot more fun
Aug 13th, 2009 at 12:30PM:
Samsung just announced 2 new cameras for their 2009 lineup. Now, new cameras are launched virtually every day, so it takes some creativity from the manufacturer to grab my attention. Which is exactly what Samsung managed to achieve. The first camera, the CL65 (above on the left) is packed full of smart features. It has Bluetooth, WiFi and GPS. The Bluetooth allows you to send photos to other ...Daily gear deal - JVC Everio GZ-MS100 digital camcorder for $180
May 24th, 2009 at 12:30PM: Today's daily deal is for the JVC Everio GZ-MS100 digital camcorder. This 35x optical zoom digital camera records directly to SD memory cards and has every feature you'd expect from a high end camcorder. Inside the MS100 is a Konica Minolta lens, quick 1 second startup, built in lens cover, a touch-sensitive menu system and a handy video archiving/sorting system. The camera comes complete with ...Daily deal - Canon PowerShot SD770IS digital camera for $145
Mar 3rd, 2009 at 12:00PM: My daily deal for today is for the Canon PowerShot SD770IS. This compact 10 megapixel point and shoot camera features a 3x optical zoom lens, with image stabilization. The SD770IS normally retails for just under $200, but Amazon has dropped the price significantly, down to just $144.95. The SD770IS has an amazing array of features, from a built in red-eye removal tool to smile and motion ...Daily deal - Kodak EasyShare C813 Pink digital camera for $82
Feb 6th, 2009 at 12:30PM: Yes - it is that time of year again. Retailers suddenly have the urge to sell pink Valentines day gadgets. My daily deal for today takes advantage of the nice discounts on pink stuff. The Kodak C813 EasyShare digital camera takes photos in 8.2 megapixels, and features a 3X optical zoom, 5X digital zoom and image stabilization. The camera comes runs off regular AA batteries, but you'll have to ...Daily deal - Canon Powershot SD790IS digital camera for $120
Jan 22nd, 2009 at 12:30PM: My daily deal for today is for the Canon Powershot SD790IS. This compact digital camera shoots photos in 10 megapixels and features a 3x optical zoom with optical image stabilization. The camera also offers the Canon motion detection and face detection system, which should help improve the quality of your photos by preventing "face blur". The SD790IS comes with a rechargeable battery pack, AC ...Daily deal - Nikon D40 Digital SLR camera + 18-55mm lens + 4GB memory card for $392
Jan 15th, 2009 at 10:00AM: My daily deal for today is a great way to get one step closer to professional style photography. This Nikon D40 Digital SLR camera is one of the cheapest dSLR kits on the market at the moment, and at $392 for the camera, basic lens and a free 4GB memory card, it is a true steal. It is on sale at Abe's of Maine, one of the most reliable online camera vendors in the country. Sure, the camera is ...Eye-Fi wireless memory card adds support for Youtube video uploads
Jan 7th, 2009 at 8:00AM: To me, the best travel gadgets are those that continue to get better, the longer you use them. The Eye-Fi wireless SD memory card is such a device. Eye-Fi was recently featured as one of our top 25 travel technology products of 2008 thanks to its ability to upload photos directly from your camera to a large number of photo hosting sites (or your home PC), any time you are in range of a wireless ...Daily deal - Sanyo VPC-E2 waterproof digital camcorder for $199
Jan 2nd, 2009 at 12:00PM: My daily deal for today is for the Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 digital camcorder. This 8 megapixel camera has all the features you'd expect from a digital video camera, including a swiveling screen, a 2.5" LCD screen, up to 8 hours of video (on an 8GB card) and the ability to capture video in 60 frames per second in VGA resolution. What makes this camera different, is the ability to work underwater - and ...Daily deal - 8GB SDHC memory card for $12.49
Jan 1st, 2009 at 11:00AM: Good morning readers! If you are reading this, you clearly made it through New Years Eve without too much damage. I'll post quietly just in case your head isn't quite with us yet. First of all, a very happy New Year to you all! My daily deal for today is for an 8GB SD memory card from Newegg. 8GB is enough for about 3000 photos on most cameras, and the card is suitable for high speed transfers, ...
