Camera Reviews Covering, Digital SLRs, Point-And Shoot Cameras, Video Cameras, Camcorders

TechHive: The best camera bargains right now

Tim Moynihan — Wed, 16 May 2012 05:00:00 -0700

Looking for the best bang for the buck? Here are the best cameras you can buy for $200, $400, $600, $800, and a grand.

Tricks for photographing flowers

Dave Johnson — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:15:00 -0700

It's springtime. Here's how to take some beautiful snapshots of blooming flowers.

Turn your Instagram photos into works of art on canvas

Ed Oswald — Thu, 10 May 2012 08:00:00 -0700

Instacanv.as will print your Instagram photos on high-quality canvas to hang on your wall.

New rugged Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS camera has serious specs

Tim Moynihan — Tue, 08 May 2012 10:15:00 -0700

With a fast F2.0 lens, high-speed shooting modes, and low-light skills, Olympus's latest rugged camera offers compelling traits for everyday use, too.

Five essential iPhone apps for photographers

Dave Johnson — Tue, 08 May 2012 06:45:00 -0700

The latest crop of photo and camera apps for the iPhone are awesome.

TechHive: Aperture and shutter controls explained

Tim Moynihan — Thu, 03 May 2012 10:14:00 -0700

Tim Moynihan explains how the manual controls on a digital camera work.

Pick the right shutter speed for every photographic situation

Dave Johnson — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:41:00 -0700

Here's how to pick the right shutter speed for every photographic situation.

Introducing the TechHive Beta Blog

Jason Snell — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:55:00 -0700

Jason Snell explains what's up with the new TechHive blog, from the people who bring you Macworld and PCWorld.

Slideshow: Capture great photos at concerts

Lauren Crabbe — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:00:00 -0700

When the spotlights turn on, the iPhones come out. Follow these basic tips to make your photos take main stage in your News Feed.

Review: Canon PowerShot Elph 520 HS sports a 12x optical zoom

Tim Moynihan — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:30:00 -0700

The PowerShot Elph 520 HS is a very compact 12X-optical-zoom camera designed for casual shooters. It offers decent performance, but not at the level we're used to seeing in Canon's cameras.

Nikon's new entry-level D3200 DSLR packs a 24-megapixel sensor

Tim Moynihan — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:15:00 -0700

Priced at $700 as a kit with an 18-55mm stabilized lens, the APS-C-sensored Nikon D3200 will be available in April for prospective entry-level DSLR buyers.

Review: Sony Bloggie Live streaming pocket camcorder performs well

Tim Moynihan — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 06:00:00 -0700

The Sony Bloggie Live is an excellent pocket camcorder with groundbreaking wireless features, but it's a tough sell in the age of do-everything smartphones.

NAB: Blackmagic launches Cinema Camera

Digital Arts Staff — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:00:00 -0700

Features include 13 stops of dynamic range, a high-resolution 2.5K sensor, and a built-in high bandwidth SSD recorder.

NAB: Canon releases EOS-1D C camera for movie and TV production

Digital Arts Staff — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:50:00 -0700

The EOS-1D C is a digital SLR with a video focus that supports in-camera 4K video recording.

Four easy tricks for better photos

Dave Johnson — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 04:55:00 -0700

Follow these four simple tips to take better pictures, no matter what kind of camera you use.

Remains of the Day: Glaring errors

Dan Moren — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:30:00 -0700

Apple may de-glare its iMac displays, the iPhone reigns supreme on Flickr, and the question of the day: Who can possibly portray the inimitable Steve Wozniak?

Understanding your camera's ISO control

Dave Johnson — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:55:00 -0700

Take better photos in low light by fine-tuning your digital camera's ISO setting.

Automator workflow of the month: Convert and mail images

Christopher Breen — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 06:00:00 -0700

If you're in a rush to capture, convert, and send images from your digital camera, this workflow is a lifesaver.

Hands on with the Bloggie Live Wi-Fi camcorder

Bryan Hastings — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 05:00:00 -0700

Camcorder expert Bryan Hastings took the Bloggie Live out for a spin and gives us the lowdown on its Wi-Fi features.

Givit offers FlipShare users a helping hand

Damon Brown — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:40:00 -0700

Givit, a private video sharing service, will eventually take over the soon-to-be-defunct FlipShare service next year.

New Sony Alpha A57 focuses on the DSLR sweet spot

Tim Moynihan — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:17:00 -0700

Priced to compete with the Canon EOS Rebel T3i and the Nikon D5100, Sony's translucent-mirror A57 will shoot quickly and offer impressive video options.

How Lytro can realize its full potential

Tim Moynihan — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:00:00 -0800

Lytro's first light-field camera is capable of amazing things, but in its current state it comes up short of revolutionizing photography. Here are six things that could make the next Lytro device the only compact camera you'd ever need.

Review: Sony Alpha NEX-C3 camera offers sweeping options, low price tag

Theano Nikitas — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 05:30:00 -0800

The Sony NEX-C3 is a solid option for photographers who want a compact interchangeable lens camera with a good feature set and above-average image quality.

Review: Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 advanced camera sports updated and streamlined features

Theano Nikitas — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:30:00 -0800

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 maintains its place as a player in the mirrorless interchangeable lens category.