Pentax releases K20D firmware update

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  Automatic travel journal created by tracking mobile phone

  Online travel communications retailer Telestial recently launched its Travel Journal feature, an online service that automatically creates an online trip journal based on the location of the user's phone.

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  Which Canon digital SLR?

  Which Canon digital SLR? Your heart's set on a Canon. How do you choose?

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  Digital SLRs that won't break the bank

  Remember when it was common to drop AU$1,000 on a nice digital point-and-shoot? These days, for around the same outlay, you can pick up a digital SLR camera.

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  Nikon Coolpix P6000: Dripping with features

  Nikon announced the newest addition to its P series of compact camera, the P6000, featuring a 13.5-megapixel image sensor, integrated GPS and an Ethernet connection.

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  Exposure: Chris Bray

  Adventurer Chris Bray shares some incredible wildlife shots from the Canadian Arctic, New Zealand and Cradle Mountain, Tasmania.

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  Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

  Plentiful features with all manner of adjustable options, entertaining gimmicks and rock-solid shooting make us like this camera a lot. If you could stick an SD card slot in there, it'd be one of the best superzooms we've seen. Sadly, it loses marks for the proprietary connections.

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  Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

  It has been about two years since Panasonic's last LX-series camera, the DMC-LX2, was launched. One of the most interesting things about that model was its 16:9 aspect ratio sensor and a good range of manual controls not usually found in digital compact cameras. We spent a day with the upcoming successor to the LX2, the DMC-LX3. Here's what we found out.

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  Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd

  We're actually struggling to think of anything bad about the 10-megapixel zooming behemoth that is the Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. It's a versatile and reliable camera that gets looks, features, image quality and controls right.

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  Fujifilm FinePix J50

  The J50 is strictly for beginners who want a simple shooter to start exploring the world of photography. While the extensive modes make up for the lack of fancy features, little has been done to salvage the less-than-desired image quality.

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  Which Canon digital SLR?

  Which Canon digital SLR? Your heart's set on a Canon. How do you choose?

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  Digital SLRs that won't break the bank

  Remember when it was common to drop AU$1,000 on a nice digital point-and-shoot? These days, for around the same outlay, you can pick up a digital SLR camera.

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  Best digital SLR for beginners

  If you're looking to buy your first dSLR, you're spoilt for choice — or possibly overwhelmed by the options.

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  Canon cranks out 7 new compact cameras

  Canon adds two IXUS and four PowerShot cameras to its lineup as well as introducing a new hybrid camera-camcorder model aimed at travellers.

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  High-end Canon SLR counters Nikon

  Canon's EOS-1D Mark III offers 10.1 megapixels, boosts sensor's light sensitivity, adds new image processor and gets live image preview.

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  Olympus debuts E-Series digital SLR range

  At a global announcement yesterday afternoon, Olympus announced its E-Series digital SLR range. Consisting of three new models, the focus was on the E-410 -- a dSLR aimed at "everyday" users.

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  Olympus, Nikon shoot for lower-end SLRs

  On eve of Photo Marketing Association show, camera makers announce new single-lens reflex models to compete in crowded sector of digicam market.

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  Sony plans two higher-end SLRs

  To strengthen position in the SLR camera market, company says it will introduce one model for advanced amateurs and one for professionals.

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  Panasonic plans lower-end SLR camera

  Company to release a second digital SLR model this year, bolstering efforts to penetrate a high-growth segment of the market.

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  Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

  Plentiful features with all manner of adjustable options, entertaining gimmicks and rock-solid shooting make us like this camera a lot. If you could stick an SD card slot in there, it'd be one of the best superzooms we've seen. Sadly, it loses marks for the proprietary connections.

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  Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

  It has been about two years since Panasonic's last LX-series camera, the DMC-LX2, was launched. One of the most interesting things about that model was its 16:9 aspect ratio sensor and a good range of manual controls not usually found in digital compact cameras. We spent a day with the upcoming successor to the LX2, the DMC-LX3. Here's what we found out.

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  Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd

  We're actually struggling to think of anything bad about the 10-megapixel zooming behemoth that is the Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. It's a versatile and reliable camera that gets looks, features, image quality and controls right.

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  Fujifilm FinePix J50

  The J50 is strictly for beginners who want a simple shooter to start exploring the world of photography. While the extensive modes make up for the lack of fancy features, little has been done to salvage the less-than-desired image quality.

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  Olympus E-420

  The Olympus E-420 is a good beginner's dSLR with an extremely compact footprint that should go well with travellers. Just don't expect any fancy features for this budget model.

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  Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

  It has been about two years since Panasonic's last LX-series camera, the DMC-LX2, was launched. One of the most interesting things about that model was its 16:9 aspect ratio sensor and a good range of manual controls not usually found in digital compact cameras. We spent a day with the upcoming successor to the LX2, the DMC-LX3. Here's what we found out.

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  Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

  Plentiful features with all manner of adjustable options, entertaining gimmicks and rock-solid shooting make us like this camera a lot. If you could stick an SD card slot in there, it'd be one of the best superzooms we've seen. Sadly, it loses marks for the proprietary connections.

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  Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd

  We're actually struggling to think of anything bad about the 10-megapixel zooming behemoth that is the Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. It's a versatile and reliable camera that gets looks, features, image quality and controls right.

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  Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS20

  If you just want a camera that takes good shots without having to understand photographic jargon, buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS20.

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  Canon Digital IXUS 90 IS

  When a camera is this good-looking and takes respectable pictures, we'll forgive the lack of features.

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  Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS20

  If you just want a camera that takes good shots without having to understand photographic jargon, buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS20.

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  Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

  The 1Ds Mark III marks another high-end success for Canon, though you'll need a lot of spare cash if you want to own this ground-breaking camera.

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  Canon EOS-1D Mark III

  Canon's EOS 1D Mark III offers a luxurious cocktail of high-resolution, extremely low noise, blazingly fast burst shooting, abundant customisation, and a build quality and ergonomic design among the best you'll find in today's camera market.

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  Canon EOS 400D

  The Canon 400D remains a very good first dSLR, with a balance of automatic, semi-automatic and manual controls to progress through as your creative photography skills improve.

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  Fujifilm FinePix F31fd

  The Fujifilm FinePix F31fd carries on the leading high ISO performance from the F30 and is a solid all-round compact camera for general photography and low-light shooting.

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