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Sony, Panasonic Cameras Combine Small Size With SLR Features (PC World)

Yahoo! News: Digital Photography — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:50:12 +0000

PC World – It’s been a year since Panasonic debuted the first digital camera that combined the compactness of a point-and-shoot with the flexibility of interchangeable lenses. The Lumix G1 kick-started a new segment in the camera market, which this week saw a new model from Panasonic and the second showing of a prototype camera from Sony.

Nikon Coolpix S360 12-Megapixel Camera (PC World)

Yahoo! News: Digital Photography — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:56:00 +0000

PC World – Online photography store Adorama is offering a factory-refurbished Nikon Coolpix S360 digital camera in black for just $129.95 with free shipping. The 12-megapixel camera features a 7X optical zoom, four-way image stabilization, a 2.7-inch LCD, and in-camera editing features. It has nifty features such as a Sport Continuous Mode for high-speed image capture, and a Smart Portrait System that includes face-priority autofocus, Smile Mode, Blink Proof, and in-camera Red-Eye Fix.

Nikon Coolpix S630 12-Megapixel Camera (PC World)

Yahoo! News: Digital Photography — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:56:00 +0000

PC World – Online photography store Adorama is offering a factory-refurbished Nikon Coolpix S630 digital camera in black for just $129.95 with free shipping. The 12-megapixel camera features a 7X optical zoom, four-way image stabilization, a 2.7-inch LCD, and in-camera editing features. It has nifty features such as a Sport Continuous Mode for high-speed image capture, and a Smart Portrait System that includes face-priority autofocus, Smile Mode, Blink Proof, and in-camera Red-Eye Fix.

OmniVision shares rise after analyst upgrade (AP)

Yahoo! News: Digital Photography — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:20:36 +0000

AP – OmniVision Technologies Inc. shares climbed Thursday after an analyst upgraded the maker of image sensors for digital cameras and other devices, predicting it will increase its market share this year.

Olympus eyes 20 percent share in high-end digicam (Reuters)

Yahoo! News: Digital Photography — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:04:25 +0000

Reuters – Japanese group Olympus Corp is aiming for its small, lightweight models to have 20 percent of the high-end digital camera market in three years, up from 5 percent now, its president said.

Sony Ericsson C905a Camera Phone (PC World)

Yahoo! News: Digital Photography — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:40:00 +0000

PC World – If you’re in the market for a new cell phone and a new digital camera, visit Wirefly.com, which is offering the Sony Ericsson C905a for free with activation of a new line of service with AT&T.

Nikon Coolpix S1000pj (PC World)

Yahoo! News: Digital Photography — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:25:00 +0000

PC World – Nikon has taken immediate picture sharing to a new level with the unique Coolpix S1000pj–a 12-megapixel point-and-shoot camera that features a built-in projector. Better yet, B&H has it on sale for $320 with free shipping (just add it to your cart to see the price drop).

Google’s Picnik Deal Prepares for a Future in the Cloud (NewsFactor)

Yahoo! News: Digital Photography — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:58:00 +0000

NewsFactor – Google on Monday announced its latest social-web acquisition: Picnik. A complement to Google’s Picasa and a partner with services like Yahoo’s Flickr and Photobucket, Picnik lets users edit photos in the browser. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Pentax Optio WS80 Digital Camera (PC World)

Yahoo! News: Digital Photography — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:08:00 +0000

PC World – For a digital camera that can withstand the elements, check out the Pentax Optio WS80, now on sale for $130 at Abe’s of Maine. Enter the coupon code LOYALTY10 to make the price drop even lower to $120 plus free shipping.

HP Jumps Back Into the Camera Business (PC Magazine)

Yahoo! News: Digital Photography — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:32:39 +0000

PC Magazine – HP has not introduced new digital cameras since 2007, but after spending some time with their 2010 lineup of cameras and a pocket HD camcorder, it appears that their most compelling feature is the price point.

Microchip Tech raises bid for Silicon Storage (AP)

Yahoo! News: Digital Photography — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:42:11 +0000

AP – Microchip Technology Inc. on Tuesday raised its purchase price for Silicon Storage Inc., aiming to thwart a competing offer for the maker of flash memory cards used in digital cameras and MP3 players.

Trade agency reviewing Kodak patent complaint (AP)

Yahoo! News: Digital Photography — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:08:37 +0000

AP – A federal agency that oversees trade disputes said Wednesday it will investigate Eastman Kodak Co.’s patent-infringement complaint over digital-camera technology used in iPhones and BlackBerrys.

Trade body to probe RIM, Apple smartphones (Reuters)

Yahoo! News: Digital Photography — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:26:59 +0000

Reuters – The International Trade Commission said it launched an investigation of Research In Motion and Apple smartphones that contain digital cameras after receiving a complaint from Eastman Kodak Co.

Tripods, 30 Percent Off (PC World)

Yahoo! News: Digital Photography — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:10:00 +0000

PC World – Was one of your New Year’s resolutions to take more pictures or video? Enter coupon BensBargains30%Tri at PCMicroStore to receive 30 percent off a variety of tripods, including models that are good for use with a camcorder, a digital camera, or even a cell phone.

Kodak expects improvement in 2010 (AP)

Yahoo! News: Digital Photography — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:54:04 +0000

AP – Eastman Kodak Co. said Thursday it expects improved earnings this year, driven by its digital printer businesses and leaner costs from years of restructuring.

Shutterfly 4Q profit rises 68 pct on revenue boost (AP)

Yahoo! News: Digital Photography — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:29:44 +0000

AP – An increase in orders for its photo products led Shutterfly Inc. on Thursday to report a 68 percent increase in net income for the fourth quarter.

Advanced Analogic narrows 4Q loss to $4 million (AP)

Yahoo! News: Digital Photography — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:17:25 +0000

AP – Advanced Analogic Technologies Inc., which makes chips for wireless phones and digital cameras, reported Thursday that its fourth-quarter loss narrowed to $4 million as sales rose 12 percent.

Upcoming Fujifilm Printer Brings 3D Home (PC World)

Yahoo! News: Digital Photography — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:56:00 +0000

PC World – If you’ve picked up a 3D camera from Fujifilm and are basking in the glory of its 3D display, what are you going to do with the 3D photos you’ve taken, aside from view them on your slick new 3D HDTV? Rather than order 3D photos from Fujifilm directly, you’ll soon be able to print your 3D shots from the comfort of your own home.

Silicon Storage takes Microchip Tech’s buyout bid (AP)

Yahoo! News: Digital Photography — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:58:06 +0000

AP – Silicon Storage Inc., a maker of flash memory cards used in digital cameras and MP3 players, said Wednesday that it has agreed to be acquired by Microchip Technology Inc. for $273 million in cash.

10 Great Digital Photography Downloads (PC World)

Yahoo! News: Digital Photography — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:00:00 +0000

PC World – Have a digital camera and plenty of photos? Want some help with editing and managing them all? We’ve rounded up ten downloads that will let you take control of your photos. Whether you’re looking for a top-of-the-line photo editor, a great photo manager, or nifty utilities to handle tasks such as finding duplicates, we have just the thing. And every program is free–not only to download but also to use.

Kodak posts 1st quarterly profit in more than year (AP)

Yahoo! News: Digital Photography — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:40:28 +0000

AP – Eastman Kodak Co., the remade picture-taking pioneer, broke a series of four straight quarterly losses with a $443 million profit in the last three months of 2009, sending its shares sharply higher.

Canon sees profit rebound after tough 2009 (AFP)

Yahoo! News: Digital Photography — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:15:15 +0000

AFP – Japanese high-tech giant Canon Inc. said Wednesday net profit more than halved in 2009, but it expects to recoup some lost ground this year on the back of strong demand for its digital cameras.

Kodak sues Apple, RIM over digital camera patents (AP)

Yahoo! News: Digital Photography — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:24:17 +0000

AP – Eastman Kodak Co. said Thursday it is suing Apple Inc. and BlackBerry maker Research in Motion Ltd. over technology related to digital cameras in their iPhone and BlackBerry smart phones.

Kodak says Apple, RIM infringe camera phone patents (Reuters)

Yahoo! News: Digital Photography — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:26:52 +0000

Reuters – Eastman Kodak Co has taken legal action claiming Apple Inc’s iPhone and Research in Motion Ltd’s BlackBerry camera phones infringe the photography company’s patents.

Nikon Coolpix L100 Digital Camera (PC World)

Yahoo! News: Digital Photography — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:00:00 +0000

PC World – B&H has the matte-black Nikon Coolpix L100 digital camera on sale for $200, but once you add the camera to your shopping cart, the price drops again to a final total of $173.

Kodak settles camera patent dispute with Samsung (Reuters)

Yahoo! News: Digital Photography — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:06:20 +0000

Reuters – Eastman Kodak Co and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd will license one another’s digital camera technology, settling a lingering dispute between the two companies, Kodak said on Monday.

Wireless Power Group Sees Standard Within 6 Months (PC World)

Yahoo! News: Digital Photography — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 01:00:14 +0000

PC World – The group developing a standard for wireless charging expects to complete its first specification within six months, opening the door for makers of cell phones, digital cameras and other devices to bring compatible products to market.

Dell, AT&T Plan New Android Phone Based on Mini 3 (NewsFactor)

Yahoo! News: Digital Photography — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:02:46 +0000

NewsFactor – A day after Google launched its Nexus One Android-based smartphone, Dell and AT&T announced another first — Dell’s first mobile handset for the U.S. The new Android phone, which has yet to be finalized, is based on the Mini 3 phone Dell sells in China. That phone is a 3.5-inch, 640×360, touchscreen phone with a three-megapixel camera.

Casio’s New Slow-Motion Camera (PC Magazine)

Yahoo! News: Digital Photography — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:49:14 +0000

PC Magazine – Casio’s new camera shoots in high-speed to create slow motion video; it also captures 30 9-megapixel images in one second.

Slots That Support SDXC Flash Storage Reaching Devices (PC World)

Yahoo! News: Digital Photography — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:40:10 +0000

PC World – Slots that support faster SDXC flash storage cards are reaching consumer electronics devices, which could boost the performance of devices like camcorders and digital cameras, multiple companies said on Tuesday.