Dec 23

Capture Sporting Events with Casios Exilim EX-FH20

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Former PC Magazine Editor-In-Chief Michael Miller posted about a neat new digital camera that’s great for capturing action shots and sporting-event photos. Casio’s Exilim EX-FH20 is a good choice for amateur photographers. From his post:

What makes the camera special are two particular shooting modes. In the first, it takes 40 7-megapixel frames per second when you hold down the shutter button. This is great if you’re looking for the perfect moment, and you can sense when it is about to happen, such as capturing the precise moment when your child kicks or catches a ball.

Read the entire story on Miller’s blog, Forward Thinking.

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Apr 03

Nikon D40x Hands-On: Potent Power, Petite Price [Digital Cameras]

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We have a Nikon D40X ($730, body only) in our hands, and testing it for the past few days has been a joy. The camera is light but not too light, and its controls are perfectly placed. We’re even okay with its menu system, which other reviewers have called “meandering.” It also gives you the overall impression that it’s going to back you up if you do something stupid. For example, its auto ISO setting will reach into its higher numbers, pushing the light through to help you out in a dark situation. More »

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