When you don't want to schlep a dSLR...

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	Compact cameras for advanced shooters Lori Grunin CNET.com Small and mighty It's a common complaint: You want the photo quality of a dSLR, but find you're leaving the camera at home because it's so large. The compromise is a compact camera with a sensor larger than a typical point-and-shoot--sometimes even the same size as a consumer or midrange dSLR--and sufficient manual control over aperture and shutter speed to allow for a measure of the creativity to which you're accustomed. What you sacrifice is the speed of a dSLR's faster phase-detection autofocus and more often than not, the improved shooting experience delivered by a through-the-lens optical viewfinder. Read more  Digital camera buying guide  Best digital cameras Canon PowerShot S90 Most popular camcorders Canon Vixia HF200  Check prices Canon Vixia HF20  Check prices Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera (black)  Check prices Canon FS200 (silver)  Check prices Flip UltraHD (black)  Check prices What's new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 is a first-rate ultracompact party companion that excels at snapshots, but those expecting superb photo quality for its price should pass on it. Read more  Check prices Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR A compact megazoom with a lot to offer, the Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR is very good for its class, but with a few limitations. Read more  Check prices Cheap camcorders They're larger and more expensive than Flip-type models, but these camcorders have zoom lenses. Read more Give the gift of photography If you've got gift bucks to burn, one of the cameras or camcorders on this list should tickle the fancy of your favorite digital-imaging enthusiast. As always, we recommend finding a way for the recipient to try before you buy--especially with the pricier items. Remember: tis better to give than to receive, but tis better to give the right gift than the wrong one. Read more Crave Red Scarlet 2/3 specifications, price revealed Leonard Goh If you've seen our Holiday Gift Guide, you'll notice the oh-so-desirable Red One modular videocam, which costs a staggering $17,500. Well, now you don't have to fork out so much for a Red system. The company has just announced the availability of the Scarlet 2/3, an affordable 3k-resolution video camera. That is, if you find $4,750 cheap. Read more CNET forum Digital pictures to portable hard drive without a PC? Posted by hguilmette My wife is going on a trip and will be unable to take her PC. We are trying to determine if there is a way to transfer her pictures from her SD card to a portable hard drive, without having her PC.  Read more  Most popular cameras 1. Canon PowerShot S90 2. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 (blue) 3. Nikon D5000 (with 18-55mm lens) 4. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 (silver) 5. Canon EOS Rebel T1i (with 18-55mm IS lens) More digital-imaging resources  Editors' top cameras  Digital camera buying guide  Digital SLR buying guide  Digital camera videos  Digital cameras forum  Camcorder videos  Editors' top camcorders  Camcorder buying guide  Indecent Exposure podcast  Camcorders forum  Quick guide to HD camcorders
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