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Awesome Cameras

Panasonic DMC-TS2

Panasonic DMC-TS2

At 10 meters, Panasonic’s 14.1MP DMC-TS2 triples the water resistance of the TS1; it also boasts lower temperature resistance (14°F vs 32°F) and better shock proofing (2m vs 1.5m).

Panasonic Lumix ZS7

Panasonic Lumix ZS7

The world’s smallest photo/video hybrid superzoom, Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-ZS7 is a 12.1MP compact camera with 12x optical zoom, wide angle Leica lens, GPS, and HD video recording.

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Pentax Optio I-10

Pentax Optio I-10
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Pentax’s Optio I-10 apes its classic Auto 110 design-wise with a retro body; spec-wise, the camera packs a 12.1 MP sensor, 5x optical zoom, 720p video recording, and triple shake reduction.

Samsung HZ35W

Samsung HZ35W

Samsung’s 12.2MP HZ35W (WB650 in Europe) hits the spot for compact superzooms; 30mm thick, it features a 24mm ultra wide angle lens, 15x optical zoom, GPS, and 3.0″ AMOLED display.

NicoletoMK Mikrokopter

NicoletoMK Mikrokopter

With a high density carbon fiber frame, four rotors, gyro stabilization and autonomous flight abilities, the NicoletoMK is one heckuva camera mount; it’ll carry up to a 1.1 lb payload.

Samsung NX10 Camera

Samsung NX10 Camera

Samsung’s NX10 is a hybrid DSLR with a 14.6 MP APS-C CMOS sensor in a compact body; it also sports a 3″ AMOLED display, 720p video, and a mirror box-less electronic viewfinder.

Samsung CL80 Camera

Samsung CL80 Camera

Samsung’s 14.1 MP CL80 is a Wi-fi enabled camera, with Facebook, Flickr, and YouTube uploading; it also features a 3.7″ AMOLED touchscreen, 7x optical zoom, and 720p videos.

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Video: Skywalker Ranch

Video: Skywalker Ranch

Getting into Skywalker Ranch is cool enough, but this is no mere video: Philip Bloom gets invited by Rick McCallum and George Lucas to see how far he can push two Canon DSLRs.

Spycam Lighter

Spycam Lighter
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A fire starter isn’t the most inconspicuous thing to flash in plain sight, but you can’t beat the Spycam Lighter for its size; it records 640×480 video and features 4 GB storage with USB port.

Funny: Nikon Girl

Funny: Nikon Girl

Canon vs. Nikon becomes Capulet vs. Montague with Nikon Girl, a hilarious music video that recasts the classic feud of lens & bodies as Romeo & Juliet; warning: slightly NSFW.

101 Cameras T-shirt

101 Cameras T-shirt
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Turn yourself into a walking camera museum with Adam Frame’s 101 Cameras tee; a snapshot into photographic history, it’s packed with everything from twin lens reflexes to polaroids.

NEW HIGH Camera Case

NEW HIGH Camera Case
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Designed for small digital cameras, Hard Graft’s NEW HIGH Case is ideal for spur of the moment shutterbugs; just slip your fingers through the leather handle while you snap shots.

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Casio EX-G1

Casio EX-G1
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The world’s slimmest shock-resistant camera at 0.78″ (and a looker, too), Casio’s 12.1 MP EX-G1 features a two-layer shell that’ll withstand 7′ drops, 10 feet of water, and 14°F temps.

Leica x Hermes M7

Leica x Hermes M7
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Only for well-heeled shutterbugs, Leica’s M7 Edition Hermes camera is limited to 100 and features silver chrome with brown or orange calfskin leather and a matching leather strap.

Casio EX-FH25

Casio EX-FH25

Casio’s 10 MP EX-FH25 superzoom improves on the 9.1 MP EX-FH20 with CMOS backlit sensors and 40 fps burst mode at 9 MP; other specs: 20x optical zoom and 720p video.

iSteady Shot

iSteady Shot
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Similar to the Steadicams used in Hollywood, the iSteady Shot uses a two-axis gimbal to reduce camera shake, resulting in ultra-smooth iPhone and Nano movies; demo movie here.

Ricoh GXR

Ricoh GXR
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Ricoh’s GXR merges optics and sensors into a “lens unit” that can be swapped without dust worries; currently available are 10 MP fast prime and 12.1 MP APS-C lenses, with more planned.

Olympus E-P2

Olympus E-P2
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Olympus’ E-P2 modestly improves on the E-P1, offering video and still AF tracking and an accessory connector port; it otherwise keeps the 12.3 MP sensor and a micro four thirds body.

SpiderPro Camera Holster

SpiderPro Camera Holster
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We’ve featured holsters for beer and flashlight quick draws, but SpiderPro’s Camera Holster is one you’ll actually shoot (pictures) with: choose from either the single or dual DSLR system.

Video: Cardboard Camera

Video: Cardboard Camera

Kiel Johnson’s giant Cardboard Twin-Lens Reflex Camera looks cool enough as he builds it in the time-lapse video above, but here’s what wowed us: it actually takes pictures.

Mamiya DM22 DSLR

Mamiya DM22 DSLR
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Mamiya’s DM22 is an entry level camera, though only affordable for professionals; it features a 22 MP 44x36mm sensor, Leaf Aptus II-5 back, 80mm f/2.8 lens, and ISO range of 25-400.

Canon EOS-1D Mk IV

Canon EOS-1D Mk IV
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Canon’s 16.1MP EOS-1D Mark IV boasts 102,400 ISO, but its strong suit is fast action, low-light shots with 10fps burst, two Digic 4s, 45-pt AF, and 1080p recording (sweet video here).

Nikon D3S DSLR

Nikon D3S DSLR
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Nikon’s D3S DSLR succeeds their D3 and features a new 12.1 MP full-frame CMOS sensor, 720p video recording, an improved viewfinder, and an insane max ISO of 102,400.

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