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The “revolutionary” Lytro light-field camera: Your questions, answered

The “revolutionary” Lytro light-field camera: Your questions, answered

by ben patterson | Oct 20, 2011 | digital cameras, news

Shoot first, focus later: that’s the idea behind the Lytro, a potentially groundbreaking new camera that promises to change the way we take—and view—pictures. Enticing stuff, but is the Lytro camera for real, and will it live up to the hype? Read on for 6...
Reader mail: Better camera apps for the iPhone?

Reader mail: Better camera apps for the iPhone?

by ben patterson | Jun 30, 2011 | apps, digital cameras, how-tos, phones, reviews

Mark writes: I finally pulled the trigger on a VZW iPhone. I was wondering if you had any thoughts on better camera apps than the stock one on the iPhone 4 and if it makes sense to get anything considering the enhancements in the iOS 5. Thanks. Hi Mark! It’s...
Picture this: a camera that lets you “shoot first, focus later”

Picture this: a camera that lets you “shoot first, focus later”

by ben patterson | Jun 22, 2011 | digital cameras, news

You thought you snapped the perfect picture, but when you finally check the photos in your camera roll, you wince—yep, out of focus, again. Well, a tiny California start-up that’s not all that far away from Google’s Mountain View headquarters is promising...
How to wirelessly transfer photos from a camera to your PC, iPhone (hint: use Eye-Fi)

How to wirelessly transfer photos from a camera to your PC, iPhone (hint: use Eye-Fi)

by ben patterson | Jun 20, 2011 | accessories, digital cameras, how-tos

[pullquote]You’ll never have to juggle memory cards again if you’ve got the Wi-Fi-enabled Eye-Fi card installed in your digital camera.[/pullquote] The idea behind the Eye-Fi memory card is simple. Equipped with its own little Wi-Fi antenna, the Eye-Fi...
New gadget shopping site predicts price drops, newer models

New gadget shopping site predicts price drops, newer models

by ben patterson | Jun 20, 2011 | digital cameras, home video, laptops, news, online services

Here’s the thing when it comes to buying a new gadget: you’ll surely spot a better deal the moment you plunk down your cash, and yes—there’s always a newer, better model right around the corner. But now there’s a new online shopping service...
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