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Lexy Savvides
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CNET Editor
Lexy spent her formative years taking a lot of photos and dreaming in technicolour. Nothing much has changed now she's covering all things photography related for CNET.
Latest Focal Point
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Does taking a photo stop you from living in the moment? Focal Point
Documenting every single event in your life in photo or video form detracts from the enjoyment of the experience. Here's why you should be a little more choosy in what you snap. 3
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Kony 2012's online activism doesn't guarantee offline success Focal Point
Kony 2012 has been one of the most publicised and shared campaigns, thanks to the power of social media. So why didn't it translate into offline action last week? 3
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Spray and Pray doesn't light the way for photographers Focal Point
Shooting a whole lot of photos randomly and hoping for the best is no way to make a photography business. The System by David Jay shows just how uneducated some self-help sites can be. 3
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How Instagram will change the way Facebook values photography Focal Point
Facebook's buyout of Instagram not only reveals a lot about the company's mobile strategy, but also about the changing role of photography and visual content in general. 2
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Red RAW: is it time for a standard? Focal Point
Shooting RAW is second-nature to many photographers. With every camera producing its own proprietary RAW file, we think it's time for a standard.
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A big camera won't make you a better photographer Focal Point
In the past, plenty of people assumed that a professional-looking camera makes you a better photographer. Spending time with the Nikon D4 has shown that this misconception is still rife. 6
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Is an Android-based camera the way of the future? Focal Point
Cameras have fallen behind the rest of the tech pack when it comes to connecting and sharing with other devices. Does Android have what it takes to solve the problem? 1
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Where has all the film gone? Focal Point
The days are darkening for photographers working primarily with film, as manufacturers slow down production and developing houses shut-up shop. 3
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Why Instagram can make you a better photographer Focal Point
Photo apps like Instagram and Hipstamatic may look deceptively simple, but underneath the filters and borders lies the heart of real photography. 1
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Is connectivity key to the future of compact cameras? Focal Point
The humble point-and-shoot camera is losing relevance in a world of ubiquitous connectivity. Why is it that so few cameras are able to shoot and share instantly? 2
