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It has been about two years since Panasonic's last LX-series camera, the DMC-LX2, was launched. One of the most interesting things about that model was its 16:9 aspect ratio sensor and a good range of manual controls not usually found in digital compact cameras. We spent a day with the upcoming successor to the LX2, the DMC-LX3. Here's what we found out.

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Panasonic HDC-HS9

This year's high-def hybrid camcorder from Panasonic is of the much more useful SD card/hard-disk variety. There's 60GB of on-board storage and 1080p recording at 25fps.

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Sony Handycam DCR-DVD810

The DCR-DVD810 won't please everyone, but it does make for a lightweight, affordable choice for those struggling to decide among media formats.

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Sony Handycam HDR-SR12

A little cheaper and a bit more capacious than its predecessor, Sony's top-dog consumer camcorder is the one to get should you have the desire to go high-def.

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Lowepro Cirrus TLZ 25

A new take on the classic holster design, Lowepro's Cirrus TLZ 25 camera bag is a great choice if you typically only bring along one lens when you take your dSLR out shooting.

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Sony's 2008 Handycams are flash

Sony's rejigged 2008 camcorder line-up has more cameras than are in attendance for a Paris "oops I've slipped over, how silly of me" Hilton event. We give you a run down of each new model to help you sort the wheat from the chaff.

Geotate service geared to ease geotagging

A company called Geotate hopes to use an Internet service to lower a significant barrier to the technologically challenging practice of geotagging.

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Hotshoe DIYs and How-to

Macro tips for your point-and-shoot

It's never too close for comfort when it comes to snapping close-up shots.

Digital photo basics

Whether you've just bought a digital camera or are in the market for one, you'll learn the basics of buying and using a digicam in this introductory primer on digital photography.

Flash of brilliance: Using hotshoe strobes

Get the most out of your digital SLR and flash unit with these hot tips.

Camcorder formats: which one is best?

Prospective camcorder buyers are faced with a choice of four types of camcorder recording media: hard disk, flash memory, MiniDV/HDV tapes, or mini-DVD. We run through the pros and cons of all four formats to make your purchasing journey a little less like a trip through Dante's nine circles of hell.