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    Optical vs. Digital Zoom: Why Digital Is No Longer a Dirty Word

    Thanks for commenting. I'm reporting what I saw from multiple cameras. I do say (and show) that optical is better. But for casual photographers, shooting in JPEG and not up for post-processing (the vast majority of people), adding digital zoom is a handy fix if optical can't reach.
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    Optical vs. Digital Zoom: Why Digital Is No Longer a Dirty Word

    Once scoffed at by photographers, in-camera digital enlargement is now a handy option to stretch zoom beyond what the lens can do. Optical vs. Digital Zoom: Why Digital Is No Longer a Dirty Word : Read more
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    Best 4K/Ultra HD TVs 2015

    4K televisions (also known as Ultra HD TVs) are expensive, but much cheaper than they were last year. Here are the best 4k TVs available now. Best 4K/Ultra HD TVs 2015 : Read more
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    How to Take Great Pictures with the Sony a6300 or a6000

    I'm so glad to hear that!
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    GoPro Hero5 Black Review: Problems Solved

    The Hero5 Black is the most usable GoPro yet, thanks to a waterproof design, voice controls and a much-improved onscreen interface. GoPro Hero5 Black Review: Problems Solved : Read more
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    Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Review: One Amazing Ultrazoom

    With one of the longest zoom lenses available and solid image and video quality, the PowerShot SX60 HS is the ultrazoom to get. Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Review: One Amazing Ultrazoom : Read more
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    Canon PowerShot G9 X: Great Pics for the Price

    This small, pocketable camera takes great photos for the price, but the Canon PowerShot G9 X's video quality disappoints. Canon PowerShot G9 X: Great Pics for the Price : Read more
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    How to Take Great Pictures with the Sony a6300 or a6000

    One of the most powerful mirrorless cameras, Sony's a6300 (and the more affordable a6000) can capture nearly any shot — once you know a few tricks. How to Take Great Pictures with the Sony a6300 or a6000 : Read more
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    What is Amazon Student?

    Similar to Amazon Prime, the Student discount membership program offers college kids free shipping and a variety of other deals and discounts. What is Amazon Student? : Read more
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    The Best Mirrorless Cameras

    Interchangeable-lens mirrorless cameras offer the flexibility of DSLRs and close to the same quality, in a smaller, lighter package. The Best Mirrorless Cameras : Read more
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    Best Bridge Cameras 2014

    Bridge cameras offer higher-quality images than point-and-shoots but are smaller and cheaper than mirrorless or DSLR cameras. Many feature extreme zoom lenses. Best Bridge Cameras 2014 : Read more
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    The Best Online-Original TV Shows 2015

    From Netflix and Hulu to Amazon and YouTube, these are the best web series and online-exclusives available to stream in 2015. The Best Online-Original TV Shows 2015 : Read more
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    Best 4K/Ultra HD TVs 2015 (Archive)

    4K televisions (also known as Ultra HD TVs) are expensive, but much cheaper than they were last year. Here are the best 4k TVs available now. Best 4K/Ultra HD TVs 2015 : Read more
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    How To Use Google Photo Service in 7 Steps

    Google's new, free service stores and organizes every photo and video you shoot. Here's how to get started and get the most out of it. How To Use Google Photo Service in 7 Steps : Read more