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The Fujifilm FinePix S2950 "delivers 14MP, a FUJINON 18x zoom lens w/ dual image stabilization, a large 3-inch LCD, plus a number of image and social features. It's currently being offered at just $165 shipped, normally $329. Product page. Continue reading for videos on its top features and how to get started with the camera.

The FinePix S2950 packs an 18x zoom with an impressive wide angle 28mm-504mm high-precision FUJINON optical lens in a simple-to-operate zoom lever, allowing a huge range to capture every detail, whether shooting stills or movies. The FinePix S2950 features the easy-to-use Motion Panorama shooting mode, which takes three successive shots with a helpful tool which automatically releases the shutter once the images are fully aligned to seamlessly stitch the shots together in-camera.

David Riesenberg has unveiled the Canon AE-D, a mirrorless camera "heavily influenced by the classic Canon AE-1 and AE-1P." It features "a full frame sensor, and kit of 50mm f/1.0L lens." No word yet on pricing or availability. Click here for more pictures. In related news, continue reading for a Canon EOS 5D Mark III hands-on video.

Unlike so many concepts, he actually took into account the physical requirements of some of the components, and had to modify his design slightly.

While not technically a FAIL, this toddler shows how not to use a camera for taking pictures, though she could be just checking the lens. Click here to see more of today's most popular images, courtesy of Imgur.com. Continue reading to see a two-year-old singing Adele's "Someone Like You".

Today only at Amazon, the Kodak EasyShare M583 14MP Digital Camera is being liquidated for just $74.99 shipped, originally $149.95. Unlike other cameras, this one automatically shares when you connect to a PC, tags to the largest number of social networks as well as uploads friend tags to Facebook. Product page. Continue reading for a video quality test.

Face detection: For great shots of friends and family, face detection locates faces and automatically adjusts camera settings. Share your world big and bright with 14 MP: More megapixels means you can crop and enlarge and still have great picture quality. Make stunning prints up to 30 x 40 in.

The Canon EOS 5D Mark II from Amazon "boasts a newly designed Canon CMOS sensor, with ISO sensitivity up to 25,600 for shooting in near dark conditions; the new DIGIC 4 processor combines with the improved CMOS sensor to deliver medium format territory image quality at 3.9 frames per second, for up to 310 frames." It's currently on sale for just $2199 shipped, originally $2999. Product page. Continue reading for a video unboxing.

Triggered from Live View Mode, HD video capture allows users to shoot uninterrupted at full 1080 resolution at 30fps -- for amazing quality footage with outstanding levels of detail and realism. The integration of HD movie capability into a high-end 21.1-megapixel camera opens a multitude of new possibilities for photojournalists and news photographers. With its full-frame CMOS sensor and outstanding ISO performance, the EOS 5D Mark II will appeal to any photographer in search of the finest camera equipment available -- from studio and wedding to nature and travel photographers.

While the Apple QuickTake (above) isn't real...yet, we did round up seven incredible high-tech cameras that actually do exist. They range from the Phantom v1610, which can shoot 1-million frames-per-second, to the Tamaggo 360-degree camera. Continue reading to see them all.

Unlike a traditional camera, the Air Clicker is finger-worn and boasts a motion-sensing clicker button that lets users capture photographs with a single gesture. No word yet on pricing or availability. Continue reading for our full overview.

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Finally, Canon has officially announced the EOS 5D Mark III. Unlike its predecessor, this new model features a "1,040,000-dot 3.2-inch rear LCD, Digic 5+ processor, 22.3-megapixel CMOS sensor, 61-Point High Density Reticular autofocus with 41 cross-types, dual memory card slots, an extended ISO range of 50 to 102,400, OVF with 100 percent coverage, and a maximum 6 FPS burst speed." Expect to shell out $4300 for the kit ($3500 body only), when it hits stores at the end of March. Product page. Click here for more pictures. Continue reading for a few videos.

Naturally, the 5D Mark III is no slouch in the video department: it can capture h.264 footage at HD resolutions up to 1080 at 24/25/30p or 720 at 50/60p, with an effective ISO range of 100-128,000 -- and of course there's a stereo mic input for the microphone of your choice. Better yet, not only does it allow for real-time control of your audio levels during filming, but also monitoring, being the first EOS-series DSLR to come equipped with a headphone jack.

The Olympus PEN E-PL1 "is truly greater than the sum of its parts, with a surprisingly small camera body packed with technology normally found in bigger, bulkier and heavier professional Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) cameras and High-Definition (HD) camcorders." Product page. Continue reading for a video review.

This third-generation PEN is built for shutterbugs who always wanted better pictures and considered a DSLR, but were intimidated by the bulky size and complex interface. The new camera's simple design and easy interface enable photographers to easily create amazing images never dreamt possible.

You won't find another deal on the Canon EOS 7D with 28-135mm zoom lens like this one for quite some time. This DSLR features an "18.0-megapixel APS-C size CMOS sensor and Dual DIGIC 4 image processors, capturing tremendous images at up to ISO 12800 and speeds of up to 8 fps." It's currently being liquidated for just $1499.95 shipped (normally $2900). Product page. Continue reading for a video review.

Full HD Video is captured at 1920 x 1080 resolution at 30p (29.97), 24p (23.976) or 25p frames per second, for up to 4GB per clip. Movies are saved as .MOV files and can be viewed in Full HD with HDMI output. The EOS 7D features a new, 63 zone dual-layer sensor designed to complement the 19-point AF system. By taking into account the color and luminosity surrounding chosen AF points, this new system delivers an entirely new level of accuracy for better results even in difficult lighting situations.