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Olympus SH-50 iHS Digital Camera

Olympus SH-50 iHS Digital Camera

The Olympus SH-50 includes a whopping 24X zoom, with digitally enhanced 48X zoom with minimal image degradation. Combine that impressive range with the 16-megapixel backlit CMOS sensor, and you've got an incredibly portable camera that'll serve you well in almost any lighting.

Olympus TG-2 iHS Tough-Style Digital Camera

Olympus TG-2 iHS Tough-Style Digital Camera

The Olympus TG-2 iHS can take it all and still deliver detailed photos when conditions prove challenging to less-rugged cameras. Waterproof to depths of 50 feet, this sporty point-and-shoot is ideal not just for snapshots in the rain but for gorgeous underwater photos while snorkeling in tropical locales. Even in poor light, the TG-2's f/2.0 lens and backlit CMOS sensor ensure your photos show plenty of detail with minimal noise.

Olympus TG-830 Tough-Style Digital Camera

Olympus TG-830 Tough-Style Digital Camera

No need to coddle the Olympus TG-830 iHS. Bring it into whatever extreme conditions you brave and document your adventures. Whether it's body-surfing in the ocean, or trudging through knee-high snow in sub-freezing temperatures, the TG-830 will not only survive but thrive, taking gorgeous photos and video.

Crutchfield: Canon PowerShot N Digital Camera

Crutchfield: Canon PowerShot N Digital Camera

Canon's PowerShot N digital camera features a fresh new design, with a tilting screen, no traditional shutter button, and built-in Wi-FiĀ® for easy photo sharing. The wide-angle lens zooms optically to 8X, giving you a wide range of shooting options.

Crutchfield: Sony Alpha A-mount Cameras

Crutchfield: Sony Alpha A-mount Cameras

Sony's Alpha line of digital SLRs employ a translucent mirror instead of the traditional flipping mirror, letting you shoot faster than ever. With lots of lenses to choose from, they'll help you fulfill your creative vision.

Sony NEX E-Mount Cameras

Sony NEX E-Mount Cameras

Sony's NEX cameras combine a large, DSLR-sized image sensor with a small body to give you an interchangeable-lens system that pumps out great images. Its small form factor makes it easy to carry, and an ever-growing family of lenses will help you capture your creative vision.

CES Spotlight: Canon EOS M Digital Camera

CES Spotlight: Canon EOS M Digital Camera

The Canon EOS M hybrid camera combines the simplicity of a Powershot camera with the large sensor and image quality of a DSLR. Both beginning and advanced photographers will feel at home with the M. Check out our interview from the Canon booth at CES 2013.

Fuji X-E1 Digital Camera

Fuji X-E1 Digital Camera

The 16-megapixel interchangeable-lens Fujifilm X-E1 carries on Fuji's retro-designed X-series, while offering some new technological features that make this camera even more of a value than its predecessors.

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Digital Camera

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Digital Camera

Springing from the distinguished tradition (and informed by the design) of Olympus's original OM line of SLRs, the OM-D E-M5 honors that spirit while moving the innovation threshold forward.

Canon Powershot SX50 HS Camera

Canon Powershot SX50 HS Camera

The Canon Powershot SX50 HS lets you get close — really close — to the action. It sports a robust 50x zoom lens that works like a 1200mm lens would on a full-frame camera, along with fast autofocus and easy-to-use controls.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Camera

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Camera

Panasonic's Lumix FZ200 may technically qualify as a point-and-shoot camera, but its features and performance rival some DSLRs. The FZ200's 14-element Leica lens delivers a whopping 24X optical zoom for extreme close-up shots.

Nikon S800c Digital Camera

Nikon S800c Digital Camera

The Nikon Coolpix S800c is a compact point-and-shoot camera with smartphone-like Wi-Fi functionality. You can snap a photo and instantly upload it to Facebook or email it to friends, as long as you're connected to a Wi-Fi network.

Nikon Coolpix S30 camera

Nikon Coolpix S30 camera

Crutchfield Video Producer Ken recently checked out the Nikon Coolpix S30 on a backpacking trip. Here are some of his impressions of this waterproof and shockproof point-and-shoot digital camera.

Stepping up his shots

Stepping up his shots

University of Virginia graduate student Aaron S. takes the next step in his development as a photographer with a new Canon EOS Rebel T4i DSLR. Join him as he learns about what it can do, and find out how his creative options have expanded.

Canon PowerShot D20 waterproof camera

Canon PowerShot D20 waterproof camera

Zak, Crutchfield camera enthusiast, tries out the Canon D20 at Massanutten water park. He really likes the camera's easy-to-hold design and one-touch video button.

Nikon Coolpix AW100 tough-style camera

Nikon Coolpix AW100 tough-style camera

Zak, Cruchfield photo enthusiast, shows us the waterproof Nikon Coolpix AW100 in action at Virginia's Massanutten waterpark. He enjoyed taking slow motion movies with the camera.

PENTAX K-5 DSLR camera

PENTAX K-5 DSLR camera

Need a camera to take to the beach this summer? We put the PENTAX K-5 digital SLR to the test at Massanutten waterpark in Virginia.

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Zak, a Crutchfield camera enthusiast, had a chance to check out the Fujifilm X-Pro1 at CES 2012.

Panasonic DMC-GX1K

Panasonic DMC-GX1K

Zak, a Crutchfield camera enthusiast, had a chance to check out the Panasonic DMC-GX1K at CES 2012.

Capturing memories: Is there a

Capturing memories: Is there a "right camera" for me?

We took three popular camera types, set them in full auto mode, and tried them in three common scenarios. How did they perform? Find out as some of Crutchfield's camera enthusiasts put them through their paces.

Fujifilm FinePix X10 digital camera

Fujifilm FinePix X10 digital camera

Zak, Crutchfield camera enthusiast, tried out the Fujifilm FinePix X10 camera. He tells us about his favorite features like super Macro and manual focus, and shares his photographs.

Canon PowerShot G1 X digital camera

Canon PowerShot G1 X digital camera

Zak, Crutchfield camera enthusiast, had a chance to check out the Canon PowerShot G1 X at CES 2012. This powerful point-and-shoot has a giant image sensor that helps it deliver amazing picture quality.

Nikon 1 V1 digital camera

Nikon 1 V1 digital camera

Zak, Crutchfield photo enthusiast, tries out the Nikon 1 V1 hybrid camera and gives his review. He tells about the hybrid focusing system, electronic viewfinder, and Smart Photo selector.

Nikon 1 J1 digital camera

Nikon 1 J1 digital camera

Zak, Crutchfield photo enthusiast, tries out the Nikon 1 J1 hybrid camera and tells us what he thinks. He enjoys using both the Smart Capture and the Slow Motion video features.

Fujifilm FinePix X100 digital camera

Fujifilm FinePix X100 digital camera

Zak, Crutchfield writer and photo enthusiast, tries out the retro Fujifilm FinePix X100 digital camera and puts it through its paces.

Canon EOS Rebel T3i digital SLR camera

Canon EOS Rebel T3i digital SLR camera

Zak tells us about the Canon EOS Rebel T3i digital SLR camera, and shows us some photos and HD videos he shot with the camera.

Samsung TL500 digital camera

Samsung TL500 digital camera

Samsung's TL500 is an advanced point-and-shoot with a super-wide angle lens and wide aperture for taking superior pictures in low light.

How to Choose a Camera

How to Choose a Camera

We show you the different types of digital cameras available, and explain what each one is best at. With all the different models to choose from, we feel it's important to find the one that best fits your needs. After all, the best camera is the one you have with you.

Nikon D300s Digital SLR

Nikon D300s Digital SLR

Nikon's sophisticated D300s is a great choice for serious amateurs and pro's alike. In this short video, Julie and Tara highlight their favorite features.

Nikon S1000pj Digital Camera

Nikon S1000pj Digital Camera

Nikon's S1000pj features a built-in projector so you can share your photos right away. See it in action in this short Crutchfield review.

Canon EOS 7D

Canon EOS 7D

Canon's EOS 7D is a powerful, versatile digital SLR. In this video, Julie and Zak talk about their favorite features.

Samsung TL220 & TL225

Samsung TL220 & TL225

Samsung's innovative TL220 and TL225 digital cameras offer a huge LCD touchscreen on the back, plus a small front LCD to help you frame shots of you and your friends.

Nikon D90 Digital SLR

Nikon D90 Digital SLR

In this short video, Julie and Zak highlight the coolest features of Nikon's D90 digital SLR.