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Archive for July, 2009
The Daily Roundup: here’s what you might’ve missed
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| Nikon D300s officially announced — 720p/24 movie mode with autofocus and mic input It managed to keep the big secret about the new DSLR under wraps even as everything else was leaked in the past few weeks. |
WSJ: Apple going to CES 2010. Reality: Nope. At no point did CEA chief exec Gary Shapiro even remotely imply that Apple would be present at a future CES — let alone state unequivocally that Apple “will be there” in 2010. |
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| Entelligence: Six is much too much As with the personal computer, it’s these third party developers that are going to define which mobile platform wins wins and which loses. |
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| VUDU’s streaming service demoed live on an LG TV They haven’t chucked a single feature, and the interface is rather responsive for a TV-based video service (though not quite as flashy as its PS3 and Xbox 360 counterparts). |
Motorola Sholes Android phone headed for Verizon? If this phone does make it to the realm of the real it’ll be nice to see a Moto / Android device that doesn’t look like it belongs in the hands of a tweenage girl (yeah, we said it, Morrison). |
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The Daily Roundup: here’s what you might’ve missed originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Ask Engadget: Best starter DSLR?
We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget question is coming to us from Adam, who is finally looking to make the leap into the money pit known as “the DSLR world.”
“I’m pretty much a complete noob when it comes to camera stuff. My wife loves to take pictures, though. So much so that she literally wore out her first point and shoot camera, and the Kodak Z712 I bought for her less than two years ago is starting to act up as well. To compound the matter, we are expecting our first born sometime next year. I fear the Kodak just isn’t going to cut it any longer. What would be the best starter DSLR to get? She hates missing photo opportunities due to camera ‘lag’ so speed would definitely be at the top of the list. Photo quality and features would be next. Price should be no more than $800 or so. Also, I’m not interested in video capabilities as I would probably get a dedicated device for that.”
Aw, we’ve got love for the noobs, Adam! With Nikon’s D3000 just announced, we figured this was about as good a time as any to get an updated list of responses for this always-popular inquiry. Be sure to let him know if your entry-level DSLR is doing you right, and feel free to drop those congrats / condolences on the kid while you’re at it.
Filed under: Ask Engadget, Digital Cameras
Ask Engadget: Best starter DSLR? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

