Lytro Names Former Ning Head Rosenthal as CEO

Rosenthal, who also worked at AOL and Netscape once upon a time, takes the helm of the camera maker.
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Demystifying Advanced Compact Cameras

Looking for an advanced compact camera in addition to your smartphone, but confused by some of the specs? Read on.
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Canon Sees Profit Growth on Weaker Yen

Canon Inc. said its net profit for the fourth quarter fell fractionally from a year earlier but forecast a rise in profit for 2013 as its overseas sales get a boost from the yen’s weakening.

Three Cameras That Came Into Focus at CES

Bigger sensors, more megapixels and all the other bells and whistles meant to tear you away from your smartphone camera.
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PanaCast Videoconferencing System Shows Panorama Is Good for More Than Photos

Coming soon to an office near you: Panoramic videoconferencing.
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Fujifilm’s XF1 Camera Blends Old-School Style With Advanced Control

Fujifilm’s newest compact digital camera will likely appeal to photo hobbyists with an eye toward vintage camera styles.
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Light-Field Camera Maker Lytro Expands Into Stores in U.S. and Internationally

The camera, which produces pictures that can later be refocused, will go on sale at Amazon and the Web sites of Best Buy and Target, as well as at stores in a few international markets.
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Lytro’s Light Field Camera Now Speaks Windows

Lytro said Tuesday that its revolutionary camera, which previously only supported the Mac, now works with the 64-bit versions of Windows 7. The company also announced two accessories for the camera: a tripod mount and a wall charger.

Two Slim Digital Cameras Worth Considering – Even With Your Smartphone

The Sony Cyber-shot TX66 and Canon PowerShot Elph 520 pack lots of features into small bodies.
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Eye-Fi Gets $20 Million in Funding, Looks to Mobile Phones for Growth

Eye-Fi, which made its mark with Wi-Fi SD cards for digital cameras, is eyeing the mobile market.
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More Picture-Takers Are Phoning It In