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Rapoo Full HD Webcam (XW180) Review

I’ll be honest with you, dear reader – I’ve never really needed to pursue obtaining a webcam before. Whenever I would want to go and play with my online friends, I’d usually just hook up my phone to my computer and, through using a particular app designed for this purpose, use it as a webcam…

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Home & Entertainment Security

Yale Home View ‘Pan Tilt Zoom’ IP Camera: Setup & impressions

I can’t imagine my home without security cameras anymore. Whether it’s during holiday season or a casual weekend away, I like being able to keep a close eye on the house to know it’s safe. Yale’s new range of IP cameras are intended to make it easy & affordable to keep tabs on your house from wherever you…

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Photography & Video

KitVision Escape 4KW action cam: 1080p 60fps video test

As far as affordable action cams go, KitVision’s Escape 4KW is actually a really good buy. It records very good quality HD footage 1080p (at either 30 or 60 frames per second) and comes with an array of features like waterproof casing, 12MP photos and WiFi connectivity too. Although quite ironically it doesn’t record well…

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Photography & Video Smartphones

Samsung Galaxy S7 rear camera test in 1080p (Video)

The guys over at Three UK recently sent me the Samsung Galaxy S7 to play with, and so far I’ve absolutely loved the cameras on this thing. Its front facing camera has been impressive with a wide angle, crisp image quality and high resolution shooting capabilities. The rear camera also had a lot to get…

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Photography & Video Smartphones

Samsung Galaxy S7 front camera test (Video)

The Samsung S7 is the first Android smartphone I’ve used in a long time that actually makes me consider ditching my iPhone 6s Plus. It’s a great looking & feeling phone with plenty of features, but the most appealing thing here is the Samsung S7’s cameras. Why the front camera matters to me I tend to use my iPhone 6s Plus to record any video…

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Photography & Video Smartphone & Tablet Accessories

Manfrotto Pixi Mini Tripod Review: A Versatile Photography Tool

The Good: Good looking, well built and versatile tripod. The Bad: Not ideal for prolonged use with a DSLR camera, particularly if you intend on using it in front-facing/selfie mode. It’ll get a tad heavy. The Bottom Line: For the asking price, it’s hard to fault the Manfrotto Pixi Mini. It’s a well made tripod that’s great for…