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These spectacular vistas are the product of the Mahli "hand lens" camera.
BBC: Curiosity Mars rover spins its rock drill
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The image was taken by the rover's Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) during the rover's 44th Martian day, or sol, on Mars (Sept. 19, 2012).
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It is using its mast-mounted colour cameras and laser spectrometer, together with its arm-held "hand lens" camera and X-ray spectrometer, to try to find the best drill candidate.
BBC: Curiosity Mars rover deploys its rock brush
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Brushing the surface of rocks with Curiosity's dust removal tool first enables the arm-held hand lens camera and X-ray spectrometer, in particular, to see features that might otherwise be obstructed.
BBC: Curiosity Mars rover deploys its rock brush
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This is made possible by a second zoom group of lens elements that shifts rapidly to correct for the slightest of hand movements.
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First up in the point and shoot category is the Lumix DMC-ZS30 with a 20x optical zoom, 24mm ultra-wide angle lens plus WiFi and NFC, a medium-sized cam with a soft touch hand grip.
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The 8.7-megapixel camera features advanced floating lens technology, dubbed 'optical image stabilization' which helps eliminate blur by compensating for hand movement while photos or videos are being shot.
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The mirror-less camera, on the other hand is a macroevolution and will become a strapping competitor for the popular standards: the digital SLR (single-lens reflex) camera and the user-friendly point-and-shoot camera.
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The power of a large and heavy size super-telephoto lens is available on the compact body of the SP-720UZ, fitting in the palm of your hand, and making it the perfect companion for keeping baggage light on a trip.
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