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Olympus E-P2: How's the view? Electronic, expensive

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:00:00 +0000

Olympus has announced the E-P2, the second retro-styled Micro Four Thirds camera in the Pen range

Win a CNET UK Editors' Choice swag bag worth �1,200!

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:37:02 +0000

We're offering the chance for one lucky chap or chapette to win the cream of the consumer-tech crop: five gadgets that have won the coveted CNET UK Editors' Choice award

Top ten DIY photography tips

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

We're going to tell you how to stand out from the Jessops jockeys with ten DIY tips for distinctive looking -- and almost free -- photography hardware

Flickr adds face tagging

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:41:02 +0000

Flickr has added a people-tagging system that lets you place that face. We take a look to see how it works

Canon EOS 1D Mark IV to the floor with 1080p video

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:14:02 +0000

The Canon EOS 1D Mk IV is all pro with 16-megapixel 10fps snapping, 1080p video and ISO settings that are just ridiculous

Nikon D3S: 720p video and ISO... how much?!

nick.hide@cnet.co.uk (Nick Hide) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:07:02 +0000

Nikon has taken the wraps off the D3S, an update to its flagship D3 dSLR. It's added 24fps, 720p video and a new sensor with an eye-popping sensitivity range

Nikon S1000pj: So how do you get a projector in a camera?

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:03:02 +0000

The Nikon S1000pj is the first compact digital camera to include a projector. If your first instinct is to ask "Why?", that's fair enough. But iFixit has decided to ask "how?"

Eye-Fi bringing Wi-Fi to UK cameras

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:08:02 +0000

Eye-Fi is set to transform any camera into a wireless wonder this month, as the Wi-Fi SD card finally arrives in the UK

CNET UK Editors' Choice winners September 2009

nick.hide@cnet.co.uk (Nick Hide) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:44:02 +0000

September's winners are hard-working, top-quality pieces of kit, fully deserving of one of the most sought-after accolades in the industry. See what we picked

CNET UK Editors' Choice winners August 2009

nick.hide@cnet.co.uk (Nick Hide) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:49:02 +0000

August's Editors' Choice awards are rather late, we admit. We can only apologise profusely and hope the outstanding quality of this month's winners will placate you

Pentax K-x: Three colours HD

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:44:02 +0000

The Pentax K-x is a new entry-level dSLR with a patriotic colour scheme and high-definition video that's friendly on the pocket

MIT students photograph Earth with �90 near-space camera

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:28:02 +0000

Two MIT students have captured images of the Earth's curvature from near space, using a cheap point-and-shoot camera attached to a helium-filled balloon

Photos: Fujifilm Finepix Real3D camera three-dimensional hands-on

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:58:02 +0000

We got our hands on the Fujifilm FinePix Real3D camera, with just one question on our lips: is it any good?

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1: Flips our pancake

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:12:02 +0000

Panasonic's latest and smallest Micro Four Thirds camera, the Lumix DMC-GF1, sports a pancake lens that has grown men all a-flutter. Take a look at our photos from Berlin

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1: Putting the Micro in Micro Four Thirds

nate.lanxon@cnet.co.uk (Nate Lanxon) — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:02:01 +0000

Looky here, it's a Micro Four Thirds camera that doesn't just look like a dSLR built for midgets. Panasonic's Lumix Lumix DMC-GF1 instead looks like a fat compact, but with dSLR features. We're excited

Canon EOS 7D announced: Magnificent 7?

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:38:02 +0000

Canon has unveiled the EOS 7D, an 18-megapixel prosumer-level dSLR offering 1080p video and 19-point autofocus

Sony Alpha 550, 500 and 850 dSLRs: Hands-on photos

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:59:02 +0000

Sony has expanded the Alpha dSLR range with the lauinch of the mid-level 550 and 500, and the 850 slotting in just beneath the top end. We have pictures!

Video: Samsung ST500 and ST550 pout-cam hands-on

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:23:01 +0000

We got our hands on the Samsung ST500 and ST550, a pair of cameras with a hidden unique feature: an extra touchscreen -- on the front! We tried it out with our best MySpace pouts

Video: Samsung ST1000 wireless camera hands-on

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm,Drew Stearne) — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:24:02 +0000

We headed for the launch of the Samsung ST1000, a camera bursting with a dizzying array of features. Were we wowed by the wireless wonder?

Canon PowerShot SX20 and SX120 superzoom hands-on photos

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:11:02 +0000

Canon has rounded out the new PowerShot range with the SX120 and SX20, two hefty superzooms

Canon PowerShot G11: Minus 4 megapixels

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:01:02 +0000

Canon has done the unthinkable and lopped 4 megapixels off the resolution of the PowerShot G11, compared to its predecessor. And you know what? We don't mind at all

Canon IXUS 120 IS and 200 IS: Why, a touchscreen! How novel

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:58:02 +0000

These aren't just cameras: these are Canon IXUS cameras. The IXUS 200 and 120 may not be pushing the envelope of compact camera design, but they are slick little snappers

Canon PowerShot S90: One ring to rule them all

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:09:02 +0000

How much camera can you fit in your pocket? The Canon PowerShot S90 boasts a nifty ring control, and a whole lot more besides

Canon IXUS 200 and 120, and PowerShot SX20, S90 and G11 announced

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:18:02 +0000

Canon announces its first touchscreen and latest compacts with the launch of the IXUS 200 and 120, and PowerShot SX20, S90 and G11

iPhone bug hides photos

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:34:01 +0000

If you use your iPhone's camera all the time, this bug could trouble you -- once you get past 10,000 photos, screengrabs and videos, they don't show up in the Mobile Photos app

Samsung ST1000: GPS, Wi-Fi, touchscreen, 5x zoom, kitchen sink

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:37:02 +0000

Huge screen, 5x zoom, GPS, Wi-Fi, Pez dispenser... the Samsung ST1000 has it all. Actually, we made one of these features up -- you'll have to read the story to find out which

Samsung ST500 and ST550: Screens front for maximum lolz

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:53:02 +0000

It's not often a gadget comes along that makes us actually lol, but the Samsung ST500 and ST550 -- with their MySpace-friendly self-portrait touchscreens -- made us rofl

DigiDudes: Monstrously cute tripods

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:17:01 +0000

Tripods are serious business, but open-source design house Quirky is putting some fun into anti-shake with these keyring monster fellas

Video: Hands-on with the Nikon Coolpix S1000pj projector-cam

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm,Alper Cagatay) — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:32:02 +0000

The Nikon Coolpix S1000pj divides opinion thanks to its built-in projector: daft idea or instant wow factor? We headed for Nikon HQ to dim the lights and find out in this video...

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1: Micro Four Thirds camera leaked?

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:05:03 +0000

A Chinese forum has posted images of what appears to be the upcoming Lumix DMC-GF1, a rival to Olympus' retro-styled E-P1

Photos: Hands-on with the Sony Cyber-shot WX1, TX1 and Party-shot

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:48:02 +0000

Don't expect blue skies from our photo gallery of the Sony TX1 and WX1: just two slick cameras and the frankly nuts Party-shot gizmo

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 and DSC-WX1: Shot in the dark

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:35:02 +0000

Sony has equipped its latest Cyber-shots with a back-illuminated CMOS sensor, the Exmor R, based on the ones in its dSLRs, for improved low-light performance

Pentax Optio WS80: Waterproof watch takes shallow pictures

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:30:02 +0000

The waterproof new Pentax Optio W80 may not be a great swimmer, but it certainly looks the part. Is it too small a fish in the sturdicam pond though?

Pentax Optio P80, E80: Pocket-friendly point-and-shoot cameras

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:09:01 +0000

Pentax has unveiled two new ultra-compact point-and-shoot cameras, which should be friendly both to your pocket and your wallet

Sony Party-shot camera dock: Takes photos while you get plastered

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:32:02 +0000

The Party-shot camera dock rotates and shoots automatically, so you can get to know the drinks cabinet better and still wake up to incriminating photos of your friends

Photos: Casio Exilim EX-H10 hands-on

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:23:02 +0000

The Casio Exilim Ex-H10 sports a 10x optical zoom, high-definition video, and -- oh just look at the photos, they're shiny

Nikon Coolpix S640 and S570: Longer, wider, faster

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:18:02 +0000

Nikon's applied the specs equivalent of a bicycle pump to its latest compacts, the S640 and S570, which have longer zooms, wider lens angles and faster start-up performance

Nikon Coolpix S1000pj: Projecting daft ideas on to a wall near you

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:48:02 +0000

Nikon has lit up the Coolpix S1000pj, the first digital stills camera to include a built-in projector. And we have no idea why

Nikon Coolpix S70: Total touch control

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 10:44:02 +0000

Like its predecessor the S60, the 12-megapixel S70 is almost entirely controlled with the touchscreen, including the 5x zoom lens

I'd tap that: Samsung ST550 teasing touchscreen?

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:23:02 +0000

Samsung is teasing the forthcoming ST550 with a social media campaign based around the mysterious slogan "Tap it. Take it. Love it." But what can it mean?

Nikon D3000 and D300s: Refreshing dSLRs

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:15:02 +0000

Nikon has put a spring in the step of its dSLR range with the launch of the entry-level D3000 and video-shooting D300s

Photos: Kodak EasyShare Z950 and M381 get on the case

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:11:02 +0000

Like shabby crimefighter Columbo, Kodak has been quiet of late, but also like the trenchcoated 'tec, it has its moments. Exhibits A and B: the new EasyShare Z950 and M381

Ricoh GR Digital III: Pro compact

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:44:02 +0000

The Japanese company has updated its compact-camera line with the 10-megapixel GR Digital III, which should appeal to professionals after a point-and-shoot snapper

Photos: Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZX1 hands-on

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:01:00 +0000

The Lumix DMC-ZX1 treads the middle ground between high-zooming compacts and pocket snappers. Check out our picture gallery to see it sunning itself, the lucky blighter

Photos: Hands-on with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ38

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:01:00 +0000

The Lumix DMC-FZ38 sports an 18x optical zoom lens and assorted camcorder-style features, offering one of the most sophisticated combinations of video and photography prowess we've seen

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8: Slidin' stylin'

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:57:00 +0000

Panasonic's new Lumix DMC-FP8 is an attempt to inject some style into the Lumix range, with a sliding cover revealing an oversized zoom

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX60: Special FX

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:56:00 +0000

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX60 launches today, with the sort of specs that should have Canon and Nikon nervously loosening their collars

Olympus mju-7010, FE-26, FE-4000, FE-5020: microSD machines

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:15:02 +0000

The Olympus mju-7010, FE-26, FE-4000, FE-5020 are not only colourful but pack decent-sized zooms. But why oh why is Olympus so stuck on microSD?

Fujifilm FinePix Z35, J30 and A170: We bet we can make you think of marshmallows

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:20:02 +0000

The Fujifilm FinePix Z35, J30 and A170 will make you think of marshmallows -- they aren't exciting, but they are cheap

Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR: Superzooms get more sensitive

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:23:02 +0000

The Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR is the first full-sized superzoom to feature Fuji's clever EXR sensor. Zoom in and take a look