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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 review

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:47:01 +0000

The 12.1-megapixel Lumix DMC-FP8 doesn't look like anything special, but it successfully tackles a problem that plagues most other ultra-compact cameras: slow performance. It's also easy to use, small and lightweight, and produces good photos. As such, it's well worth a look for people prone to pointing and shooting

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

Ricoh CX2 review

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:02:01 +0000

The 9.3-megapixel CX2 compact superzoom with 10.7x zoom offers capabilities that wouldn't be out of place on a cutting-edge digital SLR, including plenty of focusing options and an excellent dynamic-range mode. It also feels very well-made and responsive

Nikon Coolpix S220 review

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:55:02 +0000

The 10-megapixel Coolpix S220 is a good option for those who want a straightforward, inexpensive camera that will take photos of a sufficient quality for posting online. It's also incredibly small and lightweight, and offers very good features for its class

Dell G2410 review

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:26:01 +0000

The 24-inch, LED-backlit Dell G2410 won't win any beauty contests, and its lack of ergonomic options is disappointing, but this is still a fantastic monitor. Its performance is incredible, especially with movies, and you won't have to remortgage your home to afford it

Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP review

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:26:02 +0000

We can't help but like the 10-megapixel Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP, even though it's not without its faults. It looks so neat and appealing that its comparatively low price comes as a surprise, and it's waterproof up to 3m, making it a good choice for casual snappers looking for a camera to take on holiday

Kodak EasyShare Z980 review

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:49:02 +0000

The 12-megapixel EasyShare Z980 may have a few design quirks, but its wideangle 24x superzoom lens provides a great deal of fun and flexibility, as does its ability to be fully automatic, fully manual and everything in between. It also offers decent performance, vibrant colours and good 720p video

Olympus E-620 review

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:41:02 +0000

The 12-megapixel E-620 is a solid and inexpensive entry-level digital SLR. Because it offers a host of advanced features and its interface is more complicated than it needs to be, some beginners might be put off. But those that persevere will be rewarded with good performance and picture quality

Pentax Optio E70 review

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:20:01 +0000

The attractive, 10-megapixel Optio E70 is an inexpensive compact camera that offers decent performance, features and image quality for the price. It doesn't offer a great deal of shooting flexibility, but the E70's simple to use and has large, easy-to-read controls, making it a good camera for beginners

LG Arena KM900 review

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:44:01 +0000

The iPhone-inspired Arena KM900 boasts an amazing wealth of features, including a decent 5-megapixel camera and high-quality video-recording capability. Battery life could be better, and the Arena can't quite match Apple's device in terms of usability, but touchscreen-phone fans should check it out