lenses

Better digital photos

Digital Living Unfortunately, these lenses are often quite pricey. But what if your digital camera isn't an SLR or doesn't take interchangeable lenses? Some cameras have adaptors for these auxiliary lenses. Red-eye reduction modeAvoid using this setting.

3 August 2006, 15:09

Hi-def camcorder to film snowboarding?

Digital Living You say you need a light camcorder for HD video, but the majority of HD camcorders are bulky monsters, with lenses like the Tower of Pisa. I would like to buy a camcorder to film snowboarding, I need something light and durable, preferably hi-def.

6 October 2005, 16:11

Should I buy a camera or a camera phone? review

Digital Living Even those with 5-megapixel sensors tend to have quite basic lenses. I've got an old compact digital camera that has just given up on me, so I need to buy myself a new one. But I've heard that camera phones are so good now that I don't need to buy...

Tags: compact, digital camera, lens, cameras

26 November 2007, 8:00

What's the best type of image stabilisation?

Digital Living Some dSLRs also move the sensor, while some dSLR lenses move elements of the lens to steady the image as light passes into the camera. I'm looking to upgrade my digital camera for a new one, but this time around I want something that will take less...

25 July 2007, 12:16

How to clean your digital SLR camera

Digital Living Changing lenses is best done in dust-free, neutral environments, where the risk of contamination is low, but this isn't always possible when snapping in the field. It goes without saying that you should keep caps on lenses and the camera body...

17 September 2007, 10:55