cameras

Cameras with image stabilisation

Reviews Most cameras now boast image stabilisation, anti-shake or vibration-reduction features to counteract these tiny motions. Some cameras compensate for your tiny movements by physically moving elements of the lens or sensor.

10 August 2007, 15:37

Best blogging cameras

Reviews Fortunately, cameras don't lie, even if bloggers do. We've had a look at the best cameras out there for the purposes of adding images to your blog. Almost all cameras are now capable of capturing video.

28 September 2007, 15:35

How do digital cameras differ from film?

Reviews Many digital cameras use batteries designed specifically for them Many cameras substitute the optical viewfinder with the kind of electronic viewfinder (EVF) that is used on camcorders. Some cameras have LCDs that flip out or twist, to help you...

12 May 2005, 18:50

Superzoom digital cameras

Reviews These cameras have a zoom greater than 10x magnification, as well as packing in the best features from more powerful dSLRs and simpler, more pocketable compacts. This is why they're sometimes called bridge cameras.

24 August 2007, 16:19

Best digital cameras for Christmas

Reviews But as the big day approaches and thoughts turn to presents, we take a look at a selection of the best compact digital cameras for Christmas. Christmas is coming -- are you feeling festive? In fact it's been coming for three months, if you believe...

7 November 2008, 16:08

6-megapixel compact cameras

Reviews If you can't quite find the budget for one of these cameras, see whether there's a 5.0-megapixel version available instead. In the compact camera market, 6 megapixels is the new black. It's the safest bet for camera manufacturers, guaranteeing...

14 July 2006, 13:29

Ultracompact cameras

Reviews Slide an ultracompact camera into your pocket and you can capture the moment -- any moment -- wherever you go. The smallest models are about the size of a credit card, with a simple rectangular design.

5 May 2005, 16:15

Enthusiast cameras for learning about photography

Reviews Most enthusiast cameras have four main modes: program, shutter priority, aperture priority and full manual. More sophisticated enthusiast cameras aren't as common as they used to be, thanks to the rise of entry-level dSLRs.

23 March 2007, 15:13

Best long zoom compact cameras

Reviews But there's a growing number of cameras in the 3-10x hinterland that combine compact portability with distant-shooting goodness. Because different cameras have different focal lengths and different-sized image sensors, a standard measurement is...

8 May 2008, 9:35

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ3 review

Reviews The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ3 sits at the bottom of Panasonic's line of midrange, 6x-zoom point-and-shoot cameras. Since both cameras use the same body mould, the DMC-LZ3's LCD looks smaller than usual against its 64mm bezel.

Editor's rating   6.4

Tags: panasonic, megapixel, compact, body

26 April 2006, 12:26

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 review

Reviews Compared to digital SLRs and some other superzoom cameras, the small, lightweight 6-megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 feels almost like a toy. Like other Panasonic OIS cameras, the DMC-FZ7 has two image stabilisation modes -- one is always on, the...

Editor's rating   7.2

Tags: panasonic, shots, assist, bars

3 May 2006, 16:18

BenQ DC E1000 review

Reviews BenQ will probably never be the first name to spring to mind when it comes to cameras, but it has been quietly churning out straightforward point-and-shoot compacts for a while now. As an aside, we're pleased with BenQ's continued policy to provide...

Editor's rating   6

Tags: benq, noise, compact, shoot

7 November 2007, 14:43

Nikon Coolpix S200 review

Reviews For point-and-shoot cameras, size can mean almost everything. The 7-megapixel Nikon Coolpix S200 is one of the smallest cameras we've seen in a long time, though it isn't necessarily better than the competition.

Editor's rating   6

Tags: nikon, lens, shots, shooting

22 August 2007, 15:34

Casio Exilim EX-S880 review

Reviews Usually, newer versions of cameras offer noticeable upgrades, such as more advanced processors, higher-resolution sensors and more features. Like the EX-Z1200, the EX-S880's face-detection system offers more than most other similarly equipped cameras.

Editor's rating   6.4

Tags: casio, youtube, detection, profile

12 September 2007, 12:06

Canon PowerShot A430 review

Reviews The back holds a control pad that doubles as a zoom rocker and flash/macro control, a mode wheel and four buttons for display, menu, function/OK and printing, a fairly standard arrangement for cameras in this category.

Editor's rating   6.8

Tags: canon, megapixel, shots, bars

5 May 2006, 15:39