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Panasonic's new camera range gets NFC

A range of new Panasonic cameras and camcorders will attempt to solve the perennial camera connectivity problem with a novel inclusion — NFC.

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Pocket Filmmaker: pocket animation techniques

This week, Jason shows you how to use your smartphone for stop-motion animation. Release your inner Aardman!

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Digital Bolex video camera gets a retro final design

The retro-inspired Digital Bolex video camera has finally revealed its final design before it hits shelves.

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The Sony Xperia TX pocket film competition winner

Congratulations to Ron Au, the winner of our Sony Xperia TX pocket film-making competition! We've got the winner and runner-up videos inside.

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Pocket Filmmaker: tiny pocket cameras

In our latest episode, Jason van Genderen steps away from the mobile and shows us some even smaller pocket cameras available over the internet.

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Best action and sports cameras

Who wins in a shoot-out between the sports cams? We pit the Sony Action Cam against the GoPro Hero2 and Contour+2.

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Canon adds three new high-end camcorders

Canon's new range of camcorders are targeted towards professional users, with features like built-in Wi-Fi, OLED touchscreens and 20x optical zooms.

Panasonic's new camera range gets NFC

A range of new Panasonic cameras and camcorders will attempt to solve the perennial camera connectivity problem with a novel inclusion — NFC.

Pocket Filmmaker: pocket animation techniques

This week, Jason shows you how to use your smartphone for stop-motion animation. Release your inner Aardman! 1

Digital Bolex video camera gets a retro final design

The retro-inspired Digital Bolex video camera has finally revealed its final design before it hits shelves.

More PlayStation 4 rumours

With just hours to go until the Sony event in New York, more rumoured details have emerged about the PS4, including that it will be out in November and can be controlled by your phone. 2

The Sony Xperia TX pocket film competition winner

Congratulations to Ron Au, the winner of our Sony Xperia TX pocket film-making competition! We've got the winner and runner-up videos inside. 2

Pocket Filmmaker: tiny pocket cameras

In our latest episode, Jason van Genderen steps away from the mobile and shows us some even smaller pocket cameras available over the internet.

This epic Aussie, one-take music video was shot in 5K

This music video from Melbourne band Clubfeet was shot in one continuous take — but it doesn't look like any normal one-take video you've seen before.

Sony at CES 2013: gallery

Sony's CES 2013 booth went all out on selling the 4K resolution revolution.

Panasonic at CES 2013: gallery

What were some of the highlights of Panasonic's 2013 CES booth? Take a look inside.

Sony Xperia TX film shoot: behind the scenes part 4

One last trip to Summertown with our award-winning Pocket Filmmaker, Jason Van Genderen.

YouTube introduces Capture for easy recording and sharing

Another stand-alone iOS app from Google serves as a new hedge against Apple's waning support for integrated services.

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Contour+2

The Contour+2 is ideal for action adventurers who want a helmet camera with a simple recording control. For other applications, the Contour+2 presents a frustrating user experience, which is disappointing, given its premium price. 1
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Sony Action Cam HDR-AS15

Sony's first action camera is good. It just needs a few design tweaks and feature fixes to make it stand out even more. 5
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Panasonic HX-WA2

As a dedicated underwater camcorder, the WA2 does its job well, but we can't help feeling that a little extra money spent on a regular waterproof camera will be a better investment. 3
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JVC Everio GZ-GX3B

The GX-G3B is an excellent all-rounder camcorder that boasts an innovative new live monitoring feature, allowing videos and still photos to be emailed without fuss.
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Canon Legria HFR36

While the HFR36 is a cheap camcorder, you definitely get what you pay for. 3
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Canon Legria HFM52

The Canon HFM52 is a generic camera that matches its price tag. If you're looking for a straight, no-fuss camera without the gimmicks offered by other brands, then this camera would be a good purchase.