Top 10 digital cameras of February

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  Microsoft gets a better answer to Flickr

  Microsoft has overhauled its Windows Live Photos service, in an attempt to rival Yahoo's Flickr.

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  Olympus E-30

  With a range of new features for photo enthusiasts and serious amateurs, can the E-30 beat Canon's 50D and Nikon's D90 at their own game?

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  14.7-megapixel face-off: Canon's 980 IS vs. Samsung's NV100HD

  Does bigger equal better? We pit two 14.7-megapixel compact cameras against each other to see which one comes out on top.

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  Canon IXUS 980 IS

  Even though the 980 IS lacks HD video and a big screen like some of its competitors, the 14.7-megapixel monster can deliver some excellent images.

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  Nikon D3X

  Containing all the goodness of a D3 but with more megapixels — 24.5 if you must know — the new D3X picks a fight with Canon's EOS 1Ds Mark III.

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  Exposure: Gerry Pearce

  Wildlife photographer Gerry Pearce showcases his astounding work featuring Australian fauna.

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  You speak and ShutterVoice listens

  ShutterVoice is a utility that allows you to control a Canon EOS digital camera using your voice.

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  Photoshop supports 5D Mark II, camera profiles

  Adobe has updated its raw-image processing software for Photoshop CS4 with support for Canon's higher-end 5D Mark II.

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  DxO sheds light on camera sensor performance

  DxO Labs has launched a website that features detailed information on the performance of the image sensor at the heart of many higher-end digital cameras.

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  CNET.com.au's digital SLR superguide

  Digital SLR cameras have opened up a world of new opportunities in photography. This guide will walk you through the choices and let you take your images to the next level.

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  Best digital SLR for beginners

  If you're looking to buy your first dSLR, you're spoilt for choice - or possibly overwhelmed by the options.

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  Exposure: Gerry Pearce

  Wildlife photographer Gerry Pearce showcases his astounding work featuring Australian fauna.

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  Wide angle compact cameras that get the big picture

  It's difficult — but not impossible — to find a snapshot camera with the chops to capture scenic vacation vistas or real-estate interiors. CNET.com.au rounds up five snapshot digital cameras with wide-angle lenses.

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  Canon 400D vs 450D vs 1000D

  Canon's announcement of its new entry-level digital SLR today marks the end of its most popular dSLR, the 400D. Check out our comparison of the 400D, 450D and new 1000D to see what's improved and what the 450D still has over its brand-new baby brother.

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  Best superzoom cameras

  These five megazoom shooters will get you up close and personal with your subjects.

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  Canon EOS 450D images and photos samples

  Photos and image samples of Canon's latest entry-level digital SLR, the EOS 450D.

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  Which IXUS? Choosing the right Canon ultra-compact camera

  CNET.com.au provides advice for choosing among Canon's Digital IXUS ultra-compact digital camera models.

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  Which Canon digital SLR?

  Which Canon digital SLR? Your heart's set on a Canon. How do you choose?

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  Olympus E-30

  With a range of new features for photo enthusiasts and serious amateurs, can the E-30 beat Canon's 50D and Nikon's D90 at their own game?

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  Canon IXUS 980 IS

  Even though the 980 IS lacks HD video and a big screen like some of its competitors, the 14.7-megapixel monster can deliver some excellent images.

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  Nikon D3X

  Containing all the goodness of a D3 but with more megapixels — 24.5 if you must know — the new D3X picks a fight with Canon's EOS 1Ds Mark III.

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  Samsung NV100HD

  While there is much to dislike about the styling and design of Samsung's 14.7-megapixel giant, at its heart it's definitely not a bad camera.

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  Nikon D700

  As long as you don't need seriously high-resolution photos, video capture, or machine-gun-fast sports shooting, the Nikon D700 has everything you need in a pro full-frame camera for a reasonable price.

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  Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W110

  Sony's entry-level Cyber-shot DSC-W110 includes face detection, noise reduction and high ISO sensitivity up to ISO 3200.

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  Nikon D3X

  Containing all the goodness of a D3 but with more megapixels — 24.5 if you must know — the new D3X picks a fight with Canon's EOS 1Ds Mark III.

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  Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3

  The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3 is an inexpensive point-and-shoot for casual shooters.

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  Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

  The SX1 IS sports a massive 20x optical zoom, and also has support for HD video recording.

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  Canon IXUS 980 IS

  Even though the 980 IS lacks HD video and a big screen like some of its competitors, the 14.7-megapixel monster can deliver some excellent images.

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  Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

  The LX3 is a good camera with an excellent feature set that positions it way beyond any conventional point-and-shoot on the retail shelves today.

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  Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS20

  If you just want a camera that takes good shots without having to understand photographic jargon, buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS20.

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  Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

  The 1Ds Mark III marks another high-end success for Canon, though you'll need a lot of spare cash if you want to own this ground-breaking camera.

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  Canon EOS-1D Mark III

  Canon's EOS 1D Mark III offers a luxurious cocktail of high-resolution, extremely low noise, blazingly fast burst shooting, abundant customisation, and a build quality and ergonomic design among the best you'll find in today's camera market.

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  Canon EOS 400D

  The Canon 400D remains a very good first dSLR, with a balance of automatic, semi-automatic and manual controls to progress through as your creative photography skills improve.

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