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  Affordable full-frame dSLR war begins: Nikon D700 vs. Canon EOS 5D

  For a few years now, the "affordable" full-frame dSLR market has belonged to Canon. However with today's launch of Nikon's D700, the Canon versus Nikon dSLR war has a new front.

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  Pentax releases K20D firmware update

  Pentax has released updated firmware for its top of the line digital SLR, the 14-megapixel K20D.

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  Olympus announces E-3 v1.2 firmware update

  Olympus has announced a firmware update to its 10.1-megapixel flagship digital SLR, the E-3

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  Upside-down CMOS sensor may spark digital revolution

  OmniVision engineers a new camera sensor, promising better image quality and lower cost.

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  Canon loses SLR share, as Nikon surges

  For 2007, Canon kept its top-dog status in compact and SLR camera shipments. But Nikon gained major ground in the strategic SLR market, IDC said.

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  Micron carves out image-sensor division

  Micron says its image-sensor division, now called Aptina, is more independent and responsive. Also new: better sensors and even smaller mobile phone cameras.

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  Photo industry braces for another revolution

  Replacing film with digital sensors was a major change, but new combining computing with photography is beginning to transform the industry more radically.

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  Start-up lets you fix focus after snapping the shutter

  Refocus Imaging hopes its camera technology will let amateurs fix focus problems and open new creative possibilities to photography professionals.

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  CompactFlash revamp aimed at cameras

  A higher-performance revamp of CompactFlash could start arriving in cameras in 2009. But it's not compatible with today's standard, so prepare to toss your old cards.

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  Digital cameras and imaging myths busted

  CNET.com.au paparazzi hunts down the common folklore about digital imaging and bring them to light.

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  Megazoom shootout: Nikon Coolpix P80 vs Olympus SP-570UZ

  These two cameras go head-to-head in a fight to see who the stronger shooter is.

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  Canon 1000D photos

  Canon's new entry-level digital SLR, the EOS 1000D, replaces the widely-popular 400D, adding new features to bring it more closely in line with the company's 450D.

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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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  Digital SLR buying guide

  CNET.com.au gives you the low-down on what to look for in a digital SLR camera.

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  Nikon P80 photo samples

  Photo samples plus a discussion of the photo quality of the Nikon Coolpix P80.

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  Pentax K20D photo samples

  See how the Pentax K20D fared in our field tests.

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  Hands-on with the Fujifilm FinePix S100FS

  We check out the Fujifilm FinePix S100FS, an 11-megapixel bridge camera with 14x optical zoom.

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  Canon Digital IXUS 970 IS image samples

  Sample photos shot with the Canon Digital IXUS 970 IS.

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  Oi!: World Press Photo 08

  CNET.com.au has teamed up with Canon to offer a photography master class with Australian World Press Photo winner, Tim Clayton.

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  Oi!: Brand Tags' clouds cut through marketing hype

  CEOs and marketing types talk about improving or maintaining "brand values" all the time. But what do we really think of the companies that deliver us our modern existence? The site Brand Tags is attempting to find out.

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  Oi!: New technology makes resizing images a snap

  While it's currently only proof of concept, this new technology will change the way we view images.

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  Oi!: Kodak M series on the horizon

  A new EasyShare camera series is in the works for Kodak.

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  Oi!: On tour: Best press photos

  The World Press Photo exhibition opened in Sydney today, showcasing the best photojournalism from around the world.

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  Oi!: Cheap, cheerful and rubber

  Ricoh's new Vivitar ViviCam 6200w sports a yellow shockproof rubber shell and at only AU$299, you may just trust your kids not to lose or destroy it.

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  Oi!: Fur or fins: Snapfish expands with Rabbit Photo

  You can now pick up prints ordered online through 70 Rabbit Photo outlets Australia-wide.

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  Oi!: Ricoh celebrates birthday with Hellboy

  A limited edition of the Ricoh GR Digital has been released to commemorate the first anniversary of the camera.

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  Oi!: Marine case makes for happy surf snaps

  CNET.com.au braves the waves to check out Panasonic's water resistant camera case at a girls-only surfing event.

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  Affordable full-frame dSLR war begins: Nikon D700 vs. Canon EOS 5D

  For a few years now, the "affordable" full-frame dSLR market has belonged to Canon. However with today's launch of Nikon's D700, the Canon versus Nikon dSLR war has a new front.

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  Exposure: Daniel Reitsma

  Daniel Reitsma specialises in shooting cities around the world, and captures their essence by taking all images in the series of his selected locale within a 24-hour time period.

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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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  Nikon P80 photo samples

  Photo samples plus a discussion of the photo quality of the Nikon Coolpix P80.

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  CNET.com.au's digital SLR superguide

  Digital SLR cameras have opened up new opportunities that change the way images look and are used. This guide will help you take your images to the next level.

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  Best of Canon Exposure Photography Competition

  Check out the winner and highly commended entries from our Canon Exposure Photography Competition.

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  Which IXUS? Choosing the right Canon ultracompact camera

  CNET.com.au provides advice for choosing among Canon's Digital IXUS ultracompact 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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  Digital photo basics

  Whether you've just bought a digital camera or are in the market for one, you'll learn the basics of buying and using a digicam in this introductory primer on digital photography.

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• Memory cards explained

• Digital SLR superguide

• Digital camera shopping checklist

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  Kodak EasyShare Z8612 IS

  The Kodak EasyShare Z8612 IS has trimmed off every gram of fat, but the 12x zoom lens overbalances the camera. It oozes understated élan and even has some clever features, but the performance isn't quite there.

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  Nikon D700

  Boasting many of the internal bits from the professional-spec (and professionally priced) D3, the D700 is an (almost) affordable full-frame dSLR. It faces up to the Canon 5D with a 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, 51 auto-focussing points, 5fps or 8fps shooting depending on battery and mini-HDMI out.

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  Kodak EasyShare V1073

  Don't be fooled by its contemporary metal design: the heart of this disappointing camera is pure plastic.

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  Nikon Coolpix P60

  Taking on the popular Canon A720 IS with its update to the P50, Nikon's Coolpix P60 includes some non-trivial enhancements, including optical image stabilisation, an electronic viewfinder, and an increase in the zoom range to 5x up from 3.5x.

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  Samsung i8

  Aimed at amateurs, the Samsung i8 is a user-friendly digital camera with strong multimedia functionality and helpful how-to guides. Slow performance and the sometimes frustrating logic of the main menu will mean this is probably one to skip unless you're interested in the bare basics.

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  Nikon D700

  Boasting many of the internal bits from the professional-spec (and professionally priced) D3, the D700 is an (almost) affordable full-frame dSLR. It faces up to the Canon 5D with a 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, 51 auto-focussing points, 5fps or 8fps shooting depending on battery and mini-HDMI out.

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  Fujifilm FinePix F100fd

  Despite an awkwardly positioned flash unit, the F100fd didn't disappoint with its enhanced feature set and excellent image quality.

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  Canon Digital IXUS 90 IS

  When a camera is this good-looking and takes respectable pictures, we'll forgive the lack of features.

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  Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX520

  Besides the start-up time and stylus, it is hard to find fault with the FX520. Image quality has also improved and we really like the features that are incorporated with the touchscreen.

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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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  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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  Fujifilm FinePix F31fd

  The Fujifilm FinePix F31fd carries on the leading high ISO performance from the F30 and is a solid all-round compact camera for general photography and low-light shooting.

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