Best digital cameras

Lensbaby Composer

January 14th, 2009 - Shattering all preconceived notions of focus, blur and sharpness, the Lensbaby Composer is more than just a toy — it's a proper photographic tool, picking up an Editors' Choice award. 2

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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

December 18th, 2008 - If you can bear to part with the cash, you won't be disappointed with the superb HD-video and image quality of Canon's superzoom SX1 IS. 29

Nikon D3

October 3rd, 2008 - Nikon's flagship dSLR packs a full-frame 12-megapixel sensor and is a highly versatile imaging powerhouse that lets photographers create images previously impossible to capture. 5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

September 2nd, 2008 - 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. 14

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS20

March 28th, 2008 - If you just want a camera that takes good shots without having to understand photographic jargon, buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS20. 2

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

February 28th, 2008 - 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. 5

Canon EOS-1D Mark III

June 21st, 2007 - 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. 3

Canon EOS 400D

February 6th, 2007 - 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. 45

Fujifilm FinePix F31fd

January 2nd, 2007 - 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. 6

Nikon D80

September 1st, 2006 - Nikon's newest mid-level dSLR has a solid feature set that should make it a favourite for experienced photographers or even for SLR newbies who crave more power than the D50's. 28