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Inventors of CCD sensors win Nobel Prize

Never heard of the names Willard S Boyle and George E Smith before? Well, remember them now — thanks to their invention, you're able to use a digital camera today.

Ricoh CX2

The CX2 is an attractive proposition on the outside: a CMOS sensor, 10x optical zoom and wide-angle lens, but inside there's a host of noise issues.

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Reviews

  • Pentax K20D

    Pentax's 14-megapixel K20D is a great choice for a mid-range digital SLR and offers a lot of bang for the buck.

  • Nikon D2Xs

    Nikon's flagship dSLR ranks among the best 35mm-format cameras currently made, but some pros may take umbrage with its less-than-full-frame sensor.

  • 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.

  • Sony Handycam DCR-DVD905

    Full-featured but somewhat bulky, the Sony Handycam DCR-DVD905 DVD camcorder matches its MiniDV competitors in most areas, while offering the convenience of direct-to-disc recording.

  • Canon EOS 30D

    The 8-megapixel Canon EOS 30D should be on your short list for a semipro dSLR camera.

  • Sony Cyber Shot DSC-R1

    A handy, versatile camera with excellent image quality -- a worthy competitor to the dSLRs in its price range.

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