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Best budget digital cameras

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned amateur, sometimes you just want a cheap camera that can do the job. We round up a few of the best buys available under AU$400.

Canon Pixma MX330

The Canon Pixma MX330 doesn't produce the best quality prints, but you won't find a more versatile printer in the sub-$200 category. An auto-document feeder, 1.8-inch LCD screen, and easy-to-use features make it an excellent choice for creative homes on a budget.

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Reviews

  • Olympus Mju 9000

    The Mju 9000 is one of the nicest Olympus compacts we've tested. It's the smallest camera you can get with 10x optical zoom, and we would recommend it unreservedly if it was a little cheaper and didn't have as many issues with noise.

  • Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS kit lens

    The Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS kit lens is a solidly performing medium-zoom lens, with good optics and image stabilisation, that will appeal to more than just the entry-level crowd.

  • Ricoh GR Digital II

    The GR Digital II is a cute compact camera that might appeal to street photographers looking to step away from a rangefinder and into digital, but doesn't deliver the features, performance, or image quality it should given its steep price tag.

  • Olympus Mju 1200

    The top-of-the-line mju 1200 features a 12-megapixel sensor, as well as face detection and shadow adjust.

  • Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

    While a wide dynamic range lets it serve up tons of highlight detail and impressive overall image quality, the S5 Pro isn't for high-speed sports photography, and it could use more resolution.

  • 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.

  • Canon EOS 350D

    The Canon EOS 350D is an exceptionally small and lightweight camera designed for amateur dSLR owners, but it delivers the responsiveness and image quality you'd expect from a semipro model.

  • Canon Selphy CP710

    If you already own a Canon digital camera, you may want to consider the company's new dye-sub portable photo printer.

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Features

  • Green printing: How does your printer stack up?

    Considering the extensive range of consumables, from paper to cartridges, it's no surprise that printers are one of the big areas where environmental concerns take centre stage. So what can you do to lessen the impact that your printing has on the environment?

  • 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.

  • Digital cameras for kids

    With a myriad of digital cameras on the market, what's the best option for little shooters? CNET.com.au provides you with a comprehensive round-up of the best cameras for kids.

  • Printer buying guide

    CNET.com.au's printer buying guide is all the input you need to get the best output.

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  • Canon and Foto Riesel's digital darkroom concept store

    Canon and Foto Riesel today opened their first digital darkroom concept store in Sydney's CBD.

  • CES to spotlight digital evolution

    Gadget lovers hitting Vegas for this week's Consumer Electronics Show will find an oasis with high-definition technology, new notebook chips and a peek at the PlayStation Portable.

  • Say it with style

    Manufacturers wanting to make it in the home technology world had better hire a fashion guru to mix it with their engineers, because on the domestic front, looks count.

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