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Understanding exposure
Ever wondered how to gain total control over your photographs? Welcome to the world of exposure. In this instalment of the Learning Centre, we'll take you through aperture, shutter speed, ISO and light meters.
Samsung ST550
Self-portrait screen or not, this camera marks Samsung's coming of age. Aside from a few too many megapixels and battery life that's too short, it's a delight to behold and use.
Reviews
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Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR
The S200EXR stands on its own as a hybrid between a superzoom and SLR, with a 14.3x optical zoom lens and Fuji's Super CCD sensor. Expect great pictures but be prepared for backaches.
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Canon EOS 7D
Canon has created a proficient prosumer digital SLR with the 7D, sporting excellent specifications and performance such as burst shooting speed and HD movie recording.
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Olympus Mju Tough 6010
The 6010 does exactly what it says on the tin and takes photos in extreme circumstances. It's unfortunate that they're not the best photos they could be.
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Sony's DSC-TX1 is an exciting step forward for compact cameras, pushing for better image quality rather than more megapixels — and it pulls it off in style.
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Canon EOS 1D Mark IV
The big daddy of digital SLR cameras has arrived — ladies and gentlemen, start your engines.
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
The GF1 is Panasonic's third micro four thirds camera, and is set to go head-to-head against the Olympus E-P1.
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Olympus Mju 7020
We're a bit ambivalent about the Olympus Mju 7020. It's got a wide-angle lens and a relatively long zoom at 7x, but misses out on good picture quality and class-leading features like HD movie recording.
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Pentax X70
Slow performance and photo quality concerns stop the otherwise very good Pentax X70 from being a winning superzoom camera.
Features
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Best budget camcorders
A budget camcorder is not without its compromises, but these three camcorders should satisfy most casual videographers out there.
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Five digital cameras for just about anyone
Confused about what camera to buy? Manhandled by megapixel counts? Fear no more, because one of these cameras will be right for just about anyone.
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Camcorder basics
Thinking of buying a camcorder? Just got one? Let's take a look behind the specs and see what you've got in your hands.
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Getting to know your camcorder
News
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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.
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Will Fujifilm make a Micro Four Thirds camera?
The Micro Four Thirds camera format has, until now, been a two-horse race between Panasonic and Olympus. There are now whispers that Fujifilm might throw its hat into the ring.
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Leica outs M9 and X1
Leica fans, rejoice: the German imaging company has just announced the M9, a full-frame digital rangefinder; and the X1, a compact camera with an APS-C-sized sensor and Leica's own acclaimed 24mm f/2.8 optics.
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Ask Us: What is a histogram?
Confused as to what a histogram is on your digital camera? We explain this handy tool and why you should always use it to check your exposures.
DIYs and How-to
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3 tips to extend your camera battery's life
Struggling to squeeze out some more shots from your digital camera? Here are three useful tips that you can put into action right now to conserve battery power and make sure you don't miss that vital moment.
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How to take video in total darkness
All sorts of interesting things happen in the dark, but how do you take a video of them? These tips will help you shoot video in even the darkest places.
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10 travel photography tips
CNET.com.au offers some quick tips for taking perfect holiday photos.
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Digital photo pro secrets
Learn the secrets of getting great, clear photographs no matter what the situation. This guide teaches you the fundamentals of digital photography, and reveals the tricks pro photographers use to get great images of people, objects, live action, and much more.
Downloads
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Turbo Photo
Enhance images by choosing among various predefined or customized options.
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Neat Video Plug-in for Premiere
Minimize grain and noise in your digital videos.
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Easy DVD Maker
Create DVDs and burn them to a disc.
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WinTV2000
Display video from your WinTV tuner.
The Explain Series
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Get (laptop) smart before you buy
Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.
Windows® 7 has been designed to be more reliable, more responsive, and to make the things you do every day easier.
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Whereis® maps
If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.
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Commonwealth Bank Mobile Banking
Bank anywhere, anytime. Learn more.
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Nokia Navigation
The introduction of GPS adds a new dimension of 'social navigation'.
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