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Canon SLR video upgrade: new feature or new era?

In an unusual move, Canon released a firmware upgrade for its high-end EOS 5D Mark II camera that substantially expands its video capability nearly a year and a half after the SLR was released.

Samsung HMX-U20

Samsung's HMX-U20 brings full HD video, a built-in USB and HDMI connectivity to a YouTube-friendly mini-camcorder.

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Reviews

Ricoh GXR

Ricoh has made a bold entry into the interchangeable lens camera market with the GXR. Fortunately, it delivers excellent images but it is an expensive investment.
Canon Legria HFS11

An excellent flash-based prosumer HD camcorder, the Canon Legria HFS11 has the advantage of an excellent image stabiliser but it disappointingly lacks an eye-level viewfinder.
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.
Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G

The Sony 70-200mm lens is an excellent telephoto zoom choice for Alpha cameras, providing you've got deep pockets and strong, strong arms.
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV

The big daddy of digital SLR cameras has arrived — ladies and gentlemen, start your engines.
Olympus E-450

Olympus has announced yet another camera to contend for the title of the world's smallest dSLR. It's not much of an evolution from the E-420, but has a couple of extra features that have trickled down from its older siblings.
Pentax K-m

We like the K-m and the image quality it offers, but having to fumble over the inconsistent metering and white balance can be an issue for users not familiar with manual exposure controls.
Kodak Zx1

Kodak's rugged portable video camera will appeal to outdoor shooters, once they get over the unit's strange controls.

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Features

Best cameras of 2009

We take a look back at the best cameras that graced our presence in 2009, from SLR, Micro Four Thirds to compacts.
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.
Best budget camcorders

A budget camcorder is not without its compromises, but these three camcorders should satisfy most casual videographers out there.
Digital SLR basics

Looking to enter the world of digital SLR photography? The next instalment of our Learning Centre on digital photography helps explain some of the terms and key features you'll come across.

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News

First footage from Panasonic's Lumix GH1

Film-maker and director Philip Bloom has posted the first footage taken with the brand new Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1, and from the looks of it, this camera is going to be stunning.
Study: Camera market slump to hit SLRs, too

A new analysis published by IDC shows that worldwide camera shipments are expected to drop 6 per cent to 129 million units in 2009.
Pentax K-m: White hot or white out?

If you're the sort of person who accessorises your tech to the nth degree, Pentax has the camera for you: a limited edition white dSLR.
Nikon's new SLR leads the pack for sensor quality

It's not a surprise that the Nikon D3X, the company's brand new 24.9-megapixel SLR, tops DxO Labs' sensor performance test. What is a surprise is the margin by which it leads its rivals from Canon and Sony.

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DIYs and How-to

How to convert video for the iPod

Got a bunch of video you want to put on your iPod? Here's how to get it into the right format for watching on the go.
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.
Build the perfect baby video

With the imminent arrival of a new baby, your life will become a whirlwind. If you're planning to capture the whole experience on video, plan carefully and you'll have a priceless record of those fleeting early days.
What does ISO mean?

What does ISO mean?