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Sony HDR-HC1 HDV camcorder

Sony's HDR-HC1 camcorder is bringing high definition down to a more affordable and aesthetically pleasing form for the average consumer.

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Panasonic DMP-BD35

Quite simply, the Panasonic BDP-BD35 is one of the most sensibly priced and best-performing stand-alone Blu-ray players on the market.

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Nikon D90

In the two-party race that will never end, D90 selected D-Movie as its running mate. Upon close examination though, D-Movie was found to be severely underdone. Good thing then that D90's photo taking base is so strong and competent.

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Panasonic HDC-HS9

This year's high-def hybrid camcorder from Panasonic is of the much more useful SD card/hard-disk variety. There's 60GB of on-board storage and 1080p recording at 25fps.

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Canon HV20

Canon's HV20 camcorder is a great choice for HD-happy amateurs, but its low-light performance could have been better.

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Canon releases its first hard-disk camcorder

Canon finally hops on the hard-disk camcorder train with the announcement of additions to its range of high-def consumer camcorders.

JVC offers 2 Mini-DV camcorders for 2008

Announced at CES 2008, JVC's Mini-DV lineup for 2008 includes two camcorder models.

CES 2007: JVC's HD-resolution camcorder. First? Doesn't matter.

JVC has launched, what it claims, is the first consumer HD camcorder but it may have cut a few corners in doing so.

Sony launches world's smallest high-def camcorder ... for now

We headed down to the Richmond Tigers' training ground, and former home ground, at Punt Road in Melbourne to try out Sony's latest additions to its range of high definition camcorders.

Think of Sony's HDR-TG1 as a high-def Net-Sharing cam

Ever since the Sony Handycam HDR-TG1 turned up on the company's Australian Web site, we've been wondering what it's all about.

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.

DIY: How to make better videos

Shooting better-looking home videos is easy; you just need to follow some straightforward guidelines.

Digital photo basics

Whether you've just bought a digital camera or are in the market for one, you'll learn the basics of buying and using a digicam in this introductory primer on digital photography.

Camera phone buying guide

Digital cameras have become an inseparable component of mobile phone technology. With the quality of these cameras continually improving, CNET.com.au is here to guide you through the various pitfalls of separating the gems from the junk.

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.

New Sony camcorder deluge ahead

Thirteen new camcorders have joined Sony's Handycam range, headlined by two HDV and two DVD high-def models.

14.7-megapixel face-off: Canon's 980 IS vs. Samsung's NV100HD

Does bigger equal better? We pit two 14.7-megapixel compact cameras against each other to see which one comes out on top.

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.

The littlest three-chip video cameras

If you're picky about colour in your videos, a three-chip camcorder may be what you need.

PDAs that make you smile for their cameras

PDAs with built-in cameras are great for quick snapshots to e-mail to friends and family or to use as a digital photo album. Here are five that will keep you snap-happy.

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Eyecopia 2.0.5

Monitor and automatically record video events as they occur.

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uViewIt 1.9

Turn your cameras into a surveillance device and remotely access them through the Internet.

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