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Nikon Coolpix S8000

This is Nikon's best-looking compact yet, which has a lot of tricks up its sleeve, like a 10x optical zoom and HD video — if only image quality was better.

Holga 3D camera spotted at CP

We know 3D is all the rage, but even film cameras are getting in on the act.

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Reviews

Samsung WB650

Samsung's WB650 looks like the ideal camera for travellers, with 15x optical zoom and GPS tagging.
Samsung EX1

Touted as "the LX3 killer", Samsung's EX1 is set to go up against the Panasonic power compact.
Nikon Coolpix P100

There's a lot to like about the Nikon Coolpix P100, but you'll need to keep your photo quality expectations in check to really enjoy it.
Olympus SP-800UZ

Olympus continues to push its cameras into record-breaking territory with the 30x optical zoom SP-800UZ.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3

Just bought a Lumix ZR1? Don't despair, the ZR3 isn't replacing it just yet, and only has a few differences.
AgfaPhoto DC-600uw

The AgfaPhoto is a cheap, knockabout waterproof camera that's ideal for life at the beach. The feature set and image quality is average but for the price you can't go too far wrong.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1

The Lumix DMC-GH1 proves that there's fight and fury in the Micro Four Thirds format, with brilliant HD video quality and great still images.
Apple iPod Nano (5th generation)

Not sure which new iPod to choose? The Nano's fifth incarnation wins hands down, with FM tuner and video camera being more than just cheap gimmicks.

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Features

Best monitors 23 inches and under

The sweet spot for monitors is now between 21.5 and 23 inches — we round up some of our favourites.
Camera showdown: Nexus One vs. iPhone 3GS

How does the iPhone's camera stack up to the Nexus One's? We put the two mobile phone cameras through their paces.
Compact cameras with HD video

Take your pick from our comprehensive line-up of point-and-shoots that support HD video capture.
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.

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News

Augmented reality game uses Nintendo DSi camera

While virtual reality is making a small comeback thanks to 3DTV, augmented reality is the name of the game, and a new game for Nintendo DSi aims to combine the two.
Minox DCC 5.1

Minox has launched the Minox Digital Classic Camera 5.1, a miniature replica of a classic 35mm rangefinder camera that has a 5-megapixel sensor inside.
Samsung shows 3- and 6-panel spatial display

The Samsung SyncMaster MD230 display will be sold in bundles of three and six to let you set up your dream monitor configuration.
Snow Camera Goggle snaps your skiing exploits

From the makers of the Digital Underwater Camera Mask comes a new gizmo that lets adrenaline junkies capture their skiing adventures.

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DIYs and How-to

Home cinema systems: Are kits or components right for you?

Whether you want to buy a home theatre in a box or go the components route, you'll need to decide which way is best for you right from the start.
Digital camera buying guide

So you're looking for a brand new compact digital camera? CNET Australia is here to help with our guide to choosing and buying a compact digital camera.
DIY home surveillance with a webcam

Too cheap to buy a real home security system? A webcam gets you part of the way there. We examine a few inexpensive ways to do it with an old computer and some home security software.
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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Downloads

HP Pavilion 7300 Series Video Camera Update

Resolve problems found using a USB video camera.
Apple PowerBook 1400 ATA Update

Update your ATA PC card driver for better compatibility.
QuickCam Updater

Update your QuickCam software.
Kodak DC20/25 Link

Transfer your digital camera's pictures to disk quickly and with more compression.