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Pentax Optio Z10

Pentax's Optio Z10 isn't quite as nice as the company's Optio S10, but its attractive price helps make up for its quirks and modest feature set.

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Canon Digital IXUS 860 IS

While the Canon IXUS 860 IS doesn't have an optical viewfinder or manual exposure controls, it captures beautiful images with its wide, 3.8x optical zoom lens and ranks among the top compact cameras we've seen.

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Nikon Coolpix S51c

Nikon's second Wi-Fi camera boasts an upgraded sensor but unfortunately misses out on even a basic web browser, making it impossible to connect to the few wireless hotspots that are available.

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Nikon Coolpix L6

The Coolpix L6 doesn't offer much control and is quite slow, but in good light, it can take nice photos.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX33

If you really crave a literal point-and-shoot camera, and could do without most manual controls, the FX33 is possibly be your best bet so far.

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Samsung i8 camera brings in da noise, da funk

Samsung has unveiled the i8, an 8-megapixel camera that doubles as a portable media player.

Sony announces video chat add-on for PS3

Called the PlayStation Eye, this camera-microphone peripheral is designed to enhance the communication experience in gaming.

Peeping Tom filter lets phones see through bikinis

A developer in Tokyo has created an add-on for Vodafone handsets that's meant to be used as a night filter to let people take pictures with their phones in the dark.

Wireless USB devices arriving by September

First devices using the technology will be external hard drives, digital cameras and printers, industry group leader says.

Picture this: a new breed of cameras

Who will become the Intel of photography?

Avoid camcorder motor noise

I am considering buying a Sony DCR-HC40 and have read that motor noise is an issue with this model, as well as with many others. Will an external microphone eliminate this problem? The display models at the store don't have tapes in them, so I can't even sample the noise.

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 camera shopping checklist

Struggling to come to terms with what to pick for your first digital camera? We give you some pointers to aid you on your quest. Step this way.

What does ISO mean?

What does ISO mean? How would 1600 compare to 800?

Camera phone sensors

What's the difference between a CCD and CMOS sensor used in camera-phones?

Compact cameras that shine in the dark

Snapshot cameras generally don't perform well in low light, but some are better than others. We shed light on some of your options.

Cameras and camcorders for Mother's Day

Give your mum a digital camera or camcorder this Mother's day and help her capture precious moments that will last a lot longer than chocolates or flowers.

Digital cameras with 12X zoom: to infinity and beyond

A large range of focal lengths to zoom through can dramatically increase your framing options, as well as simply make it possible to get recognisable people shots when you're trapped in the crowd, high in the bleacher seats, or at the back of the auditorium. See how these stabilised 12X zoomers stack up.

Top 10 mobile phones of November

Nokia's cute clamshell, O2's mini PDA and Sony Ericsson's Walkman phone are what CNET.com.au readers have been researching the most in the weeks leading up to Christmas, with Samsung's 2-megapixel D600 and Motorola's RAZR also featuring in the top 10.

All about digital video

Learn the basics of digital video technology and production including the tools you'll need, shooting footage, transferring it to your computer, and then editing and distributing video.

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Neat Video Plug-in for Pinnacle Studio 2.21

Reduce noise and grain in digital video.

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Noiseware Standard Edition 2.5.1 build 2511

Remove noise from your digital images.

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Neat Video Plug-in for Premiere 2.21

Minimize grain and noise in your digital videos.

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Hi ISO Noise Reduction Filter 1.0.0.1

Reduce color noise on your digital photos.

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Neat Video for After Effects 2.21

Minimize grain and noise on your digital videos.

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