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Best superzoom cameras

Getting up close to your photographic subject has never been easier. We pick from the best superzoom cameras on the market today.

The Canon PowerShot SX20 IS is a solid, but not standout, superzoom option for the money.

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.
Brother HL-3040CN

Brother's new range of printers introduced the buzz-phrase "LED" for 2009 into the office, offering smaller sizes and fast print speeds.
Nikon Coolpix S70

The S70 is a good stylish compact with the added bonus of an OLED touchscreen, but faces stiff competition from cheaper and equally competent cameras.
Apple iMac 27-inch (Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz)

Behind its expansive display, Apple has packed one of the fastest all-in-ones available, and added a few useful extras to sweeten the deal.
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.
Canon Legria HF20

As far as mid-range camcorders go, there's not much to fault the Canon Legria HF20 for; the image quality is good, the autofocus speedy and feature list fairly full.
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.
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.

Top touchscreen digital cameras

Fancy something a little bit different with your digital camera? Try a touchscreen-based version, which delivers that whiz-bang factor plus a number of other advantages.
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 digital photo frames

Why stick to a conventional photo frame that can show just one image, when you can have a digital photo frame to show off thousands of your happy snaps?
What is Bluetooth?

An obscure dental hygiene issue? Something you've heard a friend talk about on their mobile? CNET.com.au explains Bluetooth, what to be aware of when buying Bluetooth products, and what to expect in the future.

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.
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.
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.
Google building next-generation search engine

A major overhaul is under way behind the scenes at Google that it says will improve search results, but could also change the way sites are ranked in Google's index.

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.
Memory cards: Make your phone more like an iPhone

Our need for storage is increasing, particularly because we want all of our music, videos and photos to travel with us on our phones, but manufacturers typically cut costs by skimping on internal memory. Luckily, the saving grace is expandable memory cards.
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.
Share and organise holiday photos in a snap

Suffering post holiday happy-snap headaches? Got so many photos crowding the hard-disk, you feel like throwing them all away? If that sounds like you, we've got some programs and pointers to help ease your nightmare.

Picasa

Organize, edit, and share pictures with this free photo manager.
WIA-Loader

Transfer photos from digital camera to your PC.
Ashampoo Slideshow Studio HD

Create slideshows from your photo collection and share it with your friends online.
Cyberoam Endpoint Data Protection

Get policy-driven data protection and asset management in a single solution.

Get (laptop) smart before you buy

Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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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