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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
It has been about two years since Panasonic's last LX-series camera, the DMC-LX2, was launched. One of the most interesting things about that model was its 16:9 aspect ratio sensor and a good range of manual controls not usually found in digital compact cameras. We spent a day with the upcoming successor to the LX2, the DMC-LX3. Here's what we found out.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS80
Though it stands out as one of the least expensive digital cameras to sport optical image stabilisation, the LS80's performance and pictures simply don't hold up against competing budget cameras.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX100
If you absolutely must have a 12-megapixel compact camera, the DMC-FX100 isn't a bad choice, but you can find better performing cameras with lower pixel counts for the same money.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ15
A 10x optical zoom with a 28mm wide-angle lens sets this point-and-shoot to be one of the favourites among travellers.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX50
A decent camera, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX50 is held back by less-than-decent photo quality.
SLRs lead digital camera sales surge
Canon remains the top SLR seller, but Sony quickly jumps into third in a market that grew 39 percent in 2006.
More megapixels, better photos: Fact or fiction?
Digital cameras makers continue to pack more sophisticated sensors. But some say there's a price to pay: lower image quality.
Panasonic plans lower-end SLR camera
Company to release a second digital SLR model this year, bolstering efforts to penetrate a high-growth segment of the market.
Pioneer to outsource plasma, sell LCDs
Pioneer will stop making plasma display panels in an effort to turn around its money-losing business, the Japanese electronics maker has said.
Canon's smart move to SD memory cards
With the new EOS 450D, Canon wisely moved from Compact Flash to SD memory cards. Maybe it'll help put the xD and Memory Stick formats out of their misery.
Camcorder formats: which one is best?
Prospective camcorder buyers are faced with a choice of four types of camcorder recording media: hard disk, flash memory, MiniDV/HDV tapes, or mini-DVD. We run through the pros and cons of all four formats to make your purchasing journey a little less like a trip through Dante's nine circles of hell.
Digital camera file formats
With three different digital camera file formats, how do you choose when to shoot in which? Our quick guide unravels the mystery of JPEG, TIFF and RAW files.
What to look for in a digital camcorder
There are easily more than a dozen features to consider when shopping for a camcorder, and even more models to pick from. So before you cough up money for a camcorder, take note of the following key features to look out for.
Geotagging links photos to locales
Attaching location data to images enables new ways to search photos, give slide shows or be a virtual tourist. For now, early adopters only need apply.
Digital Camera Buying Guide
Everything you need to know when pondering a new camera purchase, from the kind of user you are to current technologies to consider.
Cameras and camcorders for Father's Day
There are enough digital cameras and camcorders out there to make the clued up, keen-eyed technophile wince. So, we've narrowed down the field a bit to make your Father's Day gift shopping a little bit easier.
Spy gear: cameras for the secret agent in all of us
James Bond might be using fewer gadgets these days, but that just means there's more for everyone else. These spy-worthy shooters have the designs and features every secret agent needs.
No-brainer buys: four digital cameras you won't regret
At least one of these is just about right for almost anyone, especially if you're completely confused about which model to buy.
Top 10 digital cameras of March
Six-megapixel compacts were all the rage this month -- what other specs are important to our readers? Find out with CNET.com.au's top 10 digital cameras of March.
Best digital cameras of 2006
This year was a big for digital photography. Megapixels increased, LCDs got bigger and image stabilisation became the norm. Read on for our top ten digital cameras of 2006.
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HD Olympics: A look behind the scenes
We take a tour through the International Broadcast Centre at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, plus see some of the technology employed at the Olympic venues.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX50 images and photo samples
Comments on the design and image quality of this compact, 7-megapixel camera.
It's hard to deal with both engineering challenges and a finicky market, but some compact cameras on the market are geared for those who want the manual controls and other higher-end features more commonly found in digital SLR (single-lens reflex) cameras. Here are some options.
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