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Canon PowerShot A580

The Canon PowerShot A580's chunky, cheery styling isn't to our taste, but the friendly price, accessible controls and respectable image quality pull it out of the bag for this unsophisticated and easy-to-use point-and-shoot camera.

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Samsung i8

Aimed at amateurs, the Samsung i8 is a user-friendly digital camera with strong multimedia functionality and helpful how-to guides. Slow performance and the sometimes frustrating logic of the main menu will mean this is probably one to skip unless you're interested in the bare basics.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX520

Besides the start-up time and stylus, it is hard to find fault with the FX520. Image quality has also improved and we really like the features that are incorporated with the touchscreen.

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Nikon Coolpix S210

We can't ignore the demand for simple, pocketable and cheap cameras, but with almost no features, clunky controls and an uninspiring screen the S210 just isn't trying.

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Pentax Optio A40

The Pentax Optio A40 offers first-class picture quality, with optical image stabilisation and dynamic range adjustment looking interesting, but the middling specs are uninspiring and the toy-like styling isn't for us.

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CompactFlash card takes licking, keeps ticking

Don Frazier is glad he wasn't any closer to his camera when it shot a photo of a local bridge demolition.

SanDisk sets sights on tiniest 2GB card

Removable storage maker Sandisk's TransFlash specification was adopted by the SD Card Association as an industry standard on Wednesday, and will be sold under the microSD brand.

CompactFlash revamp aimed at cameras

A higher-performance revamp of CompactFlash could start arriving in cameras in 2009. But it's not compatible with today's standard, so prepare to toss your old cards.

Sony's foray into the CompactFlash market

Not content with just Memory Sticks, Sony has announced its intention to enter the CompactFlash media card market.

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.

Flash cards for cameras

I recently bought a Canon PowerShot A75 digital camera and I am looking at buying a bigger CompactFlash card. I am wondering if there is a noticeable difference in performance between a normal CompactFlash card and one that is rated "high speed," such as Lexar's 1GB 40X CompactFlash card. Should I spend the extra $? Or does it not really matter?

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.

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.

Should I get a smartphone?

Smartphones offer the functions of a mobile phone and a PDA in one device, but they are not for everyone. Here's what you need to know before buying one.

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.

Memory cards: All your questions answered

With all the different types and variations available, it's easy to get confused about memory cards. But as they now fit into everything from digital cameras to printers, phones and televisions, it's important to know your way around the memory card maze.

Digital cameras and imaging myths busted

CNET.com.au paparazzi hunts down the common folklore about digital imaging and bring them to light.

Lexmark's new multifunction line-up

Lexmark had announced seven new multifunction printers; four for small office and home users, and three for professional use.

Olympus debuts E-Series digital SLR range

At a global announcement yesterday afternoon, Olympus announced its E-Series digital SLR range. Consisting of three new models, the focus was on the E-410 -- a dSLR aimed at "everyday" users.

Best digital SLR for beginners

If you're looking to buy your first dSLR, you're spoilt for choice — or possibly overwhelmed by the options.

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Flash Format (Handheld PC) 2.67

Manage and store your memory with this compact Flash Card utility applet.

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Flash Format (Handheld PC) 2.67

Manage and store your memory with this compact Flash Card utility applet.

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SpaceLeft 2.5

Check the amount of free space on your Pocket PC storage cards.

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Flash Format 2.81

Perform integrity checks, recover lost cluster, and format cards to original conditions.

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Flash Format 2.81

Perform integrity checks, recover lost cluster, and format cards to original conditions.

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