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Compact, Flash Reviews

Lexar Professional UDMA CompactFlash Dual-Slot Reader

Most users won't need Lexar's Professional UDMA reader, but if you're already deep in the high-capacity, high storage flash market, it's a great buy.

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Stolid rather than sexy, competent rather than classy, the boxy Nikon Coolpix P60 is a belt-and-braces, real ale-supping point-and-shoot. The cool kids won't be impressed, but we're always glad to see a compact that gives such reliable images

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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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Nikon Coolpix S520

Despite its suave looks, the Nikon Coolpix S520 is a safe pair of hands rather than a glamorous catch. A light feature set and an absence of sexy characteristics mean it fails to stand out on any criteria except price — but it is a solid-gold bargain.

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Compact, Flash News

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.

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.

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.

Where's the SLR-style compact camera?

Choices are sparse for camera buyers looking for some of the performance and control of an SLR but not its bulk. The options could improve soon.

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Compact, Flash DIYs and How-to

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?

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.

How can I take pictures without flash?

I have a Nikon Coolpix digital camera. It's a good camera and easy to use. My only problem is that every time I take a picture requiring the flash, my four-year-old has his eyes closed (and I mean every time). Can you suggest a camera that either does not need a flash (not sure if this is possible, although if I use the camera on my mobile no flash is required) or the next best option? I want to be able to take family pictures at Christmas.

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.

Macro tips for your point-and-shoot

It's never too close for comfort when it comes to snapping close-up shots.

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Compact, Flash Features

Digital cameras that dare to be orange (and other colours)

If you're the type that likes to make a bold statement with colour, here are some digital camera options that will have you saying sayonara to all the silver models.

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.

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Compact, Flash image galleries

Canon Digital IXUS 970 IS image samples

Sample photos shot with the Canon Digital IXUS 970 IS.
Canon's new chip on the block

Canon on Friday unveiled a new image chip called the Digic III, along with three new compact cameras.
Photos: Canon HF10 design and image quality

Canon's first flash-based camcorder delivers excellent HD video quality and performance in a tiny package. We delve into its controls, as well as its video and still image quality.
Samsung INNOV8 in Photos

We get up close and personal with Samsung's upcoming INNOV8 mobile handset to see just how much like the Nokia N96 it is, and to see if it's actually any better.
Canon 1000D photos

Canon's new entry-level digital SLR, the EOS 1000D, replaces the widely-popular 400D, adding new features to bring it more closely in line with the company's 450D.