Tags: compact, image stabilisation, sensor

Olympus Mju 760

The Olympus Mju 760 is a great choice if you just want a small, light, weather-resistant camera, but beware of image flaws.

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JVC Everio GZ-MS100

The JVC Everio GZ-MS100 is an average budget SD-card-based camcorder that's more attractive for its small design and relatively average video quality than its unique interface and one-touch uploads to YouTube.

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Olympus Mju 1020

The Olympus Mju 1020 offers a broad feature set in a slim, stylish package, but average image quality and memory card restrictions may dissuade buyers.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500

The T500 is a compact point-and-shoot that incorporates HD movie recording, and is one of the first cameras to capture stereo sound. We only wish the image quality was better.

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Sony Handycam DCR-SR85

If you don't want to, need to, or simply can't shell out a couple hundred dollars more for an HD camcorder, the Sony Handycam DCR-SR85 delivers decent SD video and copious recording time.

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Optical image stabilisation standard on all 2008 Panasonic cameras

At its launch event at Lady Elliot Island on the Great Barrier Reef, Panasonic announced seven new Lumix digital compact cameras due here in the next few months.

Panasonic improves its compact three-chips

Panasonic released three new compact three-chip MiniDV camcorders today, adding to the GS line that first brought three-CCD video capture to the sub-US$1000 consumer market a couple of CESs ago.

Canon compacts and dSLR preempt PMA 2008

In the lead-up to next week's PMA in Las Vegas, Canon has revealed a quartet of new compact cameras, as well as a new dSLR, the EOS 450D.

Canon bolsters IXUS and PowerShot camera line-ups

There are six new Canon compact cameras landing here in September and October. The big news is that they all feature optical image stabilisation and face detect.

New Olympus cameras beat PMA rush

Olympus has introduced five new cameras to refresh its consumer lineup just days before the international Photo Marketing Association show in Las Vegas.

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.

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.

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.

Little Cameras, Big Zoom

With a growing number of compact cameras in the 3-10x zoom range that combine portability with distant-shooting goodness, we select the cream of the crop in our roundup.

CNET.com.au's digital SLR superguide

Digital SLR cameras have opened up a world of new opportunities in photography. This guide will walk you through the choices and let you take your images to the next level.

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.

Top 10 digital cameras of February

Which digital cameras were most popular last month? Find out with the top ten favourites of February.

Canon powers on

Canon refreshes its PowerShot range by launching three new cameras to replace existing models.