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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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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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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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Ricoh Caplio R7

The Ricoh Caplio R7 is an outstanding compact camera, with all the features you could want packed into a sturdy, pocket-sized metal frame. It's not perfect and it's not cheap, but it is very much worth tracking down.

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Upside-down CMOS sensor may spark digital revolution

OmniVision engineers a new camera sensor, promising better image quality and lower cost.

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.

Creative adds a speaker to the Zen Stones

Creative has added a small mono speaker to the back of its tiny, funky Zen Stone range of MP3 players.

New CMOS sensors catching on in cameras

Mainstream CMOS chip making technology is becoming more competitive for digital-camera image sensors. It's swept the high-end SLR market.

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CNET monitor buying guide

Confused by the choice in monitors these days? We separate the muck from the magic.

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.

Handhelds buying guide

Choosing the right handheld is all about finding the perfect balance of size, weight, performance, features, and cost. This guide steps you through the decision-making process.

DIY: Serious speed with Serial ATA

Upgrading your hard drive is a great way to wring more performance from your PC, particularly if you frequently load large applications or files.

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Digital cameras and imaging myths busted

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

Digital SLR buying guide

CNET.com.au gives you the low-down on what to look for in a digital SLR camera.

Best digital cameras for Christmas

If you're looking for a present for someone special -- or even for yourself -- splash out on one of our favourite compact digital cameras.

CNET.com.au's digital SLR superguide

Digital SLR cameras have opened up new opportunities that change the way images look and are used. This guide will help you take your images to the next level.

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