Come October 1 the 50D will sit atop Canon's APS-C digital SLR tree. It gains a higher resolution 3-inch LCD, face detection and a 15.1-megapixel sensor over the 40D, which will continue to soldier on.
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Aimed at first-time dSLR users, Sony's 10-megapixel debut entry into the dSLR market features image stabilisation, auto focus, an antistatic coating and 21 compatible lenses.
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The Canon 400D remains a very good first dSLR, with a balance of automatic, semi-automatic and manual controls to progress through as your creative photography skills improve.
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In a league of its own, the Mark II N offers professional photographers extensive customisation, excellent photo quality and market-leading speed.
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OmniVision engineers a new camera sensor, promising better image quality and lower cost.
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.
As markets saturate, shipments will drop 2 percent in 2011, but SLR segment will still grow, according to market researcher.
Mainstream CMOS chip making technology is becoming more competitive for digital-camera image sensors. It's swept the high-end SLR market.
Canon remains the top SLR seller, but Sony quickly jumps into third in a market that grew 39 percent in 2006.
To get the best-quality images from your dSLR, you'll need to give it a dust every now and then, both on the inside and out. CNET.com.au guides you step-by-step through cleaning your camera to make your photos blemish-free.
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.
Everything you need to know when pondering a new camera purchase, from the kind of user you are to current technologies to consider.
With the help of your Web site I've decided my new camera will be a Canon Digital IXUS 800. However, I've also seen it referred to as a Powershot SD 700. Some cameras have PowerShot on the front (tending to be a bit cheaper) and some have IXUS. Is there a difference?
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.
Which Canon digital SLR? Your heart's set on a Canon. How do you choose?
If you're looking to buy your first dSLR, you're spoilt for choice — or possibly overwhelmed by the options.
CNET.com.au gives you the low-down on what to look for in a digital SLR camera.
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.
Remember when it was common to drop AU$1,000 on a nice digital point-and-shoot? These days, for around the same outlay, you can pick up a digital SLR camera.
Enhance RAW file format compatibility for digital SLR cameras.
Enhance RAW file format compatibility for digital SLR cameras.
Recover deleted photos from hard drives and flash memory cards.