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Quick tip: Get photos off your memory card

Ever wondered how to transfer photos from your camera to your computer? It's deceptively simple. Watch our video to find out more.

Sony enters the waterproof camera fray with the TX5, a slim and stylish take on the rugged bricks we've seen elsewhere.

AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED

The 24mm f/1.4G ED covers a particularly useful wide-angle that will be welcomed by FX and DX shooters alike.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

The GF1 is the most complete Micro Four Thirds camera yet. If you're looking for the ideal entry-point into the format, the GF1 could be it.
Canon PowerShot S90 IS

As long as you're not expecting dSLR speed in a tiny body, the Canon PowerShot S90 is an excellent compact camera for advanced amateurs.
Sony Alpha DSLR-A550

If you're a Live View-oriented shooter who doesn't care about colour accuracy, the Sony Alpha DSLR-A550's good performance and decent noise profile make it attractive for the money.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V

Sony's DSC-HX5V is a superzoom camera with a 25mm wide-angle lens that extends to 10x optical zoom, and has a built-in GPS and compass.
Canon PowerShot G11

Though it doesn't offer features like an interchangeable lens or a tiny size, the Canon PowerShot G11 still delivers a good shooting experience for photography enthusiasts. Plus it's the only model that includes an optical viewfinder.
Samsung NX10

The NX10 is Samsung's reply to the Micro Four Thirds system: a compact camera with interchangeable lenses that's not quite an SLR.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1

The WX1 is an excellent compact camera with a great feature set and speedy performance, but mixed photo quality makes it miss the mark.

Taking better photos

Taking amazing photos is easy if you have the right tools and know-how at your disposal. CNET Australia gives you hints, tips and tricks to ensure your photo is perfect each time.
Best superzoom cameras

Getting up close to your photographic subject has never been easier. We pick from the best superzoom cameras on the market today.
Top touchscreen digital cameras

Fancy something a little bit different with your digital camera? Try a touchscreen-based version, which delivers that whiz-bang factor plus a number of other advantages.
Understanding exposure

Ever wondered how to gain total control over your photographs? Welcome to the world of exposure. In this instalment of the Learning Centre, we'll take you through aperture, shutter speed, ISO and light meters.

Inventors of CCD sensors win Nobel Prize

Never heard of the names Willard S Boyle and George E Smith before? Well, remember them now — thanks to their invention, you're able to use a digital camera today.
Will Fujifilm make a Micro Four Thirds camera?

The Micro Four Thirds camera format has, until now, been a two-horse race between Panasonic and Olympus. There are now whispers that Fujifilm might throw its hat into the ring.
Ask Us: What does a card's class rating mean?

There are a lot of numbers bandied about on your memory card, but what do class 2, 4 or 6 mean and which is better?
Leica outs M9 and X1

Leica fans, rejoice: the German imaging company has just announced the M9, a full-frame digital rangefinder; and the X1, a compact camera with an APS-C-sized sensor and Leica's own acclaimed 24mm f/2.8 optics.

3 tips to extend your camera battery's life

Struggling to squeeze out some more shots from your digital camera? Here are three useful tips that you can put into action right now to conserve battery power and make sure you don't miss that vital moment.
10 travel photography tips

CNET.com.au offers some quick tips for taking perfect holiday photos.
Digital photo pro secrets

Learn the secrets of getting great, clear photographs no matter what the situation. This guide teaches you the fundamentals of digital photography, and reveals the tricks pro photographers use to get great images of people, objects, live action, and much more.
Digital camera file formats

With three different digital camera file formats, how do you choose when to shoot in which? Our quick guide unravels the mystery of JPEG, TIFF and RAW files.

Album Builder

Build composite pages of images and text for print, the Web, and email.
Apple ViCAM Drivers Set

Download this driver for the USB digital camera.
Learning For Profit

Learn how to maximize your return on your study.
Archicad 10 Interactive Training Guide International

Learn how to design virtual architect models on your PC.