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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.

The Canon PowerShot SX20 IS is a solid, but not standout, superzoom option for the money.

AgfaPhoto DC-600uw

The AgfaPhoto is a cheap, knockabout waterproof camera that's ideal for life at the beach. The feature set and image quality is average but for the price you can't go too far wrong.
Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR

The S200EXR stands on its own as a hybrid between a superzoom and SLR, with a 14.3x optical zoom lens and Fuji's Super CCD sensor. Expect great pictures but be prepared for backaches.
Canon EOS 7D

Canon has created a proficient prosumer digital SLR with the 7D, sporting excellent specifications and performance such as burst shooting speed and HD movie recording.
Olympus Mju Tough 6010

The 6010 does exactly what it says on the tin and takes photos in extreme circumstances. It's unfortunate that they're not the best photos they could be.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1

Sony's DSC-TX1 is an exciting step forward for compact cameras, pushing for better image quality rather than more megapixels — and it pulls it off in style.
Panasonic Viera TH-P42S10A

For a budget plasma, the Panasonic Viera TH-P42S10A certainly doesn't perform like one and boasts a significant improvement on last year's models.
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV

The big daddy of digital SLR cameras has arrived — ladies and gentlemen, start your engines.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

The GF1 is Panasonic's third micro four thirds camera, and is set to go head-to-head against the Olympus E-P1.

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.
Compact cameras with HD video

Take your pick from our comprehensive line-up of point-and-shoots that support HD video capture.
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.
Top 5 tips for buying a PVR

So you've finally ditched your VHS recorder but are unsure what to replace it with. We look at the five features you should be looking at when buying a PVR.

Analog in 'decline' but Technics not dead

The ease of producing and listening to digital music could very soon kill off the turntable, but reports of high profile brand Technic's demise is "premature".
Panasonic optimistic about 3D TV

Panasonic is hoping to capitalise on James Cameron's new 3D film Avatar by launching its own 3D technology for the home at CEATEC in Japan this week.
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.
Panasonic readies 3D plasma display

Panasonic has developed a full-HD 3D plasma panel and high-precision active shutter glasses for the consumer market. The 50-inch prototype will be unveiled at the Ceatec Japan 2009 trade show next week.

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.
Lumix DMC-LX3 lens cap mod

The lens cap for Panasonic's LX3 has been a problem for many photographers in the past. Now, an innovative new solution has been found to help protect the glass on this camera.
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.

Turbo Photo

Enhance images by choosing among various predefined or customized options.
La Vella Mobile Radio for Symbian

Get access to various radio station from your Symbian phone.
Plasma Control

Handle components of Panasonic Plasma brand.
SmartPhone CTI

Manage communications with multiple features such as call history viewing and address book.

Get (laptop) smart before you buy

Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.

Windows® 7 has been designed to be more reliable, more responsive, and to make the things you do every day easier.
Whereis® maps

If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.