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Flash of brilliance: Using hotshoe strobes

Get the most out of your digital SLR and flash unit with these hot tips.

Camcorder formats: which one is best?

Prospective camcorder buyers are faced with a choice of four types of camcorder recording media: hard disk, flash memory, MiniDV/HDV tapes, or mini-DVD. We run through the pros and cons of all four formats to make your purchasing journey a little less like a trip through Dante's nine circles of hell.

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.

How to clean your digital SLR

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.

Geotagging links photos to locales

Attaching location data to images enables new ways to search photos, give slide shows or be a virtual tourist. For now, early adopters only need apply.

Why do Canon cameras have more than one name?

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?

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 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.

DIY: How to make better videos

Shooting better-looking home videos is easy; you just need to follow some straightforward guidelines.

What to look for in a digital camcorder

There are easily more than a dozen features to consider when shopping for a camcorder, and even more models to pick from. So before you cough up money for a camcorder, take note of the following key features to look out for.

Photo printing: When inks ain't inks

The most important part of the whole printing system is really the inks, not the hardware.

Photo printing: When paper ain't paper

The market today is filled with many variants of photo paper. What's the difference and how does the media you choose affect your prints?

Canon cameras in Oz

I've just read the reviews on the newly released Canon A510 and A520 by Robert Dubbin. I've been considering purchasing the Canon A85, but perhaps will wait now until the new models are available.

The review says they'll be on shelves in March this year - is that here in Australia or in the U.S. only? I had a look at Canon Australia's web site yesterday and also rang them. They couldn't tell me when it would be released here in Australia and they hadn't even heard about it yet?!

Photo printer glossary

Whether you're trying to comprehend your printer's manual or to use the right term to explain something, this glossary should help make sense of the jargon.

CNET's glossary of music terms

Confused by the jargon? Our glossary will help explain commonly used terms related to digital music.

Flash cards for cameras

I recently bought a Canon PowerShot A75 digital camera and I am looking at buying a bigger CompactFlash card. I am wondering if there is a noticeable difference in performance between a normal CompactFlash card and one that is rated "high speed," such as Lexar's 1GB 40X CompactFlash card. Should I spend the extra $? Or does it not really matter?

Photo printing checklist

Making predictable prints is one of the biggest headaches in digital photography.

How to perfect your pictures

Who said the camera never lies? With the aid of simple image editing software, you can turn average looking pictures into photographic masterpieces. Here's how.

Travelling light: replacing your notebook with a Palm

Do you find even an ultraportable notebook too much to carry? We set out to discover how feasible it is to restrict yourself to a Palm OS handheld on your travels.