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Nikon Coolpix S70
The S70 is a good stylish compact with the added bonus of an OLED touchscreen, but faces stiff competition from cheaper and equally competent cameras.
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.
Reviews
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Samsung ST550
Self-portrait screen or not, this camera marks Samsung's coming of age. Aside from a few too many megapixels and battery life that's too short, it's a delight to behold and use.
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Nikon Coolpix S640
The S640 boasts dSLR-like responsiveness and good pictures but is let down by its price and lack of competitive features like HD video.
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Canon Legria HF20
As far as mid-range camcorders go, there's not much to fault the Canon Legria HF20 for; the image quality is good, the autofocus speedy and feature list fairly full.
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
The FZ35 should be at the top of any potential superzoom buyer's list, with a fully featured specification sheet and good image quality.
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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.
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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.
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Sony Handycam Sports pack SPK-HCE
Fitting almost every recent Handycam, the Sports pack is a must-have if you're heading to the Barrier Reef. Just don't dive any deeper than five metres.
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
The Lumix DMC-GH1 proves that there's fight and fury in the Micro Four Thirds format, with brilliant HD video quality and great still images.
Features
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Digital SLR basics
Looking to enter the world of digital SLR photography? The next instalment of our Learning Centre on digital photography helps explain some of the terms and key features you'll come across.
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Which Nikon digital SLR?
Which Nikon digital SLR is right for you? Take your pick from our comprehensive round-up.
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Tips for shooting extreme weather
As Sydney awoke this morning to a blanket of orange haze and Armageddon-esque forecasts, everyone was reaching for their digital camera or mobile phone to grab a shot.
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Q&A: Aussie sports photographer Mark Dadswell
CNET Australia sat down for a chat with Australian sports photographer Mark Dadswell, a winner in this year's World Press Photo awards.
News
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Pentax extends its reach to first megazoom
Pentax has made a surprisingly belated entry into the megazoom digital camera market with the X70.
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New firmware for Canon 40D and Nikon D3, D700
The top two SLR makers have released relatively minor firmware revisions for three cameras, Nikon's higher-end full-frame D3 and D700, and Canon's prosumer-grade EOS 40D.
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Samsung provides interesting feature set for new megazoom camera
The new 10-megapixel HZ10W from Samsung is a compact camera with a 10x megazoom wide-angle 24mm Schneider lens and a whole stack of features.
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DxO sheds light on camera sensor performance
DxO Labs has launched a website that features detailed information on the performance of the image sensor at the heart of many higher-end digital cameras.
DIYs and How-to
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Digital camera buying guide
So you're looking for a brand new compact digital camera? CNET Australia is here to help with our guide to choosing and buying a compact digital camera.
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Five tips for better landscape shots
Transform plain-Jane sceneries to stunning works of art with this guide.
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Macro tips for your point-and-shoot
It's never too close for comfort when it comes to snapping close-up shots.
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Camera phone buying guide
Digital cameras have become an inseparable component of mobile phone technology. With the quality of these cameras continually improving, CNET.com.au is here to guide you through the various pitfalls of separating the gems from the junk.
Downloads
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ArcSoft PhotoStudio Darkroom
Process RAW, JPEG, and TIFF images from your digital camera.
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ExposurePlot
Analyze usage of focal length of your lenses.
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PhotoRite SP for S60 3rd Edition
Auto-fix photos! Most popular camera + editor +viewer! Take, create amazing photos with: Advanced Autofix, Unlimited Photo Frames,...
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LensTweaker
Erase the lens distortion from your digital photos.
The Explain Series
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Get (laptop) smart before you buy
Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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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.
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Whereis® maps
If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.
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