digital cameras

Canon creates 120-megapixel image sensor 24/08/2010 16:48:00
Experiment chip boasts high resolution but isn't destined for products
Engineers at Canon have created a digital image sensor with a resolution of 120-megapixels, the highest yet managed for a sensor of its size, the company said Tuesday.
Canon PowerShot A490 digital camera 23/08/2010 12:15:00
Canon's PowerShot A490 won't win any design awards, but it takes great photos considering its price
While it may be a very basic point-and-shoot compact digital camera, Canon's PowerShot A490 can take clear and vibrant photos that are very impressive considering its low price. It's the perfect camera to consider if you're on a budget but want to capture great quality images. However, it can be a hard camera to use, particularly because of its poor shutter button.
How to photograph waterfalls and moving water 20/08/2010 10:31:00
The most important rule for shooting waterfalls (and all sorts of moving water): Use a slow shutter speed.
While I'm not a huge fan of camping or long, multi-day hiking trips, I do love visiting waterfalls. There's something about the rush of water that's both exciting and beautiful.
Fujifilm's new 3D camera is fun but pricey 19/08/2010 07:09:00
Fujifilm's FinePix Real 3D W3 point-and-shoot lets you take photos and videos in a new dimension
While 3D movies are already experiencing something of a backlash, technology vendors are still pushing forward with 3D content -- trying to persuade us that 3D is to 2D what talkies were to silents.
Fujifilm unveils its second-generation 3D camera 18/08/2010 12:30:00
The Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 shoots 720p high-definition video in 3D.
"Three-dimensional everything" is shaping up to be the big trend of 2010 (or at least its most-prominent bastion of hype), but Fujifilm had an early jump on the 3D craze.
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX5 digital camera (preview) 18/08/2010 11:40:00
We look at what Panasonic's new flagship compact digital camera will offer
The LUMIX DMC-LX5 digital camera is the new top dog in Panasonic’s compact digital camera line-up, taking over from the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX3. It has a host of new specifications and features that should make it a superior camera to its predecessor. The DMC-LX5 will hit Australian shores in September, and we're looking forward to putting it through our paces in our Test Centre.
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS 18/08/2010 10:20:00
A small and light Canon PowerShot digital camera that produces excellent image quality
Canon's PowerShot A3000 IS may be a simple point-and-shoot compact digital camera, but it has one magnificent trait: it can take very clear images. Indeed, despite its simplicity you won't be disappointed with the fine detail this camera can capture; you'll be able to crop your images closely without making them look awful. However, while its image quality is impressive, its design could use some refinement.
Five tips for taking photos of animals 12/08/2010 15:34:00
Five tips you can use to get sharper, cuter, more memorable pictures of the four-legged members of your family
We're in the middle of a dry heat wave in Seattle, a city usually known for mild weather and lots of precipitation. My cats and dogs (all six of them) are responding by lying about lethargically, which is a great opportunity for me to catch some of my ordinarily bouncy critters on digital film.
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G2 digital camera 11/08/2010 10:40:00
This Micro Four Thirds digital camera addresses some of the problems of the original DMC-G1
Panasonic's LUMIX DMC-G2 is an interchangeable lens digital camera based on the company's Micro Four Thirds sensor.
Sony DSLR-A390 (DSLRA390Y) digital SLR camera 05/08/2010 16:15:00
Sony's DSLR-A390 captures clear and vibrant images, but doesn't feel good to use
Sony's DSLR-A390 (DSLRA390Y) is an entry-level digital SLR camera that can take great pictures, but it's not high on usability. It has a 14.2-megapixel, APS-C sized sensor and, despite being a fully fledged D-SLR with a mirror box, it has a narrow body that makes it feel cramped. It also feels a little heavy.
Polaroid Two digital camera 02/08/2010 12:00:00
Polaroid's Two is a digital camera with a built-in printer, but it fails to capture the magic of the original instant cameras
Take a 7-megapixel camera, fuse it with the PoGo thermal printer, add a touch of Gaga and you've got the Polaroid Two. Since January Lady Gaga has been the creative director for specialty projects over at Polaroid. Unfortunately, the Polaroid Two isn't all that special. It's let down by a bulky design and very poor image quality, and we think it's nothing like the Polaroid instant cameras of old.
Panasonic shows prototype 3D lens for Lumix cameras 28/07/2010 19:25:00
The lens should be available by the end of the year
Panasonic showed for the first time on Wednesday a prototype lens for its Lumix DSLR (digital single-lens reflex) cameras that will give them the ability to capture 3D still images.
Panasonic debuts first consumer 3D camcorders 28/07/2010 14:44:00
Panasonic's 3D camcorder will go on sale worldwide from October
Panasonic unveiled its first two consumer camcorders capable of recording video in 3D on Wednesday.
Pentax Optio H90 compact digital camera 19/07/2010 14:52:00
If you’re after a straightforward point-and-shoot camera that takes up as little space as possible, the Pentax Optio H90 is a great choice.
The Pentax Optio H90 has a 2.7in display and weighs a scant 128g – comparable to a mobile phone. Unlike most compact cameras we’ve reviewed, its presence is barely felt when you’ve got it stashed in a handbag or backpack. In fact, the main giveaway is its slightly angular edges which are a bit like sharp elbows when knocked against.
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS digital camera 19/07/2010 10:59:00
This small Canon digital camera includes a big 14x zoom lens, but we found the controls difficult to use
The Canon PowerShot SX210 IS is the high-end option in Canon's 'Point and Shoot Plus' range, which also includes cameras such as last year's PowerShot SX120 IS compact digital camera. It's aimed at users who demand a heck of a lot from their point-and-shoot; you get features such a 14.1-megapixel CCD sensor, a 14x zoom lens, and it even gives you the option to use manual settings.