Latest Cameras

The COOLPIX S5100 is the latest addition to the Nikon compact camera range. At first glance, there’s no denying it looks sleek, slim and classy. Its satin black casing exudes quality, as does its brushed-steel-effect buttons on the top. It’s pleasantly surprising, especially when fact

The Exilim Z800 is the latest compact camera from Casio. Released alongside the Exilim EX S200 both cameras share notable similarities in spec, design and affordable pricing but what does the Z800 offer that makes it a worthy purchase? A thicker build than the S200 but in no way bulky, the Z800

The Canon PowerShot SX30 IS’ lens has shot into the lead, reaching further than any other existing superzoom. With an ultra wide-angle 24mm and a whopping 840mm at the telephoto end (35x optical zoom), photographic possibilities are virtually endless. This model has taken a massi

Here’s a bridge camera that, in some ways, offers more than a DSLR. For starters, the zoom lens has a 35mm equivalent range of 26-520mm (the digital zoom takes that to a whopping 1040mm) and can focus as close as 1cm. On top of that, the camera gives a full range of exposure modes, includin

Should you pocket Panasonic’s new Lumix DMC-FX70 for that weekend break? It boasts a 14.1 megapixel resolution, touch panel LCD and button-led operation, wide-angle 5x optical zoom and dimensions not a great deal wider than your mobile phone. Apart from the fact than an even broa

The Fujifilm FinePix Z800 EXR is a sleek looking camera at a very good price point indeed. We’ve already found deals under the £190 online and with the wealth of features on board, this could be a very economic buy for the right user. Design-wise the Fujifilm Finepix Z800 EXR is s

The COOLPIX L110 comes in as the most powerful and well-equipped compact in Nikon's 'Life' range. Superseding the L100 with a higher resolution, from 10.1 megapixels to 12.1, the L110 also improves on its movie resolution, now at 720p HD. The L110, like its predecessor, is a brid

The premium compact competition is hotting up. It was previously a three horse race between Samsung (EX1), Panasonic (LX5), and Canon (G12) but now Nikon has released a contender that could easily be confused for its biggest rival – the PowerShot G12. That is, except for the vari-angle LCD

For a compact camera there is nothing really compact about the Canon Powershot SX130 IS. Firstly its body shape resembles something closer to a superzoom however this is for good reason. The SX130 IS accompanies a 12x optical zoom on a 28mm lens, this means it has the capabilities of extending to

Picture this – you’re stood on the sidelines of a football match, itching to capture the action. You can either switch to video mode, or shoot stills – which is more important? Now Samsung has solved this problem with the new WB2000 that boasts ‘Dual Action&rsqu

Promotion: How photos can engage your readers

While a written blog certainly relies heavily on well-written and nutritious content in order to keep its readers coming back regularly, they also benefit greatly from the inclusion of a few great images.  Confront your readers with a sea of

Camera School: ISO and sensitivity

Lesson four: Master ISO ISO is the measurement of a camera sensor’s sensitivity to light. Based on the speed ratings of conventional 35mm film (denoted as ASAs), most compacts, superzooms and DSLRs will allow photographers to alter the I

How to use the blur filter in Photoshop

[caption id="attachment_17347" align="alignnone" width="605" caption="Before"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_17348" align="alignnone" width="605" caption="After"][/caption] Follow the steps below and add speed to your static shots using the