Latest Cameras

The latest in Nikon’s Coolpix series offers a fantastic feature set, including 16 megapixels, 7x optical zoom, 720p video recording and more, all for £159. It’s an impressive bang for your small bucks, but the price comes in some functions being less than perfect. The build fe

The latest release in the Fujifilm S range, the FinePix S4000, comes equipped with impressive specs. Its 30x optical zoom will tempt many, and its manual controls and large LCD screen are set to entice compact users to the next level. Although it may look like a complex DSLR, it is more simila

The E-P3 is the new flagship model for the PEN range. It has a similar retro design and is aimed at the serious amateur photographer. Using the E-P3 is very easy. With its abundance of buttons it’s possible to adjust most of the settings with your right hand. There is also a 3-inch 614k-

We’ve all done it; within a second of getting your camera home, you’ll inevitably drop it on the floor. But with the Ricoh PX, this is not a wince-inducing moment, as this piece of kit is set to be tested. Shockproof up to 1.5 metres, waterproof up to 3 metres (for 60 minutes), dustpr

Sony has released its latest interchangeable lens model, the NEX-C3. Hurtling ahead of the rest with its impressive sensor dimensions and smaller size, this camera is set to raise the CSC stakes. Its minimalist design means it could easily be mistaken for a compact, with its limited range of butt

Samsung has brought some interesting and unique ideas to the compact market. The PL170 came from one of them, its big feature being the front-facing screen. With its clean, curved design and metallic finish on the lens, this compact looks stylish, and the size is just right for putting into a

In a line-up of pocketable compacts, the attractive Samsung WB700 would certainly catch your eye, but fire up the 18x optical zoom and it will nearly knock your eye out. With a hushed whir, the lens concertinas outwards to reach subjects in the distance, capturing impressive close-ups. The mode d

Fujifilm has added to its FinePix series with the T200, a solid and sleek camera that packs a punch. It’s certainly an attractive piece of hardware, with its curved body making it stand out from its boxy brethren. It’s available in black, silver, blue or red, and its 0.9-inch depth ma

On the crowded travel-zoom shelf, Panasonic’s TZ20 stands out for its bold ability to be a pocket-sized answer to all a photographer’s needs. The specs scream impressive figures such as ‘16x optical zoom’ for dramatic close-ups and 14 megapixels for printing big. It also d

The Nikon CoolPix P300 is clearly aimed at a more advanced market than the new photographer, as it’s packed with advanced features. It does, however, still offer plenty to those starting out, so if you consider yourself an enthusiast who wants to make a purchase that will last as you learn,

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

The Weekend Project - 3rd Feb 2012

The weekend has arrived so time for us to set you a shooting challenge. As the weather has drastically changed in the past week the theme for this challenge is 'cold'. Interpret the word as you like. You can enter your images now onto the Digit