Latest Cameras

If you’ve come across ‘tough’ cameras in the past, you’ll know that most of them aren’t too pleasing to the eye. However, for a camera that claims to be waterproof up to 5m, shockproof up to 1.5m and usable in temperatures as low as minus 10 degrees Celsius, the Sony

Samsung’s NX11 is a welcome addition to the compact system camera (CSC) range. It’s a great option for enthusiasts who want a camera that’s simple to use, yet has all the manual features ready to unlock. This eliminates the need to upgrade straight away and, what’s more, C

Casio has released the latest in its high-speed Exilim series, and it’s full of features that can really improve a beginner’s photography. It’s quite large for a compact, but with so much packed into it that can be forgiven. The handling of the EX-ZR100 is adequate, with butt

Samsung’s SH100 compact camera aims to provide great-quality photos and video while maintaining an accessible feel that’s similar to a smartphone’s. The camera body looks smart and clean with only four buttons outside of the touch screen, and all the menus revolve around a singl

Panasonic has launched its new G series compact system camera, the G3. Sitting side-by-side the G2 that was released last year, the new camera held the title as the world’s smallest and lightest interchangeable lens camera – albeit briefly. Key selling points include the 16MP sensor

It’s easy to worry about your latest gadget; it’s new, exciting, and incredibly fragile. Well, usually. Not the Tough TG-810. You drop it on the floor – no problem; you spill something on it – no worries; you stand on it and it will just keep on working with barely a scrat

The 310 HS is Canon’s flagship IXUS – a brand well known for stylish design. This is no exception. Its classy stainless steel body has a mix of curves and edges reminiscent of a modern BMW. It oozes quality, both in looks and feel. It’s not a small camera, though, so it’s

Filling a whole new niche in the premium compact market, the hotly anticipated Fujifilm FinePix X100 will leave a lasting first impression on all those looking for a vintage-style digital camera. Reminiscent of a Leica rangefinder in design, the FinePix X100 has been marketed towards professio

On paper, the Canon EOS 600D certainly ticks all the boxes. Its 18-megapixel CMOS sensor is impressively large and the new model includes notable specs such as a vast ISO range and a full 1080p HD movie mode. However, the competition in this area of the market is heating up, as many rival manufac

Nikon has launched another offering into the superzoom camera market, and it’s clear that it means business. The P500 comes crashing through the ranks with an incredible 36x zoom, creating a 35mm equivalent of 22.5-810mm and giving this camera the largest zoom range currently available in a

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