Latest Cameras

These high-end compact cameras just aren’t going to go away. Compact system cameras may have been dominating the headlines for the past couple of years with their promise of SLR quality in a much more portable body, but it’s become clear that you’re never going to squeeze a hybr

One look at the Lumix FX77 and you’d be forgiven for thinking it’s its predecessor, the FX700. The FX77 may be housed in a similar body, but it’s hiding some impressive features. Upon closer inspection there are a number of markings on the front of the camera that shout about

The new Panasonic DMC-TZ18 bears a 14.1 MP sensor and a rather impressive 24mm ultra wide-angle lens, which provides a 16x optical zoom that can be further expanded to 20x. It generates an equivalent focal length of a substantial 24-384mm, equalling the distance of many contemporary superzooms, a

This sleek compact with touch-screen control will fit right into the iGeneration’s arsenal of gadgets. Living up to the premium brand, Panasonic’s DMC-FS37 is dressed in a classic metallic panel with a hairline finish and will suit most tastes with its variety of colours: silver, blac

C anon’s new HS System is now part of the latest IXUS line-up, and the manufacturer claims it produces excellent results even in low light. The IXUS 115 HS kick-starts the new range, with features including a 12.1MP CMOS sensor, a 4x optical zoom, and full HD movie recording. Going further

The PowerShot A cameras are affordable, creative and fun. They have always boasted high-res images, and Canon continues to push the pixel count with this 16-megapixel offering, the A3300 IS. But we already know that more megapixels don’t necessarily mean better images… At first gla

The Panasonic DMC-S3 is just one of the many budget compact cameras on the market today. Supporting an impressive 14-megapixel sensor, HD movie mode and a 4x optical zoom, at first glance this compact certainly looks like excellent value for money at £130. The funky bubble design of the

One of Canon’s most inexpensive compacts, the PowerShot A800 has an RRP of a fantastic £79. At such at reasonable price, we had to put it to the test to see if it could uphold the manufacturer’s great reputation for quality. The A800 is powered by two AA batteries, making it

The next in Pentax’s W line of rugged cameras is the W90, its toughest, most intelligent compact to date. The new camera body looks like something a marine diver would carry, thanks to its imitation diving bezel and hex key screws on the front plate, available in green, orange and black fin

Introduced as Sony’s new single lens translucent (SLT) camera, the A55 smashes the mould of common DSLR design – in place of the traditional moveable mirror we find a fixed see-through mirror. Set to cause a stir, this revolutionary design allows 70% of the light to pass straight thro

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