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Nikon’s portfolio of COOLPIX compact cameras is grouped into Performance, Life and Style: the L100 comes under Life. To understand this category better, it's a good idea to look at the other two falling either side of the L100. The company's slimmest and easiest to use ca

Originating from the G-shock watch series Casio introduce the Exilim G1. This new series kicks off with a futuristic love it or hate it style of compact camera. At just 20mm in thickness it is claimed to be the slimmest rugged compact on the market. First impressions of the camera

Pick up the Kodak EasyShare M381 and you’ll immediately be struck by its lightweight, no-nonsense construction. And as one of the latest members of Kodak’s vast EasyShare dynasty, this model is yet another intuitively designed, slim and stylish piece of kit. And its long list of speci

The Nikon D3 – with its pioneering FX CMOS sensor and superb low-light shooting capabilities – was always going to be a tough act to follow. Nikon has taken its time, quietly working away to tweak and hone its flagship full-frame model to produce an even faster, fitter version: the ne

The WB5000 is more than just another superzoom. It represents Samsung’s first foray into this area of the digital camera market, and looking over this model’s specifications it’s certainly not been held back on features. Styled to emulate the look of a miniaturised DSLR, the WB5

With the current drive to develop the Micro Four Thirds market, producing SLR cameras that are smaller and lighter than ever, it’s something of a surprise for Ricoh to come up with a totally different solution. The GXR then, is the first compact camera that comes with interchangeable lens/s

Panasonic’s latest addition to the hybrid super zoom scene would suit the budding beginner. Boasting 12 MP coupled with well-labelled controls, means that in theory high-quality results should be easily accessible. Out in the field, the Panasonic FZ38 definitely delivers. The ridged mode

Let’s be honest here, the Coolpix S640 is an unremarkable-looking camera. However, appearances can be deceptive – under the skin, the S640 packs a lot of technology. Indeed, Nikon makes the bold claim that this innocuous camera is its fastest-focussing compact ever.   But

Samsung’s known for its innovative hi-tech creations, and the ST1000 is no exception. Boasting Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0, and GPS geo-tagging – this is the first compact to cram in three wireless technologies. The body itself is as sexy and slim line as any trendy point-and-shoot. Despi

With the rising popularity of rugged compacts, the market has become increasingly competitive. Pentax’s W-series has included an evolving line of high-quality waterproof cameras. The latest offering is a cheaper alternative to the Optio W80 – the WS80. Pentax has gone for a two-ton

Top 10 photography tips

No matter what you’re shooting, these tips will ensure your best ever photos. Here’s our top 10 shooting tips of all time… 1. Composition rules When you’re setting up your shot think about the rule of thirds, and t

Camera School: Master Aperture

Lesson two: Depth of field & Aperture Lens aperture controls something referred to in photography as ‘depth of field’. Depth of field is a phenomenon caused by the limitations of the human eye. When a lens is focused, light is

Carl Zeiss announces Compact Prime CP.2 50 mm/T2.1 Makro and CP.2 100 mm/T2.1 CF

OBERKOCHEN, 09.09.2010 – Carl Zeiss has expanded its popular Compact Prime CP.2 lens series with two new focal lengths: the 50 mm with macro and 100 mm with close focus function. These lenses have been specially developed for filming with HDSLR