For young and fashionable party people than the Fujifilm Finepix Z35 is the first choice point and shoot compact. The model can be purchased in a range of different colours with two designs incorporating a two-tone effect, one in black and grey and one white and pink. The slim and lightweight cas

Nikon has a great track record when it comes to producing user-friendly digital SLRs to appeal to the entry-level market. Following huge success with the D40, with over a million users and a shelf life of over two and a half years, it’s about time a new model fills its place. Enter the Niko

Unlike the majority of digital compacts, DSLRs don’t get the opportunity to have major design overhauls or take on a raft of different colours, so year-to-year the aesthetics rarely change. Where the camera bodies do alter is inside, taking on features and extra functionality should the user n

You have to hand it to Samsung, ever since the company arrived in the compact market a few years ago, innovation has been a keyword. Not image quality, but style, looks, features and wacky ideas. The ST500 is packed with clever ideas and ideas that, well, let’s just say show a vivid imagina

  There was a time when Sony’s design department used to make some common-sense mistakes with cameras. I remember once reviewing a model – one of the first bridge cameras that the company made – and despairing that someone had given it a rounded bottom. Looks lovely, but

Following in the footsteps of the D90 – which pioneered Nikon’s D-Movie mode – comes the D5000: a versatile enthusiast-level DSLR with HD movie-making capability. With its HD (1280x720) D-Movie mode and Live View features complimented by a new 2.7” Vari-angle LCD, the D5000

It’s not often that the photographic industry sees the launch of a new system but that’s what we got when Olympus and Panasonic announced the Micro Four Thirds system earlier this year. The original Four Thirds system, if you’ll remember, allowed for the design of DSLRs that were m

Olympus is the poor relation in the DSLR market. It’s common knowledge that it lacks behind everyone else in innovation, resolution and performance - right? Well, actually, the truth is somewhat very different. Olympus was the pioneer of a dust-reduction device that was featured on the

The latest addition to the Pentax line of DSLRs is aimed at entry-level photographers, but - looking at its specifications – you’d never guess it. Bearing more than a passing resemblance to the older Pentax K-m, the K-x incorporates a lot of features from its predecessor, as wel

Straight from the outset, this camera looks different to other models in its class and price range. It has a sleek, professional gloss finish that makes you proud to hold it in your hands while out and about. While looks aren’t everything, the fact that this small form hides a whopping 10x opti

The speculation surrounding Canon’s imminent replacement DSLR had reached fever pitch pre-PMA, and there were all kinds of exotic specifications being bandied about. Would we see a 22MP replacement for the 1Ds Mark II? Or perhaps a full-frame 17MP 1D Mark III? As it turns out, neither w

The answer is an emphatic 'yes'. At the heart of the D200 is a newly developed 10.2 megapixel sensor, which incorporates a 4-channel data output system and a new optical low pass filter. In theory, this should help prevent moiré, colour fringing and shifting while improving resolving power. Other c

The Ricoh Caplio R7 offers an impressive range of features for a compact in its price band. A focal range equivalent to 28-200mm gives you the opportunity to experiment with both wide and macro shots, great if you want to explore creative or documentary photography.At 8.2 megapixels with a maximum r

The Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III is an awesome creation, and the first of its kind to make it past the 20mp mark. Beneath its rubberised magnesium alloy exterior beats not one, but two hearts: dual DIGIC III processors, which drive the performance of this incredible camera, and a 21.1mp full-frame sensor

Don’t let the body fool you: this really is a Fujifilm camera. It looks and feels very similar to the high-scoring Nikon D200, but don’t be tricked into thinking they are one and the same. After a few minutes investigating the way that the S5 handles and the technology it has to offer, y

Launched at the turn of the year with its equally HD-capable sibling, the 10MP Z1085 IS, the Z1285 introduced HD stills and video functionality (viewable with the optional HDTV dock connecting to HDTV) to the brand’s Z series of camera.   So where to start, with what appears, on first i

Hot on the heels of the hugely successful pro-models, the D3 and D300, Nikon has launched a hybrid: the D700. The latest launch from Nikon combines the best of these cameras, packing the D3’s incredible full-frame sensor into a compact D300-style body. The main feature that distinguishes one

Olympus is the poor relation in the DSLR market. It’s common knowledge that it lacks behind everyone else in innovation, resolution and performance - right? Well, actually, the truth is somewhat very different. Olympus was the pioneer of a dust-reduction device that was featured on the

From the introduction of the initial *istD way back in 2003, Pentax has delivered a consistently good value and reliable run of DSLRs, even if it never has grabbed the headlines afforded by more pioneering brands, while a professional model has also yet to materialise. Slow and steady seems to be

Appealing to both the hobbyist and pro markets alike, the new EOS-30D is Canon's long-awaited follow-up to the acclaimed EOS-20D. Available with an 18-55mm lens kit for a street price of around £999 or as a body only purchase for about £100 less, it's more expensive than budget SLR contenders from

The Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III is an awesome creation, and the first of its kind to make it past the 20mp mark. Beneath its rubberised magnesium alloy exterior beats not one, but two hearts: dual DIGIC III processors, which drive the performance of this incredible camera, and a 21.1mp full-frame sensor

The Nikon D3, this camera’s predecessor, was a camera epitomising excellence in almost all areas, and so, enter the D3X, a camera that builds further on the superlatives already meted out to its predecessor. The D3X looks identical to the D3, which we tested in issue 81 and which rightly rece

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

Despite Nikon’s recent announcement of its new D3 upgrade, the D3X, this 12.2MP professional snapper is Nikon’s first ever full-frame format DSLR and it has certainly shaken up the market and provided us with a bit of a shake-up to boot. Since its introduction along with a variety of ot

The speculation surrounding Canon’s imminent replacement DSLR had reached fever pitch pre-PMA, and there were all kinds of exotic specifications being bandied about. Would we see a 22MP replacement for the 1Ds Mark II? Or perhaps a full-frame 17MP 1D Mark III? As it turns out, neither w

Although many photographers hold allegiance to one camera manufacturer or another, those who affiliate themselves with Leica are a more unique breed than any other. Whereas the latest Canon DSLR boasts features including 110 frames at 10fps, Leica’s M8 lacks even autofocus as one of the digita

As was apparent in last month’s full-frame DSLR group test, there’s plenty to be gained from a bigger chip. Increasing the surface area of what is essentially the heart of a DSLR gives it the ability to capture more light, therefore increasing the amount of data being stored. This leads

Hot on the heels of the hugely successful pro-models, the D3 and D300, Nikon has launched a hybrid: the D700. The latest launch from Nikon combines the best of these cameras, packing the D3’s incredible full-frame sensor into a compact D300-style body. The main feature that distinguishes one

First things first – the A900’s distinctive, yet rather angular design might not be to everyone’s taste; it’s big and it’s brutish. But pick the range-topping DSLR up and its Germanic exterior is transformed into an asset, impressing with its robustness. Sony claims tha

You’d be forgiven for thinking that the Leica Digilux 3 and the Panasonic L1 were separated at birth. Technically, they’re identical and both are supplied with the truly excellent Leica D-Vario Elmarit 14-50mm f/2.8-3.5 OIS lens as a package. But with the Panasonic L1 only costing aroun

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This latest model from Kodak updates the C913, with a higher megapixel value (10.3 instead of 9.2) and a larger sensor (1/2.3 inches instead of 1/2.5 inches) justifying the increase in price (£80 instead of £60). Otherwise, the build, layout and controls are pretty much the same. The C-

Kodak's EasyShare brand has always done what it has said on the tin, and here we look at the latest additional to the beginner-friendly C-range, the C713. At just £70, this is firmly placed in the budget market, which means that it will appeal to younger users and those who are coming to digit

There comes a point in every camera reviewer’s life when the sight of an AA / Ni-MH battery compartment strikes, if not fear and dread, then at least a certain apathy into the heart. After all, what kind of half-decent, self-respecting camera runs on regular AAs? The Samsung S630, that’s

The EasyShare C180 is the latest budget camera from Kodak, and while a select few will raise their eyebrows in mild anticipation, a much larger group will be wondering why they persist. For instance, not that you would expect award-winning designs for a compact camera right down at the bottom of end

Aimed very much at the beginner level of the consumer market, the Nikon COOLPIX L16 on paper offers everything that the first-time digital photographer should need: an Auto mode, Easy Auto mode, Movie mode and plenty of scene modes to play with.The L16 has a sturdy plastic shell, with an extra curve

These days, when a camera’s description reads “fun and friendly” you can usually take that to mean “chunky and great for kids”. This is the case with the new Ricoh Caplio RR770, which has the bare minimum of features, coupled with an extremely easy-to-use navigation sys

On first impressions, the Nikon L18 is exactly the kind of digital camera the masses have been waiting for. For a start, it's a 'proper' photography brand for less than £100, which is about the right amount to pay for a bog-standard camera. It's small and light, yet fits the palm well and has

It’s incredible to think that it is possible to buy a decent compact for less than £100, but Nikon, like all the main camera manufacturers, have a dedicated range of budget-conscious compacts that prove otherwise. The latest in the low-end COOLPIX L-range is the L19, which weighs in at

Making the transition into digital photography can be daunting to complete beginners, with so many options, settings, dials and switches to consider, even on compact cameras. However, Panasonic has simplified them all into one button on the Lumix LS85 – the intelligent Auto mode. Compact seem