Sony Cyber-shot W300 review
Of all the cameras here, the Cyber-shot W300 offers the best balance of size, performance and ease-of-use – and to us, it’s the best-looking to boot.
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Canon EOS-450D review
Over the entry-level EOS 400D, the new model adds 14-bit capture, Live View with both phase- (viewfinder AF) and contrast-detection AF, as well as a larger 3-inch LCD and faster continuous shooting.
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EXCLUSIVE: Sony Cyber-shot W300 review
The Cyber-shot W300 is a pocket-sized camera that offers one of best balances of size, performance and ease-of-use we've seen – and to us it’s one of the best looking to boot.
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Nikon Coolpix P5100 review
Boasting a new 12-megapixel resolution CCD and image-stabilized zoom lens, the P5100 is an update to the maker’s almost pro-level P5000 compact.
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Canon HG10 review
At first glance, the HG10 might look rather out-of-place in this line-up, but it has several features that could make it suitable if your HD video-production needs are modest and occasional.
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Canon XH-A1 review
Last year, Canon’s XH-A1 bowled us over with its keen price and exceptional capabilities in low light. But the market has moved forward – particularly Sony’s offerings.
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JVC GY-HD201E review
JVC differentiates considerably between its consumer and professional ranges. Of all the camcorders on test, the GY-HD201E feels most like TV studio equipment.
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Panasonic AG-HVX200 review
When we last looked at Panasonic’s AG-HVX200, its shooting flexibility greatly impressed us, but the lack of editing support for DVCPRO HD recorded to P2 card rather limited its usage...
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Sony HVR-Z7E review
Sony’s HVR-Z1E has become a classic, and is now the standard tool of the independent videographer – so the HVR-Z7E has a lot to live up to.
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Sony PMW-EX1 review
A quick glance at the PWW-EX1 reveals a family resemblance to the HVR-Z7E. But although its CMOS sensors also use the Exmor technology, the EX1 has a trio of 1/2in units.
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CorelDraw Graphics Suite X4 review
The Graphics Suite X4 bundle combines vector artwork design, page layout and image editing in a single package that costs around a third of Adobe’s equivalent package.
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Aperture 2 review
Apple had its work cut out to fix the shortcomings in its photo editing tool, and the result is Aperture 2. Aside from a vastly redesigned interface, browsing through its library is now fast...
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Ricoh R8 review
Ricoh’s Caplio R8 is an overhauled version of last year’s R7, which successfully placed a 7x zoom lens on the front of a pocket-sized camera body.
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DxO Optics Pro 5 review
As automatic image-quality enhancement software goes, DxO Optics Pro stands out from the crowd with its user-installed base of camera and lens correction profiles.
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Antics V3 ProPack review
Antics is a scene-planning tool that creates a 3D animated previsualization of live action and animated productions in real-time.
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Olympus E-3 review
A successor to the Olympus pro-grade E-1, the E-3 features a 10.1-megapixel-resolution Live MOS sensor with live view and built-in image stabilization.
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Modo 301 review
A hybrid modelling and painting tool in the tradition of ZBrush, Modo has evolved to introduce organic sculpting and some animation capabilities, while strengthening core features.
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Olympus FE-280 review
The eight-megapixel FE-280 costs under £100 – which looks like a bargain. However, the camera offers few manual settings, and its image quality was mediocre.
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX100 review
Panasonic’s elegantly styled Lumix DMC-FX100 is a near-twin to the Lumix DMC-FX55, though it records images at 12.2 megapixels versus the DMC-FX55’s 8.1 megapixels.
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Expression Blend review
Blend, formerly known as Sparkle, allows designers to develop user interfaces for applications and ships as standalone or part of Microsoft's Expression Studio.