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  Fujifilm FinePix J50

  The J50 is strictly for beginners who want a simple shooter to start exploring the world of photography. While the extensive modes make up for the lack of fancy features, little has been done to salvage the less-than-desired image quality.

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  MobileMe

  MobileMe is the successor to .Mac, Apple's subscription service for publishing photos and other personal content to the Web.

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  Kodak EasyShare Z8612 IS

  The Kodak EasyShare Z8612 IS has trimmed off every gram of fat, but the 12x zoom lens overbalances the camera. It oozes understated élan and even has some clever features, but the performance isn't quite there.

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  Nikon D700

  Boasting many of the internal bits from the professional-spec (and professionally priced) D3, the D700 is an (almost) affordable full-frame dSLR. It faces up to the Canon 5D with a 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, 51 auto-focussing points, 5fps or 8fps shooting depending on battery and mini-HDMI out.

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  Kodak EasyShare V1073

  Don't be fooled by its contemporary metal design: the heart of this disappointing camera is pure plastic.

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  Which Canon digital SLR?

  Which Canon digital SLR? Your heart's set on a Canon. How do you choose?

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  Best mid-range digital SLRs

  These dSLR cameras cost between AU$1000 to AU$1500. They're not the cheapest models around, but they're worth the extra dough.

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  Which IXUS? Choosing the right Canon ultracompact camera

  CNET.com.au provides advice for choosing among Canon's Digital IXUS ultracompact digital camera models.

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  Best long zoom compact cameras

  The average compact camera packs a 3x zoom, while anything larger than 10x qualifies as a megazoom or superzoom. But there's a growing number of cameras in the 3-10x hinterland that combine compact portability with distant-shooting goodness.

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  Compact cameras that shine in the dark

  Snapshot cameras generally don't perform well in low light, but some are better than others. We shed light on some of your options.

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  Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300

  Although we like the features and image quality of the W300, it lacks a wide-angle lens which has become a must-have for a premium shooter. While other alternatives in the market may not offer as high a capture resolution as the Sony, they do make up with other features.

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  Nikon D700

  Boasting many of the internal bits from the professional-spec (and professionally priced) D3, the D700 is an (almost) affordable full-frame dSLR. It faces up to the Canon 5D with a 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, 51 auto-focussing points, 5fps or 8fps shooting depending on battery and mini-HDMI out.

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  Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX520

  Besides the start-up time and stylus, it is hard to find fault with the FX520. Image quality has also improved and we really like the features that are incorporated with the touchscreen.

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  Nikon Coolpix P80

  One of the better 18x megazooms, nevertheless you should consider the Nikon Coolpix P80's sluggish performance before you commit to it.

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  Canon Digital IXUS 970 IS

  Compared to the slick angles and chic lines of recent IXUS', the bubbly, bulbous curves of the Canon Digital IXUS 970 IS have us nonplussed. We hate to judge a camera just on its looks, but the lack of features don't give us much choice. Still, if you've fallen in love with this cheery snapper, you haven't wasted your money.

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  Canon Pixma iP100 Inkjet Printer

  It isn't cheap compared to standard printers, but the Canon Pixma iP100 has the highest resolution available in the mobile printer market and prints at an impressive speed to boot. If you simply must have a printer with you at all times, the iP100 should be the do-it-all at your side.

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  Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS20

  If you just want a camera that takes good shots without having to understand photographic jargon, buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS20.

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  Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

  The 1Ds Mark III marks another high-end success for Canon, though you'll need a lot of spare cash if you want to own this ground-breaking camera.

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  HP Photosmart A826

  The HP Photosmart A826 snapshot printer offers an attractive design, is easy and fun to use, and works better without a PC than any other snapshot printer we've reviewed thanks to its huge touch screen, but we wonder who will spend AU$400 for a dedicated photo printer.

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  Canon EOS-1D Mark III

  Canon's EOS 1D Mark III offers a luxurious cocktail of high-resolution, extremely low noise, blazingly fast burst shooting, abundant customisation, and a build quality and ergonomic design among the best you'll find in today's camera market.

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  Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H3

  If you don't like electronic viewfinders, but want a superzoom, this Sony packs a 10x zoom lens and 8 megapixels into a tiny package, but image quality at higher ISOs is a bit lacking.

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  Olympus FE-220

  The Olympus FE-220 is a bare-bones digital compact which features an anti-blur function and 13 scene modes in a stainless steel body.

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  Olympus Tough 1030SW

  Building on the success of its previous weatherproof cameras like the Mju 790SW, Olympus introduced the Mju 1030SW, a point-and-shoot designed to withstand extreme conditions.

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  Kodak EasyShare M853

  The Kodak EasyShare M853 is cheap and takes presentable pictures in decent lighting conditions. There isn't much else to say about this massively underwhelming compact.

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  Pentax Optio S10

  A surprisingly nice budget ultracompact, the no-frills Pentax Optio S10 delivers excellent photo quality and decent performance for relatively little cash.

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  Memeo launches Share for sending photos to grandma

  Share your shots without a host using Memeo.

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  Affordable full-frame dSLR war begins: Nikon D700 vs. Canon EOS 5D

  For a few years now, the "affordable" full-frame dSLR market has belonged to Canon. However with today's launch of Nikon's D700, the Canon versus Nikon dSLR war has a new front.

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  Powerhouse adds photos to Flickr Commons

  A Flickr project to house publicly held images is getting hundreds of photos from Sydney's Powerhouse Museum.

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  New geotagging method draws on Flickr photos

  Adding location information to photos is hard. Carnegie Mellon has found an easier way: compare your photo with similar ones on Flickr that already are geotagged.

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  Pentax releases K20D firmware update

  Pentax has released updated firmware for its top of the line digital SLR, the 14-megapixel K20D.

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  Olympus announces E-3 v1.2 firmware update

  Olympus has announced a firmware update to its 10.1-megapixel flagship digital SLR, the E-3

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  Polaroid debuts pocket-size photo printer

  Polaroid has partnered with Zink for wireless, inkless photo printing aimed at tech-savvy teens.

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  Bring thumbnails to life with SnapCasa

  Put live screenshots in your blog posts with SnapCasa.

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  Adobe offers sneak peek of CS4 apps

  Trials of early versions of the next Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and Soundbooth are available for download at Adobe Labs.

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  Digital cameras and imaging myths busted

  CNET.com.au paparazzi hunts down the common folklore about digital imaging and bring them to light.

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  Megazoom shootout: Nikon Coolpix P80 vs Olympus SP-570UZ

  These two cameras go head-to-head in a fight to see who the stronger shooter is.

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  Canon 1000D photos

  Canon's new entry-level digital SLR, the EOS 1000D, replaces the widely-popular 400D, adding new features to bring it more closely in line with the company's 450D.

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  Canon 400D vs 450D vs 1000D

  Canon's announcement of its new entry-level digital SLR today marks the end of its most popular dSLR, the 400D. Check out our comparison of the 400D, 450D and new 1000D to see what's improved and what the 450D still has over its brand-new baby brother.

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  Digital SLR buying guide

  CNET.com.au gives you the low-down on what to look for in a digital SLR camera.

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  Nikon P80 photo samples

  Photo samples plus a discussion of the photo quality of the Nikon Coolpix P80.

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  Pentax K20D photo samples

  See how the Pentax K20D fared in our field tests.

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  Online image editors for blogging

  We head out across the Web to find out whether these online image editors are picture perfect.

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  Hands-on with the Fujifilm FinePix S100FS

  We check out the Fujifilm FinePix S100FS, an 11-megapixel bridge camera with 14x optical zoom.

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  Oi!: Panasonic sponsors the Australian Museum

  Panasonic is spending some of the profits from all the Viera TVs and Lumix cameras we're buying in a socially responsible manner by taking up a scientific sponsorship with the Australian Museum.

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  Oi!: World Press Photo 08

  CNET.com.au has teamed up with Canon to offer a photography master class with Australian World Press Photo winner, Tim Clayton.

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  Oi!: Brand Tags' clouds cut through marketing hype

  CEOs and marketing types talk about improving or maintaining "brand values" all the time. But what do we really think of the companies that deliver us our modern existence? The site Brand Tags is attempting to find out.

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  Oi!: Adobe offers Aussies exclusive CS3 subscription

  Australian users can now purchase Adobe Creative Suite 3 Design Premium software as a subscription service, making the software more accessible to a wider audience.

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  Oi!: "Super lens" for phone photographers?

  Would a camera phone lens kit including an 8x optical zoom lens and a tripod coerce you to finally sell your stand-alone camera on eBay?

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  Oi!: Apple launches iPhoto prints in Australia

  Mac users rejoice -- the Apple iPhoto printing service long established in the US and parts of Europe has finally made its way down under, with the service being made available in Australia and New Zealand yesterday.

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  Oi!: Stocking stuffers from Snapfish

  Adding to its selection of custom-photo tree ornaments, key rings, coasters, mugs and T-shirts, you can now also order fridge magnets and good old fashioned wooden jigsaw puzzles from Snapfish's online printing service.

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  Oi!: New technology makes resizing images a snap

  While it's currently only proof of concept, this new technology will change the way we view images.

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  Oi!: Kodak enters the fashion fray

  Kodak attempts to take a leaf out of Nokia's book by offering a range of fashion accessories for its EasyShare cameras.

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  Memory cards: All your questions answered

  With all the different types and variations available, it's easy to get confused about memory cards. But as they now fit into everything from digital cameras to printers, phones and televisions, it's important to know your way around the memory card maze.

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  Best digital SLR for beginners

  If you're looking to buy your first dSLR, you're spoilt for choice — or possibly overwhelmed by the options.

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  CNET.com.au's digital SLR superguide

  Digital SLR cameras have opened up new opportunities that change the way images look and are used. This guide will help you take your images to the next level.

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  Affordable full-frame dSLR war begins: Nikon D700 vs. Canon EOS 5D

  For a few years now, the "affordable" full-frame dSLR market has belonged to Canon. However with today's launch of Nikon's D700, the Canon versus Nikon dSLR war has a new front.

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  Nikon P80 photo samples

  Photo samples plus a discussion of the photo quality of the Nikon Coolpix P80.

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  Canon EOS 450D images and photos samples

  Photos and image samples of Canon's latest entry-level digital SLR, the EOS 450D.

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  Canon 400D vs 450D vs 1000D

  Canon's announcement of its new entry-level digital SLR today marks the end of its most popular dSLR, the 400D. Check out our comparison of the 400D, 450D and new 1000D to see what's improved and what the 450D still has over its brand-new baby brother.

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  Which IXUS? Choosing the right Canon ultracompact camera

  CNET.com.au provides advice for choosing among Canon's Digital IXUS ultracompact digital camera models.

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  How to clean your digital SLR

  To get the best-quality images from your dSLR, you'll need to give it a dust every now and then, both on the inside and out. CNET.com.au guides you step-by-step through cleaning your camera to make your photos blemish-free.

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