Ben Pitt
Recent articles by Ben Pitt
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT3 review
Cameras Compact cameras
Image quality isn't outstanding but the long list of great features, from 12m waterproofing to 1080p video capture, makes this an impressive all-rounder.
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 review
Cameras Compact cameras
A handsome little camera that's built to withstand water, impacts and cold. Sadly, image quality is astonishingly bad.
Xara 3D Maker 7 review
SoftwareCreating cheesy, dated 3D text animations has never been so easy. If that's what you really want, we can't fault it.
Olympus Tough TG-310 review
Cameras Compact camerasImage quality is nothing special, but this rugged, waterproof, low-cost camera makes a lot of sense in inhospitable environments.
Cakewalk Sonar X1 Studio review
SoftwareTremendous editing power at an extremely competitive price, but the redesigned interface doesn't go far enough for our liking.
Canon EOS 1100D review
Cameras DSLRsIt might be short on exciting extras but the Canon EOS 1100D's ability to take gorgeous photos is hard to fault
Sigma DP1x review
Cameras Compact camerasA quirky camera with plenty of charm, but it struggles to compete with big-sensor compacts from the better established brands.
Nikon Coolpix L120 review
CamerasAn odd mixture of cut-price and highly capable features, but solid image quality and a competitive price add up to an attractive deal.
Steinberg Cubase Artist 6 review
SoftwareEclipsed for value and power by its cheaper and pricier siblings, but this mid-price version of Cubase is still an excellent choice for recording musicians.
Avid Studio review
SoftwareAn impressive new editor that attempts to bring the best of all worlds to consumer video production – and almost succeeds.