Ben Pitt
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Nikon Coolpix S3100 review
Cameras Compact cameras
A stylish ultra-slim camera at an attractive price, but image quality is simply appalling.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ18 review
CamerasBuilds on its excellent predecessor with more of everything, but the competition has caught up.
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580L review
Cameras DSLRsFeature-packed and capable of high quality photos, but automatic exposures could be better.
Nikon Coolpix P7000 review
Cameras Compact camerasHigh image quality and lots of impressive features, but painfully slow menus are enough to put us off
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS review
CamerasThe enormous 35x zoom is tempting but neither the lens nor the sensor lives up to expectations at this price.
Samsung NX100 review
Cameras Compact camerasSuperb controls squeezed into a small space, but poor image quality in low light is a significant flaw for a large-sensor camera.
Pentax K-5 with 18-55mm lens review
Cameras DSLRsThe video mode is disappointing but photo quality is marginally the best we’ve ever seen. Rival cameras offer better value, though.
Magix Movie Edit Pro 17 Plus HD review
SoftwareImpressive new 3D editing facilities are the highlight of this capable editor, but it’s still not as polished as it could be.
Canon EOS 60D with 18-135mm lens review
Cameras DSLRsSuperior ergonomics – particularly the bigger viewfinder and articulated screen – make this a shrewd choice for Canon upgraders willing to look beyond the 550D.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 with 14-140mm lens review
Cameras DSLRsPhoto quality fails to live up to the high price, but for videos, the smooth autofocus, extensive options and sublime quality are a winning combination.