Pentax Optio M60 Digital Camera Review

Pentax Optio M60 Digital Camera Review

By guest contributor Lisa Reece
As a mother with a young family I have learnt to always have a camera on hand to capture those memorable, unexpected moments. I have a Digital SLR0 but was looking for something small and light to carry in my handbag that was relatively inexpensive. Read more

Canon IXUS 95is Digital Camera Review

By guest contributor Thomas Lacey

After reviewing the Canon A480 I had really high hopes for the Canon IXUS 95is still camera, and after reviewing this beastie little unit I was not left disappointed. Its ease of use and high functionality made taking every photo a joy. This camera is a powerhouse amongst compact cameras but is still cost effective and fantastically easy. Read more

Panasonic Lumix TZ-6 Digital Camera Review

By guest contributor Geoff Porter

A few years ago I thought if someone would just bring out a digital camera with a lens that gives a 5x optical zoom range that starts at 28mm (in 35mm film terms) that it would be so popular you’d have to stand in line to get one. I realised as I looked at the options available now that not only have we seen a few cameras with these features but some of the newer models are offering lots, lots more than I had been hoping for. Read more

Canon SX200IS Digital Camera Review

When you know you are heading off to a country like New Zealand one of your firsts thoughts are beautiful scenery, don’t forget the camera. And there is the conundrum! Should I pack the SLR or try out one of the ever growing array of compact big zoom travel cameras? Then I spotted the new Canon SX200IS and my mind was made up. Read more

Olympus E-520 Digital SLR Review

I have long had a love affair with Olympus cameras since I purchased my first Olympus OM-1 SLR film camera many moons ago. Long after the OM-1 disappeared I continued to purchase Olympus cameras always hoping that just one day along will come another Olympus SLR that would be a match for my trusty old OM-1.

It was therefore with a strong sense of anticipation that I held the Olympus E-520 DSLR in my hand just hoping that this would be the camera. The little outfit I had was the E-520 twin lens kit comprising the 14-42mm standard lens and 40-150mm telephoto lens. Read more

Focus – The Art of Seeing

A camera, no matter how automatic, is a lifeless piece of equipment until a person uses it. It then becomes a uniquely responsive tool, an expression of the photographers eye and creative mind.

Anyone can take amazingly beautiful photographs by simply taking a mental “walk” around a photo opportunity to view it from multiple perspectives. This will always result in important insights and fresh ideas.

Three of the most important factors as you begin to understand the ‘Art of Seeing’, are:

• Light
• Focus
• Composition

Understanding and using these to your advantage to take better photos helps to develop your ‘Art of Seeing’.

Focus

One ingredient of great images is focusing the camera carefully.

Auto-focus (AF) technology today has made focusing as painless and as child proof as pressing a button. Still, to increase your percentage of sharp pictures, keep a few things in mind before you press it. Read more