Cameras & Kit

We check out all manner of cameras and related accessories. Whether you’re after the latest DSLR, or just a great ‘point-and-shoot’ digital camera – we cover them all here. We also write about new technologies, such as 3D photography and video.

Hands on with Flip UltraHD and MinoHD

Hands on with Flip UltraHD and MinoHD

Cisco has announced its third generation of the popular Flip camcorders, Flip UltraHD and Flip MinoHD. They improved from the second generation with enhanced HD video quality and image stabilisation. It is now easier to upload videos and share. The Flip UltraHD is 25% slimmer than its predecessor, which felt…

Kodak Playtouch camcorder: Capacitive touchscreen, HD footage and much, much more

Kodak Playtouch camcorder: Capacitive touchscreen, HD footage and much, much more

If you’ve got a smartphone, you’re probably already addicted to touchscreen technology. So if I tell you that Kodak’s latest camcorder also has touch screen controls, you might get just a little bit excited. The Playtouch is the latest in the line of ‘Play’ cameras from Kodak, the last being…

Ion Twin Video camera: Perfect for double-takes

Ion Twin Video camera: Perfect for double-takes

The latest Twin Video camera from Ion could change the face of You’ve Been Framed for ever! The latest take on the handheld video camera, the Twin Video has a front and rear lens, so, so you can record your reaction when your toddler falls asleep into his dinner, or…

ViewSonic 3DV5: Your own 3D movies – for £150

ViewSonic 3DV5: Your own 3D movies – for £150

The price of 3D goodies plummets ever lower with the release of Viewsonic’s latest 3D camcorder. Ease of use is the order of the day for the ViewSonic 3DV5, which offers one-touch recording, and a quick switch between 2D and 3D recording. To watch your movies, just plug in the…

Ricoh CX4 review: Miniaturise your world

Ricoh CX4 review: Miniaturise your world

At first glance, the Ricoh CX4 looks like your average compact camera. My review sample came in a rather uninspiring black, but search online and you’ll be able to buy it in a rather more fetching pink or silver. However, it is compact and has smooth edges, which make it…

Magix’s Movie Edit Pro 17 Plus HD review

Magix’s Movie Edit Pro 17 Plus HD review

When a product’s packaging claims “4D Editing”, you know that you’re either in for huge treat, or a stinging disappointment. Magix’s Movie Edit Pro 17 Plus HD certainly boasts a lot – not least 2D and 3D editing. But does the movie editor live up to its billing? From the…

3D gadgets roundup

3D gadgets roundup

With 3D technology entering the market almost on a daily basis, here’s a few more gadgets offering the consumer 3D functionality at affordable prices. Roxio has proved itself a pioneer with Roxio Creator 2011, the first digital media suit that lets you convert 2D photos and videos into 3D, in…

Lights, Camera, Action – The best action cameras available

Lights, Camera, Action – The best action cameras available

Capturing the terrifying yet exciting concoction of feelings produced by participating in extreme sports on camera is priceless, but naturally requires an extremely durable and rugged piece of equipment. Action Cam (pictured) that features standard definition action thrills for only £24.99. If you are looking for something a bit more…

TWIG: Green Screen Kit, Edifier iPod Dock, VHS MAGIX and the James Dyson Award

TWIG: Green Screen Kit, Edifier iPod Dock, VHS MAGIX and the James Dyson Award

The Week in Gadgets It’s becoming easier and easier to produce and share content online – good quality cameras cost a fraction of what they used to, decent editing packages can be had at low-to-no cost and you can distribute your masterpieces online for free. If you want to take…

Looxcie always on camcorder: Overshare wear?

Looxcie always on camcorder: Overshare wear?

The really arrogant guy that slipped over. The heated argument on the train. The cat that just mistimed his jump, face-planted into the side of the chair and released a muted “meeoo” noise. All priceless moments, perfect for racking up thousands of YouTube hits. The Looxcie wants to help you…

Photokina roundup

Photokina roundup

The world’s biggest trade fair for the photographic and imaging industry has just finished in Cologne. So what’s some of the big news to come out of it? One of the surprises was Fujifilm’s concept high-quality compact camera – the X100. No news about it had been leaked beforehand, so…

Nikon, Ricoh and Olympus camera round up

Nikon, Ricoh and Olympus camera round up

‘Tis the season to be snap happy, according to camera giants Nikon, Ricoh and Olympus. They’ve all prepared new cameras for launch this Autumn, giving us all plenty of time to master the new lens’ before the annual family Christmas photo-a-thon. Ricoh – Compact Technology from Japan (no surprise there,…