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CNET UK > Reviews > Cameras and Camcorders > Digital SLRs

Best dSLR for shooting video

Digital SLRs are considerably more accomplished than many video cameras at shooting footage. Here's our pick of the best. Read more

4 July 2012 by Nik Rawlinson

CNET UK > Reviews > Cameras and Camcorders > Compact Digital Cameras

Enthusiast cameras for learning about photography

To move from casual snapshots to more creative photography, you need a camera that gives you more control. Digital SLRs mean bulk and expense, so check out these enthusiast compacts, which combine manual controls with a pocket-friendly size and weight Read more

23 March 2007 by Mary Lojkine

CNET UK > Reviews > Cameras and Camcorders > Camcorders

DVD camcorders

VHS is dead, long live the DVD. If you loved the convenience of your old VHS camcorder, then you'll find these new DVD-based ones equally appealing. All these camcorders record straight to a half-sized DVD, burning footage in real-time. Once you're done recording, pop the disc out and place in it your home DVD player and you can watch the footage back in glorious colour Read more

30 January 2006 by Chris Stevens

CNET UK > Reviews > Cameras and Camcorders > Camcorders

Disc-based camcorders

Optical discs are currently the last word in consumer camcorder convenience. We've rounded-up four of our favourite camcorders that record video to disc, from plain Jane DVD to Blu-ray Read more

26 March 2008 by Rich Trenholm

CNET UK > Reviews > Cameras and Camcorders > Digital SLRs

Best digital SLR for beginners

If you're ready to move on to a camera that lets you develop your hobby, here are the best entry-level and beginner-friendly digital SLRs. Read more

19 April 2012 by Andrew Hoyle

CNET UK > Reviews > Cameras and Camcorders > Compact Digital Cameras

Cameras with image stabilisation

Image stabilisation addresses one of the common causes of blurred photographs: camera shake. You might think your lens is no good, or blame your camera's autofocus mechanism, but it's probably your unsteady hands that are at fault. Read more

10 August 2007 by Rich Trenholm

CNET UK > Reviews > Cameras and Camcorders > Camcorders

Best hi-def camcorders

There's a minefield of confusing terms surrounding the various types of high definition. Plus, there are two kinds of media. If your head isn't spinning yet, you might wonder if hi-def means high prices. We break down the facts and figures for four hi-def camcorders to give you some stability Read more

12 October 2007 by Rich Trenholm

CNET UK > Reviews > Cameras and Camcorders > Camcorders

Best budget camcorders

With last year seeing the rise of no-frills, budget mini-camcorders that put ease of use before redundant features, we take a look at the market leaders Read more

15 January 2009 by Rich Trenholm

CNET UK > Reviews > Cameras and Camcorders > Compact Digital Cameras

The best touchscreen cameras

Whether you have delicate and long stem-like fingers or short and stout sausage fingers, touchscreens are the wave of the future. Find out which digital camera touchscreen is right for you Read more

5 December 2008 by Rich Trenholm

CNET UK > Reviews > Cameras and Camcorders > Camcorders

Camcorders to capture the mood

Light some candles, set up that tripod and... hang on, you don't have a camcorder? There's a range of options for the amorous couple, from hard-disk-based models to the more traditional MiniDV tape style... Read more

10 February 2006 by Chris Stevens

CNET UK Editors' Choice

CNET UK Editors' Choice

We review hundreds of products every year, and the very best receive a CNET UK Editors' Choice award – the seal of approval you can look for when shopping for products. See all winners

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