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Scanner Buying Advice
What type of scanner do you need? This article will concentrate on scanners for digitising photographs and look at two types: flatbed and film. Flatbed scanners are the most popular because they are cheaper to manufacture, easier to use and much more versatile. For business use, they are the only option available for document scanning and many businesses acquire a scanner as part of a multi-function device.  ... [more]
10 Reasons To Buy Camera Gear Locally
Australian photo retailing depends on local customers - and right now, with the dollar at all-time highs, competition from offshore/online camera stores threatens that relationship like never before. ... [more]
Lighting Equipment for Serious Photographers
Photography is all about using light to create pictures. But what happens when the ambient lighting is less than ideal? The solution is to modify it in some way. And there are plenty of options available. This buying guide will showcase some of the more popular choices for photo enthusiasts.  ... [more]
Updated DSLR and High-End Compact Camera Comparison Tables
Comparison tables for: Digicams with RAW; DSLR cameras; Entry level DSLRs; Full frame DSLRs; Mirrorless cameras; Ultra zoom digicams. ... [more]
Planning to buy a camera online?
The ‘pros' for buying offshore are saving a few bucks or maybe even a few hundred bucks. It might also pay to consider some of the ‘cons'... ... [more]
Monitors Buying Guide
Monitors Buying Guide. In this Guide... How to choose the right monitor for digital photography; Monitor types; How to set up a digital darkroom; How the professionals do it.  ... [more]
Lenses Buying Guide
In this Guide... Choosing a lens for travelling; Lenses for landscape photography; Telephoto lenses; Macro lenses.  ... [more]
Canon EOS 550D versus 60D
Letter to ed: I read both your reviews on the Canon EOS 550D and the Canon EOS 60D. At the moment I'm in doubt between these two bodies. My lens of choice will be the Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM. ... [more]
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