Canon EOS 450D © Canon EOS 450D

It’s a question I’m often asked, and Canon digital cameras are certainly up there with the best every time. If you look at any of the product review sites for digital cameras, such as dpreview, you’ll find that users and reviewers alike rate Canon cameras highly.

Nikon, Olympus and Sony are up there too of course, and to some extent it’s very much a matter of personal preference as they all give stunning results, price for price and each brand has its devotees who wouldn’t use anything else.

I must admit that I’m a big fan of Canon digital cameras, having tried them all from the entry level jobs at £50 right through to the Canon digital slrs which are more or less professional models. The design and feel of their cameras just seems to fit with the way I use them.

The Canon EOS450D is a favourite of mine. It’s an entry level digital slr camera, which means that it’s got all the features the regular user will ever need and more, at a price that’s incredibly low.
A huge 3 inch lcd monitor and continuous shooting rate of 3.5 frames per second are just two of the highlights that make this all the digital camera you’ll ever need.

Unless of course you want something you can put in your pocket. And this is where my absolute favourite the Canon Powershot SX100 IS comes into its own. Truly pocketable, it boasts brilliant picture quality and an amazing 10x optical zoom for a giveaway price of around £150.

You won’t find better. (But then as I said I’m a big fan of Canon digital cameras:))

Rob

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By the time Christmas comes, you’ll all be up to here with product reviews, shopping tips and gift ideas. So this shopping blog is getting in early by recommending a fabulous Canon camcorder as the ideal Christmas gift for the man (or woman) who has everything.

You may not have considered a camcorder but just have a look at the latest that Canon has to offer in their camcorder range.

At the bottom end in price, though not lacking in features, comes the tiny Canon MD205 mini. Weighing in at only 380 grams, it boasts a true widescreen capability, large LCD viewfinder and the choice of manual or automatic controls, for well under £150.

At the higher end, but still giving change from £1000, you’ll be delighted by the HF10 High Definition camcorder. With most TVs these days being HD ready, just plug this Canon Camcorder into your large screen TV to show your precious videos in amazing High Definition detail in your own home.

Or there’s a whole host of models in between, powered by rechargeable battery and AC adapter, to suit every taste and every pocket. So don’t disappoint your loved one this Christmas, look in now on the great range of Canon camcorders.

Rob

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When it comes to cameras digital are the only ones to go for. I have a friend who still insists on 35mm film and processes it himself in his darkroom/bathroom, but then he remembers The Beatles too!

 Compact digital cameras are far more powerful and versatile than their name suggests. So in a very small package indeed you can expect automatic focus and exposure, a high quality lens with zoom of 3x or 4x, digital zoom (though if you see my other articles you will know not to bother with this), video recording and playback, and instant review of your pictures.

Casio, Canon, Sony, Fuji, Nikon – all the major manufacturers do a number of digital compacts with a huge array of features depending on your pocket, and what exactly you want from your camera.
The Casio Exilim range are well worth a look. They’re particularly small for digital cameras; with some models little wider or longer than a credit card and they all give stunning pictures.

But you’ll find that whatever you pay, a compact digital will give amazing value for money. It’s really down to personal taste and style, and what features you feel you need, which compact digital camera you finally go shopping for.

Rob

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Having bought one of the first multifunction printer scanner copier machines when they were launched, I never cease to be amazed by how much these gadgets have been improved in performance and yet crashed in price.

Looking at product reviews of the very latest multifunction printer devices (that is, those which as well as being a computer inkjet printer, perform as a scanner and also as a copier), I’m stunned by the performance of the Canon Pixma MP610. Print quality and speed are up there with the best in the field, it’s whisper quiet, and for a price of a shade over £100 it’s a must-have for both those who love gadgets or those who simply need a new inkjet printer when their old one is no longer up to the job.

And if you’re a photographer, you can print photos directly from a compatible memory card, previewing them on the excellent LCD display, and taking advantage of the 4800×9600 dots per inch reproduction.

Mono printing zips along at up to 31 pages per minute, with colour not far behind at up to 24, and the huge paper hopper holds 300 sheets.

Another benefit is the smaller footprint – you don’t need to find room for anything other than a small printer, and if your desk is as crowded with electronic gadgets as mine is, then that’s certainly a blessing.

I’m pleased with mine and I know that you will just love yours.

Rob

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