What is a backlit CMOS sensor? By Mark Sparrow published 2 July 12 Explained The image sensors in digital cameras come in two flavours: CCD and CMOS. CCD is gradually being overtaken by Complimentary Metal Oxide Semi-conductor (CMOS).
Canon IXUS 240 HS review By Mark Sparrow published 15 June 12 A point-and-shoot compact camera aimed at the fashion-conscious, tech-savvy photographer with a hatred of wires.
Sigma's new 'backpacker lens' is lighter and smaller By Mark Sparrow published 15 June 12 Updated Sigma's 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM zoom lens for DSLRs sheds some weight but still has innovations.
Significant upgrade for Apple's Aperture By Mark Sparrow published 15 June 12 Shared libraries, improved controls and more customisation are now on offer in the latest upgrade to Apple's professional image-editing software, Aperture 3.3.
Raw deal for users of older Nikon software By Mark Sparrow published 15 June 12 Nikon issues warning about using outdated versions of its ViewNX software with unsupported or newer DSLRs.
Rumours of two new DSLRs from Canon By Mark Sparrow published 15 June 12 Canon looks set to up its game with a top-end APS-C DSLR and a more affordable full-frame camera to breathe life into the DSLR market.
Jacobs shuts 7 stores and sacks staff By Mark Sparrow published 8 June 12 Leicester-based camera retailer has announced the closure of seven stores with the loss of 46 jobs as the state of the retail market worsens.
Jobs slashed at Olympus By Mark Sparrow published 8 June 12 Updated Following rumours that Panasonic planned to invest in Olympus, the troubled company says it will slash jobs to rebuild its balance sheet, following 10 years of overstating profits.
Cutting edge technology to capture the 2012 Olympic Games By Mark Sparrow published 7 June 12 Getty Images will be throwing everything it's got at this summer's sporting action.
Jessops' sales grow By Mark Sparrow published 7 June 12 Following several years of poor trading, Jessops' sales grow 3% after a programme of store redesigns, increased investment in online sales and staff training.
Akvis ArtWork 7 introduces new painting features By Mark Sparrow published 7 June 12 Turn an average collection of photos into an artistic masterpiece with the latest upgrade to this software painting package with a new preview feature and gouache style.
Adobe Camera Raw update expands camera support By Mark Sparrow published 6 June 12 As new digital cameras come onto the market, Adobe is keeping up with raw file compatibility by launching its latest ACR plug-in for use with Photoshop CS6 and an update for Lightroom 4.
Panasonic eyes up Olympus By Mark Sparrow published 6 June 12 After years of declining sales and corporate scandal, Olympus could see Panasonic as its major shareholder in a move that may save the ailing camera maker and safeguard thousands of jobs.
Jacobs falls into administration By Mark Sparrow published 6 June 12 Leicester-born photo retailer Jacobs has called in the administrators as its 19 UK stores face tough trading conditions and increased competition from internet resellers.
Olympus LS-5 review By Mark Sparrow published 4 April 11 If you want real broadcast quality audio for less than £200, then listen up!
Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 review By Mark Sparrow published 27 October 09 One of the best-value packages available but is it worth upgrading to the latest version?
Olympus E-30 review By Mark Sparrow published 15 February 09 Serious mid-range player or a bit of a gimmick?
Belight Software Art Text 2 review By Mark Sparrow published 3 December 08 Save hours designing logos, buttons and stylised text with this handy graphic designer's tool