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Review: Canon EOS 6D 

Review: Canon EOS 6D

by Ben Pitt  |  9 Apr 2013  |  Comment now
Outstanding image quality and sophisticated Wi-Fi functions, but the autofocus system limits its appeal.
Review: Adobe Premiere Elements 11 

Review: Adobe Premiere Elements 11

by Ben Pitt  |  11 Dec 2012  |  Comment now
A major interface overhaul delivers big rewards for both newcomers and experienced users.
Review: Sony Movie Studio Platinum 12 

Review: Sony Movie Studio Platinum 12

by Ben Pitt  |  14 Nov 2012  |  Comment now
With 64-bit support and GPU acceleration boosting performance, this video editor is ready for serious use.
Cyberlink PowerDirector 10 Ultra 

Cyberlink PowerDirector 10 Ultra

by Ben Pitt  |  1 Oct 2011  |  Comment now
Can CyberLink's video editing package oust our A-List favourite, Sony Vegas Movie Studio HD? Find out in our review.
ACDSee Pro 4 review 

ACDSee Pro 4 review

by Ben Pitt  |  14 Jun 2011  |  Comment now
Can ACDSee manage a growing photo library as well as Lightroom, but for half the price? We find out.
Reviewed: Sony Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum 11 

Reviewed: Sony Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum 11

by Ben Pitt  |  14 Jun 2011  |  Comment now
Version 11 of Sony's consumer video-editing suite arrives, but can it hold on to its A List spot?
Steinberg Cubase Elements 6 

Steinberg Cubase Elements 6

by Ben Pitt  |  14 Jun 2011  |  Comment now
Cubase rebrands its consumer music production software again, with successful results.
Reviewed: Avid Studio video editing suite 

Reviewed: Avid Studio video editing suite

by Ben Pitt  |  28 Mar 2011  |  Comment now
Avid takes Pinnacle Studio, dresses it up, and adds more features, but can it make it onto our A List?
CyberLink PowerDirector 9 

CyberLink PowerDirector 9

by Ben Pitt  |  9 Dec 2010  |  Comment now
CyberLink's latest video editing package ups the ante, improving both performance and usability over the previous version
Sony Vegas Pro 10 

Sony Vegas Pro 10

by Ben Pitt  |  15 Oct 2010  |  Comment now
Sony already tops the video-editing A List with a cut-down version, but can the full Vegas Pro suite justify its price?
Sony Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum 10 

Sony Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum 10

by Ben Pitt  |  7 Oct 2010  |  Comment now
Already more streamlined and efficient than its competitors, this update sees it taking them on for power
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380, looks better than it is 

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380, looks better than it is

by Ben Pitt  |  22 Sep 2010  |  Comment now
A solid set of features at an attractive price, but the mismatched lens and sensor result in poor-quality photos
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7, a brilliant all-rounder 

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7, a brilliant all-rounder

by Ben Pitt  |  22 Sep 2010  |  Comment now
A capable stills camera, plus video quality that competes with dedicated camcorders
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5, ideal for the adventurous or accident-prone 

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5, ideal for the adventurous or accident-prone

by Ben Pitt  |  22 Sep 2010  |  Comment now
A capable snapper that’s protected from water, dust, knocks and cold
Ricoh GR Digital III, SLR-style features 

Ricoh GR Digital III, SLR-style features

by Ben Pitt  |  21 Sep 2010  |  Comment now
An uncompromising, upmarket camera that’s capable of superb results, but too expensive for the mainstream
Pentax Optio I-10, stylish but flawed 

Pentax Optio I-10, stylish but flawed

by Ben Pitt  |  21 Sep 2010  |  Comment now
A retro design and low price isn’t enough to raise this camera above the also-rans
Nikon Coolpix S4000, the good and the bad 

Nikon Coolpix S4000, the good and the bad

by Ben Pitt  |  31 Aug 2010  |  Comment now
Extremely slim and with a 3in touchscreen, but it isn’t good enough to stand out from the pack
Canon PowerShot S90, a superbly conceived compact camera 

Canon PowerShot S90, a superbly conceived compact camera

by Ben Pitt  |  30 Aug 2010  |  Comment now
With sumptuous image quality and great controls in a compact package, it’s worth the high price
Canon PowerShot G11, bristling with features and top end image quality 

Canon PowerShot G11, bristling with features and top end image quality

by Ben Pitt  |  12 Aug 2010  |  Comment now
The highly-regarded Canon G11 is designed for keen photographers who want a pocket-sized camera to complement their SLRs. See how it performed in our group test
Avid's Sibelius First provides musicians with budget inspiration to create 

Avid's Sibelius First provides musicians with budget inspiration to create

by Ben Pitt  |  12 May 2010  |  Comment now
Cut-price but not light on features, Sibelius First hits all the right notes for amateur composers and arrangers
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