It’s the stills camera that thinks it’s a video camera. A high definition video camera.

Canon are only the second manufacturer in the Australian market to provide a flash based video camera (Panasonic is the other). Daniel Long gives his first impressions.

Canon’s SLR fails to make the enormous splash of its predecessors, but it’s still a great camera in its own right.

A pint-sized camera that packs a punch, with consistently good performance in all conditions

A significant overhaul and a great camera. At this price it’s the best all-round package on the market

A superb camera that takes fantastic pictures, and offers excellent portability and versatility

If you can afford one and can find one, don’t think twice about it. If not, rent one from a specialist outlet for phenomenal results

Superb, stylish, solid... but sabotaged by poor controls

A beautiful example of high technology, but we have reservations about the ultimate quality of images.

Cheaper than the HF10, although you need to factor in the cost of storage cards

Forget gold plated and diamond encrusted – if you've got three grand to spare and don't mind weighty snappers, this is the camera to blow it on

Tiny, intuitive and a great performer, the IXUS 85 is the ideal carry-anywhere camera

Small but solid. The Ixus 75 is perfect for holiday snappers – just watch out when the sun goes down

Two of the best small compacts on the market. Quality differences are on a knife edge, but the Canon wins for superior features and handling.

Superb build quality and performance make this a worthwhile upgrade for serious amateurs.

Good quality optics and lots of storage, but not the most portable of camcorders

Lacking a few features but for simplicity and decent quality, this has to be one of the best value camcorders around

The 450D’s superb sensor makes it the best choice if quality is your priority. It doesn't beat the Sony A200 for value, but for the best quality below $1500 the 450D has the edge.

The AF could do with being a bit quicker, and a longer zoom would be good, but it’s still a gem

A superbly easy-to-use and feature-laden compact camera that’s well worth the price.