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We haven't compared these directly but I'd imagine the 24mm prime would still win. Though having used the Sigma 17-50mm I can say it's pretty good, and you'd get a more wideangle as well as more...

You would absolutely get better image quality with a 24mm prime lens than the kit zoom lens, though of course you'd only have the one focal length. Unlike new, but more expensive lenses, the older...

As an iPad user I can tell you that this would not be a good choice for your needs, but there are better alternatives with USB slots. I can recommend the Microsoft Surface as being the most...

Filters have a use in protecting the front element of the lens but they're by no means essential. I find that if you keep the lens hood on, as I do, this reduces the chance of accidentally touching...

Interesting you've narrowed it to Canon or Nikon. If video functionality is important to you then you get a lot more for your money with Sony, such as the A37 -...

It really depends on the type of photography you do. If you're interested in landscapes, nature, architecture etc the single most important accessory you can buy is a tripod. A tripod will improve...

I am not aware of any chocolate proof cameras, so I'd definitely invest in a tripod - one where the centre column can be extended horizontally over the cake (eg the Manfrotto 190 X Pro B) This would...

It depends on the sort of photography you do. The D5100 has a higher resolution vari-angle LCD screen, a couple of extra megapixels and a few more features, butif you're intererested in sport,...

The Canon SX50 IS would be a good choice for wildlife but its basically a compact with a very long telephoto lens, so you'd still have the same limitations with things like studio sessions and low...

Actually Paul, my information is out of date - we've already done the group test. I can tell you that the Pentax X-5 did very well and would suit your needs, though it's only 26x zoom. The full...

Full frame DSLRs have impressively big, bright viewfinders and offer several advantages over APS C ones, the main ones being better low light performance (on the whole) and the ability to get...

You definitely need a bridge camera. There are quite a few available, but not many good ones under £200. If you can stretch that a bit the Fujifilm HS30 is pretty reasonable, but I'm seeing that for...

The best low light image quality by far would be achieved by using a DSLR or compact system camera, as these have much bigger sensors than compact. What kind of photography do you want to do with it,...

Firstly, I agree with everything that Bob said in his very detailed answer.

Regarding the two cameras that you mention, I assume you’re on a tight budget. The Canon EOS 400D is excellent value...

Adobe Photoshop is the de facto choice of professionals, but for consumer use their amateur version, Photoshop Elements offers 80% of the same functionality for about a tenth of the price - ie around...

Any DSLR would do these things, but most have one feature or do one thing that's better than competitors.
• If you're new to apertures, shutter speeds etc the Nikon D3100/D3200/D5100/D5200 have a...

Also, how important is the mage quality? Lots of compacts come with manual focus though it isn;t usually very uer friendly, and the image quality usually won't be as good. If you could give a bit...

You don't say why you're looking at secondhand. Is is for budgetary reasons? Bridge cameras are good for those who need a very long zoom (eg for sport or wildlife) though the variety of uses for such...

Having judged too many photo competitons to count, not just in WDC but eleswhere, I think most judges not only accept a bit of photoshop but expect it, but draw the line when it looks like the image...

I think you get good and bad staff, not only within each retail chain but each individual shop. Those who are knowledgeable and keen to help, and those who think they're too talented and special to...

Or watch these videos - they explain everything...
http://www.whatdigitalcamera.com/equipment/advice/536488/digital-camera-advice-choosing-the-best-camera.html

No problem. If you feel competent enough to do it, here's a few tips:
• Take an assistant, preferably a loud bossy one, to help marshall the group shots, and keep an ey open for wardrobe...

A bridge camera is just a compact with a massive lens. If a huge telephoto (eg, 30x) is what you need then go for it, but they aren't much smaller than DSLRs. The main uses of such long lenses are...

I don't wish to sound negative, but you should be aware of what you're potentially letting yourself in for. Most non photographers have no idea that there is any skill involved in good photography -...

Firstly, the green bars are obviously a playback issue to do with Windows and not a camera fault. Not being a Windows user I can't help there but it seems they play back fine on Real Player and...