What Digital Camera August 2010
On sale: Fri, 9 Jul 2010
EQUIPMENT TESTS:
Sony NEX-5
Big Test: Will Sony's new 14MP Micro System Camera shake up the interchangeable-lens market? We test the Sony NEX-5 to find out
HD Video Showdown:
Canon 550D vs Panasonic GH1
Is the GH1 still the best camera option for HD video, or does the newer Canon steal its crown?
Canon Ixus 300 HS
Able to capture both HD and slow-motion movies as well as 10MP stills, this performs very well
Samsung WB650
Boasting HD video, the WB650 has few failings
Fujifilm S2500 HD
A good-value 18x zoom bridge camera with 12MP
Panasonic TZ8
The TZ8 offers top images and spec for the price
Geared Up!
Accessories tested include: Apple iPad, Adobe Photoshop CS5, Blackrapid RS-5 strap, Kata Bumblebee UL-222 and PL-220 rucksacks, Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Pro 500GB backup hard drive and more!
Lens test
The wideangle Nikon 24mm f/1.4G ED lens
Lens test
The Zeiss 18mm f/3.5 extreme wideangle optic
LENS SPECIAL: Find Your Perfect Lens
Which lens should you buy for your DSLR? Over nine pages, our complete guide to choosing lenses will help you find the best one for your needs
TECHNIQUE:
Photographing British heritage
We pick out great UK locations across the country and show you techniques for better images of castles, bridges, stately homes, cathedrals, bridges, ruins and other great heritage sites
Garden Safari
To capture great wildlife photographs of birds, insects and more, you need look no further than your own garden, says top pro photographer Colin Varndell. He gives his expert tips on how you can create your own home safari
REGULARS:
Help Q&A
Camera-buying Q&A, plus Top 5 tough summer cameras and travel gadgets
Rough Guide to: Lenses
We help you demystify the jargon
Pro Interview
Extreme sports photographer Laura Slater tells us how she developed her own style when shooting sports such as windsurfing
My Digital Camera
More readers showcase their stunning images
Evening Class
Martin Evening assesses more of your photos
Competition!
A Sony A390 DSLR kit to be won, and the chance to have your image on a T-shirt
