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Ben Pitt

Recent articles by Ben Pitt

Canon PowerShot G1 X
Canon PowerShot G1 X review
Cameras Compact cameras

Stunning image quality, sublime ergonomics, lethargic performance, high price – if you're rich and not in any rush, it might just be perfect

£678 inc VAT
Photoshop Touch
Adobe Photoshop Touch review
Software

Impressive editing power, but the resolution limit and awkward handling of native project files make it more of a plaything than a serious tool

£6.99 inc VAT
Akvis Refocus
Akvis Refocus V.1.5 review
Software

An interesting focus-manipulation tool, but not one that we'd pay £40 for

£40 inc VAT
Lightroom white balance
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4 review
Software

Seriously powerful, extremely responsive and a steal at its new low price

£104 inc VAT
Fujifilm X10
Fujifilm X10 review
Cameras Compact cameras

Its videos are disappointing, but this stylish camera is a delight to use and takes exceptional photos – a class act

£406 inc VAT
Canon Ixus 500 HS
Canon Ixus 500 HS review
Cameras

The slim, sumptuous design and 12x zoom lens are a great combination, but other cameras beat it for image quality

£256 inc VAT
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 review
Cameras

Incredibly slim for a 10x zoom camera, and image quality and performance are up to scratch. Only the screen's poor viewing angles keep the SZ7 from an award

£222 inc VAT
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS review
Cameras

A low-cost camera with a generous 12x zoom, but in most other respects – including image and video quality – it's nothing special and battery performance is a worry

£153 inc VAT
Pentax K-01
Hands on: Pentax K-01
Cameras

Retro-styled CSC from Pentax uses established lens mount

Sony NEX-7
Sony NEX-7 review
Cameras Compact cameras

All the usual NEX traits: outstanding image and video quality, lethargic autofocus, iffy focus from the kit lens. Sumptuous ergonomics only just help it to justify the high price

£1129 inc VAT