Ben Pitt
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FXhome Hitfilm Standard review
Software
Sophisticated special effects and an elegant, responsive interface – complex, time-consuming but highly rewarding
Sony Bloggie 3D review
Video cameras
Expensive for a Flip-style camcorder but cheap for a 3D camera – a good source of fun for anyone with a 3D TV
Magix Music Maker MX
Cameras SoftwareSome strong music-making features but the interface lets it down badly
Arcsoft Perfect365 review
SoftwareFundamentally awful, but if you're determined to make your photos resemble the pages of OK Magazine, this is the tool to do it with
Oloneo HDRengine review
SoftwareAttractive HDR processing with an elegant, breathtakingly fast interface
Samsung MV800 review
Cameras Compact camerasImage and video quality are nothing special, but a clever design and lots of fun shooting modes make it an attractive camera for social media addicts
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 review
Cameras Compact camerasSuperb controls, lightning fast performance, slim profile and excellent (but not class-leading) image and video quality – a sublime package that's worth the high price
Steinberg Sequel 3 review
SoftwareA classy recording package that's packed with ready-made sounds but also offers sophisticated recording and mixing tools
Samsung NX200 review
Cameras Compact camerasExceptional image quality outdoors, less impressive indoors, but with superb controls it adds up to an excellent package
Nikon 1 V1 review
Cameras Compact camerasA classy camera, but those willing to spend this much are likely to be left feeling dissatisfied