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Ben Pitt

Recent articles by Ben Pitt

Samsung WB700
Samsung WB700 review
Cameras Compact cameras

Comprehensive manual controls and a generous 18x zoom, but it can't compete for image quality or performance

£178 inc VAT
Samsung NX11
Samsung NX11 review
Cameras DSLRs

Sublime controls and a keen price, but it can't match the front runners for photo or video quality

£459 inc VAT
Doggie cam
Honestech Claymation Studio 3.0 Deluxe review
Software

It could be a lot more polished, but the sheer fun of stop-motion animation makes it a great way to while away the summer holidays

£39 inc VAT
CS 5.5 5
Adobe Creative Suite 5.5
Software

Not much has changed since CS5, but the mobile tools are interesting. Keen app developers should consider an upgrade

£999 inc VAT
ACDSee develop
ACDSee Pro 4 review
Software

Photo management and raw processing that's both fast and powerful; a handful of niggles keep it from an award

£139 inc VAT
Samsung ST95
Samsung ST95 review
Cameras Compact cameras

A slim, touchscreen camera with some fun features, but image quality is bettered by many cheaper cameras

£140 inc VAT
Olympus SZ-30MR
Olympus SZ-30MR review
Cameras

Olympus has maxed out the specifications, particularly with the 24x zoom, but it also gets the basics right with nippy performance, commendable image quality and superb videos

£233 inc VAT
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 review
Cameras Compact cameras

Extremely compact and luxurious, takes gorgeous photos and videos but currently looks overpriced next to the Sony NEX range

£550 inc VAT
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 review
Cameras DSLRs

A highly capable, lightweight alternative to an SLR, but image quality isn't flawless and we miss its predecessor’s more hands-on controls

£630 inc VAT
Cubase instrument 3
Steinberg Cubase Elements 6 review
Software

Too complex for casual users and possibly too restricted for ambitious ones, but its elegance and sophistication far exceed expectations

£78 inc VAT