Ben Pitt
Recent articles by Ben Pitt
Casio Exilim EX-G1 review
Cameras Compact cameras
Extremely compact for a rugged, waterproof camera, but in virtually all other respects, it’s a disappointment.
Pentax Optio P80 review
Cameras Compact camerasWe love the slinky design, but there’s little else to make this camera stand out.
Nikon CoolPix S640 review
Cameras Compact camerasImpressively fast to switch on and focus but not so nippy from then on. Otherwise, it’s an unremarkable, slightly overpriced camera.
Olympus µ-7010 review
Cameras Compact camerasThe 7x zoom is worth having, but other cameras offer better image quality and performance for the same price.
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 review
Cameras Compact camerasLooks good on paper but considerably less so in practice; image quality is the main weakness
Magix Audio Cleaning Lab 16 deluxe review
SoftwareAlmost too powerful for the simple task of transferring vinyl to MP3, but this audio editor also has other, more creative uses.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 review
Cameras Compact camerasWith a sleek design, fast performance, some great features including 720p video and a low price, we could live with the unremarkable image quality.
Sunpak PF30X hot shoe flashgun review
CamerasIt’s a little slow and lacks manual control, but this is an affordable option for flash-lit automatic exposures
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS33 review
Cameras Compact camerasLooks great on paper with its touchscreen and 8x zoom, but a surprising number of flaws add up to a disappointing camera
Pentax Optio M85 review
Cameras Compact camerasTries to provide too much for too little – sadly, image quality is overlooked.