To help us provide you with free impartial advice, we may earn a commission if you buy through links on our site. Learn more

Ben Pitt

Recent articles by Ben Pitt

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-WX1
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-WX1 review
Cameras Compact cameras

Packed with smart innovations to boost image quality, but they could do with a better base to build upon.

£210 inc VAT
Ricoh CX2
Ricoh CX2 review
Cameras Compact cameras

With its breakneck performance, fantastic screen and big zoom, this is almost a superb camera, but lens sharpness lets it down.

£274 inc VAT
Pinnacle Studio HD 14 Ultimate
Pinnacle Studio HD 14 Ultimate review
Software

Impressive text animation and a raft of small improvements make for a strong update to this beginner-friendly, if a little underpowered, package.

£80 inc VAT
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ38 review
Cameras

Pointlessly high resolution aside, the FZ38 maintains Panasonic’s lead in the ultra-zoom camera market

Cyberlink MediaShow 5 review
Software

The free Picasa will suit most, but superior video support and Facebook integration are reasons to pay for MediaShow 5.

£30 including VAT
Sony Alpha A380L
Sony Alpha A380L review
Cameras DSLRs

A few welcome touches, but the 14-megapixel resolution does more to damage image quality than improve it compared with the similar A330.

£460 inc VAT
Sony Alpha A330L
Sony Alpha A330L review
Cameras DSLRs

A solid set of features for the price, but performance and image quality are below average.

£399 inc VAT
Olympus E-620
Olympus E-620 review
Cameras DSLRs

Some interesting features, but image quality is a little disappointing at this price.

£540 inc VAT
brother
Brother HL-3040CN review
Home office Laptops Laser printers Printers Ultraportable laptops

A competent but not outstanding colour LED printer. Its high running costs mean it's best avoided.

£189 inc VAT
Nikon D3000 18-55 VR Kit
Nikon D3000 18-55 review
Cameras DSLRs

Beginner-friendly features, but the D3000 fails to provide efficient controls and competitive image quality

£385 inc VAT