The new Olympus SP-500UZ is a small and feature filled ‘pro-sumer’ 6 mega-pixel digital camera. The camera is light weight but sturdy and still has a good balance and feel in the photographers hands. Although the camera is compact, it still has room for a 2.5 inch LCD screen, an electronic viewfinder and space for a series function buttons and dial – with more functions! The SP-500UZ is very easy to use and has a number of similar functions to the Olympus compact range, for anyone looking to upgrade to a higher... 

With so many cameras containing the same or similar functions these days it was interesting to review a camera with something new, that no other DSLR has yet… Live View. This function has long been available on compact digital and I’m surprised this feature had not been added to any DSLR before, but Olympus are the first and can now take home the world first prize. The E-330 out of the box looks great and feels good in your hands. It has a bit of weight to it without being heavy and has all of the main feature buttons... 

On first contact with this camera you instantly know that the very stylish 720 SW is a strong camera made for more than just carrying around in a handbag and keeping in cotton wool. The stylish metal casing, which surrounds the entire body, can withstand a drop from 5 feet with its inbuilt shock protection. Furthermore, if your watching your kids at a sporting event, drop the camera in mud you can simply hose the mud off. That’s right – it is totally waterproof without the need for...