Tim Smalley
Recent articles by Tim Smalley
Canon EOS 550D review
Cameras DSLRs
Canon's EOS 550D is a very good camera that's packed to the gills with features, but we'd recommend avoiding the kit lens
Adobe Reader X review
SoftwareAdobe Reader X offers improved security and a bunch of useful new features that make the PDF viewing experience more enjoyable.
Canon Powershot S95 review
Cameras Compact camerasBuilding on the success of the S90, the S95’s handling has been improved and there are some useful new features. Image quality is also right up there with the bulkier LX5, but it does lose some flexibility as a result.
Sony Alpha NEX-3 review
Cameras DSLRsThe new firmware makes a remarkable difference and the NEX-3 produces identical image quality to the NEX-5. It’s £110 cheaper and that makes it mighty attractive.
Panasonic HDC-SDT750 review
Video camerasAt £1,200 it’s ludicrously priced, but it’s the first of its type, so if you really want to shoot in 3D you’ve little choice than to pay up.
Casio Exilim EX-H15 review
CamerasCasio’s Exilim EX-H15 is a practical compact travel zoom camera thanks to its impressive battery life and good picture quality. It’s not as feature rich as some of its competitors, but it’s nevertheless a very capable camera.
Sigma SD15 review
Cameras DSLRsSigma's SD15 is an interesting, but slightly flawed camera. Picture quality can be something of a mixed bag - especially at higher ISOs - and its quirkiness will frustrate some users. It’s a love-hate DSLR.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 review
Cameras Compact camerasPanasonic’s Lumix DMC-LX5 replaces the LX3 as the ultimate enthusiast compact, but at around £400 it’s not cheap. If the LX5’s excellent high ISO performance, great video mode and versatile 24-90mm lens sound attractive, it’s the best compact in town, but otherwise the LX3 is still a great camera and it’s almost £100 cheaper.
Samsung EX1 review
Cameras Compact camerasSamsung's EX1 is a very good camera that enthusiasts will love. It's got an excellent lens and the articulated screen is useful, but it doesn't quite do enough to beat the cheaper LX3.
GE Create by Jason Wu review
Cameras Compact camerasCreate by Jason Wu is a simple, stylish and very affordable luxury camera