Ben Pitt

  • Sony NEX-7
    Sony NEX-7 review All the usual NEX traits: outstanding image and video quality, lethargic autofocus, iffy focus from the kit lens
    £1129
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    Hitfilm
    FXhome Hitfilm Standard review Sophisticated special effects and an elegant, responsive interface – complex, time-consuming but highly rewarding
    £84
  • Sony Bloggie 3D
    Sony Bloggie 3D review Expensive for a Flip-style camcorder but cheap for a 3D camera – a good source of fun for anyone with a 3D TV
    £170
  • Magix Music Maker main
    Magix Music Maker MX Some strong music-making features but the interface lets it down badly
    £40
  • Perfect365
    Arcsoft Perfect365 review Fundamentally awful, but if you're determined to make your photos resemble the pages of OK Magazine, this is the tool to do it with
    £20
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    Oloneo HDRengine RAW
    Oloneo HDRengine review Attractive HDR processing with an elegant, breathtakingly fast interface
    £49
  • Samsung MV800
    Samsung MV800 review Image and video quality are nothing special, but a clever design and fun shooting modes make an attractive camera for social media addicts
    £190
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    Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
    Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 review Superb controls, lightning fast performance, slim profile and excellent (but not class-leading) image and video quality – a sublime package that's worth the high price
    £700
  • Sequel Mix
    Steinberg Sequel 3 review A classy recording package that's packed with ready-made sounds but also offers sophisticated recording and mixing tools
    £59
  • Samsung NX200
    Samsung NX200 review Exceptional image quality outdoors, less impressive indoors, but with superb controls it adds up to an excellent package
    £550
  • Nikon 1 V1
    Nikon 1 V1 review A classy camera, but those willing to spend this much are likely to be left feeling dissatisfied
    £721
  • Canon PowerShot S100
    Canon PowerShot S100 review Stunning image quality for a conventional compact camera, but shot-to-shot performance and battery life just keep it from top marks
    £382
  • MotionStudio fire
    Corel MotionStudio 3D review A strong mix of off-the-shelf templates and deep editing potential, but the results lack the photorealism we'd hope for at this price
    £80
  • Magix Template
    Magix Movie Edit Pro MX Plus review Not short of powerful features, but performance improvements aren't as big as we'd hoped
    £44
  • Nikon Coolpix P7100
    Nikon Coolpix P7100 review A welcome refinement to the P7000 and a pleasure to use, but the sensor isn't up to current standards at this price
    £399