Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Welcome to Camera Wars ...

Ever find that choosing a new camera isn't as easy as it use to be? On the one hand you have salesmen offering you more and more megapixels than you can shake a stick at, but then the pictures look a bit blurry because of the cheap lens, on the other you have the professional (usually a friend) telling you so much jargon to consider that you think they're speaking a foreign language! Oh, and let's not forget your brand new camera phone with its instant upload abilities.

Camera Wars is here for you. We show you pictures, you choose the one you think is best, and we tell you which cameras people have been choosing. We understand that not everybody wants to be a professional. Sometimes durability around kids can be more important then capturing the perfect sunset, and the community driven nature of Camera Wars means you get an all round opinion, and you get to see REAL results from REAL people, not just advertising mock ups or professional jobs.

Of course, for anybody that wants to know more, we'll be publishing regular articles on photography, how to get the most out of your camera, and why sometimes it's worth paying that little bit more (or in some cases not!). In the future you can expect to see us blowing the lid off the megapixel myth, explaining the difference in memory card type and speeds, and how to optimise your digital picture files depending on whether you're making a collage for your mum or showing the world how you party on Facebook.

The site will launch soon but you can start the debate and ask us questions on our Twitter page.