Sony unveiled its second full-frame digital SLR in the shape of DSLR-A850. It offers almost all features of the company’s flagship full frame DSLR A900, but at a more affordable price. It is built around the same 24.6MP CMOS sensor and incorporates A900′s 3.0 inch 921k LCD, sensor-shift image-stabilization and Dual Bionz processors.
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Nikon’s new FX-format digital SLR combines 24.5 megapixels of resolution and image quality with the renowned handling of the D3

Nikon Corporation announces the introduction of the Nikon D3X digital SLR. This new camera employs a Nikon FX-format CMOS imaging sensor (35.9 x 24.0 mm) with an imaging area equivalent to 35mm film, and its 24.5 effective megapixels deliver images of striking quality and resolution.

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Tamron Japan has unveiled today 4 lenses:

• Tamron AF18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO
• Tamron SP AF10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 Di II LD Aspherical (IF)
• Tamron SP AF70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD [IF] MACRO (Model A001) (for Pentax and Sony)
• Tamron SP AF90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 with Built-in AF Motor for Nikon (Model 272E)

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Stunning 12.3-megapixel image quality, broad control and the world’s first* digital SLR movie function combine to deliver unsurpassed creative freedom in a D-SLR.

TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of its newest DX-format digital SLR, the D90. More than just a new camera, the D90 represents a new era of digital SLR fun and creativity.

The first thing that will amaze photographers about the D90 is its stunning image quality, which takes its inspiration from Nikon’s flagship DX-format digital SLR, the D300. The D90’s image sensor and 12.3 effective megapixels combine with Nikon’s exclusive EXPEED image processing to deliver outstanding images featuring fine details, smooth tones, rich colors and low noise across a wide ISO sensitivity range.

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Canon has answered the call from advanced amateur photographers looking for a solid all-around lens with the introduction of the new EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens.

With an incredible focal length range equivalent to 29-320mm in the 35mm format, the new EF-S 18-200mm lens will make an excellent addition to any camera bag, and it gives shooters a great lens to capture both standard as well as telephoto images.

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