Nikon introduces the new D600 which is the firm’s smallest, lightest and most affordable full-frame DSLR. The D600 is quipped with a 24.3 Megapixel full-frame FX-format (35.9 x 24mm) CMOS sensor and EXPEED 3 image processing engine to deliver image quality and performance that photo enthusiast are looking for. The camera uses magnesium alloy top and rear construction to provide a lightweight camera with maximum durability, and its body is sealed and gasketed against dirt and moisture. The D600 features a 39-point AF system with the new MultiCAM 4800FX AF module, and users

Pentax K-5 IIs with DA 18-55mm WR zoom lens Pentax introduces its new flagship K-5 II and K-5 IIs DSLR cameras which are the successor to the company’s original K-5. The new cameras are weather-resistant, dustproof and cold-resistant and has a compact, solid body. With casing made of sturdy and lightweight magnesium alloy and chassis made of highly rigid stainless steel, both cameras has compact and solid body with dustproof, weather-resistant and cold-resistant construction that they can operate at temperatures as low as 14°F (-10°C). The K-5 IIs comes without an

Nikon introduces its new flagship D4 Digital SLR camera (DSLR) with a multitude of new features and functions, replacing the D3, D3X and D3s To deliver supreme image quality, the D4 is equipped with a 16.2 Megapixel FX-Format Full Frame CMOS image sensor and the new Nikon EXPEED 3 image processing engine. It offers a broad ISO range from 100 to 204,800 for enhanced low-light performance, and the new 91,000-pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix metering system that meticulously analyzes each scene and recognizes factors such as color and brightness with unprecedented precision. The Nikon

Canon introduces a new digital SLR camera, the EOS 5D Mark III, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the EOS system. The new model sits between the 5D Mark II and the top model EOS 1D X. It is equipped with a newly designed 22.3 Megapixel full-frame CMOS image sensor and DIGIC 5+ image processor for enhanced noise reduction and processing speed. The 5D Mark III features 61-Point High Density Reticular AF system with with up to 41 cross-type points and five dual cross-type points available, 63-zone iFCL dual layer metering system, 6fps high-speed continous shooting, the AI Servo

Nikon introduces the its new D800 and D800E digital SLR cameras featuring a 36.3 Megapixel FX-Format CMOS image sensor. To handle extreme resolution and deliver amazing images, the D800/D800E is equipped with EXPEED 3 image processing engine. It features the new 91,000-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering III and the Advanced Scene Recognition System, and an improved 51-point AF system with 15 Cross Type AF sensors for sharp and clear images. Nikon’s D800 offers standard ISO sensitivity of 100-6400 and is expandable to 50-25,600. It supports continuous shooting at up to 4fps at

Pentax is going to release the Limited Edition Silver K-5 digital SLR camera. The Silver camera will be available in the US in limited quantities featuring an exclusive design with an original exterior color scheme and an exclusively designed grip that is thicker than the standard K-5 model. The Pentax K-5 features a 16.3 Megapixel CMOS sensor, 80-12800 ISO range, expandable to 51200, 7fps high-speed shooting and Full HD 1080p video recording. The DSLR’s LCD display and status panel are protected by shock-resistant, scratchproof reinforced glass. Along with the Silver K-5,

Canon announced the new EOS 600D / Rebel T3i / Kiss X5 entry-level digital SLR camera, which is the successor to the EOS Rebel T2i / 550D. Designed for beginning photographers, the 600D/T3i includes the new Feature Guide instruction that will walk Rebel T3i users through functions and provide recommendations for various settings, a great hands-on learning tool; and the Scene Intelligent Auto mode for point-and-shoot users. The EOS 600D / Rebel T3i is equipped with 18 Megapixel APS-C CMOS image sensor, DIGIC 4 image processor and a Vari-angle 3-inch Clear View LCD display with

Along with the EOS 600D / Rebel T3i, Canon brings also the EOS 1100D / Rebel T3 / Kiss X50 entry-level digital SLR camera providing a more attractively priced option for those looking to experience the pleasure of shooting with a DSLR camera. Like the 600D, the 1100D also offers Feature Guide. Canon’s 1100D / Rebel T3 packs a 12.2 Megapixel APS-C CMOS image sensor and DIGIC 4 image processor. It offers ISO 100-6400, 9-point AF system with a high precision, LiveView function,  f/5.6 cross-type center point, 63-zone dual layer metering system and 3fps continuous shooting up

Sigma announced the new SD1 digital SLR camera, the company latest flagship DSLR model. The SD1 features a 46 Megapixel (4,800×3,200×3 layers) 24x16mm APS-C X3 direct image sensor and dual ‘TRUE (Three-layer Responsive Ultimate Engine) II’ image processing engines. It has a lightweight yet solid magnesium alloy casing and O-ring sealing connections, and a weather-resistant design throughout for use in harsh conditions. The SD1 offers an autofocus system with 11 point twin cross sensor. It’s pentaprism SLR viewfinder provides 98% vertical, 98%

Pentax announced the new K-5 digital SLR camera for “advanced amateur photographers”. As the successor to the K-7, the new K-5 gets a CMOS image sensor with a higer 16.3 Megapixel resolution. It features 80-12800 ISO sensitivity (expandable to 51200), 11 point SAFOX IX+ autofocus system, improve in-camera HDR image capture, up to 7fps shooting and 77 segment metering system. The Pentax K-5 supports Full HD 1080p video at 25fps with sound via built-in microphone or external 3.5mm stereo microphone jack. It sports Pentax body-based Shake Reduction (SR) stabilization