Pentax's D-SLR delight: the K200D and K20D models

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I’ve decided to quit complaining that today is officially NEW DIGITAL CAMERA DAY and that I will NEVER EVER EVER WRITE ABOUT CAMERAS AGAIN, and just soldier on through the pain. I’m a martyr for your holiday-snapping needs *sobs*

Adding to the entry-level Optio E50 from Pentax which I just featured, the same company has released details of two whopping D-SLRs, the K200D (shown on left of picture), and K20D (on right).

The first has a 10.2-megapixel CCD sensor, 11-point autofocus, ISO light sensitivity settings of 100 – 1600, eight digital filters, dust…

Bored of cameras yet? Don't ignore Canon's new Digital Ixus 80 IS model!

canon-ixus-80.jpgApologies for the absolute onslaught of cameras today – it appears both Sony and Canon had a slight problem with announcing cameras on the same day! Oh, to be a fly on the wall in those offices…

Canon’s latest in the Digital IXUS range is the 8-megapixel Digital Ixus 80 IS model. Aimed at the fairer sex, with four female-friendly colours, it combines Motion Detection Technology alongside the usual 3x optical zoom…

Canon impresses with today's announcement, the EOS 450D Digital SLR

canon-450d.jpgI’m so thankful right now I didn’t end up buying a 400D D-SLR from Canon when I was out in the States last week, as not only would my bank manager have a few choice words to say to me, but today they just announced the upgrade, the long-awaited 450D.

With a tidy 12.2-megapixels, this Digital SLR has an EOS Integrated Cleaning System, 3.0″ LCD with Live View mode, a new 9-point AF system, plus a DIGIC III image processor and fully redesigned menu system. Could be dangerous.

The 450D, which will go by…