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Canon today announced the launch of the EOS-1D Mark IV, its newest high-speed professional DSLR camera. The Mark IV is now available for pre-order from several online retailers:

According to Senior General Manager of Camera Development Center, Canon Inc., Mr. Shinbori, "Throughout the EOS-1D Mark IV’s development, [Canon] carefully studied feedback from [its] photographers and developed a camera to meet their specific requirements." This resulted in the 1D Mark IV featuring a new Canon 16.1MP APS-H CMOS sensor and a brand new 45-point Auto Focus (AF) system with 39 f/2.8 sensitive cross-type points... "With a brand new, high-quality CMOS sensor and Dual “DIGIC 4” processors, the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV allows photographers to be the first to get the highest quality images to picture desks in what is becoming an increasingly competitive market." The dual DIGIC 4 processors allow the camera to shoot continuous high resolution images at 10 fps while

Canon's Rebel line of lightweight compact DSLRs has a new flagship in the EOS 500D, also known as the Rebel T1i. The 500D takes the top upper-entry-level DSLR position over the ever popular Rebel XS and Rebel XSi models. According to Rainer Fuehres, Head of Canon Consumer Imaging, Europe, “The EOS 500D pushes the boundaries of what photographers can demand from their cameras, combining exceptional images with full HD video... Photography enthusiasts can now capture their most significant moments in a manner that matches their creativity.” Though just announced on Wednesday, the 500D is already available for pre-order from some retailers.

The 500D boasts a 15.1 MP APS-C CMOS sensor which, at 22.3 x 14.9mm, is slightly larger than the XSi's sensor (22.2 x 14.8mm). More importantly, however, is the expanded ISO sensitivity - the new sensor runs from 100 to 3200 with expanded settings of 6400 and 12800, allowing photographers to work in even the dimmest conditions.

The 500D is equipped with the DIGIC 4 processor which is capable of continuous shooting speeds of up to 3.4 fps in bursts of up to 170 JPEGs or 9 RAW frames. Unlike the XSi, the T1i can capture RAW

Canon has just announced its newest upper entry level DSLR, the EOS 500D, a.k.a. the Rebel T1i. It features a 15.1 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with 1080p HD video recording at 20fps, making it Canon's first compact, lightweight DSLR with Full High Definition video capability.

The 500D's 15.1 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor is ideal for large prints and offers greater cropping possibilities. The camera also offers ISO sensitivity up to 3200, which is expandable up to 12800, allowing photographers to shoot in near dark conditions.

The DIGIC 4 image processor, in conjunction with the CMOS sensor, delivers "exceptional noise reduction and 14-bit image processing for smooth gradation of tones and natural-looking colours." The processor is fast as well, offering ultra-fast start-up times and quick image review. The DIGIC 4 is

Olympus' upper entry level DSLR, the Evolt E-620, that just two weeks ago debuted at PMA 2009 is now available for pre-order from Amazon, and will soon be available from several other major camera retailers.

The Evolt E-620 features a 12.3-megapixel Live MOS image sensor and a TruePic III+ image processor. It has a 2.7-inch Live View HyperCrystal III LCD that swivels 270 degrees and rotates, allowing the photographer to get the right shot even in the most difficult of circumstances. You can view the effects of changing settings such as white balance or exposure instantly in Live View mode. The

The spotlight is on the E-620 DSLR for Olympus at this year's Photo Marketing Association (PMA 2009) expo. The E-620 is an upper entry-level DSLR with a 12.3-megapixel Live MOS image sensor and a TruePic III+ image processor. It features Art Filters which allows for on-the-spot creativity, multi-aspect shooting, two fast autofocus systems, in-body image stabilization and a slew of other features designed to produce the highest quality images.

Art Filters is a feature that migrated over from the E-30 and sets Olympus' cameras apart from the competition. Basically these filters allow the photographer to exert artistic control over his/her photos on the spot, without needing to go to a computer and use editing software. The camera was designed with

As you likely read in our article from a few days ago, Nikon officially announced the emergence of the Nikon D3x, as expected. In fact, the Nikon D3x was released a few days prior to the expected announcement date of December 1st (today). Unlike the highly anticipated Canon 5D Mark II, Nikon is coming quickly to market with its new full frame 24.5 megapixel behemoth. The new D3x is already available for pre-order from some retailers.

There still remains no official release date, but word from Nikon indicates that the D3x should begin shipping to retailers sometime around the end of December. Hope is that most hopeful D3x owners will have their shiny new DSLR in hand before 2009 rolls around. Just how likely this is remains to be seen.

Though full specs for the Nikon D3x are already available, several questions still remain about the true nature of the camera. Assumptions are that Nikon wisely is positioning the camera not to steal sales from its already wildly successful D3 and D700 models. Speculation is

Previously, little light had been shed on Nikon's flagship DSLR to be, the long awaited D3x. Specs and details have now emerged, however, in the latest Nikon Pro magazine. The D3x will be the fourth pro DSLR released by Nikon this year (following the D3, D300 and D700) and the specs look very promising - you won't be disappointed.

Designed for medium format shooting, the D3x has a 35.9 x 24mm 24.5 megapixel sensor which makes it Nikon's highest resolution DSLR yet. The sensor also features OLPF - optical low pas filter. Like the D3, the D3x features the 51-point MultiCAM3500FX autofocus system which has the largest number of individually selectable focus points available, making it easy to focus on small details