!!!PRESSRELEASE!!!A few days ago, we featured Nikon's Coolpix S9. And just when you were so ready to step out of the door to buy one, we might as well up the ante and give you more options! I mean, isn't that what consumerism entails? Having the power to choose? Well, now. Alongside the Coolpix S9, Nikon has also released four other camera models (clockwise from top-left): L6, L5, S7c and S10.

First we have the L6: It's looks like the least exciting in the batch, but what this camera has to boast (aside from your usual basic functions: 6 megapixel, 2.5-inch display) is that it can take 1000 shots with just two AA lithium Energizers.

The L5 is your typical point-and-click digicam and has all the regular features you could expect. Don't be misled with the name of the camera. It's not 5 megapixels, but 7! It's named so because it has a 5x optical zoom. That's where the "5" comes from. There's a 2.5-inch LCD screen and it allows VGA recording.

Then we have the S10. As with the L5, don't be misled by the "10". It's not 10 megapixels but has a 10x optical zoom. The screen is 2.5 inches, and has a maximum ISO of 800. This became possible due to the unique design of swivel of lenses from other Nikon camera models.

And finally, Coolpix S7c. And this time, as the name suggests, it's 7 megapixels (7.1, to be exact). It has a 3-inch LCD screen and, as with the Coolpix P3, also has WiFi capabilities. Yes, that allows you to send up your pics to the net, or even through email. This camera also has a 30fps VGA camera that records with sound.

We reported about the Chinese version of Canon's 10.1 megapixel EOS Digital Rebel XTi SLR camera a few days ago, and today we have the real thing. This is Canon's follow-up to the ultra-successful Digital Rebel XT, the camera that set all time sales records for digital SLRs of any persuasion. For 16 years, the Rebel brand has stood for advanced, sophisticated and easy-to-use, and it looks like the new Digital Rebel XTi isn't going to let the family down.

Features include a 2.5-inch LCD which improves on the Xt's 1.8-inch screen, 9-point autofocus, and a 10.1 megapixel CMOS sensor. At 22.2 x 14.8 mm in size, this new CMOS sensor maintains the 1.6x conversion ratio found on many other members of the EOS Digital SLR line including the Rebel XT and the EOS 30D models.

The EOS Digital Rebel XTi comes with the new Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit that shakes off dust using ultrasonic vibration. It also has a Dust Delete Data feature that embeds dust location in metadata, helping the included Digital Photo Professional software delete dust spots automatically.

The EOS Digital Rebel XTi camera will be in stores by mid-September and will be available in both sleek brushed silver patina and "pro" matte black finishes. Retail price for the body only kit is estimated at $799, while the zoom lens kit (which includes Canon's EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom lens) will carry an estimated price tag of $899.

Nikon Europe has announced the arrival of its latest addition to its COOLPIX S Series, the COOLPIX S9. Branded as the most affordable of the S-Series digital cameras at a suggested price of $250, this camera does not, in any way, compromise the quality that is the trademark of Nikon products.

At 3.6 x 2.3 x 0.8", this pocket-friendly compact camera features a prism-folded Nikkor ED-branded 3x optical zoom lens with a six megapixel image sensor, a 2.5" LCD display with 153,000 pixels, and 15 beginner-friendly modes. An added innovation is the "right-angled" design of the lens that allows it to operate throughout its entire focal range without ever protruding from the camera's slim body.

For that best possible portrait image, the S9 has packaged a One-Touch Portrait button, which combines "D-Lighting" exposure connection technology from Apical Ltd., face-priority autofocus from Identix, and an in-camera red-eye fix function. Its Stop-motion movie function also makes it easier for users to create their very own stop-motion animated films by taking a shot of the models they wish to animate, move the models, then shoot again. The Best Shot Selector Mode, which automatically chooses the sharpest from a series of images is also in this cool package, as well as an AE-Best Shot Selector mode that chooses the best-exposed image from a series.

Images are stored on Secure Digital cards, or in 24MB of internal memory. It also comes with a USB and video output technology. Completing the line-up is Nikon's unique PictureProject software, which offers a broad range of powerful features for image editing, organising and sharing and compatibility with a range of plug-ins.

Weighing 115g without its rechargeable Li-ion battery (EN-EL8), the COOLPIX S9 comes in silver, blue, and magenta, this September.

A few days ago, we featured the Digital Rebel XTi. While there is yet to be any official word from Nikon US, Canon China's site has given us a peak at the said camera (known in China as Canon EOS 400D digital SLR camera, and in Japan as EOS Kiss Digital). This camera is said to feature a 10.0 MP sensor (APS-C 1.6x crop), anti-dust design for sensor cleaning, 9 point autofocus system and a buffer for 10 RAW images or 27 JPEGs.

The camera also sports a 2.5" LCD with 230K pixels, 1/200 sec flash sync, and boasts of shooting 3 frames per second. While its being a 35mm digital camera is but a speculation at this point, it is also reported to have a 1600 ISO setting, DIGIC II processor, and the Canon EF lens mount, which apparently is for the two new lenses (the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM, and the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM). For this camera, CompactFlash format is retained by Canon for memory storage.

Every photographer knows that even the tiniest speck in the camera lens can prove disastrous in any photograph. With this issue in mind, Canon produced their own version of a dust-shaking camera. Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi SLR camera uses a Self Cleaning Sensor Unit to shake that dust away from the camera. It uses ultrasonic vibrations to shake dust off of the surface that keeps the low pass filter in front of the camera’s sensor clean. These ultrasonic vibrations can be activated for one second each time the camera is turned on or off, or via a command in the menu.

The dust that shakes loose from the camera is then captured into an adhesive strip so it won't float back onto the filter. Of course this technology doesn't guarantee a 100% dust-free camera lens, but in case that a speck or two remains, users can activate the Dust Delete Data function. This maps the size and place of any remaining dust, and the mapping information is attached as metadata to subsequent photos. Users can apply the dust delete function after they transfer the photos to a computer which subtracts the dust image from the photo.

The 10.1 megapixel EOS Digital Rebel XTi will be available in mid-September for the price of $899, which already includes a zoom lens kit. This model is Canon's latest offering right after releasing the EOS Kiss.

Two models after its launch on September 2003, Canon Inc. came up with the third entry-level to its single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera lineup. Dubbed as EOS Kiss Digital X, the new camera is showing some sweetness already.

Combined with high-precision rapid auto focus action, the new model offers better image quality with 10.1 mln-pixel and 2.5-inch liquid crystal monitor.

With the additions and improvements to the new model, Japan's biggest digital camera maker expects to grab 45% share of the domestic SLR camera market by December. Executive-in-charge of Photographic Products Tomonori Iwashita said in a press conference, "We want to step up our efforts to provide a camera with rapid, comfortable functions and high-definition images."

Canon expects to sell 2.2 million units of SLR digital cameras this year.

Just before the Photokina Trade Show in September, the upcoming follow-up model to the Sony Cyber-shot N1 has been exposed. Dubbed as DSC-N2, the new digital camera boasts of 3x Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar lens.

Aside from these, it also promises an increase in resolution as it now has 10.1MP. Its predecessor came only with 8MP. Its sensitivity is also upgraded as we see now an ISO of 1000. Not to mention its rather unique color, which can be mistaken for as silver when it's not, Cyber-shot N2 also comes with a three-inch touch screen.

Because of the leak, official announcements from Sony are now being expected to be given in the Cologne Exhibition Center, Germany as the digital photography show unfolds this September 26.

Pentax Corporation has announced the launch of the new Pentax Optio A20 digital camera earlier today. It features a 10.0 effective megapixels and a high-fine quality image.

Being the latest addition to Pentax' high-grade Optio A series, this model puts in extra features such as three types of anti-shake function like SR (Shake Reduction), which, as the name suggests, reduces camera shake.

This stylish, compact and lightweight model also is equipped with a high-quality smc Pentax zoom lens, which maintains that superior clarity and high-contrast image performance trait that is the mark of Pentax lenses. Its program also has incorporated the Auto Picture mode, which automatically determines the best settings for shooting conditions. Also found is the Programmed Exposure mode, where the camera automatically determines the shutter speed and aperture.  

The Optio A20 supports two removable storage media: the conventional SD memory cards and the new SDHC memory cards.

Other features include: a Calendar Display function that allows image to be retrieved based on the capture date; digital zooming that provides up to 4x magnification; approximately 22MB of built-in memory; and pan-focus functions for effortless snapshots. The A20 supports PictBridge, DPOF functions, Exif Print, and PRINT Image Matching III.

Who says technology is just for adults? Digital Blue, an electronics company, has produced a line of digital cameras, as well as a digital camcorder that caters specifically for kids and teens. The said line features Disney-themed gadgets that are sturdy, and user-friendly (so kids won't have to fumble around with techie mumbo-jumbo).

The picture we have on the left is the Pix-Click Micro, a compact digital camera. The Pix-Click Digital Camera is a somewhat bigger version of the Pix-Click Micro, and has removable faceplates so kids can change the camera's designs whenever they please.

They also have the Pix-Max which features 3.0 megapixels, a 1.5-inch color screen and  photo enhancements (you could actually add Disney images to your photos). All cameras come in various Disney designs, as well as the Disney Pix, a photo-editing software.

The digital camcorder is called the Princess Digital Movie Maker which enables kids to shoot videos and do stop animation, and could also be used as a webcam.

The Micro and Movie Maker will hit the stores on September 1st, while the Pix-Click Digital will be made available on mid-October. You could check out the Pix Max on November 1. Prices of the cameras will range from $19.99 to $99.99.

Great things come in small packages. HP obviously understands this concept well, that's why they were able to come up with the compact HP Photosmart R967. Measuring only 3.7inch-wide, the Photosmart R967 is a 10-megapixel shooter with a 3-inch LCD and 3x optical zoom.

It also features HP's Steady Photo anti-shake mode, a rather unusual 24 frame-per-second VGA video shoot format, as well as the Photosmart Express. That last item lets you enter up to 34 destinations such as email addresses, printers, or online photo services, and then after you take a photo, you select its destination right there on the back of the camera.

Available next month, you can have your own Photosmart R967 for $449.