We’ve seen the leaked photos of the D5000′s in the wild, but the official announcement came through from Nikon about the D5000. The D5000 features a 2.7-inch vari-angle LCD monitor that allows you to shoot easily from any angle you can work your way into.

Also making an appearance is the D90′s groundbreaking HD movie capability, Nikon’s proprietary D-Movie function. The D9000 features a12.3MP sensor and high-sensitivity between ISO 200 and 3200, which can be extended to ISO 100 and ISO 6400 equivalent. The new D5000 also gives the user a wide variety of photo editing options within the camera for the quick adjustments post-shot.

The D5000 will be available later this month, and will cost $730 for body only, or $850 for body and the f3.5-5.6G 18-55mm VR lens. The D5000 is positioned as more of a consumer level camera that will fill the gap between entry level and professional grade cameras. The D5000 is sure to be a popular choice for photography enthusiasts.

source: http://www.slashgear.com/nikon-announces-d5000-1741189/

31 March 2009, Building on the success of the popular E-420, the new E-450 is packed with features that encourage new comers to DSLR to have fun and explore their creative potential. Three in-camera Art Filters apply stylish effects to any image at the touch of a button. Image composition is simplified via Live View on the bright LCD. Packed with features yet easy to use straight out of the box, this latest addition to the Olympus E-System range is not only one of the smallest and lightest models on the market*, it also boasts all the benefits of the Four Thirds Standard at an affordable price. The E-450 has a full range of Olympus’ innovative E-System technology on board and will be available in stores from May 2009 at a recommended retail price of around £450 for the standard lens kit.

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The E-450 will sit between the E-420 and E-520 in the UK market with all three being available until further notice. This will provide consumers with the widest choice of E-System DSLR’s yet seen – one for every pocket and one for every need.