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Canon have today announced some new additions to their PowerShot and IXUS digital camera ranges:

Canon PowerShot TX1
- 7.1 megapixel resolution
- 10x stabilised optical zoom (39-390mm equiv.)
- 30 frames/sec HDTV video (1280x720 pixels)
- Vertical profile, IXUS-sized packaging
Price/Avail. : TBA

Canon IXUS 75
- 7.1 megapixel resolution
- 3x optical zoom (35-105mm equiv.)
- DIGIC III processor with Face Detection AF/AE/FE
- 3.0��� PureColor LCD screen
- ISO 1600 and Auto ISO Shift
Price/Avail. : TBA

Canon IXUS 70
- 7.1 Megapixels
- 3x optical zoom (35-105mm equiv.)
- DIGIC III with Face Detection AF/AE/FE
- 2.5��� PureColor LCD screen
- ISO 1600 and Auto ISO Shift
Price/Avail. : TBA

Canon PowerShot A570IS
- 7.1 megapixel resolution
- 4x optical zoom lens (35���140mm equiv.)
- Optical image stabilizer
- Face detection AF/AE/FE
- ISO 1600 and High ISO Auto
- 2.5��� LCD screen with optical viewfinder
Price/Avail. : TBA

Canon PowerShot A560
- 7.1 MP CCD image sensor
- 4x optical zoom lens (35���140mm

In the build-up to PMA 2007* Nikon have announced a new line-up of their very popular COOLPIX compact digital camera range.

Nikon COOLPIX P5000:
- 10 megapixel resolution
- 3.5x stabilised optical zoom (36-126mm equiv.)
- 2.5-inch (6.4cm) LCD screen

Nikon COOLPIX S200:
- 7.1 megapixel resolution
- 3x stabilised optical zoom (38-114mm equiv.)
- 2.5-inch (5.2cm) LCD screen
- Slimline body

Nikon COOLPIX S50 / COOLPIX S50c:
- 7.1 megapixel resolution
- 3x stabilised optical zoom (38-114mm equiv.)
- 3-inch (7.6cm) LCD screen
- Slimline body
- S50c includes wi-fi connectivity

Nikon COOLPIX S500:
- 7.1 megapixel resolution
- 3x stabilised optical zoom (35-105mm equiv.)
- 2.5-inch (6.4cm) LCD screen
- Available in black or silver finish

Nikon COOLPIX L10 / COOLPIX L11:
- 5.0 megapixel / 6.0 megapixel resolutions
- 3x optical zoom (37.5-112.5mm equiv.)
- 2.0-inch (5.2cm) / 2.5-inch (6.4cm) LCD screen

Nikon COOLPIX L12:
- 7.1 megapixel resolution
- 3x stabilised optical zoom (35-105mm equiv.)

Original Message:
According to the Sigma Japan website, the Sigma SD14 digital SLR will be shipping from 6th March. Our local suppliers have suggested mid-April as a realistic timeframe for Australian availability.

Read the Sigma press release (English version)

The release of the SD14 is significant as Sigma have incorporated the Foveon X3 sensor, which has 3-layers, each capturing red, green and blue light exclusively. According to Sigma "...conventional image sensors capture only one-third of the colour, complicated computations are required to interpolate the colours they miss. Interpolation leads to colour errors, colour artifacts and a loss of image detail. Low pass filters must then be used to reduce colour artifacts. The use of low pass filters adversely affect sharpness and resolution of the final image captured".

Do you think the Foveon X3 will deliver superior image quality? Please add your comments below.

Sony Corporation have announced a new 6-megapixel CMOS sensor (the bit that records the image in digital cameras) that allows full resolution video at 60 frames per second, and opens the door to full resolution still picture extraction from video - something that has, to date, not been possible at video-speed frame rates.

The sensor is also capable of 300 frame/second capture at lower resolutions.

More information is available on dpreview.com.

At Camera-Warehouse we recognise that rarely will you purchase a digital camera on its own. Extras such as memory and a case are required purchasing as the manufacturers don't normally supply these with the camera, but this can mean the cost of your camera starts to mount up. When you buy in-store, these extras are often discounted to sweeten the deal, but that's not been possible online...until now! We are very excited to announce the availability of a new quotes service at Camera-Warehouse that will mean you always get the best possible deal from us.

How does it work?
In order to qualify for a bundle quote, you must be purchasing 3 items or more, and the total value must be greater than $250 incl. GST. This is the total quantity including multiples of the same product (e.g. camera + 2x memory cards), or individual products (e.g. camera + memory card + case). Once you've added the third item, a link will appear in the basket recommending you 'request a quote'. Click this link, complete

With immediate effect the Kodak EasyShare C875 has dropped $60 to $279.

Order the Kodak EasyShare C875 now

Sony A100 Twin Lens System Kit includes:
- Sony A100 body (with standard accessories)
- 18-70mm/F3.5-5.6 zoom lens
- 75-300mm/F4.5-5.6  zoom lens
- HVLF35AM flash
- LCSASC30 case
Price : $1949 incl. GST*
Availability : Immediate

Sony A100 Twin Lens Memory Kit includes:
- Sony A100 body (with standard accessories)
- 18-70mm/F3.5-5.6 zoom lens
- 75-300mm/F4.5-5.6  zoom lens
- 2GB Memory Stick DUO
Price : $1629 incl. GST*
Availability : Immediate

Both kits will be available to order until the end of March, whilst stocks last.

* Price also includes delivery for order placed during February

Already in 2007 we've implemented some updates and new features to the Camera-Warehouse website and we'd like to know how you think we're doing...so we know whether we're on the right track. It's you we're making the changes for, after all!

If you have a spare minute (honestly...it won't take any longer than that), please complete our visitor survey and let us know how you think we can improve the website. We're always keen to hear constructive criticism - so now's your chance to put that niggly annoyance right.

Camera-Warehouse visitor survey

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RSS is an information delivery technology that allows you to read our news without visiting our website. In order to read RSS feeds you must have a RSS news reader or compatible web browser.* You can also opt to receive the news by email subscription instead, and can opt-out at any time.

Our feeds are written in-house and are therefore Australia-centric. News items include new product information, stock availability news (for particularly scarce products), special offers and post-sales support information.

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Nikon D40 Support Feed
Nikon D80 Support Feed

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Lumix DMC-FZ8 (replacing DMC-FZ7)
- 7.2 megapixels
- 12x stabilised (O.I.S.) optical zoom (36 - 432mm equiv.)
- 2.5-inch (6.4cm) high-resolution LCD
- SD/SDHC media compatible (27MB internal memory)
- Rechargeable Li-ion battery
- Pricing/Aus. availability TBA

Lumix DMC-TZ2 / Lumix DMC-TZ3 (replacing DMC-TZ1)
- 6 megapixels (TZ2) / 7 megapixels (TZ3)
- 10x stabilised (O.I.S.) optical zoom (28-280mm equiv.)
- 2.5-inch (6.4cm) (TZ2) / 3-inch (7.6cm) (TZ3) LCD
- SD/SDHC media compatible (27MB internal memory)
- Rechargeable Li-ion battery
- Pricing/Aus. availability TBA

Lumix DMC-FX30
- 7.2 megapixels
- 3.6x stabilised (O.I.S.) optical zoom (28-100mm equiv.)
- 'World's slimmest digital camera with 28mm wide-angle lens'
- 2.5-inch (6.4cm) high-resolution LCD
- SD/SDHC media compatible (27MB internal memory)
- Rechargeable Li-ion battery
- Pricing/Aus.