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It's that time of year again and I'm pleased to share with you our tips for which cameras are the best buys this Christmas.

Sub-$200

Not long ago, these cameras would have been in the sub-$400 range, but times move on and you get the benefit. At the budget end of the scale there are two contenders:

• Canon PowerShot A460
  • 5.0 Megapixel
  • Canon 4x optical zoom lens
  • Super fast DiG!C II Imaging Processor
  • 2.0��� LCD Screen
  • Movie recording and playback
  • Print/Share* button allows easy ������ne push��� printing and downloading of images
    
• Nikon COOLPIX L10
  • 5.0 megapixel resolution
  • 3x optical zoom (37.5-112.5mm equiv.)
  • 2.0-inch (5.2cm) LCD screen
  • Uses AA batteries

Sub-$400

Lower-mid-range offers cameras with a bit more oomph! Face detection and basic/digital image

Canon is back this year with a stocking full of good deals for Christmas! Up to $500 cash back on selected lenses and accessories with the purchase of any Digital SLR. Here are some details:

$500 Cash Back on:

-EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM
-EF 70-200mm f4L IS USM
-EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS USM

$350 Cash Back on:

-EF-S 10-22mm f3.5-4.5 USM
-EF 17-40 f4L USM
-EF 70-200 f4L USM

$300 Cash Back on:

-M80

This is one in a series of 'Tech Tip' articles intended as a guide to digital camera technology and terminology. Its aim is to demystify some of the language used on this site to allow you to make more informed decisions when considering purchasing a new digital camera.

OPTICAL FILTERS
One of the most common accessories sold with our digital SLR cameras are optical filters. We supply a number of different types of filter, and there uses often vary. This guide is designed to explain what the different types of filters offer and what they might cost.

UV Filters
As you'd expect, UV filters prevent UV or ultra-violet light from entering the lens. When excessive UV light is present it can appear as a blue-ish tinge to your shots. Whilst this is rarely a serious problem, the effect increases with altitude, so if you're planning a trip to the mountains (big mountains > 3000m or so), you'd be well advised to pack a UV filter,

It has come to our attention that some of the Pentax K10D we've shipped have not included a warranty card. A warranty card is not strictly necessary as you can now register your purchase online with CR Kennedy.

In order to receive any warranty service in the future, however, you will need to provide your tax invoice, shipped with the goods (we can provide a copy on request).

Whilst it's not strictly necessary, we do now have spare warranty cards so, if you'd like one, you can request one by email (please include your order number).

We apologize for any concern this may have caused and assure you that this will not affect your ability to claim warranty support from us or CR Kennedy should that be necessary.

We're often asked if we sell our cameras 'duty free'. There are two schemes within Australia that allow tourists and temporary visitors to this country to purchase their goods duty or GST free.

The first is by shopping at dedicated duty free outlets. These are licensed to sell goods without the GST component, but are subject to limitations. The goods are provided sealed and cannot be used or even opened until you have passed through customs at the airport or sea port that you're travelling from.

The second and much more popular option is with the Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS), applicable to purchases totalling more than $300, which can be derived from more than one item. Using this service, you pay full price at the time of purchase and claim the GST component back at a special desk at the airport/seaport. In order to receive the GST paid back you must present the goods and the invoice at the desk within 30 days of purchase, which means you MUST take

drrrrrrrr...that's the drum-roll starting. We are pleased to announce that we will have the prices for the new Nikon D300 and D3 digital SLRs from tomorrow. These much anticipated models are sure to be hits this Xmas as Nikon is determined to consolidate its position as #1 digital SLR vendor globally.

What I can tell you is that the D300 will be available initially as body only and with the excellent 18-200mm DX VR lens.

Nikon have unvieled their Christmas promotions and there are some crackers, not least of all, we finally have pricing on the D3 and D300 digital SLRs, but be quick as stock is going to be very difficult to come by on these before santa arrives!

Other dSLR specials include:

• D200 90th Anniversary kit
  Nikon D200 body with MB-D200 battery grip, EN-EL3e battery, and access to EN-EL33 redemption offer (see below)
• D300 EN-EL3e battery redemption
  Only just released and there's already a special on the new D300 digital SLR! See below for details of the EN-EL3e battery redemption offer
• D80 bundle
  Nikon D80 body or lens kit with Nikon dSLR bag, 2GB SD memory card and EN-EL3e redemption offer (see below)
• D40x bundle
  Nikon D40X body or lens kit with Nikon dSLR bag and 2GB SD memory card
• EN-EL3e

Following some customer feedback, we're considering options to improve our product page layout. Please compare the two designs on the links below and let us know which you prefer by adding a comment at the bottom of this page. Thank you.

Current design v new design

We've just added the full range of Olympus underwater housings, including those for the popular E-410 digital SLR camera.

The Olympus E-410 is the only digital SLR with a manufacturer-provided underwater housing. Combined with its LiveView feature, which allows you to compose your shot on the LCD screen, it's little wonder that this Olympus digital SLR camera is cornering the underwater photography market.

Olympus underwater housings and fittings

Pentax have released a new version, v1.30, of the K10D firmware, which adds compatibility with Pentax's supersonic motor drive in their SDM lenses. Please click the link below and follow the instructions:

http://www.pentaximaging.com/customer_care/show_firmware?firmId=8793673