Nikon have officially announced the release of the new full frame Nikon D700 Digital SLR Camera.

Nikon Australia had this to say about their much anticipated new camera:

“Nikon Australia is pleased to announce the introduction of its newest FX-format digital SLR, the Nikon D700. The D700

D700 incorporates an extensive array of features that boast a level of performance that is in many ways comparable to the D3. At the same time, it derives a wide range of benefits — including functionality, flexibility and operability — from the more agile D300, Nikon’s flagship DX-format D-SLR.”

• 12.1 Megapixels
• Full Frame FX Sensor
• 51 Point AF
• Hi Def 3″ LCD
• Live View
• ISO 200 - 6400
• Weather proofing
• Sensor cleaning system

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Sigma have announced that there will be an upgrade available for their two new large-range telephoto zoom lenses, the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM and 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM for Canon mount, to address an issue when attached to the Canon EOS-40D.  The problem is encountered when the OS function is switched on  then the number of continuous frames per second decreases. The affected lenses are:

APO 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM for Canon - Serial Numbers lower than 1011001

APO 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM for Canon - Serial Numbers lower than 1007001

The firmware has already been upgraded for lenses with Serial Numbers above these.

CR Kennedy, the Australian distributor for Sigma Lenses, have indicated that they will supply the free upgrade from today. www.crkennedy.com.au

Olympus Australia have launched the E-520, the replacement for their highly-popular E-510 model Digital SLR camera. Olympus Australia had this to say about the new E-520:

“The exciting new Olympus E-520 represents a significant performance upgrade with an extensive range of important new hardware and feature improvements, providing the digital SLR photographer with even better imaging quality and wider creative flexibility.”

• 10 Megapixel
• AF Live View
• Image Shift Stabilisation
• Face Detection and Shadow Adjust
• Dust Reduction
• 2.7″ LCD Screen

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Nikon have announced an upgrade of the firmware for their entry-level D-SLR camera, the D40. The new firmware is Ver. 1.11 and implements the following fix:

• Shooting times were not always accurately recorded in image data for images captured in bursts of continuous shooting.

Go to the Nikon download site here for Windows or here for Macintosh

Canon has released a firmware update (Version 1.0.8) which addresses the following:

1. Fixes a phenomenon in which Image Stabilization operation emits a sound when certain buttons are pressed, with the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS lens attached to the camera.
2. Fixes a phenomenon in which the Image Stabilization operation emits a sound from the lens when IS lenses are attached to the camera.
3. Fixes a phenomenon in which a part of the image looks unnatural when reviewed on the LCD.
4. Corrects errors in the Spanish and Norwegian menu screens.

Please ensure you have firmware Version 1.0.5 before applying the 1.0.8 update.

For more information and to download the firmware, CLICK HERE.

Sigma has announced a firmware upgrade for its Foveon X3-sensor-equipped D-SLR, the Sigma SD-14. The upgrade addresses the following fixes and improvements:

• Exposure time of Bulb Mode is increased from 30 seconds to 2 minutes (It is only available when the camera is set for Extended Mode).
• Accuracy of the Evaluative Metering has been improved.

SD14 firmware Ver.1.07 is available for download at the following site: http://www.sigma-sd14.com/software/firmware/

Canon has announced a redemption offer for the Canon 5D line up of digital SLR cameras. If you purchase a Canon 5D digital SLR body or with the kit lens 24-105mm IS USM before the 31st, May, 2008, simply send in your claim form to Canon Australia and receive a FREE Canon M80 storage device worth over $1,000!

This offer is only valid with genuine Canon Australian stock, grey imported stock are invalid for this offer.

Olympus Australia have announced the latest addition to their Digital SLR line up - the E420 - a 10 megapixel entry level camera featuring -

• 10mp Live MOS sensor 
• Face Detection 
• Liveview
• Truepic III image processor
• 230K 2.7″ LCD
• 3.5fps
• Supersonic Wave Filter dust reduction

Also being released to coincide with this is the extremely compact and light weight ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm 1:2.8 lens.

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We always strive to provide genuine Australian stock at the best possible price. To prove this, we’ve dropped the price on the “in stock & ready to be shipped” Nikon D60 digital SLR’s. If you’ve been waiting for the D60 to drop in price then wait no more!

Check out the prices here:
http://www.digitalcamerawarehouse.com.au/category784_1.htm

Sigma have made available a firmware upgrade (Ver. 1.06) for the SD14 D-SLR camera. The upgrade should be applied to SD-14’s that have firmware version 1.05 or lower. If the camera already has Ver 1.06 the upgrade is not required.

The update addresses the following fixes and improvements:

1. Accuracy of the custom white balance has been improved.
2. One-day advance date counter that occurs with X3F images during an intercalary year was corrected.
3. Review image quality on the camera’s LCD is improved.
4. Users now have the option to disable the shutter release if there is no CF card in the camera. This option is found in the ‘Preview Style’ menu.

Download the update here