Archive for January, 2008

Samsung announces GX-20

Just as expected, Samsung makes the new GX-20 official. It sports the same 14.6 megapixel CMOS sensor, that we saw in Pentax K20D. See Pentax unwraps the K20D. The specifications match our earlier predictions, Samsung GX-20 Specs Let Loose

Highlights:

14.6 megapixesl CMOS sensor
Optical Image Stabilization
Dual Dust Reduction System
Body seals
Live-view

More details here:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0801/08012411samsunggx20.asp

Canon unleashes the 450D / Rebel XSi

Just like we predicted on January 7th, 2008, “Canon 450D“, Canon today unwrapped the new Canon EOS 450D. In the U.S.A it is called the Canon EOS Rebel XSi.

Highlights:

12.2 megapixel CMOS sensor
Live view with contrast-detect
14-bit A/D converter and Processing
3.0″ LCD monitor
Spot metering
SD/SDHC storage
Self-cleaning sensor
$799 (body only)

More details here:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0801/08012403canoneos450d.asp

Pentax unwraps the K20D

Check it out… We told you so in an earlier post: Pentax K20D

Highlights:

14.6 megapixesl CMOS sensor
Weather-sealed body
CCD-based anti-shake and dust removal
Stainless-steel chassis
630g (22.2 oz.) without batteries
Live-view
$1,299 (body only)

More details here:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0801/08012311pentaxk20d.asp