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Nikon D3x

  • Launched: December 2008
  • Type: Digital SLR
  • Sensor: Full-frame 'FX' format, 36 x 24mm
  • Resolution: 24 megapixels
  • Lenses: Nikon F (FX, DX in 'crop' mode)
  • Key features: DX-format 'crop' mode, Dual card slots
  • Links: Press release | Product page
Summary: One of Nikon's two professional full-frame D-SLRs, the D3x is designed for high resolution rather than speed.

    Olympus E-30

    • Launched: November 2008
    • Type: Digital SLR
    • Sensor: Four Thirds, 17.3 x 13mm
    • Resolution: 12 megapixels
    • Lenses: Four Thirds
    • Key features: Art Filters, Articulating LCD, Sensor-shift anti-shake
    • Links: Press release | Product page
    Summary: Four Thirds format digital SLR aimed at photo enthusiasts and one step down from the Olympus E-3/E-5 professional models.

      Canon EOS 5D Mk II

      • Launched: September 2008
      • Type: Digital SLR
      • Sensor: Full-frame, 36 x 24mm
      • Resolution: 21 megapixels
      • Lenses: Canon EF (not EF-S)
      • Key features: Full HD movie mode
      • Links: Press releaseProduct page
      Summary: Relatively inexpensive full-frame digital SLR designed for professionals and enthusiasts, which offers full HD movies too.

      Sony Alpha a900

      • Launched: September 2008
      • Type: Digital SLR
      • Sensor: Full frame, 35.9 x 24mm
      • Resolution: 24.6 megapixels
      • Lenses: Sony a Mount
      • Key features: In-built anti-shake
      • Links: Press releaseProduct page
      Summary: Sony's first full-frame D-SLR, offering high resolution at a keen price. But apart from a cheaper a850 version, Sony's full-frame camera plans seem to have stalled.

        Nikon D700

        • Launched: July 2008
        • Type: Digital SLR
        • Sensor: Full frame 'FX' format, 36 x 23.9mm
        • Resolution: 12.1 megapixels
        • Lenses: Nikon F (FX, DX in 'crop' mode)
        • Key features: High ISO performance
        • Links: Press releaseProduct page
        Summary: Nikon's 'affordable' full-frame camera for enthusiasts and pros. The comparatively low resolution and lack of a movie mode leave it looking dated, though.