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 release, Product 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 release, Product 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 release, Product 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.