Samsung today has released three 5 megapixels camera; Samsung Digimax A502, Samsung Digimax A50, and Samsung Digimax A55W to joined up their A series.

Samsung Digimax A502 Press Release:

Samsung Camera has announced that it will release a 5 megapixel high-resolution digital camera with 5X digital zoom(model name: Digimax A502) to drive penetration of the important 5 megapixel sector.

The Digimax A502 is a 5 megapixel high-resolution digital camera with 5X digital zoom(7X zoom during playback) that can be used for a wide range of photographic purposes. Its compact design makes it easy to carry it around as well(dimensions: 96.5 (L) X 52.5 (H) X 29.7 (W) Weight: approximately 105 grams).

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The Canon EOS 20Da which was only available only in Japan will now be available for the rest of the world. This camera is identical to the Canon EOS 20D except for a modification to the low-pass filter.

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On 31 may 2005 Canon has released firmware updates for the Canon EOS 350D (DRebel XT), Canon EOS 1D Mark II, and Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II.

Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT firmware update version 1.0.2

What will your new firmware do ?
- Fixes the extreme underxeposure when using some lenses
- Fixes auto-power off function failure when auto power off is set more than 2 minutes
- Fixes incorrect white balance when using external flash

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Nikon has released the firmware version 2.0 for Nikon D70. The new firmware will bring several improvements such as 5-area AF Performance (contious tracking), Updated menu design and layout, and new in-camera setup page for PictBridge compatible printers.

Download the Nikon D70 firmware 2.0 update

Download the Nikon D70 firmware 2.0 manual addendum (PDF)

Panasonic has today announced an update to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX7 with the FX8. The only difference between the practically identical cameras, is that the FX8 doubles the battery life of its predecessor with a new lithium ion battery, which increases the capacity by 162% thanks to the new Venus Engine PLUS.

Press Release from Panasonic:

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Kodak has recently introduced three new C series camera today. The new EasyShare C360, C330 and C310 will join the C340 and C300 models launched at PMA, to be sold as a package with the Kodak EasyShare Printer Dock Series 3.

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Canon had today posted a firmware update for its digital SLR the EOS 20D. Version 2.0.0 adds support for the wireless file transmitter WFT-E1 to allow high speed transfer of images from the 20D and personal computers through wireless/wired LAN.

Click here to download Canon EOS 20D firmware update version 2.0.0 (Windows and Mac)

Release notes:

Canon EOS 20D firmware update version 2.0.0
What has been changed in version 2.0.0 of the firmware?

It includes the following additions/improvements:

1. Support for the wireless file transmitter WFT-E1.
Support for the wireless file transmitter WFT-E1 allows high-speed image transfer by connecting EOS 20D and personal computers through wireless/wired LAN.
*This function works for EOS 20D when the WFT-E1 firmware is 2.0.1 or later.