Olympus Imaging Corporation announced the launch of the E-30, the latest addition to the Olympus E-System series of interchangeable lens type digital SLR cameras. Positioned as a mid-level model, the E-30 is intended for anyone who wants to express their creativity through photography, whether they are an amateur just starting out or a profession with years of experience behind them. The E-30 complies with the Four Thirds System standard, and is scheduled to go on sale in the first quarter of the year 2009.

Olympus Imaging Corporation (President: Masaharu Okubo) is pleased to announce that the Four Thirds system standard-based ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-60mm f2.8-4.0 SWD lens (introduced in November 2008) has received the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) Award for "Best Expert Lens 2008".

Nikon Inc. is pleased to introduce the new COOLPIX S52 and S52c to its Style Series of digital cameras. These cameras combine Nikon's stunning wave-surface camera body with advanced features designed to produce incredible pictures with ease.

Panasonic announces the LUMIX DMC-FX500, the company’s first digital camera with a 3-inch touch-screen LCD – also featuring a 25mm ultra-wide-angle Leica DC lens, 5x optical zoom and 10.1 megapixels.

Whether capturing spur-of-the moment inspirations or momentous family occasions, Canon U.S.A.'s newest additions to the PowerShot line-up: SD890 IS, SD790 IS and SD770 IS Digital ELPH cameras continue to provide intelligent, easy-to-use features, resulting in fantastic photos.

Nikon is pleased to introduce the new COOLPIX S210 to its Style Series line of compact digital cameras. The super thin, (less than 3/4-inch) COOLPIX S210 offers 8 effective megapixel resolution, a 3x Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens, Electronic Vibration Reduction (VR) Image Stabilization technology, and a slim, quality-crafted aluminum body.

Canon U.S.A., Inc.'s EOS Rebel series of digital single lens reflex cameras – the cameras that defined and refined what it means to be an "entry level" digital SLR – have now redefined the gateway prowess and "pro-ness" of the DSLR category with the introduction of the line's new leader, the 12.2-megapixel EOS Rebel XSi camera.

At the end of the past year Samsung updated S850model digital camera with the S1050 and the camera comes complete with many good features. Some of the features of Samsung S1050 digital camera include a suite of manual controls for the more advanced among you, a 10-megapixel sensor, 5x optical zoom lens, and a new large 3-inch screen.

Casio America, Inc. and its parent company, Casio Computer Co., Ltd., introduce an entirely new lineup of EXILIM® digital cameras just in time for Spring.