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It’s been removed now, but Nikon Rumors says this screenshot from a supposed Nikon D300S was briefly posted on Nikon USA’s site earlier today. There’s not much to go on here, but that SD icon in the corner seemingly implies the update to the D300 will somehow feature an SD slot — whether it’s in addition to CF as previously rumored is obviously up in the air. Either way, it seems like we’ll find out soon enough — stay tuned.

Nikon D300S screen leaks out originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Just in case our comparatively brief overview of the D5000 wasn’t enough to sway you either way, why not have a gander at DPReview’s astonishing 33 page critique of Nikon’s first-ever DSLR with an articulating display? Within, you’ll find oodles of sample shots, comparison to rival cameras and enough analysis to make you feel like a bona fide expert upon leaving. If you’re looking for the long and short of it, however, you’ll find a conclusion that essentially matches up word-for-word with our own summary: the articulating display is a bit of a personal preference, but every other aspect is rock solid. If you’re not down with ponying up for the marginally more expensive D90 and you can’t bear the thought of buying Canon glass, there’s hardly a better option on the market right now. Dig in below if you still need more proof.

Nikon’s D5000 gets reviewed in staggering detail originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Fujifilm has laid a little low since it stormed into CeBIT and PMA with its latestslate of cameras, but it looks like it’s now back to slowly trotting out new models one at a time, like this just-announced FinePix Z300. As you can see above, this one stays fairly close to the previous Z200fd model in terms of design, with the notable exception of a touchscreen on the backside that seems to replace just about every button but the bare essentials. Otherwise, you can expect the same 10-megapixels and 5x optical zoom as before, along with image stabalization, an apparently improved macro mode, ISO settings up to 1600 and, of course, your choice of four different colors. No word on a release ’round here just yet, but folks in Japan will be able to pick this one up on June 20th for ¥40,000, or just about $400.

[Via Impress]

Fujifilm debuts touchscreen-based FinePix Z300 camera originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.