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Further to our 'site update' news from a couple of days ago, I thought I'd give you a sneak peak of a feature that we're hoping will be launched VERY soon - our product comparison tool.

This allows you to compare the specs of different models of digital camera, including those from different brands, side-by-side. For example, you will soon be able to compare the new Nikon D40X against the Nikon D40.

We're busily loading up the tech specs of all the most popular digital cameras on the site. If you come across one that's missing, please send us an email and we'll try to prioritise that product.

In the meantime, we'd like to hear if you think this is a good tool or not and whether you think it can be improved and how, so please let us know using the comment form below. Thank you.

We're pleased to announce that we will very shortly be adding Samsung digital cameras to our range. This follows the recent announcement of the Samsung S850, S1050, S730and S630 digital cameras.

The appeal of Samsung cameras lies primarily in their value. The highest-spec'd of the cameras announced is the S1050, which comes with a 10.1 megapixels sensor and 5x stabilised optical zoom. The camera also boasts shutter speeds down to 1/2000 sec and ISO equivalent of 1600. Combined with the image stabilisation, this provides a solid basis to capture great images in difficult conditions, for example when there's low light. The camera is fitted with a 7.6cm (3-inch) LCD screen, uses AA batteries, and will sell for around the mid-$400 mark (TBC).  The S850 has similar features, but offers 8.1 megapixel resolution and a 6.2cm (2.5-inch) LCD screen.

The budget-level S730 and S630 digital cameras offer 7- and 6- megapixel resolutions respectively. Both come with Samsung's

FujiFilm have released the latest update to the firmware on their S5 Pro digital SLR; this is version 1.04.

You can download the update from FujiFilm global's site. Please follow the instructions carefully.

We've just received word that the new Manfrotto 190X and 190XPROB tripods will be available within the next few days. In their press release, Manfrotto says:

"Newly redesigned, the 190XPROB makes the famous Manfrotto patented horizontal centre column feature even easier to use.
Now, by extending the column to its highest vertical position, it can be swung round to horizontal without removing the head or disassembling the column itself, so switching between framing and positioning setups is more convenient than ever. The ergonomics of the leg angle release mechanism and the quick action leg locks themselves have also been greatly improved."

The 190XB is built on the same foundation as the XPROB, but without the horizontal centre column, making it slightly lighter and more compact.

Pre-orders for both models available this week.

Regular visitors to the site will no doubt have noticed that we've recently changed our product pages to what, we hope, is a more user-friendly layout. We've still got some work to do, but, in the meantime, please let us know if you prefer it. Is there something missing? Can we do better? Please use the form below to let us know.

With immediate effect, the Olympus mju 770 sw (silver and blue) is reduced to $539, the Olympus SP-550 UZ is now $719, and the Olympus FE-240 is just $369.

Order here: mju 770 sw silver | mju 770 sw blue | SP-550 UZ | FE-240

A system error has meant that a lot of our Sony products have disappeared from our system. The cause of this problem is currently being ascertained and the products are being re-established as quickly as possible. In the meantime, if you have an enquiry on a Sony product that isn't listed, please call us on 1300 304 165 or send us an email.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Price drop - Canon EOS 400D w/ Tamron AF 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro lens now just $1649.

Available immediately, the Pentax K10D digital SLR with 18-55mm and 55-200mm Pentax DA lenses has dropped $100 to just $1849.

Prices applicable whilst stocks last.

Product announcement: Canon MD120 digital video camera

Key Features:
- miniDV video camera
- 800k pixel CCD
- 35x optical zoom
- 2.7-inch LCD viewer
- Canon's 'Real Widescreen'
Avail. : Immediate (order from 1st March)
Price : $399

Product announcement: Canon MD160 digital video camera

Key Features:
- miniDV video camera
- 1.07 megapixel CCD
- Still capture
- Remote control
- 35x optical zoom
- 2.7-inch LCD viewer
- Canon's 'Real Widescreen'
Avail. : Immediate (order from 1st March)
Price : $569