There is a great Pentax K7 deal on Amazon. Cameta Cameras on Amazon offers Pentax K-7 body-only kit with a $50 discount, for only $1.250 ( with free shipping and handling). I don't expect this price to go lower before Thanksgiving, so if you don't want to wait more, don't miss this deal.

Pentax K-7 14.6 MP Digital SLR with Shake Reduction and 720p HD Video (Body Only)

Below you can find the rumored specifications of the new Leica M9 and X1. According to the rumors, Leica M9 will be available for sale next week and the Leica X1 in few months.

Leica M9 specs:

■ Full frame CCD 24×36mm 18.2 mp sensor
■ Improved image noise performance at high ISO settings
■ Improved operation reactivity
■ SD card slot
■ Bundled with Adobe Lightroom

Leica X1 specs:

Canon introduced WFT-E5A, a new wireless file transmitter (WFT) for the new EOS 7D DSLR camera. WFT-E5A offers connectivity options including IEEE802.11a/b/g and Ethernet, geotagging is possible via Bluetooth, and it is also possible to transfer and display images on DLNA televisions and photo frames. Photographers can fire up to 10 cameras simultaneously from across the room or across the country while maintaining control over camera settings and remote live view on a laptop or smart phone. The Canon WFT-E5A wireless file transmitter will be available in November 2009 and will be sold at an estimated retail price of $699.99.

Canon USA Press Release

Corel introduced the Digital Studio 2010, a photo, video and music combo software product that caters to the family photographer/videographer, covering everything from importing photos and videos, to editing and final output through online sharing or DVD burning. Corel Digital Studio 2010 will begin to ship in September 2009 at an initial retail price of $99.99.

You can download the free trial version of Corel Digital Studio 2010 here: http://www.corel.com/digitalstudio

Corel Digital Studio 2010 News Release

Sigma introduced a new image stabilized telephoto zoom lens: 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS. Featuring Sigma’s original OS (Optical Stabilizer system), the 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS offers the use of shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower than would otherwise be possible. The Sigma 70-300mm’s has a minimum focusing distance of 150cm throughout the zoom range. Unfortunately this new version with OS doesn't feature the macro mode that the existing versions have that were offering a 1:2 magnification ratio, was quite handy in many conditions I have to say. The Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS will cost £399 and be available in late September for Sigma, Canon, Nikon, Pentax, and Sony cameras.

Sigma Press Release

Canon USA has launched a photo challange: “Why Do You Love Football”. Football fans are invited to express their love for football through photography and submit their best youth football photos, and earna trip to attend Super Bowl XLIV in South Florida. The amateur photo contest features Action and Feature categories. The Action category focuses on any image that captures football action during game play, and the Feature category comprises any football imagery outside of game action on the field. The closing date for entries is December 2, 2009.

Canon USA Press Release

Leica has today revealed that we will know about 'the next generation of Leica Cameras on the 9th of September, 2009. According to an official video presented by Rudi Spiller-CEO, there will be a live webcast at 9.00 AM EST (NYC) with some numerical hints.

More Details:

http://en.leica-camera.com/home/

The Nikon D300s is beginning to ship from at several retailers, so act quick because it has already been marked as "out of stock" in some of the retailers

Nikon D300s Body Only at Amazon.com

Nikon D300s w/ 18-200mm VR II Lens at Amazon.com

Today, Olympus has announced the E-600 DSLR, which features a 12.3-megapixel sensor, a 2.7-inch vari-angle LCD screen, Art Filters and in-body image stabilization.

The Olympus E-600 will be available November 2009 in a kit with the ED 14-42mm f3.5/5.6 Zuiko lens at an initial retail price of $599.99.

Olympus E-600 Press Release

• 18 megapixels
• Dual DiG!C 4 imaging processors, 14-bit A/D signal conversion
• 8 FPS (94 Large/Fine JPEGS or 15 RAW)
• 19 points cross type AF sensors. Eight-directional double cross central AF point
• ISO 100-6400, extends to 12800
• 100% coverage, 1.0x optical viewfinder with intelligent display, with electronic horizon line.
• 3.0″ LCD, 920,000 dot resolution, 160 degree viewing angle
• New iFCL meter system using high contrast and color detection (63-zone)
• Newly-designed streamlined body, metallic shutter sound, shutter lifespan approx. 150,000 times
• HD movie, HDMI out, external mic input
• EOS Integrated Dust Removal system
• Live view with Face-priority AF
• Auto Lighting Optimizer
• Auto correction of lens peripheral illumination (vignetting)
• New switch for Live View/Video mode
• New 24mm wide-angle built-in flash supporting EOS E-TTL II

Availability: End of September 2009

Price: 1.700$