Nikon press release:
Outstanding performance, ease of operation, versatile personal control and exciting in-camera effects make digital SLR photography more rewarding for all.
Tokyo – Nikon Corporation is pleased to introduce the D80. Incorporating Nikon’s latest digital and photographic technologies, this new high-performance interchangeable-lens digital SLR camera features automated operation and advanced features designed to satisfy any photographer with the passion to create beautiful photographs and preserve special moments.
The D80 features a new 10.2 effective megapixel DX Format CCD image sensor, bringing a new level of high resolution and sharp detail to the class while also providing plenty of freedom to crop creatively and print impressive enlargements. Nikon’s DX Format sensor and Nikon F bayonet lens mount design assure unprecedented compatibility across the comprehensive assortment of AF Nikkor lenses and DX Nikkor lenses designed exclusively for Nikon digital SLR cameras.
Kodak has announced EASYSHARE P712 Digital Camera. Aimed at high end of prosumer market the camera offers 1/2.5 in. CCD with 7.1 MP and 12x Image Stabilized SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON lens. Kodak highlights the performace of the camera operations as a key improvement with a quoted 0.07 seconds for click to capture time.