The problem with most of the DSLR cameras that have been introduced recently is that they are either very expensive and high-end or they are budget offerings that lack the features most want. Pentax has announced a new entry-level DSLR called the K-x that has lots of features at a good price.

The K-x comes in red, blue, white, or black colors, and the red looks fantastic. The cam has 12.4-megapixel resolution with sensor-shift shake reduction for both still shots and video. Yeah, the camera can shoot 720p HD video at 24 frames per second using any Pentax lens.

Sony has unveiled the full-frame A850 DSLR along with some friends, like the mid-range A550 and A500 DSLRs. The A850 is basically a toned down A900 that keeps the 24.6-megapixel sensor and costs $1,000 less. It retails for about $2,000.

The A550 and A500 feature 14.2 and 12.3 megapixel sensors. The A550 will cost you $950, $1050 if you want a lens kit. The A500 will retail for $750 without a lens kit. All of these models lack video recording.

When your Digital camera runs out of juice at the worst possible moment, it’s enough to make you want to scream. The Nikon Battery Grip can help. It holds six AA batteries which can be used to power your Nikon D200 through an adapter.

If you are a serious camera user, this one is a no brainer. Why chance missing out on that perfect picture? The Nikon Battery Grip will retail for £99.59 and save you a ton of frustration.

Energizer is really onto something with their Energi To Go gear. A few weeks ago we told you about their new XPAL battery chargers. Well, here’s another highly convenient product.

This USB clip will clip onto your DSLR and camcorder batteries and charge them up via USB. So what we have here is a much more portable DSLR battery charger. Nothing on price, but we should see it soon. We’re hoping the price is as convenient as the clip itself.

Sony has been offering its line of Alpha DSLR cameras for a while now. Many of its cameras are not targeted at entry-level DSLR users in price of features. Sony has announced full details for its new DSLR cameras including the a230, a330, and a380 cameras.

We talked a bit about the cameras earlier this month, but at the time no details were available. We now know that the a230 and the a330 are both 10.2-megapixel cameras. The a230 is being billed as the lightest and most compact DSLR camera body ever offered at 15.9-ounces.

It’s graduation time of year and that means that for many parents and other people with relatives graduating high school or college it is time to be looking for a graduation gift. Mothers Day will also be here soon and moms like to take pictures of stuff so a great gift idea is a camera of some sort.

If you are looking to spend the money to get a camera that is decent, Pentax is offering instant rebates on a couple of its cameras that will both make great gifts. The Pentax X70 is a point-and-shoot camera that offers a 24x optical zoom lens.

The economy is bad; we have all heard our fill of that. Computer makers, TV makers, and other technology companies are reporting some really bad results in quarterly sales with many firms cutting jobs and missing profit predictions by wide margins. What we haven’t heard much on is the state of the digital camera industry.

I am betting sales of digital cameras are down as well and Pentax has announced a big price cut on one of its flagship DSLR cameras introduced in January 2008 called the K20D. The K20D is a 14.6-megapixel camera with a 2.7-inch LCD offering Live View. Other features of the camera include a dust reduction system and a dust and weather resistant body.

When many consumers start to move from the world of point-and-shoot cameras into the DSLR realm, they look for some of the most cost effective cameras for their first foray. Pentax has long made some of the cheaper DSLRs you can get including a couple models in its K-series.

Pentax has announced price cuts for its K20D and K2000 DSLR cameras. Pentax is offering shoppers looking for the K20D a $100 in store instant rebate that is good on either the K20D body only or the K20D body and lens kit. Also offered on the K20D is a three year warranty rather than the one year standard. The offers are good through the 22 of this month.

Nikon is one of the biggest names in digital cameras and offers a wide range of products from the low-cost point-and-shoot digital camera to high-end DSLR cameras that run several thousand dollars each. With a huge product range, Nikon caters to amateur and professional photographers alike.

The firm has unveiled its latest DSLR camera today called the Nikon D3x. The camera boasts a massive 24.5-megapixel sensor. The camera offers an ISO range of ISO 100 to 1600 that is extendable down to ISO 50 and up to ISO 6400. Auto focus uses a 51-point system and the camera has a 3-inch rear LCD.

A few things tend to be common amongst DSLR cameras. They tend to be large and heavy cameras, have interchangeable lenses and usually you only get black or silver colors to choose from. The DSLR is becoming more popular as new models are introduced that add new features to the category as the cameras get smaller, the get more appealing as well.

Today, Panasonic announced the world’s first Micro Four Thirds system camera. The Lumix G1 claims several world’s firsts including the world’s smallest and lightest interchangeable lens camera and the world’s first to be offered in multiple colors. The G1 weighs 0.85 pounds, making it about half the weight of DSLR cameras.

Over the last week some specifications and information has been popping up around the web about the Canon 50D DSLR camera. The images were met with welcome by some and as expected when things are leaked early — some called the camera a hoax.

Canon officially announced its EOS 50D DSLR camera today. The camera features a 15.1-megapixel sensor, and a host of other items to make using a DSLR easier for new users. The camera uses Canon’s DIGIC 4 image processor and has an expanded ISO range of ISO 100 to ISO 12800. Several dust reduction features are included.

For the most part people tend to stick to point-and-shoot digital cameras for taking pictures of kids, friends and family. However, there often comes a time when a amateur photographer realizes that the point-and-shoot camera isn’t cutting it and decides to step up to the DSLR camera.

Today Canon introduced a new entry-level DSLR camera aimed at just this sort of person. The Canon EOS Rebel XS is going to be available in August at a price of $699.99 with an EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens, rechargeable battery and more. The Rebel XS is the little brother to the Rebel XSi we talked about in January.

Samsung has unveiled a monster 14.6-megapixel digital SLR which looks like it could make almost any category of photographer happy. It is called the Samsung GX-20 and pricing is set at around $1,400.

Chief among the features of the Samsung GX-20 is a high performance CMOS sensor which can handle ISO settings up to 6400, a 2.7-inch LCD screen, improved sensor-based shake reduction and a viewfinder which yields a 95-percent wide field of view.

Samsung said the GX-20 will be available in March. You can get the full details after the jump, courtesy of ecoustics.

Nikon threw out a new digital SLR today with the D60, basically a repeat of the D40X we saw earlier last year with some nice added features. This camera stands out as one of the smallest, most compact SLR models on the market with the same 10.2 megapixel image processor as its predecessor.

Some nice features in the D60 that can’t go unnoticed include the Retouch Menu for in-camera editing of images and the Stop-motion feature that lets you string together a number of still JPEGS to create a stop-motion animation. A fast shooting mode brings the ability to shoot 100 JPEG stills at 3 frames per second, which is pretty fast but still a little behind the 12.2 megapixel Canon Rebel with 3.5 fps.