Here’s the Nikon Coolpix L20 Photo Gallery containing full-sized pictures taken by the camera. Be sure to check out the Nikon Coolpix L20 review as well.

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I’ve just published my review of the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS, Canon’s other ultra-zoom camera that offers 10 megapixels of resolution, full manual controls, a capable movie mode and a rotating LCD screen. You can also check out photos taken straight out of the camera in the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS photo gallery. What are you waiting for? Hit that link for the full review of the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS.

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Here’s the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Photo Gallery containing full-sized pictures taken by the camera. Be sure to check out the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS review for more about the camera.

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Yesterday Nikon announced their latest entry-level digital SLR, and the latest SLR to feature a HD movie mode. It seems to be aimed squarely at the likes of Canon’s EOS 500D/Rebel T1i, Olympus’ E450 and Panasonic’s GH1 cameras. Here’s a quick rundown of its specifications:

Nikon D5000 digital SLR
(Entry-level digital SLR camera)

• 12 megapixel CMOS sensor (1.5X crop factor)
• Dust reduction
• No screw drive; autofocus available with AF-S/AI-S lenses only
• 11 point AF
• 2.7 inch tilt down and rotate LCD
• Live view with contrast detect autofocus and face detection
• Quiet Release (silent) shutter mode
• Full manual controls
• Base ISO range 200 - 3200 (expandable to 100 - 6400)
• Auto Active D-Lighting and many playback editing features
• 4 FPS burst mode
• 720p (1280 x 720 at 24 FPS) movie mode with sound; no continuous autofocus
• Takes SD/SDHC memory cards
• Uses a lithium-ion battery
• Available in April for $730 (body only) or $850 (18-55 VR kit lens)

Nikon also announced a new AF-S lens, the ultra-wide angle 10 - 24 mm, f3.5 - f4.5 SWM lens. It will go for around $900 in May.