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PENTAX Imaging Company is offering various kit promotions and price reductions in February 2009 making it more affordable for consumers to own a PENTAX digital camera.  Effective February 1, 2009, the PENTAX K20D digital SLR body alone and all other K20D body and lens configurations will have an in-store instant $100.00 Consumer Rebate.  This is for a limited time only and ends February 22, 2009.  PENTAX is also extending the K20D FREE Three Year Warranty (one year standard, two years extended) on all K20Ds purchased by March 31, 2009.

FUJIFILM U.S.A. Inc. has announced the launch of the 10-MegaPixel A150 digital camera.  Designed specifically for the digital camera buyer and consumers seeking an affordable, user-friendly upgrade to their current digital camera, the A150 encompasses all the necessary features essential to today’s consumers, including Face Detection technology, a 3.0x optical zoom lens and large 3.0” LCD.

Hot on the heels of the successful COOLPIX S60 camera, Nikon has introduced the new S230, which incorporates Nikon’s innovative touch screen LCD, offering the cutting-edge of elegant design and intuitive operation. The S230 combines a 3.0-inch high-resolution touch panel LCD design with a new graphic interface that lets users switch modes, view and edit images and change camera settings with the touch of the screen.

Part of the highly commended Lumix range of digital still cameras, the 12.1 megapixel DMC-FS25 is stylish, sophisticated and packed with features – while remaining committed to ease of use even for beginners. Boasting a 29mm wide angle Leica DC lens (1) with 5x optical zoom, Intelligent Auto and a vertical grip for extra comfort– the FS25 is stylish, easy to use and feature packed.

Wacom has announced the PL-900 a high-resolution 19” LCD equipped with a digital pen enabling users to write, annotate and navigate directly with the pen on the screen. Aimed at educational institutions and companies requiring audio visual equipment for meetings, presentations and video conferencing, the PL-900 is an innovative tool, ideal for providing dynamic and interactive presentations or lectures. The interactive pen display also provides an accurate tool to control and operate complex user interfaces. 

Panasonic has announced the new LUMIX DMC-FS15. a model that combines easy operation with a slim and sleek look, enabling both beginner and advanced users to take beautiful digital photos with a model they can slip in their pockets. The DMC-FS15 features a 12.1-megapixel sensor, 29mm wide-angle Leica DC VARIO-ELMAR lens with 5x optical zoom, and enhanced Intelligent Auto Mode (iA) with new AF tracking and Intelligent Exposure. The DMC-FS15 will be available in silver, black and blue at a suggested retail price (SRP) of $199.95.