According to NikonRumors, Nikon is going to, with 99% probability, launch on 15 October 2009 the new D3s digital SLR camera. The D3s will feature 12.1 Megapixel FX image sensor, 1080p Full HD video recording, ISO range …

Pentax presents the new K-x, an entry-level digital SLR camera with Live View and HD Video recording function. The K-x features a 12.4 Megapixel CMOS image sensor with sensor-shift Shake Reduction for stabilized image and video capture up to 4 stops max, 200-6400 ISO sensitivity, and a 2.7-inch LCD display.

Panasonic officially announced the latest addition to the Lumix G-series, the Lumix DMC-GF1 compact digital SLR camera that has been leaked before. The camera is claimed to be the world’s smallest and lightest system digital camera with a built-in flash.

Canon announced the new EOS 7D mid-range Digital DSLR camera as the follow-up to the 5D Mark II. The EOS 7D is able to shoot at 8fps, focus with the new Zone AF mode and capture 24p Full HD video.

Olympus announced the new E-600 entry-level digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera that can be considered as a lite version of the E-620 without backlit buttons, multiple exposures, aspect ratios and comes with few art filters.

Along with the a550 and a500, Sony introduces the Alpha a850 full-frame DSLR camera that shares the same 24.6 megapixel sensor and most features of the flagship a900 DSLR camera.

Sony introduces the new Alpha a550 and a500 digital SLR cameras to its Alpha DSLR line, both feature Sony’s Exmor CMOS image sensor and BIONZ image processor with color-noise reduction. The 14.2 Megapixel a550 and 12.3 Megapixel a500 both offer ISO sensitivity up to 12800.

It looks like Panasonic is preparing its Lumix DMC-GF1 compact Micro Four Thirds digital SLR. The Lumix GF1 will be competing the Olympus’ E-P1 as both them are based on the Micro Four Thirds system and probably use the same image sensor module.

Leica is going to launch in October its S2, the flagship DSLR of the S-System that was announced previously. The S2 will be released first …

In addition to D3000, Nikon introduces the D300s “professional-level” digital SLR. The D300s is a DX-format DSLR with enhanced speed at the same time it keeps the photographer-friendly features of the D300.