Nikon

Inevitably the main focus of attention on Nikon's busy booth is the new D40X, which takes the successful formula established with the D40 and throws in a 10MP sensor and 3fps shooting. The other big draw is the new P5000, the nearest Nikon has got to producing a 'serious' compact for a couple of years. The 10MP P5000 is actually a very nice little camera, and though there are some question marks over the spec (the lens range is a little conservative, there's no raw), it does offer a much more compact alternative to Canon's G7. Also getting their first public airing are new L series (L10, L11, L12) and S series (S50c, S200, S500) Coolpixes, many featuring image stabilization.

Visitors to the stand get the opportunity to try out the new cameras by shooting a woman painting a mural, to listen to talks by Frans Lanting and to look at some stunning large format prints. There are also plenty of demos of the latest version of Capture NX.