Canon EOS 5D Mk II

• Launched: September 2008
• Type: Digital SLR
• Sensor: Full-frame, 36 x 24mm
• Resolution: 21 megapixels
• Lenses: Canon EF (not EF-S)
• Key features: Full HD movie mode
• Links: Press release, Product page

Summary: Relatively inexpensive full-frame digital SLR designed for professionals and enthusiasts, which offers full HD movies too.

Sony Alpha a900

• Launched: September 2008
• Type: Digital SLR
• Sensor: Full frame, 35.9 x 24mm
• Resolution: 24.6 megapixels
• Lenses: Sony a Mount
• Key features: In-built anti-shake
• Links: Press release, Product page

Summary: Sony's first full-frame D-SLR, offering high resolution at a keen price. But apart from a cheaper a850 version, Sony's full-frame camera plans seem to have stalled.