Engadget is running a nomination process for the best digital camera of 2005. To nominate your choice, just leave a comment on the post. When last I looked there were 41 comments. Sony and Canon appear to be the front runners. The blog says: "Limit your nominations only to devices that were introduced and sold for the first time in 2005 (which means no concept devices or prototypes, though we will allow updated versions of previous products)."

Nikon has signalled a major move away from non-digital camera production. The company plans to stop manufacturing all but two of its eight single-lens reflex film cameras, reports Forbes.

Nikon, a maker of digital cameras and steppers - or photolithography machines for integrated circuits, will let the stock run out on six film camera models. The F6, the company's flagship film camera, and the FM10, an entry-level film camera, will remain in the lineup, but the company will not develop new versions, Kyodo quoted Kariya as saying.

"Sales of film cameras account for only 2 percent of overall sales. We'd like to concentrate our personnel and financial resources on the digital camera market,' said the company. This is an inevitable trend across the industry which is sure to be followed by other manufacturers.

Amazon U.S. is running a special offer on the Sony Cybershot DSC-S600 until January 15. They're shipping it for only $199. So don't delay, or you could miss it. Go here to order at the special price. Only two days left. [aff]. Features of the digital camera are: * Powered by AA-size batteries (two single-use alkaline batteries included); stores images on Memory Stick DUO or MS PRO DUO memory cards (32 MB internal memory included) * 6-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints * 2.0-inch LCD display; 3x optical zoom * High-sensitivity shooting mode increases ISO to maximum of 1000 * Includes Cyber-shot Viewer software to organize and browse through photos on your PC.

The Fujifilm Finepix Z1 digital camera has a 5.1 megapixel Super CCD-HR sensor and a large 2.5 inch LCD. Digital Camera Shopper review says: "The Z1 maintains its small and sylph-like proportions even when it's in use. Neat and more rugged than most, the Z1 lets itself down when it comes to image quality. ... There's no doubt the Z1 is aggressively priced." Check the latest price of the Finepix Z1.