Nikon D50 and D70s digital SLR cameras are to be officially launched on April 20th. In a brief statement on the Nikon website, Nikon apologise for the “unofficial release” of details about the D50 and D70s and name the release date as April 20th. Interestingly the Nikon D50 and D70s are still not referred to by name, just as “our new digital SLR cameras”.

Nikon Press Release

About Information of New Digital Camera Products

We would like to apologize for the unofficial release of news about our new products that has recently appeared on the Internet. News of our new digital SLR cameras is currently being prepared ahead of the official worldwide release on April 20. Our aim is develop and offer new products that fulfill your expectations. We look forward to your continuing patronage and appreciate your support for Nikon products.

UPDATE: The Italian website Dphoto have just published what they claim are the official product shot and specifications of the new Nikon D50.

http://www.dphoto.it/content/view/235/180/