Nikon set to announce new D5000 DSLR?

There are plenty of rumors circulating the web about Nikon introducing a new entry-level DSLR in time for PMA 09 next week, tentatively called the D5000. 

We've just had the Focus on Imaging show here in the UK, and while the D60 and D300 are likely to be replaced this year, there were no signs of an impending release. 

All the same, Nikon usually introduce DSLRs at the beginning of the month, so there's still time.

Nikon to increase prices in Japan

According to the maker's website, Nikon plan to increase prices at home (in Japan). Nikon cite rising material and production costs. Price increases quoted are for certain lenses only - DSLRs and many of the pro-level lenses aren't mentioned.