When considering Minoltas Skils and knowledge dont forget they are at the forefront of meter technology and not just in the photo Industry. Their Dimage Series cameras are excellent and they also make good scanners,in fact their manufacturing portfolio is substantial. Since the Nikon D1 became the first modestly priced digital SLR there have been quite a number of cameras produced and with each generation we are seeing improvements in both image quality and file size. Perhaps ther decision not to intruduce a Digital SLR at this time is because the image capturing devices be they CCD or CMOS are improving so fast that any camera line they introduce will need replacing within 6 months or so. Im sure that they will indeed go the Digital Slr route in time ,not to do so would mean the inevitable end of their slr lines as film sales drop. just my thoughts
Regards Michael Wilkinson. 106 Holyhead Rd, Ketley, Telford, Shropshire. England TF1 5DJ 44 (0) 1952 618986. www.infocus-photography.co.uk For Negatives & transparencies from digital files ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ----- Original Message ----- From: "ian reynolds" Sent: Friday, April 04, 2003 11:10 PM Subject: [PRODIG] Minolta dslr > Minolta have always been so far behind everyone, but when they bring > something out its right, its design is great and user friendly ans sits > in your hand well, take the 800si for instance. I love minolta kit and > was going to get a dynax7, but after response of no on the minolta > stand, I went Nikon. As far as I know the answer is no. Considering they > have just merged with someone, I don't think they have the research > budjet. However, their bayonett mount is big enough, if not bigger than > canons, If I recollect, so a smart move would be a full frame Minolta > based on maybe the dynax7. Though I dount it will ever happen. Shame > really, but such is life. > > Also as a pro user the support is not as good as nikon or canon. =============================================================== GO TO http://www.prodig.org for ~ GUIDELINES ~ un/SUBSCRIBING ~ ITEMS for SALE
