Re: Konica-minolta Quits!!
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No prob Minolta shooters. Supposedly, the new Sony DSLR will be compatable with all the AF/maxxum mount lenses. Sony is to take over customer service operations in March 2006, and will be servicing KM products.
Re: Konica-minolta Quits!!
My guess is that Pentax will be the next ones out. I wondered about the Samsung-Pentax deal when it was announced. I was quite surprised at KM throwing up their hands, but in retrospect it shouldn't have been such a surprise. It should be interesting to see the direction Sony takes in picking up their digital product line. From what I've read, KM will still produce camera bodies for Sony, so it looks more like a rebranding of the line rather than an end of life. Film is probably pretty much dead as far as new cameras are concerned. Except for larger formats, I don't think anyone wants to introduce new film cameras, since the public has really jumped on the digital bandwagon much faster than the industry anticipated. We'll see how it all plays out...