I am finally in a position to purchase a new Minolta Camera (Maxxum 7), and recently discovered that Minolta-or Konica-Minolta, have totally stop producing higher-end cameras.
What happened? I have thousands invested in lenses and other proprietary Minolta gear, and I'm stuck with a new version of my 1996 vintage HTSi?

What happened to the Maxxum 7 and 9?

I know I can get used ones from ebay, and probally will, but what happened?

Just furious and would appreciate some informed insight.