Konica Minolta

[matt_xyz]

Originally Posted by carlj

Matt, KM have patented the sensor based AS, other manufacturers have gone the way of the lens based IS (the gyro in the Panasonic ranges.).

Not sure on availability now Matt - I had the last one from Jessops I believe. But it's a good solid, easy to operate wee beastie!
Carl.

thanks Carl. I wonder if Sony will now use sensor based stabilisation in their future models?

Matt

[carlj]

Sony have the rights to use the technology (all fixtures and fittings included in the sale!). Believe they may release a dslr with km af mount for lens, and 10.2mp sensor from the Sony DSC R1 and if you look at that camera from the back, it resembles the minolta z5/z6 model.

[nightshade]

If Sony can improve on the minolta konica cameras I would be suprised and pleased
the Z series are light have large easy to use controls and with a12x zoom about 380mm antishake are just the job for all but the most specialist photo jobs
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/konicaminoltaz5/

[carlj]

Originally Posted by nightshade

If Sony can improve on the minolta konica cameras I would be suprised and pleased
the Z series are light have large easy to use controls and with a12x zoom about 380mm antishake are just the job for all but the most specialist photo jobs
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/konicaminoltaz5/

I believe the tech bods have gone to Sony too (a waste of talent otherwise). What I believe Sony will add to the minolta standard is marketing muscle. If anyone can challenge the big 2, it'll be Sony.