Minolta DSLR-Minolta Response 24 April

Shebalso · 24th April 2003

Yesterday, on another thread I asked about the release of a Minolta DSLR.
Today is received the following email from Minolta. Reading between the lines, it is still a guess, if and when a DSLR will be released. As a guess, maybe next year. Oh well, the new Olympus DSLR looks good.
Email Text:

Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2003 1:12 AM
Subject: Minolta DSLR

Dear John,
Thank you for your interest in Minolta.
You probably mean a digital SLR with an interchangeable lens system.
As this area is still under developmental consideration, we are unable to comment at this time.
In general, Minolta strives to meet the requirements of professional photographers as well as photo hobbyists. As such, we are currently investigating the development of a digital camera based on a SLR with an interchangeable lens system, but unfortunately cannot relay any concrete
information at the moment.
Kind regards,
Lydia Kirchel

Specialist Corporate Communications
Communication Group
Minolta Europe GmbH
Minoltaring 11
D - 30855 Langenhagen
Germany

Phone: +49 (0) 511 7404 401
Fax: +49 (0) 511 7404 456
eMail: Lydia_Kirchel@MinoltaEurope.com
www.MinoltaEurope.com

ninelives · 24th April 2003

Minolta USA, Europe, Singapore, Malaysia got no say. Only Minolta japan will know their future product. But Minolta Japan won't share this info with USA, europe , singapore and etc...

So, it is quite pointless to email to any party for any infos on minolta future product.

That's why they always quote :

good things come to those who wait.

24th April 2003	#1
Shebalso New Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 23	Minolta DSLR-Minolta Response 24 April Yesterday, on another thread I asked about the release of a Minolta DSLR. Today is received the following email from Minolta. Reading between the lines, it is still a guess, if and when a DSLR will be released. As a guess, maybe next year. Oh well, the new Olympus DSLR looks good. Email Text: Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2003 1:12 AM Subject: Minolta DSLR Dear John, Thank you for your interest in Minolta. You probably mean a digital SLR with an interchangeable lens system. As this area is still under developmental consideration, we are unable to comment at this time. In general, Minolta strives to meet the requirements of professional photographers as well as photo hobbyists. As such, we are currently investigating the development of a digital camera based on a SLR with an interchangeable lens system, but unfortunately cannot relay any concrete information at the moment. Kind regards, Lydia Kirchel Specialist Corporate Communications Communication Group Minolta Europe GmbH Minoltaring 11 D - 30855 Langenhagen Germany Phone: +49 (0) 511 7404 401 Fax: +49 (0) 511 7404 456 eMail: Lydia_Kirchel@MinoltaEurope.com www.MinoltaEurope.com

24th April 2003	#2
ninelives Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: BB Posts: 2,622	Minolta USA, Europe, Singapore, Malaysia got no say. Only Minolta japan will know their future product. But Minolta Japan won't share this info with USA, europe , singapore and etc... So, it is quite pointless to email to any party for any infos on minolta future product. That's why they always quote : good things come to those who wait.