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Looks like the speculations and rumours were true... after the sudden and dramatic exit of Konica Minolta from the photographic market, and the subsequent buyout by Sony, it seems Sony is now going to start producing DSLRs of its own using the Konica Minolta lens mount design and Sony sensors.

People who have already made investments in many of Konica-Minolta’s lenses and accessories will be able to take full advantage of Sony’s new D- SLR cameras. “We are expanding our product portfolio to build upon our leadership position in the digital imaging business,” said James Neal, director of marketing for digital imaging products at Sony Electronics. “ Our approach to D- SLR camera design and engineering will allow us to offer a new high-performance system for today’s digital camera users, as well as welcome the millions of Konica-Minolta owners who have Maxxum interchangeable lenses that are currently in the market.”

Read more here:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0604/060420...phaslr.asp