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In March 2006, Konica Minolta announced that it would leave the
photography business and transfer its camera technology to Sony.

Sony is now introducing a line of DSLRs with the Minolta image stability
scheme in the body rather than in the lens. This means that all Sony
DSLR cameras will be compatible with all Konica Minolta Maxxum AF
lenses. It will also use a line of Zeiss lenses.

The Sony is also compatible with the Minolta Maxxum System Flashes.

Reviewers are posting reviews of the Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. It's
incorporation of Image Stabilization with older Maxxum Lenses is a plus,
its relatively high color noise at high ASA's is a negative.
Fortunately, with IS, use of high ASA's is seldom needed.

Another plus is the anti dust scheme. Interchangeable lens cameras are
prone to dust collecting on the image sensor when the lenses are
changed, the dust appears as annoying spots in photos. The DSLR-A100
offers a novel approach to fighting dust. The image sensor has an indium
tin oxide coating to avoid static build-up and helps prevent dust from
adhering. And when the camera is turned on or off, an anti-dust feature
is activated that literally shakes off the dust particles.

For more on their story:

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/e...ws-electronics
-computers/september-2006/first-look-sony-alpha-dslr-a100-9-06/overview/0
609_first-look-sony-alpha-dslr-a100_ov.htm

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/AA100/AA100A.HTM

http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_.../alpha100.html

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonydslra100/

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On Fri, 15 Sep 2006 12:45:14 -0400, Stephen Henning wrote:

> In March 2006, Konica Minolta announced that it would leave the
> photography business and transfer its camera technology to Sony.
Why are you giving us a history lesson?
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Neil
Delete l to reply

Neil Ellwood เขียน:
> On Fri, 15 Sep 2006 12:45:14 -0400, Stephen Henning wrote:
>
> > In March 2006, Konica Minolta announced that it would leave the
> > photography business and transfer its camera technology to Sony.
> Why are you giving us a history lesson?
> --
> Neil
> Delete l to reply what--

Neil Ellwood เขียน:
> On Fri, 15 Sep 2006 12:45:14 -0400, Stephen Henning wrote:
>
> > In March 2006, Konica Minolta announced that it would leave the
> > photography business and transfer its camera technology to Sony.
> Why are you giving us a history lesson?
> --
> Neil
> Delete l to reply what--

Bee เขียน:
> Neil Ellwood เขียน:
> > On Fri, 15 Sep 2006 12:45:14 -0400, Stephen Henning wrote:
> >
> > > In March 2006, Konica Minolta announced that it would leave the
> > > photography business and transfer its camera technology to Sony.
> > Why are you giving us a history lesson?
> > --
> > Neil
> > Delete l to reply what--Hi,hallo.you lady

Bee เขียน:
> Neil Ellwood เขียน:
> > On Fri, 15 Sep 2006 12:45:14 -0400, Stephen Henning wrote:
> >
> > > In March 2006, Konica Minolta announced that it would leave the
> > > photography business and transfer its camera technology to Sony.
> > Why are you giving us a history lesson?
> > --
> > Neil
> > Delete l to reply what--Hi,hallo.you lady

Bee wrote:

> Bee เขียน:
>
>>Neil Ellwood เขียน:
>>
>>>On Fri, 15 Sep 2006 12:45:14 -0400, Stephen Henning wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>In March 2006, Konica Minolta announced that it would leave the
>>>>photography business and transfer its camera technology to Sony.
>>>
>>>Why are you giving us a history lesson?
>>>--
>>>Neil
>>>Delete l to reply what--Hi,hallo.you lady

Are you trying to tell us something, Bee?

Gary Eickmeier