Suhit Gupta
07-15-2005, 02:13 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.dpreview.com/news/0507/05071503kmmaxxum5d.asp' target='_blank'>http://www.dpreview.com/news/0507/05071503kmmaxxum5d.asp</a><br /><br /></div><i>"Konica Minolta has today announced the Dynax / Maxxum 5D digital SLR. This new digital SLR is Konica Minolta's answer to the Nikon D50 and Canon EOS 350D (Rebel XT), a more affordable digital SLR aimed more at the beginner market. It's both smaller and lighter than the Maxxum 7D and has fewer external controls (although those which are left are the most useful; WB, ISO, etc.). The 5D of course still features Konica Minolta's unique in-camera Anti-Shake system which stabilizes the sensor rather than a lens element."</i><br /><br /><img src="http://www.digitalmediathoughts.com/images/dynax5d.jpg" /><br /><br />The cameram Dynax 5D, will sell for $890 in Japan for the body only. However, the US version, Maxxum 5D appears to be cheaper, selling for about $780 with lens, or $720 without. The full press release is <a href="http://www.digicamreview.com/konica_minolta_dynax_5d_press_release.htm">here</a>.