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Subject: [OM] Re: [OT] Konica Minolta scaling down digital cam operations
From: Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 08 Nov 2005 06:36:20 -0500
Indeed.  Here is the KM press release 
<http://konicaminolta.com/releases/2005/1104_01_01.html>
It's a bit cryptic about exactly what will be affected in the camera 
line but it's clear that digital camera price erosion has hit them badly 
and they are retreating to "core" high value added businesses.

I think they need to quickly clarify their intentions in the DSLR 
market.  The KM 7D was their highest value digital camera but was also 
badly hit by price erosion like the E-1.  In July they announced 
collaboration with Sony for production of DSLR's using the KM mount. 
But it's not clear what this means in the light of the latest 
announcement.  It's about time for the long rumored 9D to be announced. 
  Will it make it? <http://konicaminolta.com/releases/2005/0719_01_01.html>

Chuck Norcutt

Chuck Norcutt

Piers Hemy wrote:
> True as far as film and film cameras are concerned - but read on, MacDuff,
> and you will find the reference to digital!


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