Konica MinoltaAustralia has just announced local release details for the long-awaited Dynax 7D interchangeable-lens digital SLR camera, which features built-in image stabilisation and accepts existing Minolta AF lenses.

 

: Konica MinoltaAustralia has just announced local release details for the long-awaited Dynax 7D interchangeable-lens digital SLR camera, which features built-in image stabilisation and accepts existing Minolta AF lenses.

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The new camera is expected to sell for $2399 (body only) and should be available in stores at the end of October or early in November. The Dynax 7D is the world’s first digital SLR with a body-integral CCD-shift, Anti-shake technology, which works by moving the CCD sensor to compensate for camera movement. With the Anti-shake technology in the camera body, stabilisation is effective for all compatible Minolta A-type bayonet mount interchangeable AF lenses. The Dynax 7D has a 23.5 x 15.7mm, 6.1-megapixel, interline primary colour, interlace scan CCD, which is associated with an LMF of 1.5x. It supports a maximum image size of 3008×2000 pixels and the camera can record in JPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG formats. In burst mode, the camera can capture nine RAW shots or up to 43 small JPEG images at approximately three frames/second. Shutter speeds range from 30-1/4000 second, with a Bulb setting for long exposures and flash synch at 1/160 seconds (with Anti-shake off) or 1/125 seconds (with Anti-shake on).
Another feature of the Dynax 7D is Konica Minolta’s proprietary, CxProcess III image processing technology, which delivers high-definition, natural-looking images. A new Advanced LSI engine supports fast data handling for improved camera responsiveness and control. The camera also boasts a large, easy-to-view, high-definition 2.5-inch color LCD monitor for easy menu navigation and image display plus a bright, high-performance viewfinder. The new model inherits the dial and lever operation system from the Konica Minolta Dynax 7 film SLR but includes a separate white-balance lever for fast white balance control. It also features a fast AF system based on a central, cross hair type, 9-point and 8-line AF sensor array. This supports both Predictive Focus Control and Subject Tracking for high-speed focusing on moving subjects.

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Released concurrently with the Dynax 7D will be two new zoom lenses, the Konica Minolta AF Zoom 17-35mm F2.8-4 (D) and the Konica Minolta AF Zoom 28-75mm F2.8 (D). These fast zoom lenses feature circular apertures that produce attractive defocused gradations in shots with selective focusing. They also include a distance encoder that works with the Dynax 7D to enhance flash performance when the camera is used with its built-in flash or certain external flash units.
For details of stockists, phone Konica Minolta at (02) 9878 5333. Product information can be found at www.konicaminolta.com.au.