Minolta DSLR-Minolta Response 24 April

[Shebalso]

Yesterday, on another thread I asked about the release of a Minolta DSLR.
Today is received the following email from Minolta. Reading between the lines, it is still a guess, if and when a DSLR will be released. As a guess, maybe next year. Oh well, the new Olympus DSLR looks good.
Email Text:

Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2003 1:12 AM
Subject: Minolta DSLR


Dear John,
Thank you for your interest in Minolta.
You probably mean a digital SLR with an interchangeable lens system.
As this area is still under developmental consideration, we are unable to comment at this time.
In general, Minolta strives to meet the requirements of professional photographers as well as photo hobbyists. As such, we are currently investigating the development of a digital camera based on a SLR with an interchangeable lens system, but unfortunately cannot relay any concrete
information at the moment.
Kind regards,
Lydia Kirchel

Specialist Corporate Communications
Communication Group
Minolta Europe GmbH
Minoltaring 11
D - 30855 Langenhagen
Germany

Phone: +49 (0) 511 7404 401
Fax: +49 (0) 511 7404 456
eMail: Lydia_Kirchel@MinoltaEurope.com
www.MinoltaEurope.com

 

[ninelives]

Minolta USA, Europe, Singapore, Malaysia got no say. Only Minolta japan will know their future product. But Minolta Japan won't share this info with USA, europe , singapore and etc...

So, it is quite pointless to email to any party for any infos on minolta future product.

That's why they always quote :

good things come to those who wait.