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| Konica Minolta Introduces 3 New DT lenses |
Konica Minolta has announced the development of three new “DT” lenses – interchangeable Digital
Technology (DT) lenses designed for the Dynax Series digital SLR cameras, including the new
Dynax 5D and Dynax 7D.These new zoom lenses will expand the lineup of Konica Minolta interchangeable lenses for Dynax Series of digital cameras. The DT Lenses employ a new optical system that is specifically designed for digital SLR cameras, including the just announced Dynax 5D, which incorporate an APS-C size CCD image sensor. Developing interchangeable lenses for digital SLR cameras with an optical system optimized for the new Dynax 5D and popular Dynax 7D, meets the needs of users who would prefer to take ultra-wide-angle pictures, users who would like to take pictures with a compact standard zoom, and users who would like to easily take telephoto shots without changing the lens. “Today’s digital photographers require the same versatility and high quality images that they’ve come to expect with their Dynax 35mm cameras in the past,” said Paul Zakrzewski, Director of Product Management for Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc. “The announcement of these new DT lenses sends a strong message to photographers everywhere that Konica Minolta recognizes the importance of the Dynax Series of digital SLR cameras as central building blocks for their digital camera systems.” Konica Minolta is committed to developing interchangeable lenses for the Dynax Series based on the following principles: 1) To establish a lens lineup that covers both APS-C and 35mm formats. Konica Minolta will develop both wide-angle lenses for APS-C size digital and conventional 35mm format lenses so as to meet wide variety of consumers’ needs. 2) Develop lenses with unique features Konica Minolta will develop lenses incorporating such features as seen in the large aperture “G lenses” and the innovative “STF” lens. With its unique body-integral Anti-Shake function, Konica Minolta will develop a variety of lenses which enable users to expand their photo-shooting opportunities. 3) Always stay on the leading edge of researching and developing new technologies. Research and develop new technologies such as noiseless activator drives incorporating new principles of operation. Product Highlights of the new Dynax DT Lenses • Delivers high performance owing to the optical system specially designed to correspond to the characteristics of digital SLR cameras. • Gains an anti-shake blur correction effect* with a shutter speed 2 - 3 steps slower when used with the Konica Minolta Dynax 5D and Dynax 7D. • Enables high precision ADI (Advanced Distance Integration) flash metering when mounted on the Dynax 5D and Dynax 7D by incorporating a distance encoder (distance information internally provided in lens). • Beautiful defocused images thanks to a circular aperture. Using a round aperture not only ensures extremely sharp photos but even allows the defocused areas to show smooth gradations that depict natural scenes perfectly. * Anti-shake picture blur correction effect amount varies with shooting conditions Konica Minolta will continue to develop digital SLR camera bodies and interchangeable lenses, and sequentially upgrade systems. Note 1: Optics have been optimized for a small diameter image circle in order to work with the APS-C size CCD, therefore the lenses cannot be used with 35mm AF SLR film cameras. Note 2: Product name has been tentatively named for this release, with the final name to be announced at later date. |
About Konica Minolta
Konica Minolta is an innovative global company that continuously delivers inspiring products and services in the field of business imaging, and leads the market through advanced digital technologies and enhanced reliability.
Konica traces its history back to 1873 when Rokusaburo Sugiura began selling photographic materials at his Tokyo apothecary. By the start of the 20th century, the company had developed it’s first camera and range of photographic products. In 1971, Konica released Japan’s first plain paper photocopier, developing a dominant position in high-speed, high quality document management systems and imaging products.
Minolta was founded in 1928 to initially manufacture cameras and then went on to pioneer technologies including; a latent image transfer system, the world’s first magnification and reduction photocopier and the world’s first photocopier to produce two-colour images in a single pass. Minolta went on to achieve a strong global presence as a pioneer in the field of high quality imaging technology.
