This makes me very happy as I have invested a lot of money over the past few years on a wide selection of Dynax Lenses and ancillary equipment.

I honestly thought that when Konica Minolta annouced it was ceasing production of the Dynax SLR that I had wasted a lot of money. Lets just hope that this latest Sony marvell will be what we all wanted from Konica Minolta.... A full frame CCD Digital SLR with a minium of 8 Megapixels.

Sony Press Release

Sony Marks Entry Into Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Market With New Symbolic Alpha Sub-Brand

SAN DIEGO, April 19 Sony has established a new brand name, Alpha, for its digital single lens reflex (D-SLR) cameras that will be launched worldwide this summer. Meaning beginning and essential, the symbol alpha embodies the spirit of Sonys approach to the D-SLR market. Under this sub-brand, Sony will produce a complete camera system of accessories and lenses to enhance the enjoyment of photography. The Sony Alpha (TM) mount system of cameras, lenses and accessories will integrate advanced electromechanical technologies that are key to D-SLR performance, the versatility of the well-established Maxxum (R) lens mount system, and Sonys renown in imaging devices and technologies. These include CCD and CMOS imaging sensors, as well as other image processing technologies, in addition to overall product miniaturization. People who have already made investments in many of Konica-Minoltas lenses and accessories will be able to take full advantage of Sonys new D-SLR cameras.

"We are expanding our product portfolio to build upon our leadership position in the digital imaging business, said James Neal, director of marketing for digital imaging products at Sony Electronics.