Konica Minolta has announced that it is withdrawing from the camera and photo business. They will be transferring assets related to their camera business to Sony who will continue to develop digital SLR’s based around the Konica Minolta lens mount. Konica Minolta may continue to work with Sony in the development of digital SLR’s and lenses but they will not be branded as or be sold by Konica Minolta. From April 1 2006, Konica Minolta PI will consign the customer service operations for Konica Minolta cameras and related products to Sony, and Sony will implement service operations from that date onward.

Via – Dpreview