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Konica Minolta has announced two new digital cameras—the 3.2 megapixel DiMAGE Xg and the 4.0 megapixel DiMAGE Z2. The DiMAGE Xg has a 3x optical zoom lens that’s adjusted internally and a 4x digital zoom that lets you extend your shooting range to 12x zoom. In Movie mode, the DiMAGE Xg can record movie clips at resolutions of 160 x 120 (or 320 x 240 pixels) onto a SD memory card for as long as its capacity will allow. Added to the standard frame-rate of 15 frames per second is a 30 frames per second mode for smoother moving images.

Minolta today introduced high-speed color laser printing to its product line with the new magicolor 3300 series. Delivering full 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution color at up to 26 pages per minute (ppm), the magicolor 3300 “brings color printing speed to a level never before offered at such an affordable price,” according to the press release. Two models of the new printer are available: the magicolor 3300 EN (US$1,999) and duplex-equipped DN ($2,199). Both printers are available now.

Minolta on Thursday introduced four new digital cameras in its popular DiMAGE line.

Minolta today announced the addition of a new low-cost, large-format printer to its color line with the magicolor 7300. The new printer, which is available immediately, features page sizes up to 12.25″ x 18″, true-to-life photo quality output, 20 ppm (pages per minute) print speed, and an estimated street price of US$3,199.

Minolta has introduced the new DiMAGE E223 digital camera featuring a 2.1-megapixel CCD, a 3x optical zoom lens, video recording capability, and more. The new camera also features a built-in flash, 1.5″ LCD, USB interface, and Secure Digital (SD) memory card or MultiMediaCard compatibility. The press release did not contain any pricing or availability information, nor has the company’s Web site been updated.

Minolta today announced its new DiMAGE S414 digital camera featuring a 4.1 megapixel CCD, a high-quality Minolta GT 4x optical zoom lens, Minolta’s CxProcess, and more.  The new camera also features a built-in flash, video recording capability, USB interface and Compact Flash card compatibility. The press release did not contain any pricing or availability information, nor has the company’s Web site been updated. Read More

The Japanese camera and photocopier makers Minolta and Konica said Tuesday they have decided to merge in an effort to keep up with competition, reports Reuters. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but could result in the elimination of 4,000 jobs by 2005, or about 10 percent of their combined work force, the companies said.

Minolta today introduced the DiMAGE Xi, a 3.3-megapixel digital camera featuring a 3x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom, and the “world’s fastest start-up time” (1.2 seconds). The DiMAGE Xi’s body is made of aluminum with a brushed stainless-steel faceplate, and is approximately 3/4 of an inch thick.

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today announced the DiMAGE 7Hi, a new 5-megapixel digital camera based on the company’s DiMAGE 7, with faster autofocusing, new flash synchronization terminal and “superior image quality.” The camera features a 7x optical, 2x digital zoom lens, GT Lens technology, and can also record high-quality 16-bit audio with still and moving images. The Minolta DiMAGE 7Hi will be available later this month, priced at US$1,299. Read More