Konica-Minolta影像公司(以下简称为柯美)与Sony公司(以下简称Sony)就共同开发单反数码相机一事达成共识。今后双方将发挥各自的相关技术和关键设备的优势、以α卡口系统为标准、推进具有兼容性的新数码单反产品的商品化。
柯美自从胶片相机时代开始，通过α系列产品创造出了诸如AF(自动聚焦)技术、AE(自动曝光)技术、单反特有的机电合成技术、以及多达1600万支的镜头资产，更有获得相机工业年度大奖的α7 Digtal中头一次使用的CCD位移方式机身内防手抖补偿技术等等，积极进行着技术创新。
而另一方面，Sony既有在CCD和CMOS等图像传感器、图像处理技术、锂离子电池等领域拥有着数码图像产品不可或缺的关键技术和设备，而且也有通过实现小型化、轻量化设计和整体造型、精密组装方面技术、推出了诸如DV上Handcam系列、DC上Cybershot系列等先进的产品，不断扩大其数码图像市场的占有率。
今后两公司将发挥彼此的强项、在深具魅力的数码单反领域进行共同开发，将这个2004年度全球范围达到250万台销量、2005年预计将扩展到360万台以上销量的充满着希望的数码单反市场中、积极地拓展事业。
Konica Minolta and Sony Agree to Jointly Develop Digital SLR Cameras
Tokyo (July 19, 2005) – Konica Minolta Photo Imaging, Inc. and Sony Corporation have reached an agreement to jointly develop digital Single Lens Reflex (SLR) cameras. Taking full advantages of their respective imaging technologies and key devices, the two companies will develop and commercialize new digital SLR cameras based on and compatible to “Maxxum/Dynax lens mount system.*1”
Konica Minolta has superb autofocus auto-exposure technologies nourished through development of “Maxxum/Dynax series” from the age of film cameras, mechanical electronics technologies indispensable for SLR cameras, and sixteen million units of lens shipped worldwide. In addition, Konica Minolta has enthusiastically innovated cutting edge features, such as, for the first time, incorporating a CCD shift-type body-integral Anti-Shake technology for the Camera Grand Prix awarding “α-7 DIGITAL. *2”
Sony has numerous technologies and devices essential for digital imaging equipment, such as CCD and CMOS imaging sensors, image processing technologies and lithium ion batteries. Moreover, Sony’s strength in product planning, total design and high-density mounting have created a series of breakthrough compact and light digital imaging products. With products such as “Handycam” video cameras, and “Cyber-shot” digital still cameras, Sony has greatly contributed to expanding the digital imaging market.
Both companies, utilizing respective unique technologies, will begin joint development of advanced and feature-rich digital SLR cameras. According to recent CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) data, the digital SLR camera market reached 2.5 million units in 2004, and is expected to further expand to 3.6 million units in 2005. Konica Minolta and Sony see great opportunities and will aggressively promote their businesses in this growing market.
*1 Konica Minolta’s original lens mount system to connect camera body and lens adopted in its “Maxxum/Dynax series” SLR cameras.
*2 “α-7 DIGITAL is marketed as “Maxxum 7D” in North America and “Dynax 7D” in other regions.
“Sony has powerful devices and technologies essential for digital cameras,” said Tsuyoshi Miyachi, President and Chief Executive Officer of Konica Minolta Photo Imaging, Inc. “I am extremely excited to work with Sony. Together with Sony, we will endeavor to create new value in the field of imaging through increasing attractiveness of digital SLR cameras where we are strongly focused.”
“We are excited to co-develop new products with Konica Minolta’s advanced camera technologies represented by its “Maxxum/Dynax series” and our digital audio visual technologies,” said Yutaka Nakagawa, Sony’s Executive Vice President and Personal Audio Visual Network Company NC President. “Sony will further strengthen its digital imaging business through creating new market opportunities with the digital SLR camera field.”
消息来源：
日文：http://www·sony·co·jp/SonyInfo/News/Press/200507/05-0719/
日文：http://konicaminolta·jp/about/release/kmhd/2005/0719_01_01.html
英文：http://konicaminolta·com/releases/2005/0719_01_01.html
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