Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D Wins Camera Grand Prix 2005
Mahwah, NJ (June 14, 2005) – Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc. announces that the Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D – the world’s first digital Single Lens-Reflex (SLR) camera with body-integral CCD-shift Anti-Shake technology – was chosen to receive the “Camera Grand Prix 2005” award by the Camera Press Club. The Camera Grand Prix is one the most prestigious awards that can be presented to a camera in the Japanese photo industry.“This prestigious award is particularly meaningful because it reflects the judgment of an elite group of journalists in Konica Minolta’s country of origin,” said Todd Schrader, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc. “We are honored that Minolta’s Maxxum 7D has been selected by the Japan Camera Press Club as a superior imaging product.”
The Camera Press Club selected the Maxxum 7D because of the high evaluation given to the following points: Easier operation for users was prioritized in camera development and the high level of technological development that went into realizing that. This is seen by incorporating the body-integral Anti-Shake mechanism, the sophisticated features demanded by high-end amateurs, while employing the large LCD and operation menus that make it easy enough for beginners to use. The cameras nominated this year were all launched between April 1, 2004 and March 31, 2005. There were 192 cameras nominated.
