A FUNNY CONCEPT - Dimage EX

just surf on the web and find this early minolta DC - Dimage EX
[url]http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/D15K/15KA.HTM[/url]
from the review says - it';s not bad
[img]http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/D15K/15KA.JPG[/img]
the most funny concept is it';s CCD unit(include lens) can be put out & plug in another lens (but only two models 3x optical zoom lens, 38-115mm / 28 F1.9)!!!
[img]http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/D15K/15KPIECE.JPG[/img]
[img]http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/pC/docs/article/980908/dex2.gif[/img]

more over
it even got a flash unit!
[img]http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/pC/docs/article/980908/dex6.jpg[/img]

this model seems not selling  HK
refrence link
[url]http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/D15K/15KA.HTM[/url]
[url]http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/pc/docs/article/980908/minolta.htm[/url]
3x optical zoom lens, 38-115mm equivalent focal length range
EXIF file format includes "1:1" JPEG mode for maximum image quality
(1.5 meg file)
Detachable, upgradeable lens/CCD unit
Optional lens extension cable (1 meter) for flexible shooting angles
Large 16-megabyte RAM buffer for continuous shooting, up to 7 full-res frames
Burst mode supports up to 3.5 fps at full resolution.
25-segment TTL metering
+/- 2EV exposure compensation in 1/3 EV steps
External passive autofocus system
Manual focusing w/focus aid in macro mode
Digita OS from FlashPoint, for powerful scripting capabilities.
Includes 8 MB CompactFlash card
ISO 125
2x image inspection mode on playback
Built in 5-mode flash
Macro, Still, Burst, and Time-Lapse modes
Automatic or 3-mode manual white balance setting
Progressive counter provides unique image file names