Konica-Minolta is starting to offer their second digital SLR body, which is smaller and less expensive than the 7D. It’s called the Maxxum 5D in the States, and the α-Sweet Digital in Japan. I really like the chrome(faux?)/black body of the Japanese version. (black is also available there) It really looks like the α-Sweet film version, which I was seriously considering buying back in the late 90’s. I ended up getting a 507si (650si) which is more of a knob & button style camera. But I always liked the α-Sweet, because of the body color, which reminds me of my X-700. It’s funny that in the SLR market, the popularity of chrome/black bodies vs. all-black bodies comes and goes. All-black is supposed to be more “pro”, but I still prefer the chrome/black style. And for the record, I love the names of the Japanese cameras, the α-Sweet and EOS Kiss.