Konica Minolta today introduced the new , a new 6 megapixel digital camera that features a 3x optical (along with a 3x digital) zoom, a Rapid Response with a 1.3-second start-up time in "an ergonomic and easy-to-use design." The camera features a GT HEXANON lens, a newly developed Signal Processing Engine, magnification of photos up to 12x on the camera's LCD panel, a redesigned exterior ("stainless steel and aluminum design elements combine to create a modern, yet timeless design"), dual card slots (Memory Sticks and SD Memory Cards), and a macro mode that allows photographing objects just 2.4 inches away. (Pricing not available.)