According to a thread by Graeme Knox on the DP-Now.com forums, a new upgraded version of the popular Minolta DiMAGE 7Hi digicam has been seen in New Zealand. It will be called the Minolta DiMAGE A1 and will have the following specification:

SLR type 5 Megapixel Digital Camera
7 x Optical (28 - 200mm) zoom
Super-fast AF system
Flash sync terminal
Image Stabilizer
Pivoting Screen
Uses Proprietary Battries

DP-Now have also posted an article about the new DiMAGE A1:

Website: DP-Now

The DiMAGE A1 will apparently cost NZ$2499.00 (which converts to ?908.50 / $1,463.62 / 1,295.48 EUR) and be available in October.