ELMSFORD, NY - Mamiya-OP, in Japan, who has three business divisions including Camera, Golf, and Electronic Equipment, has recently announced that its Camera Division will be transferred to a new company to be called Mamiya Digital Imaging.

The MAC Group (Mamiya America Corporation) is very enthusiastic about Mamiya's future. As previously announced, there will be no change in Mamiya business activities in the U.S., including marketing, sales and service.

Mamiya Digital Imaging will concentrate its efforts on expanding development of the Mamiya ZD Digital Camera, Mamiya Digital Back and all current Mamiya cameras and lenses.

MAC is proud to join the Mamiya Digital Imaging team to build on the foundation that has provided American dealers and photographers with the tools needed to create professional images of the highest quality.

Mamiya Digital Imaging will have the advantage of being able to focus solely on the development of new digital imaging technology and products for professional photographers. The new company's parent, Cosmos Scientific Systems, Inc., is a leading company in IT technology with extensive experience in software development.

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