My dream Minolta DSLR would compete with the 300D/10D and N70. It would meet the following criteria:
I would love to see a sensor cover that closes when a lens is removed, opens when the lens is put in both to to protect the CCD. Additionally it could be opened for CCD cleaning, unless it has it's own cleaning cycle.
I would also prefer a quality EVF like the A1 and Sony 828, this way you can get that hard shot over a crowd using the rear screen as your viewfinder, instead of being limited to the viewfinder like current DSLRs, plus, you wouldn't have a moving mirror adding vibration to the shot, and compromising some of the advantage of the Anti-shake it should also have. Not to mention it would have less parts, and room for more of components to give it the extra oomph minolta is known for.
30-1/4000 shutter,
Maxxum mount,
Standard excellent Minolta flash capabilties
Dimensions like the Maxxum 3/4/5 or A1 without the lens, whoever said small was a bad thing, I love my Maxxum 5 versus any larger camera, it just feels right.
An available optional grip, should you like the bigger feel.
MP, well something EQUAL to film on a 10x13 scale, I don't care about the MP count as long as the pictures are clean, without noise and look good when I want to get that large photo for a big frame.
Sensor size, Full-frame would be nice, so we don't need to shell out more money to get the wide angles we already have lenses for.
price: <$1000 of course.
Well, I'd buy it. Here's hoping, I'm staying dedicated either way.