Minolta is a Japanese company that was founded in 1928 and is known for its cameras and other imaging products. Minolta's main rivals in the camera industry are Leica, Ricoh, CANON, and KODAK. Leica is a German optics company that produces cameras, lenses, binoculars, and other optical products. Ricoh is a Japanese imaging and electronics company that produces cameras, printers, and other imaging products. CANON is a Japanese multinational corporation that produces cameras, printers, and other imaging products. KODAK is an American technology company that produces cameras, printers, and other imaging products.