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Post by invicta on Jun 5, 2013 9:45:51 GMT -5
Minolta Dynax(Maxxum) 9 Now gentlemen! Has nobody in this esteemed forum a similar model Minolta?! Maybe I missed it,and as I`ve just acquired mine,I was hoping for a few opinions - if the glowing postings I`ve found on the Internet are a guide,the Dynax 9 should be gold plated! I awaited your learned comments with interest. Secondly,I`m very interested in the history of 35mm SLRs,especially the ones that were finally produced just before the digital era really took over,and 35mm production ceased. Many proved to be the ultimate in design for the 35mm SLR era - hence my interest in the Minolta Dynax 9! And of course the Nikon F4 and later. I have found the web.archive.org to be very useful in this respect - and add an example below of the relevant manufacturers archive for the full Dynax range from the year 2000 - which nerds like myself mind find worth a browse! web.archive.org/web/20000818161913/http://www.minoltaeurope.com/minolta/products/slr/dynax/index.html |
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Post by truls on Jun 5, 2013 15:06:57 GMT -5
Congratulations, Dynax 9 is a real special camera. 1/12000 shutter, better than most todays cameras and made of solid materials, it will last "forever". I have some older models, 7000 and 7000i. I like those cameras a lot, the viewfinder is BIG and bright, and there are just the basic functions, very quick to use.
I want a Minolta 9000, as it has its own charm, the first professional AF body, sturdy camera, optional motor drive, spot metering etc. Dynax 9 could be more to fiddle with when the great shot is waiting to be immortalized. Hope you can make a small Dynax 9 review later?
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Post by truls on Jun 8, 2013 5:42:18 GMT -5
As of speaking, my Minolta 9000 is on its way in the mail. I am looking forward to get this true classic as it was the first professional AF camera. With 1/4000 it is certainly capable also of todays standard for most practical photography. I will come back with a small review with images after testing this beauty.
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Post by Rachel on Jun 18, 2013 3:24:33 GMT -5
I have a Minolta Dynax 7. I'm sorry to say that I've not used it for many months.  |
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Post by pompiere on Jun 18, 2013 22:19:11 GMT -5
I have bid on a 9000, but no luck so far. I have several of the Dynax/Maxxum line. The quest started when I was looking for a camera to go with the lens from my wife's broken Maxxum 5. I finally did get another 5, but also a 7000, 7000i, 5000i, 3000i, 5000, QTsi, STsi, & 70, along with a bunch of lenses and other accessories. I would like to get a Sony dslr so I can use the lenses.
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Post by lloydy on Jun 25, 2013 17:43:34 GMT -5
MY MINOLTA 7000i. ERGONOMIC AND WINNING DESIGN FOR THE FIRST SERIES DYNAX. IN MY OPINION IS A VERY COLLECTOR'S ITEM. IS VERY UNUSUAL THE DISPLAY PLUGGED INTO ANGLED HANDLE. View AttachmentThat is a very nice camera, although I rarely use mine - or the other Minolta AF cameras I've got, two 7000's and a 5000i. I got them by default really, buying bagfulls of cameras and lenses just to get one or two items I wanted, and now I've got some superb cameras and lenses from the last of the auto focus era that I rarely use. Actually, the two 7000's and the 5000i have not been used by me at all. I need to get a Sony dslr to use the lenses !  |
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Post by Randy on Jun 26, 2013 9:54:50 GMT -5
I have a Sony Alpha 100, and it's a great camera. It's nice to be able to use my Maxxum lenses on it.
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Post by Dave on Jul 21, 2013 11:21:51 GMT -5
I have two Sony DSLRs at the moment. I had a 100 which I gave to my son. It was superb, but the ISO was a limiting factor. I now have both a 580 and a 900. The 900 is a "full frame." Both of these are true optical finder cameras, looking through the lens as opposed an electronic finder, also through the lens. I prefer the optical finder. Sony is not making any more optical finders. Both have been great. Having the ability to use Minolta lenses greatly reduces costs. The other factor which is a major advantage is that the image stabilization is built into the body, not the lens. So any lens, no matter how old, is stabilized. With Canon and Nikon, you have to buy that feature with each lens, no minor cost. Dave
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Post by mickeyobe on Jul 21, 2013 15:37:58 GMT -5
My SLR cameras rangge from the Exakta VX II a to the Canon T90.
I have raved more than enough about them on this site.
I think they are both seminal landmarks in the history of the SLR.
Nothing yet said can convince me otherwise.
The Exakta was at the beginning.
The Canon was at the apex.
I still have them both.
Mickey
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Post by Randy on Jul 21, 2013 17:51:29 GMT -5
I have just about every Minolta Maxxum model made, and they all work great. Never had a problem with any of them.
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Post by pompiere on Jul 30, 2013 11:45:57 GMT -5
I recently bought a 7xi because the lot included an off-camera flash adapter and a nice bag. When the package arrived, I found it also included a 50mm/f1.7 lens that was not in any of the descriptions or photos. They normally sell for more than I paid for the whole lot, including shipping.
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Post by lloydy on Aug 18, 2013 16:01:12 GMT -5
MINOLTA 7xi. This camera including the zoom-lens, it was a gift! Marco View Attachmentvery nice, and the 35-70 is a great zoom lens - very sharp with great colours. |
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