1. Minolta Dynax 7d Review
2. Konica Minolta Maxxum 7d Review
3. Konica Minolta Maxxum 7d User Manual
4. Minolta 7d Manual

Konica Minolta is pleased to announce the Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D. This groundbreaking new 6.1-million-pixel resolution, lens-changeable digital camera is the world’s first digital SLR boasting a body-integral CCD-shift, “Anti-Shake” technology that combines enhanced picture quality, performance and improved handling characteristics. The Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D is arguably one of the most eagerly-awaited digital cameras announced in the last year or so. Minolta was one of the leading manufacturers of film-based SLRs back in.

Konica Minolta is pleased to announce the Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D. This groundbreaking new 6.1-million-pixelresolution,lens-changeabledigital camera is the world’s first digital SLR boasting abody-integralCCD-shift,“Anti-Shake”technology that combines enhanced picture quality, performance and improved handling characteristics. The Maxxum 7D is compatible with the full range of Maxxum AF lenses.

The key benefit of Anti-Shakebeing it can support most of Konica Minolta’s AF lenses.Anti-Shaketechnology allows photography with reduced blur due to camera shake, even when shooting dimly lit scenes or when using telephoto lenses and shooting macro subjects without the aid of flash or a tripod.

Another key to the camera’s performance are its 6.1-millioneffective pixels, housed on anAPS-Csize CCD plus Konica Minolta’s proprietary, CxProcess™ III image processing technology that delivershigh-definition,natural-lookingimages.

The camera also boasts a large, easy-to-view,high-definition2.5-inchcolor LCD monitor, the large screen handles the tasks of menu navigation and image display, also providing shooting information and camera setting displays. In keeping with its acclaimed Maxxum film SLR counterpart, the Maxxum 7D inherits a similar, simple to use dial and lever operation system. Enhancing handling further, the new model also features asuperbly-bright,easy-to-view,high-performanceviewfinder designed to be comfortable and easy to use.

In addition, the new digital SLR offers a comprehensive function set, designed to meet a diverse range of photographic challenges and user needs, complemented by a broad range of Maxxum accessories.

Main Selling Points:

Proprietary CCD-Shifttechnology for fulltimeAnti-Shakeprotection

−World’s first digital SLR camera with body-integralAnti-Shaketechnology and CCD Shift Mechanism

−Exposures can be hand held up to eight times longer (3-stops),than when shooting withoutAnti-Shake

−Supports a full-rangeof Konica Minolta AF lenses including macro,wide-angle,zoom, telephoto, and even mirror lenses.

−Award winning Anti-Shaketechnology was selected as “European Photo Innovation of the Year2004-2005”by EISA (European Imaging & Sound

Association)

APS-CSize6.1-MegapixelCCD and Advanced Image Processing

−APS-Csize6.1-megapixelCCD captures high resolution image data

−High-speedimage processing is provided by a dedicated LSI

−CxProcess™ III optimizes saturation, edge sharpness, and highlight/shadow contrast for improved color fidelity

High-PerformanceAF System

−Wide focus area with 9-pointAF with central cross hair sensor array providinghigh-precisionauto focusing

−AF system features both Predictive Focus Control and Omni-DimensionalSubject tracking

−Four focusing modes ensure optimum performance:

♦AF-Sfor single shot AF

♦AF-Cfor continuous AF

♦AF-Aautomatically switches betweenAF-SandAF-Cwhen it detects subject movement

♦Manual focus

−Direct Manual Focus, which combines the advantages of AF operation with the ability to focus manually

Extraordinary High-Definition,2.5-inchColor LCD Display

−Large 2.5-inchcolor LCD withultra-fine207,000 pixel resolution

−Capable of simultaneous image and histogram display

−Can display images with overexposed and underexposed area highlighted for quick identification

−Automatic focus-pointdetection with 10X enlargement makes it easy to check for correct focus

−Simultaneously display all of the frames in an auto-exposure-bracketingseries to facilitate “best shot” selection

Main Selling Points:

Menu and Navigation Display

−LCD monitor also works as a navigation system for advanced data display

−Comprehensive shooting information is indicated in large easy-to-readtext

−Display automatically switches from horizontal to vertical format with camera position change

−Sensors located below optical viewfinder automatically switches off the display as you bring camera to your eye

High-Performance,Through-the-LensViewfinder

−Spherical acute matte focusing screen for accurate and bright focusing

−Optical glass pentaprism viewfinder features 0.9X magnification

−95% field-of-viewfor easy scene evaluation

−Long eye-reliefviewfinder of 25mm from eyepiece / 21mm from eyepiece frame

−Adjustable Diopter control of –3.0~ +1.0

−Super impose LED screen displays the active AF-sensorin red for visible confirmation

−Equipped with Anti-Shakescale andfull-informationmeter index

−Optional factory installed focusing screens: Type L, Type M, or Type ML

Advanced Metering System

−Versatile metering system incorporating 14-segmenthoneycomb pattern metering,center-weightaverage or spot metering

−Six Exposure Modes including P/Pa/Ps/Full Auto/A/S/M

−Exposure Compensation in +/-3EV in 0.5 increments or+/-2EV in 0.3 increments

Powerful, Versatile, and Creative Flash Performance

−ADI, Pre-flashTTL, and Manual flash control available

−Built-inflash with awide-coverageof 24mm

−Flash Compensation in +/-2EV in 0.5 increments

−Flash Modes include fill-flash,red-eye,rear sync, wireless/remote off camera, andhigh-speedsync

−Supports full-featuredflash photography with Konica Minolta’sD-seriesflashes as well as Macro flashes using theMFC-1000control unit

Quality Materials and Intelligent Control Layout

−Magnesium-alloyfront body panel and base plate ensure outstanding reliability and durability that experienced SLR users demand

−MAXXUM SLR series intuitive controls include separate top-mounteddials for exposure mode and exposure/flash compensation settings

−Frequently operated White Balance Control is allocated to an independent lever and positioned on the camera top for quick easy operation

Main Selling Points:

Comprehensive Image Adjustment Controls

−Image Correction is a five-stepfine control for sharpness, contrast, color saturation, and hue

−Versatile White Balance control: Automatic, Preset (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy,

Flash, Tungsten, Fluorescent), and Custom

−Professional level of color control is available with numeric settings of color temperature over a range from 2,500K to 9,900K in 100K increments

−Zone Matching allows the precise reproduction of tonal gradations in highlight and shadow areas

Pro-OrientedFeatures for Extended Shooting Capabilities

−128MB high capacity buffer memory allows fast data transfer for enhanced performance.

−RAW+JPEG simultaneous recording

−Continuous advance of up to 9-consecutiveframes at up to3-fpsin both RAW and RAW+JPEG mode (15 frames JPEG,L-FINE)

−Mirror lockup shutter-releasedelay

−Depth-of-fieldpreview

−Optional Vertical Control Grip provides superior control and comfort for vertically oriented images

−Compatible with our complete line of Maxxum AF lenses

Software and Connectivity Tools for Easy Image Downloading, Editing, and Library Management

−DiMAGE Viewer software enables you to view images and EXIF data

−Optional DiMAGE Master features an advanced algorithm for high-qualityRAW data processing

−Hi-SpeedUSB 2.0 connectivity for fast, efficient file transfer

Accessories Compatibility:

Specifications:

Camera Type: Interchangeable-lensdigital SLR cameraLens Mount: MinoltaA-typebayonet mount

Image Capture: Total pixels: 6.3 million, effective pixels: 6.1 million CCD (23.5mm x 15.7mm, Interline primary color, interlace scan

Sensitivity: Auto and 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, and 3200 ISO equivalents

Aspect Ratio: 3:2

Recording: Recording Media: Type I and Type II CompactFlash cards, Microdrive, SD Memory Cards, and MultiMedia Cards with optional CompactFlash AdapterSD-SF

File Format: JPEG, RAW, RAW+JPEG (DCF 2.0 compliant, DPOF (supported by printing functions in ver/1.1), Exif 2.2)

Number of Recorded Pixels: L: 3008 x 2000, M: 2256 x 1496, S:1504 x 1000

Storage Capacity: Approximate storage capacity of a 256MB

Color Modes: Natural: sRGB, Natural +: sRGB, Adobe RGB

Image Quality Modes: Standard, Fine, Extra Fine, RAW, RAW+JPEG (Fine)

Image Correction: Contrast, Color saturation, Sharpness, Hue (5 levels)

Noise Reduction: Available (at shutter speed longer than 1 sec., ON/OFF selectable)

Delete Function: Single frame, Marked frames, or All frames in a folder in card can be deleted.

White Balance Control: Automatic, Preset (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash), Custom, Color temperature setting available

Playback: LCD monitor:2.5-inchTFT color; Total pixels: 207,000; Navigation system: (Enlarged display, Automatic rotate function); Number of frame displayed: 1, Index (4, 9, 16 selectable); Display mode: Image only, Image + text, Image + text + histogram; Enlarged playback (up to approx. 5x), Luminance limit Display, File browser, Slideshow, Instant bracket playback

Autofocus System: Through-the-lens(TTL)phase-detectionsystem

AF Sensors: CCD line sensors (9 points, 8 lines with centercross-hairsensor)

AF Sensitivity Range: EV -1–EV18 (ISO 100)

Autofocus Area: Wide focus area, any local focus area is selectable from 9 point sensors

Focus Modes: Autofocus/Manual focus can be selected.

Autofocus Modes: Single-shotAF, Continuous AF, Automatic Autofocus (DMF is selectable in menu); Predictive focus control for moving subjects;Auto-trackingfocus point display

Focus Lock: By pressing the shutter release button halfway downAF Illuminator: Withbuilt-inflash,3.3–16.4ft.

Autoexposure System: TTL metering using14-segmenthoneycombpattern SPC(14-segmentHoneycomb-pattern/Center-weighted/Spotmetering)

Metering Range: EV0–20(EV3–20in spot metering) *at ISO100 with f/1.4 lens

Exposure Modes: P/Full-autoprogram (Programmed AE with program shift), A (Aperture priority), S (Shutter priority), M (Manual)

Exposure Compensation: +/- 3 EV in 1/2 increments, +/- 2 EV in 1/3 increments

AE Lock: Automatically activated with AF lock, Available with AE lock button

Flash Metering: ADI,Pre-flashTTL, Manual flash control

Guide Number: 12 (in meters at ISO 100), 17 (in meters ISO 200)

Flash Coverage: 24mm Recycling Time:3 sec. (approx.)

Flash Control: Manual switchover type.Lift-upfor Fill Flash, push down for Flash Cancel

Flash Modes: Fill Flash, Flash Cancel,Red-eyeReduction(pre-flash),Wireless/RemoteOff-cameraFlash, Rear Flash Sync.,High-SpeedSync

Flash Compensation: +/- 2 EV in 1/2 increments

Accessory External Flashes: Program Flash 5600HS(D), 3600HS(D), 2500(D), Macro Twin Flash 2400*, Macro Ring Flash 1200* with flash sync. terminal

*Macro Flash Controller is necessary

Shutter: Electronically-controlled,vertical-traverse,focal-planeshutter

Shutter Speed Range: 30–1/4000 sec., Bulb

Flash Sync Speed: 1/160 sec. (withAnti-shakeOFF), 1/125 sec. (withAnti-shakeON)

Drive Modes: Single, Continuous; 10 sec. /2 sec.self-timer;Single bracket, Continuous bracket

Continuous Advance: Approx 3 fps

Approximate number of frames that can be captured at one time:

L: 3008 x 2000, M: 2256 x 1496, S: 1504 x 1000

Exposure Bracketing: In 0.3/0.5 EV increments, 3/5 frames

Interval Recording: Interval time: 30 sec. /1–10,15, 20, 30, 45, 60min.,2–240frames. Start timer is equipped (Setting:0.5–24H,in 0.5 increments)

Other Functions: Instant playback, Customizing, Zone matching

Anti-Shake:CCD-ShiftAnti-shakesystem with LED indicator in viewfinder;Anti-shakeeffect equivalent to2–3steps in shutter speed (Actual effect varies depending on shooting conditions and the lens used.)

Viewfinder: Eye-levelfixed pentaprism

Focusing Screen: Spherical Acute Matte(G-typestandard) *Interchangeable focusing screens available (type M, L, ML) at service facilities.

Field-of-View:Approx. 95%

Magnification: 0.9X (with 50mm lens focused on infinity)

Diopter Control: -3.0 to +1.0 m-1

Eye Relief: 25mm from the eyepiece, 21mm from the eyepiece frame in-1m-1;Eyepiece cup is removable.

Video Output: NTSC / PAL Audio Signal:Yes

Printing Output Control: Exif Print, PRINT Image Matching II, PictBridge

PC Interface: USB 2.0High-Speed

Remote Function: Remote data storage available(Remote-storagefunction software DiMAGE Transfer for Maxxum7D is available for free download. (It will be released in January 2005.)

Specifications:

Power: OneNP-400lithium-ionbattery

Battery Condition Indication: 4-stageindicator appears when camera is turned on

External Power Source: 6V DC (with specified AC adapterAC-11),Vertical Control GripVC-7D

Battery Performance (with fresh batteries): Number of recoding images: Approx. 400 frames (CIPA measurement*1) Conforming to CIPA standard test method with a compact flash card and an NP-400lithium-ion battery; Approx. 600 frames (Konica Minolta measurement A*2); Approx. 2000 frames (Konica Minolta measurement B*3) Conditions: Anti-Shake ON, Recording media: 512MB CompactFlash Cards, Battery: lithium-ion Battery NP-400, *1: CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association *2: Flash OFF, other conditions are same as CIPA

measurement. *3: Drive mode: 5 frames continuous shooting, Flash OFF, Instant Playback: NO

Dimensions (W x H x D): 5.91 x 4.17 x 3.05 inches Weight:26.81 ounces (without batteries and recoding media)

Operating Temperature: 32–104° F

Included Accessories: DiMAGE ViewerCD-ROM,Lithium-ionBatteryNP-400,Lithium-ionBattery ChargerBC-400,Wide StrapWS-4,Shoe-CapSC-1000,Eyepiece Cap II, Eyepiece CupEC-1400,Body CapBDC-1000,Remote Cord Clip, LCD Monitor Protect PanelMPP-1000,USB Cable USB- 2, Video CableVC-500

Main Optional Accessories: Vertical Control GripVC-7D,Camera CaseCS-7D,AC AdapterAC-11,SD-CFCard AdapterSD-CF1, Remote CordRC-1000S,Remote CordRC-1000L

Compatible Computers:

IBM PC/AT compatible computers running Windows 98*/Me/2000 (Professional)/XP (Home/Professional)

Macintosh computers running OS9.0–9.2.2/OSXv10.1.3–10.1.5/v10.2.1–10.2.8/v10.3–10.3.5

•The computer and operating system must be guaranteed by their manufacturers to support USB interface.

•Problems may be encountered depending on what other USB devices are being used in parallel with this product.

•Only a built-inUSB port is supported. Problems may be encountered when the camera is connected to a USB hub.

•Normal operation may not be possible even when all the system requirements are met.

*Users with Windows 98 and Windows 98 Second Edition operating system must install dedicated driver software included in the DiMAGE viewer CD-ROM.

Specifications, accessories, and system requirements are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.

MAXXUM, DiMAGE, CxProcess are trademarks or registered trademarks of Konica Minolta Camera, Inc.

Windows is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh is a trademark or registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc. Other corporate names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

AF ZOOM 17-35mmf/2.8-4D

Konica Minolta’s AF ZOOM 17-35mmf/2.8-4D lens offers superior handling characteristics and outstanding image quality, making it ideal for a diverse range of shooting situations.

Lens Highlights:

Built-indistance encoder supporting Konica Minolta’s ADI (Advanced Distance

Integration) flash metering

Employs one AD (anomalous dispersion) glass element to combat distortion and aberrations

Circular aperture producing naturally defocused backgrounds

77mm filter diameter

Technical Specifications

Konica Minolta AF ZOOM 17-35mmf/2.8-4(D)

AF ZOOM 28-75mmf/2.8 D

Konica Minolta’s AF ZOOM 28-75mmf/2.8 D lens offers superior handling characteristics and outstanding image quality, making it ideal for a diverse range of shooting situations.

Lens Highlights:

Built-indistance encoder supporting Konica Minolta’s ADI (Advanced Distance

Integration) flash metering

Employs three AD (anomalous dispersion) glass elements to combat distortion and aberrations

Circular aperture producing naturally defocused backgrounds

67mm filter diameter

Technical Specifications

Konica Minolta AF ZOOM 28-75mmf/2.8 (D)

Vertical Grip VC-7D

The VC-7Dis designed exclusively for use with the Maxxum 7D to provide sure and comfortable handling when taking vertically framed images. It also provides the user with the ability to change between different power

sources. The available power sources include NP-400lithium-ion,AAsize alkaline andAA-sizenickel metal hydride batteries.

Konica Minolta is pleased to introduce the new DiMAGE A200 8.0-megapixelSLR-typehigh-performancedigital camera that is perfect for all levels of photographic experience from advanced amateur to creative beginner. Equipped with Konica Minolta’s AntiShake technology featuring a uniqueCCD-shiftmechanism where the CCD shifts to minimize the effect of camera shake up to 3 shutter speeds. Konica Minolta’s Anti-

Shake function delivers a highly effective way to take high-qualityimages withlow-ISOhand-heldshooting under telephoto and low lighting situations.

In addition, the camera’s newly employed vari-angle,TFT color LCD monitor can be rotated up to 270° vertically and 180° horizontally, allowing photographers unrestricted shooting at high and low angles. The includedmulti-functionalwireless remote control makes it easier to takeself-portraitsand movies whenever and wherever. And, because the LCD provideshigh-speed,real-timeviewing at 60 frames per second, there is minimal lag time between theon-screendisplay of moving images and the press of the shutter release.

The DiMAGE A200 comes equipped with an 8-megapixel2/3-typeprogressiveprimary-colorCCD with 8.0 million effective pixels forsuper-high-resolution.The

Konica Minolta 7X optical GT lens ensures that light gets to the CCD sensor with maximum fidelity. Plus, with its proprietary new advanced LSI engine and CxProcess™ III image-processingtechnology, the DiMAGE A200 provideshigh-speedandstress-freeimage processing with low power consumption. And, its ability to suppress noise and provide exceptionally accurate color reproduction means that users gethigh-qualityimages every time.

Main Selling Points:

Minolta Dynax 7d Review

Proprietary CCD-Shifttechnology for fulltimeAnti-Shakeprotection

−Equipped with Konica Minolta’s Anti-Shaketechnology featuring a uniqueCCD-shiftmechanism where the CCD shifts to minimize the effect of camera shake

−Exposures can be hand held up to eight times longer (3-stops),than when shooting withoutAnti-Shake

−Award winning Anti-Shaketechnology was selected as “European Photo

Innovation of the Year 2004-2005”by EISA (European Imaging & Sound

Association)

Superior Picture Quality

-8.3 million pixels (8.0 effective), 2/3-typeinterlaced primary color CCD

-Improved image processing technology “CxProcess™ III”

-Minolta GT lens 28~200mm, F2.8/F3.5, APO

-12-bitA/D processing

-Extra Fine JPEG compression mode

-Easily set pixel count to photographic situation: 8M/5M/3M/2M/VGA

-Incorporates 3:2 aspect ratio mode (8M only)

Wide Image Range and Flexibility

-High speed shutter - 1/3200 sec

-28~200mm high magnification lens

-7X Optical zoom with 2X Digital (4X Interpolate Digital Zoom Mode)

-Flex Digital Magnifier (FDM)

-Versatile shooting functions commonly found on SLR film based cameras

-Compatible with Maxxum AF-SLRaccessories

-Macro capability at Telephoto and Wide angle

Convenience that is only available on a Digital Camera

-EVF incorporating 235,000 pixels

-100% field-of-view

-Vari-angleLCD adjustment: 270° Vertical and 180° Horizontal

-Full information display in the Viewfinder/LCD

-Digital Effects Control (Filter, Color Saturation, and Contrast)

-Digital Subject Program Selection (Portrait, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait/Night View)

-Simultaneously records RAW & JPEG files

-Versatile White-balancecontrol (Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Shade, Cloudy, Flash, Fluorescent White, Fluorescent Neutral White, and2-Custom)

-Three frame White Balance Bracketing (WB L and WB H)

Main Selling Points:

Convenience that is only available on a Digital Camera (Continued)

-Camera sensitivity: Auto ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800

-Creative Color Control (Vivid sRGB, Natural sRGB, Portrait sRGB, Adobe

RGB, and B&W)

-ICC profile embedded in output file (except RAW files)

-Real time histogram

-Selectable Grid & Scale screens

-Movie recording with audio at 30fps in 320x240/640x480 size or 800x600

@15fps

Superb Operability

-11 point Area AF with user selectable zones

-Continuous AF with Predictive Focus Control

-Flex Focus Point (spot metering area can now be linked to FFP)

-DMF (Direct Manual Focus)

-Exposure Compensation +/-2EV in 0.3 increments

-Flash Compensation +/-2EV in 0.3 increments

-Three frame Exposure Bracketing in 0.3 or 0.5 EV increments

-Continuous Advance of 2.0fps @ 3264x2448

-High-speedContinuous Advance of 2.3fps @ 3264x2448

-UHS Continuous Advance of 10fps @ 640x480

-All playback functions enabled in QV mode

-Available Program Shift (PA & PS modes)

-Aperture settings can be adjusted in 1/3 stop values up to F11

-Simple and easy-to-understandcontrols and operation

-Separate buttons for frequently used functions

-Data Imprinting

Satisfying Camera Appearance

-Classy black exterior

-Newly designed grip with enhanced texture for easy handling

Specifications:

Number of Effective Pixels: 8.0 million

CCD: 2/3-typeinterlacedprimary-colorCCD

Total Pixels: 8.3 million A/D Conversion:12-bit

Camera Sensitivity: Auto, ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800 equivalentsFocal Length: 7.2 - 50.8mm (35mm equivalent: 28 - 200 mm)

Lens Construction: 16 elements in 13 groups (includes two AD glass elements and two aspheric elements)

Maximum Aperture: f/2.8 - f/3.5

Minimum Focus Distance: 1.6 ft. (0.5m) from CCD

Macro Focus Range: At 7.2mm: 11.8 - 23.6 in. from CCD; 8.3 - 20 in. from front of lens. At 42.7 - 50.8mm: 9.8 - 23.6 in. from CCD; 5.1 - 19.7 in. from front of lens

Maximum Magnification: 0.177x (1: 5.65) Equivalent to 0.7x (1: 1.43) in 35mm format

Area Covered at Maximum Magnification: 2.05 x 1.54 in. Optical Zoom Control:Manual zoom ring

Filter Diameter: 49mm

Viewfinder Type: EVF (Electronic viewfinder)

Viewfinder LCD: 0.44 inch TFTliquid-crystalmicrodisplay;Total pixels: 235,000 pixels

LCD Monitor: 1.8 inchlow-temperaturepolysilicon TFT color;Vari-angle:1800 Horizontally, 2700 Vertically; Total pixels: 134,000

Automatic Monitor Amplification: Activates in low light.

Field of View: EVF: 100% (approx.); External LCD monitor: 100 % (approx.)

Display Mode Switch: Electronic-viewfinderdisplay, ExternalLCD-monitordisplay

Diopter Control: -5 ~ +2 m-1Eye Relief:22 mm at -1m-1

Shutter: CCD electronic shutter and mechanical shutter

Shutter Speed Range: 30 - 1/3200 sec. (30 - 1/1600 sec. in S, M - mode); Bulb (max. 30 sec.)

Autofocus System: Video AF

Autofocus Areas: Wide focus area, 11 - point selectable, Spot focus point; (Flex Focus Point control is available with the spot focus point)

Focus Modes: Autofocus:Single-shotAF, Continuous AF,Full-timeAF. Manual focus or Flex Digital Magnifier (FDM),Automatic-magnification.

Full-Time AF: With the spot focus point or Flex Focus Point;full-timeAF can be disabled.

Subject Tracking AF: With continuous AF.

Focus Lock: By pressingshutter-releasebutton partway down.

Metering: Multi-segment,Center-weighted,Spot (center or with Flex Focus Point)

Multi-SegmentMetering:256 segments

Exposure Control Range: Programmed AE andaperture-prioritymodes: Wide: Ev-1- 18, Telephoto: Ev-0.5- 18;Shutter-priorityand manual modes: Wide: Ev-2- 18, Telephoto: Ev-1.5- 18

Exposure Modes: Programmed AE (with program shift), Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Manual

Digital Subject Programs: Portrait, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait/Night View

Exposure Compensation: ± 2 Ev in 1/3 increments

AE Lock: WithAE-lockbutton or by pressing theshutter-releasebutton partway down

Flash Range: Wide: 1.6 - 12.5 ft. (approx.);

Telephoto: 1.6 - 9.8 ft. (approx.) (Camera sensitivity: auto)

Flash Modes: Fill-flash,Red-eyereduction, Rear flash sync,Slow-sync

Flash Recycling Time: 5 sec. (approx.)

Flash Compensation: ± 2 Ev in 1/3 incrementsFlash Sync Speed: All shutter speeds

External Flashes: Auto-flashmetering with Program/Maxxum Flash 2500 (D), 3600HS (D), 5600HS (D), Macro Twin Flash 2400,* Macro Ring Flash 1200.*

*Macro Flash Controller is necessary.

Continuous Advance: UHS continuous advance: 10 fps (640x480); Highspeed continuous advance: 2.3 fps (max.); Standard continuous advance: 2.0 fps (max.) Actual speed may vary depending upon the subject and camera settings.

Approximate number of frames that can be captured at one time:

*Actual number of images may vary depending upon the subject and camera settings.

Exposure Bracketing: Three-framebracket in 0.5 and 0.3 Ev increments

Digital Enhanced Bracketing: Three-frameWhite Balance bracket in fixed increments.

Self-Timer:10 sec., 2 sec. (approx.) Remote-Control:RC-D1 Wireless Remote Included

Movie: Standard movie mode: 15 min. (max.) at 30 fps with monaural audio; Night movie mode: 15 min. (max.) at 30 fps with monaural audio.

Audio: None with still image

Color Modes: Natural Color (sRGB), Vivid Color (sRGB), Portrait (sRGB), Embedded Adobe RGB, Black & white (neutral and toned)

White Balance Control: Automatic; Preset (Daylight, Tungsten, Shade, Cloudy, Flash, Fluorescent 1, and Fluorescent 2 settings); Custom (two settings)

Sharpness Settings: Three levels (Soft, Normal, Hard)

Digital Effects Control: Color saturation, Contrast compensation, FilterNoise Reduction: User selectable dark noise reduction

Digital Zoom: 2X with still images; 4X Interpolate mode with still images

Data Imprinting: Year/month/day (Format can be changed.); Month/day/hour/minute; Imprinting can be disabled.

Image Quality Modes: RAW, RAW+JPEG, Extra fine, Fine, Standard

Number of Recorded Pixels (Still images): 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176 (in 3:2 mode), 2560 x 1920, 2080 x 1560, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480

Number of Recorded Pixels (Movie clips): 320 x 240@ 15 or 30fps in standard and night movie modes; 640 x 480 @15 or 30fps in standard and night movie modes; 800 x 600 @15fps in standard and night movie mode

Storage Capacity: Approximate storage capacity of a 128MB CF card:

Specifications:

File Formats: JPEG, Motion JPEG (MOV), RAW, WAVE; DCF2.0-compliant,DPOF-compliant(Supported by printing functions in ver. 1.1), Exif 2.21

Printing Output Control: Exif Print, PRINT Image Matching II, PictBridge

Recording Media: Type I and Type II CompactFlash cards; IBM Microdrive (170MB, 340MB, 512MB, 1GB, 4GB)

Computer Interface: USB (*2.0 High speed)

AV Output: NTSC, PAL (selected on the camera)Batteries: OneNP-800lithium-ionbattery

Battery Performance (Playback): Approximate continuous playback time: 330 min. withNP-800lithium-ionbattery, External LCD monitor on, EVF off.

Battery Performance (Recording): Approximate number of recorded images: 260 frames with NP-800lithium-ion battery, EVF off, External LCD monitor on, Full-size images (3264 x 2448), Fine image quality, No instant playback, Flash used with 50% of the frames.

External Power Source: 6V DC with specified AC adapter (sold separately)

System Requirements:

IBM PC/AT compatible computers with Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 98*,

or Windows 98 Second Edition* and with a USB port as standard interface

Apple Macintosh computers with Mac OS 9.0 - 9.2.2, Mac OS X v10.1.3 - 10.1.5, or v10.2.1 - 10.2.8, v10.3 - 10.3.4 and with a USB port as standard interface

•The computer and operating system must be guaranteed by their manufacturers to support USB interface.

•Problems may be encountered depending on what other USB devices are being used in parallel with this product.

•Only a built-inUSB port is supported. Problems may be encountered when the camera is connected to a USB hub.

•Normal operation may not be possible even when all the system requirements are met.

Dimensions: 4.49 (W) x 3.15 (H) x 4.53 (D) in.

Weight: 17.8 oz. without batteries or recording media (approx.)

Operating Temperature: 32 - 1040F

Included Accessories: Neck StrapNS-DG8000,Lens Cap (49mm)LF-1349,Accessory Shoe Cap, AV CableAVC-500,USB CableUSB-3,Lens ShadeDLS-3,Lithium-ionBatteryNP-800,Lithium-ionBattery ChargerBC-900,Wireless Remote ControlRC-D1,DiMAGE Viewer Software CDRom, ULEAD Video Studio 8 SE

Optional Accessories: Telephoto ConverterACT-100,Wide-angleConverterACW-100,AC AdapterAC-11,Leather Neck StrapNS-DG3000,CompactFlash Adapter for SD Memory CardsSD-CF1,Step Up Adapter 49mm - 62mm, Accessory Shoe CapSC-1000,Maxxum Flash 5600HS (D) Flash with case, stand,wide-angleadapter, Maxxum Flash 3600HS (D) Flash with case, stand, wideangle adapter, Maxxum Flash 2500HS (D) Flash with case, Macro Ring Flash set; contains Macro Flash Controller, Macro Ring Flash 1200 , Macro Twin Flash set; contains Macro Flash Controller, Macro Twin Flash 2400, DiMAGE Master DMA100

*Users with Windows 98 and Windows 98 Second Edition must install dedicated driver software included in the DiMAGE A2 package.

Specifications, accessories, and system requirements are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.

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Konica Minolta will introduce a new image editing and enhancing application software, the “DiMAGE Master”, to the market with the launching of its world’s first digital SLR with body-integralanti-shaketechnology, Maxxum 7D, as well as the new digital EVF camera, DiMAGE A200. To satisfy the needs from DSC users for a more practical software with advanced andeasy-to-usefeatures, such as filing , editing, processing and printing of images, the DiMAGE Master is an optional software application to improve creative workflow for advanced users. The newly developed 3D Lookup Table

(3D-LUT)technology for RAW processing enables more accurate color reproduction, and can process any RAW images taken by a Konica Minolta digital camera. Diversified operations, such as viewing, classifying, correcting, printing and more, can be performed in the three main operating windows.

Boost Work Efficiency:

-OrganizerWindow

Users can browse images quickly with its instant thumbnail display. Focus checker quickly enlarges a small portion of an image with just a click of the mouse, it’s as simple as checking films on a light box with a magnifier to confirm focusing results.

Images can be classified into four customizable categories with just clicking a button.

-ExaminerWindow

Advanced and unique tools are available for accurate and effective comparison that helps to select the best shot from several images, such as which were taken under the same scene. The selected images can be interactively displayed and examined in detail on the base of quantitative analyses of exposure, histogram, white balance and focus.

-PhotofinisherWindow

The DiMAGE Master’s Photofinisher windoe provides a sophisticated platform for image retouching with professional and user-friendlyfunctions. Each editing screen for such as white balance adjustment,tone-curvetuning, can be opened from the tool menu in the Photofinisher window. The variation pallet allows an image to be corrected by comparing it to other slightly corrected images that are automatically displayed surrounding the original.

Main features:

-3D-LUTcolor conversion

It enables more accurate color reproduction by converting RAW image data precisely in individual color with the newly developed algorithm.

-Customizableclassification

Image files can be easily organized into four customizable categories just by clicking a button or dragging and dropping.

-Focuschecker

It enlarges a pointed portion of an image to confirm focusing results with just a mouseclick.

-Imagecomparison

The tools are available for comparing images side-by-sideand interactively in details on the basis of objective analyses of histogram, white balance and so on.

-Colormanagement

The color management system using ICC profiles is built for color matching, for instance, the ICC profile for QP paper renders the best color reproduction for use with

Konica Minolta inkjet paper (QP paper).

-Imagecorrection jobs

It helps to save image correction settings for easy application to other images.

-Advancedsharpness correction

Sharpness can be appropriately enhanced by the precise and flexible adjustment of spatial frequency response.

-Snapshot

Image corrections can be stored temporarily as a thumbnail next to the displayed image.

-Applyprocessing function

It allows a batch processing of multiple corrected images and saving operations can be executed in a lump.

System requirements:

DiMAGE Master Workflow:

The Minolta A-mount camera system was a line of photographic equipment from Minolta. The system used a lens mount called A-mount, with a flange focal distance 44.50 mm. The new mount was larger than the older SR-mount making old manual lenses incompatible with the new system. The mount is now used by Sony, who bought the SLR camera division from Konica Minolta, Konica and Minolta having merged a few years before.

Konica Minolta Maxxum 7d Review

The Minolta A-mount system was at first marketed as Maxxum in North America and α (Alpha) in Japan and the rest of Asia. In Europe early Minolta A-mount cameras were initially identified by a 4 digit number followed by AF. The name Dynax was introduced later with the 'i' cameras, the second generation of Minolta A-mount camera.

It was originally based around a selection of three 35 mm single-lens reflex (SLR) bodies, the 5000, 7000 and 9000. The system also included an extensive range of auto-focus lenses, flashes, a motor drive and other accessories. Compatible equipment was made by a number of third parties.

In the following years, many different cameras and accessories were added to the range.

The last film-based AF SLRs produced by Minolta were the Maxxum 50 (a.k.a. Dynax 30 and Dynax 40) and the Maxxum 70 (a.k.a. Dynax 60 and α-70). The Dynax/Maxxum/α branding was also used on two Konica Minolta digital SLRs, prior to the acquisition by Sony (7D, 5D).^[1][2]

When Sony acquired Konica Minolta's camera technologies in 2006 they chose the 'α' brand name (already in use by Minolta in Asia) for their new 'Sony α' digital SLR system. The Dynax/Maxxum/α lens mount (which was retained from the old cameras) is now officially part of the 'α mount system'.^[3]

• 1Film SLR bodies
  • 1.2First generation
  • 1.3Second generation
  • 1.4Third generation
  • 1.5Fourth generation
  • 1.6Fifth generation
  • 1.7Sixth generation
• 2Digital SLR bodies
• 3Lenses

Film SLR bodies[edit]

Timeline[edit]

First generation[edit]

7000[edit]

The Minolta 7000 was the first successful auto focus SLR using a motor integrated in the camera body.It was released in 1985 together with 11 lenses, 2 flashguns and a complete lineup of accessories.The 7000 featured one AF-sensor, shutter speeds of 1/2000 to 30 seconds, flash sync speed of 1/100s, exposure compensation of +/-4EV in 0.5 exposure steps, center-weighted lightmetering and two frames per second film advance. The Maxxum 7000, when first released had the crossed x's in the name Maxxum. Exxon had a registered trademark for the crossed x's and sued Minolta, forcing Minolta to change the way the name was shown.

9000[edit]

The Minolta 9000, a camera aimed at professionals, was released later the same year, and featured shutter speeds of 1/4000 to 30 seconds, center-weighted and spot lightmetering, exposure compensation of +-4EV in 0.5 exposure steps and a flash sync speed of 1/250s. Unlike the 7000, the 9000 had no internal motordrive and thus holds the position as the world's only autofocusing SLR with manual winding, but with the addition of the motor drive MD-90 a photographer could get up to 5 frames per second. The 9000 had a very extensive range of accessories, including several different backs, winding options and screens. The 9000 had a unique function in that, if combined with the Minolta Data Receiver DR-1000 and the Minolta Flash Meter IV, readings could be made on the flash meter and transferred wirelessly to the camera, and the camera then triggered from the flash meter.

5000[edit]

The Minolta 5000, Minolta's entry level camera and essentially a downscaled 7000, was released in 1986. It featured shutter speeds of 1/2000 to 4 seconds and BULB, center-weighted lightmetering, exposure compensation of +1EV, flashsync speed of 1/100s and fully automatic programs.

Second generation[edit]

7000i[edit]

This camera had the usual Program automatic exposure, Shutter priority automatic exposure, Aperture priority automatic exposure and metered manual exposure modes (standard on the 7000), TTL autoflash (like the 7000) and added a newer faster and more sensitive AF system, faster film advance, new flash hot-shoe that was incompatible with the older flash system (although an adapter was available and the 7/8000i supported the x000-era CG-1000 'flash handle' for backwards compatibility). The 7000i supported the Maxxum lens system, and other previously introduced accessories such as the remote cords.Perhaps more innovative and unusual than any other improvement was the expansion card system. While also used in other models in the i-series, some models in the xi-series, and the 700si, the Minolta Creative Expansion Card System debuted on this model. The expansion card system provided a way to add features to the camera, such as multi-spot metering, or re-program the built-in AE modes to favor faster shutter speeds or smaller apertures, such as the sports action card. While most of the cards' functions and effects could be duplicated by a technically knowledgeable photographer using the camera without the expansion cards, the card system was handy for less technically skilled users who just wanted to photograph their child's soccer/football team for example, without needing to learn about exposure settings and the effect they might have on how a picture 'looked'. These cards were the forerunners of today's 'picture/creativity modes'. This camera was aimed at the same market as the 7000.

5000i[edit]

Built-in flash with a zoom head, programmed AE and metered manual exposure out of the box, adding the A/S expansion card provided two additional AE modes, Shutter-priority and Aperture-priority. A fairly direct replacement for the earlier 5000.

8000i[edit]

Essentially added a PC flash-sync terminal, ME capability, spot metering and faster shutter to the 7000i feature-set. This camera was not a direct replacement for the earlier 9000, and lacked some features such as depth-of-field preview, but offered some additional features that were not on the 7000i. This camera was available in white as well, together with matched white 35-105 lens and 5200i flash.

3000i[edit]

An entry level camera, exposure mode was program AE only, with a high-speed program option, no Creative Expansion Card support. An even more basic Maxxum, this camera was basically for the point-and-shoot user that wanted a system SLR camera with interchangeable lenses and more powerful flashes, but didn't want the features on, or didn't want to pay for the 5000i, 7000i, 8000i cameras.

Third generation[edit]

2xi[edit]

An entry-level model, the plastic-bodied 2xi features a program mode (P-mode), Shutter priority mode (S-mode), aperture priority mode (A-mode), and fully manual mode (M-mode). There is also a self-timer feature, a manual / auto focus switch for use with the series of auto focus lenses, hot shoe mount compatible with i and xi flashes, and a tripod mount.

3xi[edit]

QTsi[edit]

GT[edit]

5xi[edit]

• Type: 35mm SLR with autofocus, autoexposure, built-in motor drive and flash.
• Format: 24 x 35mm cartridge film.
• Lenses: Minolta AF, Minolta AFxi.
• Lens mount: Minolta A-type bayonet mount.
• Viewfinder: Eye-level pentaprism, 92% (vertical), 94% (horizontal) coverage.
• Focusing screen: Acute-Matte, fixed.
• Viewfinder information: Focus/spot metering frames, flash on/ready indicators; camera shake warning; focus signal; shutter speed and aperture LEDs; exposure compensation warning; spot metering indicator.
• Metering system: 8-segment honeycomb metering, spot metering.
• Exposure modes: Program AE with shift, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, metered manual.
• Metering range: EV0-20 (honeycomb); EV3-20 (spot).
• Film speed setting: DX coding, lSO 25-5000 in 1/3step increments. Non-DX coded film defaults to ISO 100.
• Autofocus system: TTL phase-detection system with horizontal CCD array; activated by eye-start. Built-in (flash) AF illuminator, range 1-5m.
• Focus modes: Single shot, predictive; powered manual.
• Shutter: Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane type.
• Shutter speeds: 1/2000s - 30sec, plus bulb in 1/2 stop increments.
• Flash: Built-in retractable type, GN 14 (Metric, ISO 100). Flash activates automatically when needed in P mode, otherwise when popped up. Flash will only combine with external flash when used off-camera.
• Flash synchronisation: 1/90s (P,A modes), 1/60s (S mode). Slow-shutter synch possible by pressing spot metering button.
• Self-timer: Electronic, l0-second delay, cancellable. When raised, flash pulses as warning before shutter releases.
• Film transport: Auto to first frame, single frame advance or continuous 1 fps. Auto rewind at end of roll (film wound right back into cassette).
• Exposure compensation: +/- 4 stops in half stop increments.
• Automatic exposure bracketing: Possible via EB Card.
• Multiple exposure: Possible via ME Card.
• Creative expansion cards: Travel, child, depth control, sports action, portrait, close-up, multiple exposure, exposure bracketing, flash bracketing.
• Power source: 2CR5 6V lithium battery.
• Dimensions: 153(W) x 99(H) x 69(D)mm.
• Weight: 575g (with battery, without lens).

7xi[edit]

9xi[edit]

The Minolta 9xi was the flagship of the xi series cameras.At its time, the fastest camera in the world; shortest shutter time 1/12000, 4,5 fps without an add on winder.Add on battery pack was available.

Fourth generation[edit]

300si[edit]

This camera is known by several names and variations, it features full automatic program, and 5 preset programs. Manual control is not an option. It has a prominent visible built in flash and was released in 1995, the ISO settings range 25-5000, the focal plane shutter speeds: 30 seconds - 1/2000. It is considered an entry level camera because of the lack of manual, shutter, or aperture, priority capability.

350si[edit]

A version of the 300si offering an additional panoramic mode with part of the viewfinder and film opening masked off top and bottom. This can be selected by a switch while there is film in the camera, so that a film may contain a mixture of normal and panoramic pictures. Sold as the Alpha 101si in Japan.^[4]

400si[edit]

500si/550si panorama date[edit]

The Minolta Dynax 500si (European name) was introduced in 1994. Budget version of Minolta Dynax 700si with built-in programs instead of program cards

505si/505si super[edit]

600si[edit]

The Minolta 600si Classic (a.k.a. Maxxum 600si and α-507si), introduced in 1995, featured classic controls for most functions. This meant that the 600si had many dials and knobs rather than a menu system. The top plate of the camera included separate dials for exposure compensation, flash compensation, exposure mode and drive mode, and other functions were controlled by further knobs elsewhere. The advantage to the photographer was that almost all settings were readily identified even when the camera was not switched on - just like a classic camera.

The 600si did not have a P (panic) mode to reset all functions, nor was it possible to store favourite combinations of settings or use cards from the 700si card system. The 600si could be used with the VC-600 vertical control grip for a second set of controls and additional battery options.

650si[edit]

The 650si was effectively a 600si with the addition of date/time imprinting and a built-in panorama mask, restricting the film image to 12mm x 36mm.

700si[edit]

800si[edit]

The Minolta 800si, released in 1997, was the flagship of the si series cameras before the 5th generation single digit series. It can be seen as a stop-gap measure to fill the 'semi-pro' niche between the 1993 700si and the 2000 Dynax 7. This camera has a very high powered pop-up flash, one of the most powerful built-in flashes ever made. The 800si added a lot more features over its predecessor the 700si, at the expense of the 700si's card system, which most consumers at this time considered of little use due to the widespread integration of features into camera bodies. The 700si's vertical control grip, the VC-700, can also fit the 800si.

Fifth generation[edit]

9[edit]

The Dynax/Maxxum/α-9, Minolta's last professional film body, was released in 1998 and started the 5th and final generation of their 35mm autofocus camera line. The camera is constructed with a zinc and aluminium cast frame covered by SUS304 stainless steel panels, uncommon for cameras, and can tolerate large amounts of abuse at the expense of some added weight. A vertical control grip (VC-9) mirroring the cameras basic controls was available. The camera had a maximum shutter speed capability of 1/12000 second due to carbon-fiber reinforced shutter blades, and a maximum frame rate of 5.5 frames/second. The camera just preceded the release of the SSM (SuperSonic Motor) lenses and D distance encoded lens/flash system, and as a result an upgrade was available in order to support the SSM lenses and D function. This upgrade was in the form of a complete systems board, unlike digital cameras which are usually upgradeable by software. Like all autofocusing Minolta SLR cameras it used the Minolta 'A-series' bayonet lens mounting system.

The 9 was the first Minolta to use a radically different user layout, with lots of buttons, instead of the 'computerized' interfaces tried earlier especially in the i and xi series. The more classic interface was first 'tested' in a si series camera, the 600si Classic (which in essence was a 700si with a different interface) and garnered positive response. This interface was then refined and proved to be a major hit with consumers and reviewers alike, was largely copied over to the Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D, and also kept in later advanced amateur/professional Sony digital cameras. The vertical control grip was also the first to feature a slightly lowered handgrip and shutter button, for better ergonomy in vertical shooting. This style of grip has also been featured in later Minolta and Sony models.

Also a titanium version of this camera was available as the 9Ti. The 9Ti had the same features as its regular counterpart with the exception of the silver finish and lighter weight of the titanium shell, a 'wet type' rubber grip, knobs with relief labels in orange color instead of the standard model's knobs with phosphorescent paint, and a brown leather shoulder strap. It also received four additional custom functions for a total of 25.A lighter magnesium vertical grip VC-9M was available as well.The camera came out in 1999 in limited quantities only and with 4-digit serial numbers. It was sold out in 2001 already. A small batch of Dynax 9Ti bodies with 8-digit serial numbers in the #199011xx range and lacking the accessories surfaced in Germany between 2002 and 2006 (presumably assembled by Minolta's European Service Center in Bremen from 9Ti spare parts), dubbed the Dynax 9Ti II to distinguish it from the original 4-digit limited series of the 9Ti.

In the second and third hardware revision of the 9, including all SSM/ADI upgraded units, a special procedure (requiring no tools) can be utilized to reconfigure the camera to behave like the 9Ti and subsequently invoke the limited model's extra functions also in the black model.^[5]

See also: Minolta Maxxum 9 [de]

7[edit]

The 7 is generally considered even more advanced in many respects than the Dynax/Maxxum/α-9, making it the most advanced Dynax/Maxxum/α. Amongst its many unusual features, it had an STF function which could emulate the Smooth Trans Focus effect by doing multiple exposures while varying the aperture — something done neither before nor since. The 7 was the first camera to support SSM lenses. Perhaps most noteworthy and radical was a huge LCD navigation display on the rear of the camera's film door. This offered a full operational view without the need of constant referral to the operating manual. It also eased operation of the 35 custom functions to change camera settings. Also, the 7 featured a plethora of dials and buttons as opposed to the 'hold button while turning wheel' interface many of its other contemporaries offered. This interface was a direct evolution from the 9 and 600si Classic and later continued in other pro- and semi-pro models.

This Maxxum offered the maximum shutter speed of 1/8000, a maximum frame rate of 4 frames/second, autofocus control with a 16-bit CPU coupled with a 14-segment honeycomb-pattern metering and the support of Minolta's ADI (Advanced Distance Integration) with its 'D' series lenses. Also for the professional–enthusiast was the vertical control grip (VC-7) that replicated some basic controls for vertical shooting and extending shooting time with extra batteries. There was also a film chamber lock to avoid accidental exposure of film that is still loaded. The Dynax/Maxxum/α-7 was noted to be a good camera among many photographers and rave reviews on the Internet and magazines alike.^{[citation needed]}

In some markets a limited edition of the camera became available in 2001 as Dynax 7 Limited and α-7 Limited (there was no Maxxum variant of this model). It featured a larger internal film data memory, a slightly more refined finish of the exterior and golden-colored labels. Like the 9Ti it had 4-digit serial numbers, except for the Chinese α-7 Limited II model, which had 8-digit serial numbers. Also featuring a larger internal memory, there was a variant of the normal α-7 named α-7 CNM (Chinese navigation model) specifically for the Chinese market.

5[edit]

The 5 was an easy-to-use, compact, and feature-packed film camera using core technologies from the Minolta Dynax/Maxxum/α-7. The Dynax/Maxxum/α-5 incorporated advanced autofocus (AF) technology, powerful film drive, relatively fast shutter speeds, and several creative features including 14 custom functions, into a small and light silver-colored SLR camera body. Like all other autofocus Minolta cameras, it used the same lenses initially offered in the mid-1980s. Also available was a battery grip (BP-200) for extended 35 mm film shooting.

Konica Minolta Maxxum 7d User Manual

The Maxxum 3 and Maxxum 4 are based on this Minolta, being less feature-rich entry-level cameras. This fifth generation (Dynax/Maxxum/α-3/4/5, 7 & 9) were the last full generation of film cameras that Minolta made with only two more film cameras (Dynax 60, Maxxum/α-70 and Dynax 30/40, Maxxum/α-50) produced before merging with Konica and leaving the 35 mm camera business all together.

Sixth generation[edit]

40[edit]

First of two sixth generation Minolta film cameras. Entry level camera which took the crown as lightest and smallest AF 35mm SLR.

Digital SLR bodies[edit]

5D[edit]

7D[edit]

Lenses[edit]

List of Minolta A-mount lenses:

Third-party lenses[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

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