Title : Minolta Maxxum STsi Panorama Date 35mm SLR Camera Kit with 35-80mm Lens
Author : Minolta
Release Date : 20000426
Binding : Electronics
Regular Price : $359.99
Amazon.com Price : $259.99
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Editorial Reviews : The Minolta Maxxum STsi Panorama Date kit includes the compact, lightweight Minolta Maxxum STsi single-lens reflex camera that is equipped with panoramic shooting mode, date imprinting, and a host of accessories such as a detachable 35-80mm lens, a wide strap, and batteries. This SLR kit provides many creative options for advanced users, such as the ability to shoot double exposures, but it is designed with a user-friendly format so that even novice photographers can enjoy using it. The Minolta Maxxum STsi provides a fully automatic point-and-shoot mode, plus aperture, shutter, and manual setting modes. Program selection modes include portrait, landscape, close-up, sports, and night portrait settings. This camera features precise continuous autofocusing plus eight-segment honeycomb metering or spot metering for even more accurate exposures. In addition, the Minolta Maxxum has a built-in, versatile pop-up flash with five flash modes (including red-eye reduction) and wireless flash control modes. The continuous film advance is used to capture action sequences. Other advanced features include three-shot autoexposure bracketing and a self-timer function. The Minolta Maxxum STsi comes complete with all necessary batteries and a limited one-year warranty on parts and labor.
Buyer Reviews : I began looking for a camera after problems with my last point and shoot and wanted to upgrade to something more powerful. Searching on the internet allowed me to find many reviews and potential replacements, and Amazon offerered prices about 30% less than my local vendors - with a Minolta lens instead of an off-brand. My wife an I took about 10 rolls within the first few weeks - everything from portraits of our son, to sunsets (panoramic), to action shots, to shots with different depths of focus. The camera performed extremely well, is light weight, and seems to help with any 'shaking' when taking pictures. The lens is great for shots between 3 to 50 feet, but not much can be focused on beyond that. I am looking forward to getting a 210 or 300mm zoom lens. Overall we have been very happy with the features and the feel of the camera, and I highly recommend it.
(by DMcGee)
Features/Technical Specs : * Compact, lightweight single-lens reflex camera for novice and advanced users alike * Detachable 35-80mm lens included * Selectable autofocus or manual focus * Through-the-lens, 8-segment honeycomb-pattern, or spot metering * Panorama mode and date imprinting included
