Minolta Maxxum 5 35mm SLR Camera Kit w/ 28-80mm Lens

Title : Minolta Maxxum 5 35mm SLR Camera Kit w/ 28-80mm Lens
Author : Minolta
Release Date : 20011002
Binding : Electronics
Regular Price : $450.00
Amazon.com Price : $349.99 (22 %)
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Editorial Reviews :
If you want the total creative control an SLR offers, but don't like lugging around a cumbersome kit, Minolta's Maxxum 5 is worth a look. It's one of the world's smallest and lightest autofocus SLRs, and its extensive array of high-performance features adjusts to offer something for everyone from beginners to advanced amateur photographers.
Design

Measuring just 5 by 3.4 by 2.4 inches and weighing in at around 12 ounces, the body of the Maxxum 5 is about the same size as many point-and-shoot cameras--of course, the lens adds to this size and weight, but it's still an extremely compact design. To save weight, much of the body is made of high-impact plastic, with a metal lens mount and tripod mount for durability. The camera uses Minolta A-mount lenses, and a 28-80mm Minolta AF zoom lens with a maximum aperture of f3.5 to f5.6 is included.

Key Features

Primary features include spot-metering and spot-focusing, depth-of-field preview, a built-in multimode flash, 7-point autofocus system, a maximum shutter speed of 1/4,000th of a second, 3 FPS rapid-fire shooting, and 14-segment metering. A powerful processor and speedy motor combine to provide one of the fastest autofocus systems available.

Additional Features

In addition, the Maxxum 5 features 'eye-start automation,' a performance enhancer that senses when you put your eye to the viewfinder and starts preparing to take a shot immediately. If you're planning to use the camera in the studio, the wireless flash setting communicates with Minolta off-camera flash units.

Contents

The kit comes with the Maxxum 5 body, 28-80mm AF zoom lens, shoulder strap, lens cap, and a pair of CR2 batteries.

Buyer Reviews :
The Minolta Maxxum 5 is the best purchase I’ve made in a long time. Before I make a purchase I like to do a lot of research. For the Maxxum 5, I called a few of the better local camera shops and asked for the best “bang for your buck” SLR, and they all said the Maxxum 5. Look in American Photo magazine January 2002 a see for your self that the Maxxum 5 is the only film camera in the year’s ten best new products. It is the lightest in its class; I’ve carried it with me on five-hour hikes without problems. It’s features stack up with the equivalent Pentax, Nikon, and Cannon SLRs. Another reviewer incorrectly stated a max shutter speed of 1/2000 second, it is actually 1/4000 second, which is faster than many of its competitors, and in fact none beat it. It can also shoot at 3 frames/second. None of the competition can beat that either. With a plethora of features, lightweight, and affordable price, the Minolta Maxxum 5 is a tough camera to beat.

(by yokimbo)

Features/Technical Specs :
* 35mm compact single-lens reflex (SLR) camera
* Kit includes 28-80mm Minolta zoom autofocus lens
* Integrated flash with red-eye reduction; includes hot shoe for external flash
* One of the smallest and lightest full-featured SLRs ever produced

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