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midwestslacker
Dec 20, 2002, 4:20 AM
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I was just curious if anybody has any experience with the Minolta Maxxum 5. If anyone has some beta that would be great if you could share it. I know the features and options it has to offer but I was just wondering about ease of use and how you would compare it to another SLR. Thanks.
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krillen
Dec 27, 2002, 4:30 PM
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I have a Minolta Maxxum 7000i which is a bit older than the 5. I have used a frew other Minolta's and they all seem to be great cameras for climbing use. As long as they are treated with care they react fine to weather or a long hike in. What are you looking for specifically?
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totigers
Dec 27, 2002, 4:49 PM
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Nikon has a great camera but I forgot the model. sorry, but it was recommended to me by one of my friends that is a photographer and knows how much I abuse my camera when I get out on the rocks. If you need to know more about it call Paul's photo and ask for Rebecca. 310/375-7014. Tell her that Chris Gallardo sent you and that you want info. She's great. Matter of fact if you talk to her, tell her I said hi. Have fun and look forward to seeing your pics when your set up.
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krillen
Dec 27, 2002, 5:59 PM
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Just curious, what does that have to do with Minolta cameras?
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favorablesteak
Dec 27, 2002, 6:38 PM
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The Minolta Maxxum 5 is a fine introductory SLR camera. Minolta is known for making affordable high end gear, and always seems to be ahead of Canon and Nikon a step or two when it comes to the newest technology. (ie: Minolta came out with the first auto-focus camera in 1986) Any of the Minolta Maxxum lens will fit a Maxxum 5, even the first auto focus lens that were made. You won't beable to put the older manual focus lens on though. Right now I'm using 2 Minolta Maxxum 7000's and I have no problems with them at all. If you have any questions email me. Cheers.
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trkrunner03
Dec 30, 2002, 1:56 AM
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I have a Maxuum 5 and really like it, if you are looking to find tons and tons of lenses i would recomend a Nikon instead but if you go with Sigma lenses for the Maxuum it isnt bad at all. The features are user friendly and it can do some pretty high end thind including eye start and constant focusing without having to press the shutter release halfway down which are both pretty cool. If i had more money when i bought i would have gotten an N 80 instead but and very happy with the minolta. The minolta also has the ability to trigger the slaves on external flashes via the built in pop up flash which is very usefull for still life and portraiture if you have the pro-type flashes, email me for more info if you want, TrkRunner03@aol.com Happy shooting Dave
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