 |
I have recently started shooting film again with some pro-sumer type cameras and have found the Minolta Maxxum 5000 a sound camera, when you can get a good well kept one! The item I found appeared to be in great condition and except for the Sigma lens that it came with, is turning out to be a favorite of mine for simplicity of use and the great throwback look that film in an older camera gives to pictures. The camera feels solid in your hand, albeit a bit heavier than some other prosumer cameras that I have used. But the weight is welcome and helps in balancing some of the longer zoom lenses! If you don't have large hands, or if you prefer light cameras then this one is not for you unless you want a bit of a work out :) I find that the Program mode for this camera, with lenses from the same era (1985) work wonderfully! The camera is very easy to use in this Mode and the rolls of film that I have shot through it in Program have come out well-exposed when using both the 35-70mm f/4 and the 70-210mm f/4. I have also had some good results using the 70-210mm f3.5 RS. I also love that the simplicity of using the buttons on either side of the camera for shutter speed and aperture when in Manual mode! I love the dials on my Maxxum 7, but this system also works well and is intuitive with a little practice. All in all, for someone looking to shoot some film and perhaps learn a little about taking the time to compose and review before just shooting and deleting, the Minolta Maxxum 5000 is a great amateur/enthusiast camera. I cannot wait to practice with it daily, and now I need to find a flash unit and a AA battery holder to make it easier to handle!! If you can find a good example of this wonderful camera, you can't go wrong in getting it.Read full review
I have a Maxxum 7000. I love it. My dad also had on and put me on to it. We have had them since they came out in the early 80's, and the other manufacturer's tried to copy them. They are still sought after because of their durability, quality, and optional functions. You can't go wrong with this camera. I am now looking at a 5000, just to have another I can carry with me in my car at all times. I live near the beach in NJ, and many professional sell photos at craft shows. The photos I've taken are as good or better than those. My dad called it an idiot camera, because any idiot could only take spectacular pictures when the camera is set in the auto focus mode.
This Camera is a Tank , with the meaning , you cant kill it ! Its Built STRONG,and Built Simple.All Controls are easily accessed and clearly Marked.Nothing on the camera will easily break like some battery doors or pop up flashes like on some models. Lenses are very inexpensive should you decide to pick up a few differnt focal lenghts ..Only con is there is a rubber thumb pad on the back theat falls off , but it affects nothing operational , just the astetics of the unit . It can easily be glued back on provided you havent lost it ...On some later Minoltas (The 9000), The LCD screen was an issue with Bleeding . This Model Rarely had that Trouble. Battery compartments from the 7000 will fit this camera as will the film door .. Pictures come out GREAT because of its internal Brain.It tells you if you are focused or not .. It wont shoot if the focus is incorrect ... This Is a great Little Camera That will last a long time . The 7000 introduced later was probably the More popular Model with more controls , but this was easier to operate, with the same results . A Great Little Camera !Read full review
Even though the company is out of the camera business now, there are a lot of Minolta lenses and accessories that will fit the new Sony digital SLRs so you can buying them free of worries since Sony boughtout Konica Minolta therefore the Minolta's lenses works so perfect on a Sony Camera Body. What I love the most about it?........ easy to use, excellent pictures and my #1 reason,..the shuter speed, specially when chasing a 2 year old.
I purchased this camera about 4 months ago. I have run at least 3 rolls of film thru the camera, and everyone turned out excellent. I like the 35mm cameras, have had several in the past. I purchased 2 other cameras, before I got this one, and had to return them because of Dead On Arrival. This camera was in excellent working condition and has been well maintained. I know that similar cameras sell for less, but I also know that there are Minolta Maxxum 5000 camera bodies on Ebay for more than the price of this camera.
Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Best Selling in Film Cameras
Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Save on Film Cameras
Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- You may also like
