Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera with Anti Shake (Body Only)

Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera with Anti Shake (Body Only)
Manufacturer: Minolta
Product Type: Photography

Editorial Review:
Product Description
Maxxum 5D offers a user-friendly configuration of dials and controls that even beginner SLR camera users will quickly feel familiar with. Added functions provide users who are moving up from more basic models with intuitive control; the exposure mode dial also operates the five options of the Digital Subject Program Selector, and an independent lever ensures quick and easy white balance control. Electronic menus display adjustable parameters to meet the demands of advanced photographers, and a menu call button simplifies menu navigation. Enhances ease of use so users can navigate intuitively without having to refer the instructions. Digital Effect Control lets users select an option among ten scene types, edit the parameters to their preferences, and then store the settings. Once a scene is selected, the Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D automatically sets appropriate image processing and image quality parameters In addition to AWB (auto white balance), PWB (preset white balance), custom white balance and color temperature settings, the Maxxum 5D offers added creative freedom with CC (Color Compensation) filter effects and Color Temperature fine-tuning in 100K increments High-performance, high-speed autofocus (AF) Capture up to 30 frames at a speed of approximately 3 frames per second (in Fine JPEG mode) Image Recording Media - Type I and Type II CompactFlash Cards, Microdrive // SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard require optional SD-CF1 Auto and manual exposure modes Built-in electronic-flash Video Output PAL / NTSC (selected on the camera) USB Uses and included Minolta NP400 rechargeable battery Dimensions (WxHxD) Approximately 5.1 x 3.6 x 2.6 in / Weighs - 20.8 ounce

Average customer rating:

A really great camera
Best Digital SLR Camera I Have Owned.
Love my minolta!
An excellent DSLR
Extraordinary DSLR Camera For Wannabe Pros (or real ones)

Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera with Anti Shake (Body Only)

Manufacturer: Minolta
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Accessories:

Konica Minolta 70-210mm f/4.5-5.6 II Zoom Lens for Maxxum Series SLR Cameras (Silver)
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Product Features:

6.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
2.5-inch LCD; body-integral CCD-shift
Comprehensive image adjustment and control for creative applications
Comprehensive image adjustment and control, including zone matching, for creative imaging
Stores images on CF or SD cards (with optional adapter) or microdrive; powered by one NP-400 lithium-ion battery

ASIN: B000A7JKMW

Product Description

Maxxum 5D offers a user-friendly configuration of dials and controls that even beginner SLR camera users will quickly feel familiar with. Added functions provide users who are moving up from more basic models with intuitive control; the exposure mode dial also operates the five options of the Digital Subject Program Selector, and an independent lever ensures quick and easy white balance control. Electronic menus display adjustable parameters to meet the demands of advanced photographers, and a menu call button simplifies menu navigation. Enhances ease of use so users can navigate intuitively without having to refer the instructions. Digital Effect Control lets users select an option among ten scene types, edit the parameters to their preferences, and then store the settings. Once a scene is selected, the Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D automatically sets appropriate image processing and image quality parameters In addition to AWB (auto white balance), PWB (preset white balance), custom white balance and color temperature settings, the Maxxum 5D offers added creative freedom with CC (Color Compensation) filter effects and Color Temperature fine-tuning in 100K increments High-performance, high-speed autofocus (AF) Capture up to 30 frames at a speed of approximately 3 frames per second (in Fine JPEG mode) Image Recording Media - Type I and Type II CompactFlash Cards, Microdrive // SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard require optional SD-CF1 Auto and manual exposure modes Built-in electronic-flash Video Output PAL / NTSC (selected on the camera) USB Uses and included Minolta NP400 rechargeable battery Dimensions (WxHxD) Approximately 5.1 x 3.6 x 2.6 in / Weighs - 20.8 ounce

Customer Reviews:

A really great camera.......2007-06-27

It was one of the saddest days of my life when Minolta went out the camera business. This is one really great camera. I hope Sony is able to continue the Minolta tradition.

Best Digital SLR Camera I Have Owned........2007-01-09

It is very simple to use the Konica Minolta 5D camera. I have had other SLR digital cameras that were big clumsy and hard to use. Right out of the box I was able to use the 5D without any problem. There are manual settings if you are brave enough to try to use them. As time goes on I plan to figure them out but for now I just use the automatic mode. If your a novice photographer that is just starting out the 5D is the way to go.

Love my minolta!.......2006-05-26

I have a Dimage G400 that I carry around every day since it is so compact. It has consistently given me fabulous results and out-performed my canon SD 500 in quality. Because of this, I gave the Canon away.

I wanted to upgrade to a digital slr. I also looked at the canon and nikon. I decided on the Maxxum 5D for several reasons: the price, the awesome Minolta quality that has never let me down, the antishake feature, and the fact that I have a Minolta 35mm SLR. I can use those lenses on the digital SLR.

I've had the maxxum 5D for about 2 months and haven't really had the time to go through all of the instructions and features. I constantly take pictures but am by no means an expert. Despite this, my Minoltas deliver such high quality pictures with superb color and clarity. This is especially obvious when I compare pictures taken by other cameras at the same event - no comparison! A common drawback of digitals is the need for a bright room for nice pics. However, the flash is really powerful so I haven't found it to be a problem yet. So many people give me compliments, even on pictures that were casually shot at the spur of the moment. The shutter speed is so fast that I can really capture the moments.

This camera is really impressive. It attracts a lot of attention even before people see the prints!

An excellent DSLR.......2006-03-27

I've been using my Maxxum 5D for about a month now and could not be more impressed. It has excellent ergonomics, great features (like antishake), and of course, produces high quality images. I moved up from a Canon point and shoot and I really appreciate these features: 1) no shutter lag, 2) long battery life, 3) great low-light performance, 4) interchangeable lenses, 5) RAW format support. I am shooting only RAW these days and using Photoshop Elements 3.0 to do the conversion to JPEG. While it is true the camera will usually do a good job, with RAW you have a good chance to fix that important picture where the exposure and white balance is just wrong.

On the lens front I'm using: 1) 18-70mm kit lens (wide but inexpensive), 2) Minolta AF 50mm f/1.7 lens - great for portaits and low-light 3) Tamron 28-200mm XR - a good all-around and compact lens.

I look forward to many years of usage from this camera. I certainly hope Sony picks up support for the Minolta system.

Extraordinary DSLR Camera For Wannabe Pros (or real ones).......2006-03-20

This DSLR is as good as it gets in the "Pro-sumer" (advanced amateur...wannabe pro) category. The Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D is as good (or better) than all the others in its class (e.g, Nikon and Canon) but comes with the anti-shake feature. It is also among the least expensive in its class. Get it while you still can.

This camera is for experienced digital photography enthusiasts, or technological savvy folks who are sure that's where they are headed. You can set it to "auto" and point-and-shoot the Maxxum 5D (also know as Dynax 5D internationally) and you'll get perfect shots nearly all the time. But if that's all you want to do, this camera is not for you.

By the way, it would be foolish to buy this (or any other DSLR) camera as a starter camera (even if you have the money). This camera is best for those with some experience who want to be creative and view digital photography as a serious hobby or maybe even a part-time source of income. Even though you can by-pass the hundreds of alternative settings on the 5D, it would be a shame to have them an not use them at least some time.

If you have any Minolta (aka Konica -Minolta)lens or other accessories from your old film-based SLR, then this camera is a no brainer, as they will all work in this camera too. By the way, there is no reason to buy the higher end Konica Minolta 7-D, unless you are a pro with lots of extra money. Its bigger, more expensive and has only one or two more features than this one.

The big negative issue that you'll note elswhere in these reviews is that the Konica-Minolta corporation will no longer be making cameras over the coming year...though the multi-billion dollar conglomerate will be around for many years to come to honor its warranties.

I recently bought this camera and a [...] rebate was in place. You might expect to see more of this as Konica Minolta gets out of the camera business. But even now, given this camera's fine reputation, they are getting harder to find.

It is likeley that Sony (who purchased rights to Konica-Minolta's camera technology) will make this camera the basis of their new Sony namplate DSLR model line in coming months since it is a winner. But even if they do not, many third parties make lens that fit this camera and you can purchase extra warranties from third parties as well.

If you buy this or any other DSLR, be sure to buy several 512MB or 1-2 GB compact flash cards to take advantage of the larger JPEG or "raw" image size it outputs (sometimes 5 shots at at a time, since like the pros, you can click once to get multiple action shots.) Tigerdirect always seems to have the best deals and rebates on flash cards. You will also need a flash card reader. Don't mess with connecting this or any camera directly to your PC.

Speaking of Mega-Pixels, anything over 6MP is overkill, unless you are going to make nothing but room size posters.

If you'e never owned an SLR or DSLR before, they are not pocket cameras (you should get one of those first by the way); So you will need to be comfortable lugging the DSLR camera and at least one extra lens (you will likely want a telephoto zoom - I recommend a 200 or 300mm zoom) around.

The most innovative DSLR case on the market is Lowepro's new slingshot 200 backpack. A must if you have more than one lens, or if you have any other paraphernalia. The slingshot recenly won several well-deserved ergonmic design awards. (I got a good deal on one via the Amazon marketplace).

I hope all this input helps, whether or not you buy the Konica-Minolta Maxxum 5D. Happy shooting!!

Refurbished Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera with Anti Shake (Body Only)

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Konica-Minolta Maxxum 5D

Refurbished Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera with Anti Shake (Body Only)

Manufacturer: Minolta
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Product Features:

6.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
2.5-inch LCD; body-integral CCD-shift
Comprehensive image adjustment and control for creative applications
Comprehensive image adjustment and control, including zone matching, for creative imaging
Stores images on CF or SD cards (with optional adapter) or microdrive; powered by one NP-400 lithium-ion battery

ASIN: B000GZT0BO

Product Description

Get exceptionally crisp, sharp photographs in any picture-taking situation! This Konica Minolta Dynax Maxxum 5D features 6.1 megapixels for images with amazing details and an Anti-shake performance to ensure steady shots for superb image quality! The large 2.5-inch LCD monitor provides clear image viewing and works as a navigation display for the camera settings. The display automatically switches from horizontal to vertical format when shooting in upright "portrait" format and lets you adjust size of the on-screen text. The Digital Subject Program optimizes the camera's exposure, white balance and image processing systems for specific options such as portrait, sports, landscape, evening sunset view, and night view shots! The Digital Effect Control lets you select an option among ten scene types, edit the parameters to your preferences and then store the settings. This Dynax Maxxum 5D Digital SLR camera also features a built-in flash, CompactFlash/MicroDrive expansion slot and comes in a compact and lightweight construction. Attach the lens, insert the memory card and start taking pictures!

Customer Reviews:

Konica-Minolta Maxxum 5D.......2007-01-04

Anti Shake technology makes the 5D a very nice 6 megapixel camera; however, the 5D cannot compete with the 10 megapixel Sony Alpha 100 which currently is priced at a mere $636 through Amazon.

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