Minolta's First Digital SLR
Written: Nov 15 '04
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Pros: Body integral anti-shake
Great interface
Big LCD
Fast autofocus
Cons: Problems with flash exposure
The Bottom Line: This is a great camera for Minolta's first digital SLR. If you already have a Minolta system (dedicated flash, lenses, etc.), get this camera. If not, still seriously consider it.
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| jpwilliams's Full Review: Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D / Dynax 7D Digital Camera |
The Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D is a digital SLR (DSLR) which is built on Minolta's Maxxum 7 body. It has an APS-size CCD as its image sensor which crops an image by 1.5X in comparison with its 35mm film counterpart. The 7D has a large, high-resolution LCD, matched by only two other DSLRs, as of this writing: the Nikon D2H and D2X, both of which are twice the price of this camera. It has a maximum ISO of 3200, matched by few other cameras. Even the Canon 1Ds has a maximum ISO of only 1250 and the Canon 1D Mark II of only 1600. The 7D has a resolution of 6 mega pixels, which some might find disappointing, given the plethora of new digital cameras which have come out over the past year having a resolution of 8 mega pixels. The big news, of course, is the built-in image stabilization, introduced in the Minolta A-1 prosumer camera. While Canon users, and, more recently and to a lesser degree, Nikon users, have had to choose a lens here and a lens there on which to spend their hard earned cash if they wanted image stabilization, owners of the 7D will pay a fair price for it once and will then gain the benefits of it with every lens in their arsenal; wide, long, macro, or special effect (e.g., soft focus). This is something that was impossible with film. It really is a brilliant idea.
Although there are some caveats, this is an excellent digital SLR with great features, handling, and performance. Please read my full review on my website.
http://www.jpwphoto.com
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Amount Paid (US$): 1600
This Camera is a Good Choice if You Want Something... Solid Enough for a Professional
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