Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D 6MP Digital SLR w/ Anti-Shake Technology & AF 28-100mm f/3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens
Details
- Availability:
- No longer available through SilverGelatin.net
- List Price:
- $1,799.99
- Average Customer Rating:
- 4.5 out of 5
- Manufacturer:
- Konica Minolta
Features
- 6-megapixel resolution for photo-quality 14-by-19-inch enlargements
- The world's first digital SLR camera with body-integral antishake technology and a CCD-shift mechanism
- Full compatibility with the Maxxum system of lenses and accessories
- 2.5-inch LCD large-screen monitor with ultrafine 207,000-pixel resolution
- Simultaneous RAW and JPEG recording, plus 3 metering systems (14-segment honeycomb-pattern, center-weighted average, and spot) for fine control
Description
Maxxum 7D is the premiere digital SLR camera from Konica Minolta. Based on the Minolta Maxxum 7000 digital-camera, the 7D leaps forward with higher resolution imaging, greater ease of use, superior creative control, and outstanding overall performance. Equipped with a large, 2.5-inch LCD monitor that brings a new standard of image reviewing to digital SLR photography, plus the powerful new implementation of a CCD-Shift Anti-Shake system designed for the camera's 6.1 megapixel CCD, the Maxxum 7D assures you of the beautiful results you've always wanted. Built-in Electronic-Flash (also accepts optional external flashes - External flashes Program Flash 5600HS(D), 3600HS(D), 2500D, Macro Ring Flash 1200) Flash metering - ADI, Pre-flash TTL, Manual flash control Drive modes - Single, Continuous, 10 seconds/2 seconds self-timer, Single bracket, Continuous bracket / Continuous advance - Approximately 3 frames per second Interval recording - Interval time - 30 seconds/1-10, 15, 20, 30, 45, 60 minutes, 2 -240 frames. Start timer is equipped. (Setting - 0.5 to 24H, in 0.5 increments) CCD Anti-Shake 2.5 LCD screen Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) - 5.91 x 4.17 x 3.05 inches
Spotlight customer reviews
Maxxum 7d
[ Posted: 2008-11-03 ]
Not too many of these cameras left out there for sale. It was the digital version of the Maxxum 7 film camera.
I'm very happy with the pictures it takes, particularly in low light. This is a benefit of the 6mp sensor, which nowadays seems like a low figure, but unless you want to go much larger than 8 by 10 prints, shouldn't be an issue.
What I want to warn people about are a couple of problems with the electronics. The 7d has a known problem of first frame black, the shutter doesn't fire the first time it is used, then you turn it off and back on again and it will work.
Eventually though it will stop working.
The other problem is with the anti-shake mechanism. The camera will refuse to take a picture while the anti-shake lights go off in the view finder, accompanied by a whirring noise.
Both these problems can be fixed, normally by Precision Camera. It will cost you though. I was lucky enough to get one that had been fixed, and was still under the warranty from Precision. Ask the seller about these problems.
Astounding ergonomics and control...
[ Posted: 2008-07-01 ]
If you want every control at your fingertips, this is the camera for you...
The Anti-shake really do work...
Nice camera
[ Posted: 2007-03-23 ]
It does what you pay for...I switch to Canon, better performance, but alot more expensive...kept my Minolta as a backup camera
Simply the best!!!
[ Posted: 2006-11-26 ]
I've had my Maxxum 7D since September 2006 and can't find enough words to say how i love it! I've had moments when i danced like a kid who just scored a goal after openning up the images on the computer screen!!! This baby reflects every aspect of my personality and helps me bring out my crazy photo ideas.
I hesitated and was patiently waiting till i could get it all together with the 28-75mm 2.8 lens, my second best was Nikon's D200, but i decided to follow my dream and i've been happy ever after. Sweet!!! 6MP is just fine with me, printing posters the size of a wall isn't my hobby, so why splash out so much to keep up with the Joneses?! MP count has nothing to do with the quality and a good lens like the one mentioned proves it. The camera is so well designed i barely use the LCD screen, it's on only to review the shot and get some initial settings done, buttons and dials are so intuitively laid out, one doesn't have to take his eye off to make an allignment!!! It's become my arms extention and i now see as if having a viewfinder always on me and the moment i spot something extraordinary i know i can take the challenge - i'm all set for it! Excellent job by KM!
I tried Canon 30D in a store before and after the purchase, surely the results are sweet, but it feels like a toy or like an aoutomatic transmission car compared to a well built solid stick shift! You drive it, not the opposite, that what makes your shots so differnet!
The Maxxum 7D - Shake It! It's Great!
[ Posted: 2006-11-07 ]
The Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D is a pioneer in the crowded field of digital SLR cameras. It was the first DSLR camera to incorporate AS (anti-shake) into the camera body instead of the camera lens. It seems like such an obvious no-brainer it's a wonder why nobody thought of it earlier. With the 7D, any lens you attach to the camera magically becomes AS enabled!
That means every lens from a cheap $50 plastic kit lens to a $1,500 pro level telephoto lens. The other big camera brands (Canon and Nikon) put their anti-shake technology (Canon calls it IS, Nikon calls it VR) into their lens. And not all of their lenses have IS/VR. That means if you want anti-shake with Canon and Nikon you need to buy their special IS/VR lenses, and believe me you WILL pay extra for it. Another problem is that Canon and Nikon don't make wide lenses or fast standard primes with IS/VR. With the Maxxum 7D, any lens your heart desires will be AS enabled once you connect it to your camera. Simply awesome! Once you try photography with anti-shake technology, there is no going back!