This Maxxum 7000 shows normal signs of use.
Includes:
Minolta Maxxum 7000 Body
Maxxum AF Zoom 35-70mm f/4 Lens
The Minolta 7000 AF was the first popular autofocus SLR camera. Known as the Maxxum 7000 in North America and α-7000 (Alpha 7000) in Japan.
This was not just a manual focus camera with autofocus added. It was truly a revolutionary camera in that it redefined what an SLR was with the addition of computer chips in the camera body, lenses, and accessories. These controlled the camera functions for optimal results. For example, when a lens was mounted, its ROM chip would access the camera's CPU to optimize the program for that lens, and on-camera flash heads zoomed automatically with changes in focal length. This level of sophistication had not previously been brought to market. A built-in motor drive and other automated features set the standard for other manufacturers.
In addition to autofocus, the Maxxum had manual, aperture priority, shutter priority, and program modes. Knobs and dials were replaced with pushbuttons and internal and external liquid crystal displays (LCDs). Popular with many new buyers, the LCD displays were disliked by some photographers used to the older controls, which lead to the pro version of the camera, the 9000, relying on more mechanical controls. The new camera body utilized a large number of plastic composites which also came in for both praise and criticism. Minolta had a history of not disguising its plastic construction as had other manufacturers (for example the popular x-700). 7000's were durable cameras.
The kit lens for the camera was a 35-70mm f4 Minolta AF lens with a macro switch. Its zoom setting ring served in macro mode as a manual focusing ring.
This Maxxum 7000 shows normal signs of use.
Includes:
Minolta Maxxum 7000 Body
Maxxum AF Zoom 35-70mm f/4 Lens
The Minolta 7000 AF was the first popular autofocus SLR camera. Known as the Maxxum 7000 in North America and α-7000 (Alpha 7000) in Japan.
This was not just a manual focus camera with autofocus added. It was truly a revolutionary camera in that it redefined what an SLR was with the addition of computer chips in the camera body, lenses, and accessories. These controlled the camera functions for optimal results. For example, when a lens was mounted, its ROM chip would access the camera's CPU to optimize the program for that lens, and on-camera flash heads zoomed automatically with changes in focal length. This level of sophistication had not previously been brought to market. A built-in motor drive and other automated features set the standard for other manufacturers.
In addition to autofocus, the Maxxum had manual, aperture priority, shutter priority, and program modes. Knobs and dials were replaced with pushbuttons and internal and external liquid crystal displays (LCDs). Popular with many new buyers, the LCD displays were disliked by some photographers used to the older controls, which lead to the pro version of the camera, the 9000, relying on more mechanical controls. The new camera body utilized a large number of plastic composites which also came in for both praise and criticism. Minolta had a history of not disguising its plastic construction as had other manufacturers (for example the popular x-700). 7000's were durable cameras.
The kit lens for the camera was a 35-70mm f4 Minolta AF lens with a macro switch. Its zoom setting ring served in macro mode as a manual focusing ring.
