minolta dynax 500si super review

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Average Ratings
Photograph Quality8.5/10 Based on 4 ratings
Features7.2/10 Based on 10 ratings
Ease of Use10/10 Based on 4 ratings
Value for Money6.5/10
Reviewer Rating6.5/10
Overall Rating6.9/10 Based on 27 ratings
54% Recommended7 out of 13 Reviews

expert review of Minolta Dynax 500si Super 35mm SLR camera

By James. Rank: Lance Corporal on 9th Jun 2002

James.'s Ratings
Features5/10
Value for money6/10
Overall value5/10
no James.'s recommendation

Good Points

Lightweight, straight forward, affordable.

Bad Points

Focusing is poor in low light, and, if shooting in Flash using Shutter Priority, the camera must be set at 60 shutter speed. It is very easy to knock the shutter speed button out of place ( changing the setting ). You cannot shoot in Aperature priority using a dedicated 3500XI Flash. Viewfinder is darker than more modern cameras. This camera is best suited to the novice enthusiast, but should be avoided for fast action photography such as Weddings, sports photography. But a good entry camera.

General Comments

I have used the Minolta Dynax 500si Super 35mm SLR camera as a novice but as I have turned professional the camera has really shown its shortcomings. The most apparent is its inability to focus fast and in poor lighting situations. I also have a Nikon F90X and it really gives the Minolta a run for its money but so it should, as the Minolta is built for the Novice Photographer. The Nikon is a real work horse.

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