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7 Reviews For Minolta Dynax 700si

  • Guest 17th Sep 2009

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    I have owned many Minolta Maxxums I collect them as a hobby. But the Minolta Dynax 700si is an awesome camera. I bought all the toys that go with that camera model the VC-7 Verticel control grip the 5400HS flash and all genuine minolta maxxum lenses for that model. I love the lay out in the view finder. It is a large view finder all the info is on the bottom rather than on the side like my other models. That's one of the best things is the very large view finder. Another awesome thing is the ceative expanion cards that it takes. I have had my maxxum 700si since 1994 maybe a year after that but iv always kept the lens attached and I film tested almost all my film cameras that iv had the lenses attached since I bought them brand new becuase someone I know sells Minolta cameras and he said that Minoltas have a bad feature the aperiture base plate will break if you leave your lenses attached I only had this problem with 1 point and shoot model but that was the only camera with the problem and I bought it used. I had it repaired. And my otherone I did buy brand new I need to test because I am going back to mostly all film again. I love film and the pictures I get with film I forgot just how really good they are till I film tested my most important film cameras beginning with my 700si that I really love.

  • Guest 30th Aug 2009

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    I have owned the current 700si body since the mid 90's. I used 2 of these for for wedding photography, coupled to a few vivitar hmv285 flashes and the Minolta dedicated flash. Brilliant 35mmm slr, quick and reliable with a great feel. The amount of customisation possible is awesome. I have since used the Sony Alpha 100 and A700, and find the Sony offerings nothing like as innovative as Minolta used to be.

    These bodies are now frequently on Ebay and sell cheaply.

  • humberto2000 3rd Feb 2008

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    I am a avid photographer Nikon FM2N manual camera . Autofocus Minolta Dynax 700si.
    And digital Sony Alpha D100. These cameras are the best value around.
    Dynax700si is so understated try it with fuji velvia

    FM2N is "the" camera if your a manual junky and it will out live you.

    Sony Alpha D100 is value !! 10.2 mega pixels marvel .

  • vizavis 28th Jan 2008

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    The Minolta Dynax 700si was my first "real" camera. I purchased it new when i went back to school. i always thought I would be a painter but after photography well, nothing else would do. I used this camera almost every day for 6 years. I don't cry over "things" but the day this camera broke, I sat down and wept.

  • andyuk51 Rank: Corporal 26th Oct 2003

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    I have used Minolta cameras for quite a few years now and this Minolta Dynax 700si is by far the best yet. Before I go on I must recommend you buy the Hove publication manual for this camera. It tells you how to use the cameras features easily and then you will realise what an absolute amazing machine you own.
    I have found the metering system to be accurate, focusing is spot on and the features are endless. One feature in particular that is so simple yet so useful, its called "Eye Start". On th ...

  • martin. 4th Aug 2002

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    this is the first auto focusing slr i have ever bought
    i dont know a lot about them but the specs looked good. as to the film - why not try using fuji sensia 400 its a good film and it speeds youre camera up four fold. what's your reason for not doing this? i tried this 400 asa slide film and found it good in my camera. im using a minolta x300 1.7 50mm lens. i would like to know how good the 35 to 80 mm lens is - can anyone tell me ? is it supposed to come whith a date back ?
    can anyone tell m ...

  • Peter Hunt. Rank: Lance Corporal 27th Aug 2001

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    I have owned this camera for three years and am still amazed by its reliability and good feel. The 14 segment metering is accurate to the point that my hand held meter agrees with the suggested camera settings. This can only be a sign of a well developed system camera. The back up of lenses and other accessories is superb wether opting for the budget range of lenses or the more expensive professional models. I would highly recommend this camera to anyone who wants full automation with manual ove ...