Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D Review | Cameralabs

Konica Minolta’s new Maxxum 5D is a high-performance interchangeable-lens digital SLR that inherits the revolutionary technology of its predecessor the Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D. Built-in Anti-Shake Performance with All Maxxum System Lenses*1 The Maxxum 5D inherits the revolutionary technology of the Maxxum 7D – the world’s first*2 digital SLR with built-in Anti-Shake Technology and CCD Shift mechanism that is compatible with all Maxxum system lenses*1 including Konica Minolta’s soon to be introduced line of Digital Technology “DT” lenses.


Cameralabs.com have released their Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D review and in it tell us-

“Judged on resolution, basic features and price alone, the Dynax 5D is already comparable to its immediate rivals. At this point you’d normally weigh-up looks, handling and specific features where one may be preferred over another to make a decision, but the 5D of course has one very important advantage: built-in Anti-Shake.

The 5D’s built-in Anti-Shake is a truly valuable feature which genuinely works. Like similar technologies it won’t perform miracles, but you really are looking at a two to three stop advantage when handholding. This allows you to handhold shots at exposures two to three times slower than normal, thereby allowing you to snap under dimmer conditions without worrying about camera shake or being forced to increase the ISO and compromise quality. The fact you get this built-in for roughly the same price as rival budget digital SLRs is remarkable. The bundled 18-70mm lens also has a longer and more useful range than the usual 18-55mm lenses bundled with its rivals.”

MAXXUM/Dynax 5D Features
* Minolta-A bayonet lens mount, 1.5x focal magnifier
* 6-megapixel CCD sensor for images up to 3008 x 2000 pixels
* CCD-Shift Anti-shake system with LED indicator in viewfinder
* 95% coverage viewfinder with pentaprism and interchangeable focusing screens
* Recording choice of 3 levels of JPEG, RAW, or RAW plus Fine JPEG
* 9-point AF sensor array with high-precision Predictive Focus Control and high-speed Subject Tracking
* Adobe RGB and sRGB color space selection
* Image adjustments: Contrast, Color saturation, Sharpness
* Snapping modes: Full-auto, Programmed AE, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, metered Manual and 5 Scene modes
* TTL metering: 14-segment honeycomb-pattern, Center-weighted or spot metering
* White Balance: Auto, six presets and Manual color temperature (2500-9900°K in 100° increments).
* Capture up to 10 frames at 3 frames per second (in Fine JPEG mode)
* Shutter speeds: 30 to 1/4,000 seconds, 1/160 sec. flash sync
* AE bracketing with 3 frames or White Balance bracketing
* 2.5 inch, color TFT LCD, 115,000 pixels, adjustable brightness
* Playback histogram, up to 5x image zoom, 4/9/16-thumbnail index
* ISO Range: 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 and 3200 (with ISO speed extension)
* Built-in TTL popup flash with red-eye reduction.
* Hot shoe for Minolta Program Flash
* CompactFlash Type II card slot, Microdrive and FAT32 compatible
* USB 2.0 (full speed) interface for image downloads
* Video Out with selectable NTSC or PAL timing
* Powered by NP-400 Li-ion battery pack, rapid charger included
* Exif Print, PRINT Image Matching II, PictBridge compatible