With Konica-Minolta closing its camera operations, this review is a little late, but I’m curious how closely Sony’s first DSLR will resemble this one.
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.
Digital Camera Resource Page have released their Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D review and in it tell us-
While it’s not the perfect digital SLR, the Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D is an excellent value — and the only entry-level D-SLR with image stabilization built right into the body. Even with a couple of flaws it’s still easy to recommend the 5D.
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The Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D is an easy digital SLR to recommend. It costs just over $600 and it has built-in image stabilization and great photo quality. If you already have an investment in lenses from other manufacturers then I probably wouldn’t throw them away and start over with the 5D, but If you’re just starting out with D-SLRs then I’d take a close look at this camera.
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
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Follow-up comment rss or Leave a TrackbackIt won’t take Sony long to capitalize on Konica Minolta’s technology for its first dSLR, according to a Sony executive. The company’s first dSLR should hit the streets this summer.