Technical failures in 5D

cboman · Nov 7, 2005

I'm thinking of buying the new KM Dynax/Maxxum 5D but I've heard about some quality problems with Konica-Minolta. What kind of technical problems have encountered with the new 5D. Thanks for your answers

Howard Katz · Nov 7, 2005

Doesn't come with enough talent behind the viewfinder.

I've had mine for about 6 weeks and I love it. No problems.
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Pix Doc · Nov 7, 2005

My 7D was in twice, but my 5D seems on the money so far.
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semper_fi · Nov 7, 2005

so far my only problem has been the knucklehead behind the viewfinder.

Howard Katz said:
Doesn't come with enough talent behind the viewfinder.

I've had mine for about 6 weeks and I love it. No problems.
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aarif · Nov 7, 2005

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Dumont · Nov 7, 2005

Knock on wood, 2 weeks, about 400 pics, no issues here.

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KEITH-C · Nov 7, 2005

The only problem has been a temporary loss of LCD readout - I believe due to the operation of a pressure sensor near to the tripod bush. It cleared with a camera reset.

Keith-C

SharonMeyer · Nov 7, 2005

i'm having the same problem with the person behind the viewfinder....

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gian · Nov 7, 2005

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Ove Sentlig · Nov 7, 2005

cboman said:
I'm thinking of buying the new KM Dynax/Maxxum 5D but I've heard
about some quality problems with Konica-Minolta. What kind of
technical problems have encountered with the new 5D. Thanks for
your answers

mark victor · Nov 7, 2005

No problem so far...

tameside · Nov 7, 2005

Can't get my top center focus point to flash! other do, so I'm going to ask for an exchange.

sinescabeche · Nov 7, 2005

None yet. About 1300 pics so far, with kit lens and cheap Sigma 100-300AF
E.

Dave Huntoon · Nov 7, 2005

Pixel Doc - I love that Action GIF in your signature.

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Jay Williams · Nov 7, 2005

Minolta's current dedicated flashes still don't always work perfectly with DSLRs (the 5D's built-in flash seems to give great exposures).

With the 5D, 5600HS, and Lumiquest Pocket Bouncer, exposure is still wacky (major overexposure problems).

Great camera, though. Just wait for Minolta's next generation of dedicated flashes (if you want a dedicated flash).

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AarSee · Nov 7, 2005

The only problem I have is in the instant review after the picture is taken.

If I have the histogram set in review mode, when I take a picture, the instant review will flash for a split second, and then go directly back to the info mode display.

It makes no difference what time setting I choose in the menu for display. It appears to only happen when I use the histogram during review.

Seems like a small quirk in the software, hopefully to be corrected in future firmware updates.

Other than that, 1700 shots and going strong.

Rick

piperg · Nov 7, 2005

I've had my 5D for about two months. No problems including the use of 3600 flash. I'm very pleased with it and all my old Minolta lenses worked well with.
Gary

cleanmaxx brian · Nov 7, 2005

Well over 5,000 shots and no problems.

Except my last batch of shots were all at ISO800 because the camera's speaker with the soft sexy female voice forgot to remind me to switch it!

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Mark Oakland · Nov 7, 2005

mark
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Malcy · Nov 7, 2005

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