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Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D (Dynax 5D) review

Started Feb 13, 2006 | User reviews thread
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Lars Holm Forum Member • Posts: 85
Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D (Dynax 5D) review

Construction:
Very comfortable to hold, and it feels really well made... apart from the "four-way controller", which feels somewhat loose and "plasticky". Size and weight are just right, not to much and not to little.

Features:
Personally I do not miss any features on the body, the only thing I miss is that there is not a vertical grip available for the 5D. The AS however was such a big plus over other DSLR's that I decided to still give it 5 points.

Image quality:
Excellent... for an entry-level DSLR, obviously. While I did take into account what class this camera is in when I gave it it's rating, I could still not give it full points because there are other (more expensive) cameras that will give much better pictures.

Ease of use:
The buttons are very well organized, and you learn how to use them very easily. The reason I did not give it 5 points is because I do not like the menu system.

Value for money:
My opinion is that this is the best entry-level DSLR body out right now, so of course I've given it 5 points for value.

Problems:

None.

Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D (Dynax 5D)
6 megapixels • 2.5 screen • APS-C sensor
Announced: Jul 15, 2005
Lars Holm's score
4.8
Average community score
4.7
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