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I am thinking of buying a Minolta Film SLR (AF models)

Started Nov 11, 2017 | Discussions thread
Bob Janes
Bob Janes Veteran Member • Posts: 5,328
Re: I am thinking of buying a Minolta Film SLR (AF models)

big aperture wrote:

Thanks for your input Bill

So from your experience the grip from the Minolta 7000i is more stable/ergonomic than the 7000? That might influence my decision....I could also buy the 9000 but it has worse VFM than the 7000/7000i

AF is a bit pedestrian on the first generation models. The Solonoid that controls lens stop down on the 9000 sometimes fails, so check before buying.

Late models are good, with the 7 and 5 being highly regarded and work with ssm lenses. For older bodies the 700si and 800si are very good.

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