PDX700 wrote:
neilt3 wrote:
This is what I have .
I can't remember the part number , but it was sold for either the Dynax ( Maxxum/Alpha 7 ) 7 or the Dynax 7d
The one for the 7d was called a CS-7d ( no. 6181-610 ) .
https://www.konicaminoltasupport.com/index.php?id=3084&L=2%3A
I think it was the same in anycase , both fit .
With the Dynax 60 ( Maxxum 70 ) being smaller , that also fits .
The following pictures are a Dynax 7 in the case with a Minolta 24-105mm lens on .
A Maxxum 70 with the same lens on in the case .
Then the Dynax 7 in the case with a 24-105mm lens on and the Maxxum 70 with a Minolta 24-50mm f/4 next to it so you can see the size of it in relation the the other .
Don't forget the case will prevent scratches etc when it's packed elsewhere , but being very thin it doesn't protect the camera from bumps etc.
I appreciate the detailed pictures! Central Camera was kind enough to search their old Minolta catalogs and confirmed that case CS-7 is for the Maxxum 70, among other Minolta cameras of the time. Based on your pictures, I feel certain it's a smaller case than the CS-7D, but the same build.
I can't even find a completed CS-7 auction on eBay. There's currently one CS-5 for the Maxxum 50 being offered.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Minolta-CS-5-Soft-Case-Kameratasche-for-Dynax-Maxxum-alpha-BOXED/202491111772
I found the Lowepro Adventura TLZ 30 II holster case for $20 shipped. It offers more protection and the interior dimensions seem to be the right size so I ordered it.
https://www.lowepro.com/us-en/adventura-tlz-30-ii-lp36867-0ww/
Having seen the picture of the CS-5 it reminds me I have some of them as well .
Though I can't remember where !
From what I remember they were sold for the Dynax 5 sized cameras ( Dynax 5 ,4 , 3 , 3L etc ) and the CS-7 for the Dynax 7 . And it was a snug fit .
The Dynax 50 ( Maxxum 70 ) that you want it for is a bit bigger than the Dynax 5 and it might not be a good fit , if it fits at all .
I know if definitely didn't fit the Dynax 5 with the BP-200 battery grip on , that's one reason I use the bigger case .