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Hi David,

Mine is the most recent one----85/1.4 G (D). For a comprehensive info. on Minolta AF lenses (recent and past), check out here:
http://www.nefkom.net/miho/foto/minolta/lenses.html

Cheers,

José
David Race said:
José B said:
Hi Des,

DSLR, Minolta or not, I will likely hang on to my Maxxum 7/9
systems. Bear in mind that I have the superb Scan Elite 5400 so I
can wait longer than most for that Minolta DSLR.

If I am going to Canon or Nikon for a DSLR, it will be sports
photography-specific (at least initially), thus my first lenses
will be 135/2 and 70-200/2.8.

BTW, you should check out KEH for used Maxxum lenses. I bought my
300/4 there and the last time I checked, there were 3-4 85/1.4s
available.

Cheers,

José
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José,

There seem to be a number of 85mm 1.4s - 'red'AF, D, G. Which is
the one that you guys are ravign about?

daveR
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David Race said:
Upgraded the 8000i to a Dynax 7 and am betting on a Minolta DSLR
next year. Digital is still well served by my D7ug but the A1 is
very, very tempting.

The question now is which scanner - the 5400 which won't handle the
APS film from our little carry everywhere, the DSIII whihc is cheap
as chips but doesn.t, I think, have IR for scratch/dust removal or
the new Nikon LS50

daveR
José B said:
Chances are pretty remote that Minolta will have a DSLR product
ready for the Christmas season. So what are you buying for
yourselves this season? For me there are a few choices:
-A1, especially now that prices have been plummeting
-300D + standard lens kit, just to experience what shooting with a
DSLR feels like
-10D + 135/2 L (I shouldn't lurk around the Canon SLR Lens Talk too
much)
-Gift certificates from my favorite online/bricks-and-mortar store
to be used sometime in the spring for that Minolta DSLR

I think I'll choose the latter.

Cheers,

José

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Its well understood that regardless of the choice, a better one is right around the corner and always will be. With that in mind, the desire to have and use one now has me inclined toward the A1 (after all, whats one or two child support payments, more or less?). The only thing that makes me hesitant is the extraordinarily large number of deffective units reported and the fact that I have to purchase online, precluding the possibility of return. That makes the Fuji S7000 or the Nikon 5700 or even the CDR 300D kit a safer bet. Had decided on the Sony 828 but its delivery got pushed back and there is a lot of question as to it's noise usability. Waiting is no fun! To make things worse, it turns out that although built better, many of the "pro" cameras don't deliver a better pic than some of the "prosumer" cameras at 2 or 3 x the cost! I guess I'll just have to hang in there till the 828 comes out, to make a decission. Thats just for me though with my very limited purchasing power. For those of you with tons of excess money, however, I see no reason why you shouldn't just buy one of each and maybe return those you're not satisfied with,, or not.
Happy shopping!
 
Hi Jose,

Well, I'm currently trying to negotiate a better attitude about it all. How much will that cost me?

Seriously though, it's once again indoor sports season (basketball, wrestling, etc.), and I have no DSLR that shoots a "quality" 1600 ISO. And yes, in the last week or so, I have been toying with idea of either the 10D or the 300D, since they both have (clean) 1600 ISO and they the same AF system. Oh yeah, and either the 135mm 2.0 or the 70-200mm 2.8. But as reality set in that I'm not Paris Hilton's brother (thus no billion $$$ waiting in the wings), I've decided the go ahead and try that Konica film that you and Toughluck (what is his/her name anyways?) were discussing, to get me through the season. And then I'll sit back and wait for that late january announcement (since they usally announces just prior to show events) from Minolta.

I gotta say though, if the noise in the higher ISO settings are not dramatically improved over the 7xx and the A1 series cameras, I'll still be moving my gear to Ebay. (Don't dissapoint me, Minolta!.)
José B said:
Chances are pretty remote that Minolta will have a DSLR product
ready for the Christmas season. So what are you buying for
yourselves this season? For me there are a few choices:
-A1, especially now that prices have been plummeting
-300D + standard lens kit, just to experience what shooting with a
DSLR feels like
-10D + 135/2 L (I shouldn't lurk around the Canon SLR Lens Talk too
much)
-Gift certificates from my favorite online/bricks-and-mortar store
to be used sometime in the spring for that Minolta DSLR

I think I'll choose the latter.

Cheers,
José
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If I was a sports pro photographer dealing with tight deadlines, I would have no doubt made the switch already. 10D would have been my no. 1 choice. Like you said, it is capable of shooting useable ISO 1600 images for indoor sports especially with that 135/2 fitted in.

I'm pretty sure you'll do great with the 85/1.4 when the Minolta DSLR rolls along. Again, 'when' is the operative word here and how long you are willing to wait. Since I am not a pro and have that superb Elite 5400, I am will likely hang on until Photokina 2004.

Best regards,

José
Sol said:
José B said:
Chances are pretty remote that Minolta will have a DSLR product
ready for the Christmas season. So what are you buying for
yourselves this season? For me there are a few choices:
-A1, especially now that prices have been plummeting
-300D + standard lens kit, just to experience what shooting with a
DSLR feels like
-10D + 135/2 L (I shouldn't lurk around the Canon SLR Lens Talk too
much)
-Gift certificates from my favorite online/bricks-and-mortar store
to be used sometime in the spring for that Minolta DSLR

I think I'll choose the latter.

Cheers,
José
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Sol

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Sometimes a photograph captures the imagination.
Ultimately, a photograph simply captures a moment in time.
And then, . . . it lives forever.
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Why not a Nikon D100? Is the Canon 10D superior to the Nikon? I still think Nikon lenses are better than Canon's.

I've had several Minolta SLR's, never had another brand, so if Minolta desn't come uo till March 04 with o=a DSLR I may look for another brand. I wonder if someone can advice on this: 10D or D100 !!

Lucas
José B said:
Chances are pretty remote that Minolta will have a DSLR product
ready for the Christmas season. So what are you buying for
yourselves this season? For me there are a few choices:
-A1, especially now that prices have been plummeting
-300D + standard lens kit, just to experience what shooting with a
DSLR feels like
-10D + 135/2 L (I shouldn't lurk around the Canon SLR Lens Talk too
much)
-Gift certificates from my favorite online/bricks-and-mortar store
to be used sometime in the spring for that Minolta DSLR

I think I'll choose the latter.

Cheers,

José

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Both 10D and D100 are great cameras and the real world differences are so small that you should really decide on which system you will buy into for the next decade or so.

I had a D100 for about 10 months and shoot extensively with both D60 and 10D. In june, I sold my D100 and buyed a FUJI S2 Pro because the image quality is IMHO clearly above both Nikon and Canon offers.

If I had to choose between D100 and 10D again, I would surely buy the Nikon, not because of its image quality (a bit noisier but on par with 10D), but instead for the possibility to use the Nikon capture software; it allows you to extract the best from your raw files and neither Canon nor Fuji have something to compete with it.

Best regards

João Salvador
lcmacedo said:
Lucas
José B said:
Chances are pretty remote that Minolta will have a DSLR product
ready for the Christmas season. So what are you buying for
yourselves this season? For me there are a few choices:
-A1, especially now that prices have been plummeting
-300D + standard lens kit, just to experience what shooting with a
DSLR feels like
-10D + 135/2 L (I shouldn't lurk around the Canon SLR Lens Talk too
much)
-Gift certificates from my favorite online/bricks-and-mortar store
to be used sometime in the spring for that Minolta DSLR

I think I'll choose the latter.

Cheers,

José

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enter the Nikon D70:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0312/03120301nikond70.asp
José B said:
Chances are pretty remote that Minolta will have a DSLR product
ready for the Christmas season. So what are you buying for
yourselves this season? For me there are a few choices:
-A1, especially now that prices have been plummeting
-300D + standard lens kit, just to experience what shooting with a
DSLR feels like
-10D + 135/2 L (I shouldn't lurk around the Canon SLR Lens Talk too
much)
-Gift certificates from my favorite online/bricks-and-mortar store
to be used sometime in the spring for that Minolta DSLR

I think I'll choose the latter.

Cheers,

José

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Come and visit me at:
http://www.pbase.com/jmb_56

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Come and visit me at:
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José B said:
Chances are pretty remote that Minolta will have a DSLR product
ready for the Christmas season. So what are you buying for
yourselves this season? For me there are a few choices:
-A1, especially now that prices have been plummeting
-300D + standard lens kit, just to experience what shooting with a
DSLR feels like
-10D + 135/2 L (I shouldn't lurk around the Canon SLR Lens Talk too
much)
-Gift certificates from my favorite online/bricks-and-mortar store
to be used sometime in the spring for that Minolta DSLR

I think I'll choose the latter.

Cheers,

José

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Come and visit me at:
http://www.pbase.com/jmb_56

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If the D70 is aimed at the 300D market, it will be at a lower level than the D100 and 10D.

I guess I'd be looking for something in the D100/10D range, but more advanced. Maybe Oly E-1 ?
 
lcmacedo said:
If the D70 is aimed at the 300D market, it will be at a lower level
than the D100 and 10D.
I guess I'd be looking for something in the D100/10D range, but
more advanced. Maybe Oly E-1 ?
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I guess I'll keep my 7Hi and Maxxum 700si and continue dreaming of a Minolta DSLR based on the Maxxum 7 and with all the A1 features! ...

Lucas
 
I have a feeling that Minolta will be pressured to launch a digital 5 before a digital 7. I doubt if the 5 will have AS since KM will likely want to keep the costs down to compete with D70/300D. My preference still remains the digital Maxxum 7, so I might have to wait longer. What are your thoughts?

J
lcmacedo said:
lcmacedo said:
If the D70 is aimed at the 300D market, it will be at a lower level
than the D100 and 10D.
I guess I'd be looking for something in the D100/10D range, but
more advanced. Maybe Oly E-1 ?
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I guess I'll keep my 7Hi and Maxxum 700si and continue dreaming of
a Minolta DSLR based on the Maxxum 7 and with all the A1 features!
...

Lucas
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I'm not really satisfied with any of the current DLSR's. I figured I'd wait for the next round (or two), so I went ahead and sold my Olympus E10 and bought an A1. I love the zoom lens range/performance, AS, size and weight, controls, battey grip options/strap, and picture quality for my nature photography. I still pack my film SLR or MF gear along with my digicam for longer excursions.

Paul
José B said:
Chances are pretty remote that Minolta will have a DSLR product
ready for the Christmas season. So what are you buying for
yourselves this season? For me there are a few choices:
-A1, especially now that prices have been plummeting
-300D + standard lens kit, just to experience what shooting with a
DSLR feels like
-10D + 135/2 L (I shouldn't lurk around the Canon SLR Lens Talk too
much)
-Gift certificates from my favorite online/bricks-and-mortar store
to be used sometime in the spring for that Minolta DSLR

I think I'll choose the latter.

Cheers,

José

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http://www.pbase.com/jmb_56

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PDM said:
I'm not really satisfied with any of the current DLSR's. I figured
I'd wait for the next round (or two), so I went ahead and sold my
Olympus E10 and bought an A1. I love the zoom lens
range/performance, AS, size and weight, controls, battey grip
options/strap, and picture quality for my nature photography. I
still pack my film SLR or MF gear along with my digicam for longer
excursions.

Paul
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Hi Paul,

Just curious what kind of features/benefits are lacking from the current crop of DSLRs? Would these be shutter lag, dust issues, ownership costs and etc.?

Jose

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Hi, José! To buy a D5 will depend on the available features. I believe I can live without AS but I'd really like more features than a 300D and a focusing system and photometry similar to the 7.
Let's wait and see.

Lucas
José B said:
J
lcmacedo said:
lcmacedo said:
If the D70 is aimed at the 300D market, it will be at a lower level
than the D100 and 10D.
I guess I'd be looking for something in the D100/10D range, but
more advanced. Maybe Oly E-1 ?
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I guess I'll keep my 7Hi and Maxxum 700si and continue dreaming of
a Minolta DSLR based on the Maxxum 7 and with all the A1 features!
...

Lucas
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No particular plan for x mas cos I am saving to pay my tax

I wonder if the Digital SLR comes from Minolta will rival S2 in image quality unless Minolta licenses better sensors other than Sony. It is very likely that the first DSLR will use Sony's 6MP CCD, same one found in D100, *ist D, D70.
 
Hi Tim,

I havn't personally held the SD-10. So I only speak, based on what I've read. Phil (or maybe it was Steve's Digicam), seemed un-impressed with the AF. By the same token, Phil did seem impressed with the E-1. I love the Foveon sensor, especially since they've got it up to 1600 ISO. But I need fast AF with the 1600. I currently use my Maxxum 7 for my indoor sports stuff, and it truly smokes on AF speed.

And as I said in an earlier post, I really need to wait on Minolta, for finacial purposes. I can't afford to commit to another line (yet). At least not until I see what Minolta produces at 1600 ISO. The 800 ISO performance so far worries me. I'm really hoping Minolta has a new sensor and processor up thier sleeve. Because I personally think the higher ISO in the A1 and 7xx series cameras, is mostly unusable.

And please know, I say that last comment, as someone who otherwise thinks the A1 is the by far the best camera on the market, at it's price point. And for the record, I felt the same way about the A1 when it still cost $900US bucks.

I will look harder at the SD-10, when I'm ready to fork out the cash. If the time comes I got to consider another camera maker, I'll consider all of them. That's for sure.
Timothy S Broadley said:
Timothy S Broadley wrote:
Nobody giving a half thought to the Sigma SD-10? asa low cost
alternative?
Tim
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Sol

Sometimes a photograph captures reality.
Sometimes a photograph captures the imagination.
Ultimately, a photograph simply captures a moment in time.
And then, . . . it lives forever.
 
Timothy S Broadley said:
Nobody giving a half thought to the Sigma SD-10? asa low cost
alternative?
Tim
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I am. It looks like quite an improvement over the now defunct SD9, but the price is double the remaining SD9 price. That, and the immediate flash requirement, are the only things stopping me. I'm convinced that the new technology is an improvement over the standard. Previously, only pro cameras could produce a high quality image with a 3-4m sensor. Additionally, since Sigma is new to the digital arena, its lenses (generally respected by high end users) and other accessories, are typically less costly than the more powerful names. Although simpler (more straight-forward), the specs on the SD10 are pretty much up to snuff with its competition. Personnaly, I would prefer a metal body and a built in flash for convenience.

I really would like to read an actual full, authoritative review, though. Do you know of any? The company certainly responded well and quickly to the reception of the SD9 with the greatly improved release of the SD10.
Trying to be patient but can't wait much longer.
pete v
 
Sol said:
Hi Tim,
I havn't personally held the SD-10. So I only speak, based on what
I've read. Phil (or maybe it was Steve's Digicam), seemed
un-impressed with the AF. By the same token, Phil did seem
impressed with the E-1. I love the Foveon sensor, especially since
they've got it up to 1600 ISO. But I need fast AF with the 1600. I
currently use my Maxxum 7 for my indoor sports stuff, and it truly
smokes on AF speed.
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Sol, I think you have to look at high-end DSLRs like the 1D and D2H to match the 7 in AF tracking speed. Also, it depends on the lens.
Sol said:
And as I said in an earlier post, I really need to wait on Minolta,
for finacial purposes. I can't afford to commit to another line
(yet). At least not until I see what Minolta produces at 1600 ISO.
The 800 ISO performance so far worries me. I'm really hoping
Minolta has a new sensor and processor up thier sleeve. Because I
personally think the higher ISO in the A1 and 7xx series cameras,
is mostly unusable.
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Yes, low-light images taken from my 7Hi are unusuable. ISO 400s are Ok if you are not printing anything larger than 5 x 7 in.
Sol said:
And please know, I say that last comment, as someone who otherwise
thinks the A1 is the by far the best camera on the market, at it's
price point. And for the record, I felt the same way about the A1
when it still cost $900US bucks.
I will look harder at the SD-10, when I'm ready to fork out the
cash. If the time comes I got to consider another camera maker,
I'll consider all of them. That's for sure.
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Both 1D and D2H are expensive so I was specializing in indoor sports, I would look into the 10D and D100. With the vertical grip and 135/2 lens, it is still going to cost you between US $ 2500-3000.
Sol said:
Sol said:
Timothy S Broadley wrote:
Nobody giving a half thought to the Sigma SD-10? asa low cost
alternative?
Tim
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Sometimes a photograph captures reality.
Sometimes a photograph captures the imagination.
Ultimately, a photograph simply captures a moment in time.
And then, . . . it lives forever.
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