Minolta Maxxum 5 35mm SLR Quartz Date Kit with 28-80mm Zoom Lens

The Maxxum 5's high-response autofocus system makes sure your once-in-a-lifetime moments will be razor sharp. This new-generation Maxxum features an improved high-power AF drive motor and high-speed microcomputer for quicker and more precise AF control. It tracks even fast action and random movements effortlessly, right up to the moment the shutter is released.

The Maxxum 5 uses Minolta's new seven-point AF system. The focus sensors are laid out in a wide area to the "rule of thirds," so you have the creative flexibility of positioning your subject anywhere within the focus frame. The center crosshair sensor keeps the focus sharp regardless of vertical or horizontal subject contrast. For maximum autofocus control, the Maxxum 5 has three AF modes: single-shot, continuous-predictive, and automatic.

The Maxxum 5 is designed around speed, precision, and power. It features a top shutter speed of 1/4,000 second, which can stop fast action or let you take beautiful portraits using large apertures under strong light. For capturing action as it unfolds, the Maxxum 5 can be set for continuous film advance. The film advances at three frames per second as long as you hold down the shutter-release button.

The Maxxum 5's state-of-the-art metering system delivers accurate exposures under a diverse range of lighting and subject conditions. It measures light levels from 13 segments in a honeycomb pattern across the viewfinder frame, plus the background area. And much like the method used by professional photographers, this intelligent metering system emphasizes the meter segments surrounding the focus sensor in use.

The built-in flash covers lenses as wide as 28mm, and puts creative flash control at your fingertips with auto, off, fill-flash, red-eye reduction, and wireless remote flash control modes. For greater flash output and versatility, high-powered Maxxum flash units are available as optional accessories. The Maxxum 5 also features a maximum flash sync speed of 1/125 second.

Product Description
So, you know about the high performance and superior image quality you can get with a Minolta Maxxum AF SLR camera, but you say that all SLR cameras are too big and bulky to carry around? Well, Minolta heard you.Maxxum 5 QD is the world's smallest and lightest 35mm AF SLR. It's easy to pack, carry, and handle, so you can instantly react on your creative impulses anytime and anywhere. Plus, the Maxxum 5 QD houses a powerful array of high-performance features that will quickly satisfy beginner photographers and yet be valuable tools for photo hobbyists. If you want a true take-anywhere SLR, the little Maxxum 5 QD is the big winner.

Thanks, Minolta!!!!!


Great camera   November 20, 2002
19 out of 20 found this review helpful

I bought the Maxxum 5 couple weeks ago. It is a great camera with lots of features that easy to use. The manual is easy to understand. I was amazed by the first roll. The photos were sharp and crystal clear. If consider buying a SLR, this is the one you may want to put on top of your list.


Minolta Maxxum 5 Is Great!   January 17, 2003
Ed Billington (Carnation, Washington USA)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful

I researched the various SLR cameras available on the market and Minolta offered the most features for the price. The size and weight also felt right for my grip. I have never owned anything but an inexpensive point and shoot camera. When I started using the camera I was a little intimdated by all the bells and whistles but after taking near professional quality pictures at a baseball tournament in San Diego I was sold on this camera. I was able within 2-3 rolls to take pictures of the baseball players sliding into a base, the pitched baseball in the air on the way to the batter, etc. I couldn't believe how easy it was to use and the quality of my pictures with no training. I did read the owners manual several times and it helped me get better with each roll of film. Buy this camera - you cannot go wrong!!


best decision   December 13, 2002
Kevin (Warren, MI United States)
16 out of 17 found this review helpful

I love it! I shopped around for about 6 months before deciding on this camera, and I am confident I made the right decision. In comparing this cameras features and price to comparable models (Canon, Nikon, etc.) it's a sure winner. It was even recommended to me by the employees of actual camera shops, not big box stores (with teenagers trying to tell me they've been photographers for years, yet couldn't explain any of the features). You can't go wrong with this one!