First True Outing With Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D (image heavy) (seewhatIdidthere?)

[Brownie]

CURSE YOU @gryphon1911!!!

The Maxxum 7D thread was more than I could stand. I kept an eye out for one but found nothing local and was reluctant to order one from eBay. Checked KEH every day, and a few days ago there it was! A Konica-Minolta Maxxum 5D. Same 6MP CCD sensor, same anti-shake, a few less features, but the biggest difference control-wise is that the left dial was reduced to white balance selection. Other than that, the 7D is bigger and uses a lot of metal, while the 5D is more consumer grade and mostly plastic. It actually feels pretty good in the hand and reminds me very much of my G9.

Two lenses used today, both Maxxum. Most are the 28-135, the military memorial statue and the geese swimming are with the 85/1.4.

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[gryphon1911]

I am a bad influence! Lol

 

[Brownie]

Couple more from yesterday, Survival Flight from today.

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With the Minolta 100-400 APO, crop.

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[saladin]

I have one of these, now i'm tempted to dig it out!

 

[Brownie]

I have one of these, now i'm tempted to dig it out!

It’s a lot of fun. One thing 6MP will do is force composition, you don’t get a lot of room to crop.

 

[MoonMind]

CURSE YOU @gryphon1911!!!

Well ... in this case, curse both of you. You send me looking for a D80 ... and unfortunately, there's one on sale with the very nice 16-85mm DX (a lens I used to own) for an insanely low price. I hope I can sleep on it to make the lure go away ...

M.

 

[gryphon1911]

It’s a lot of fun. One thing 6MP will do is force composition, you get a lot of room to crop.

I cheat and have used Topaz Photo AI and Gigapixel AI to upsize with rather impressive results.

 

[Brownie]

I cheat and have used Topaz Photo AI and Gigapixel AI to upsize with rather impressive results.

Cheating indeed! I upscaled one in Affinity, then said screw it. I may even put a prime on it and go for a walk.

 

[Iron]

I agree with the 6MP CCD impressions, but, do you guys have with your Maxxums, the best stock strap ever released for a camera?

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It's highly recommended, especially when one wants to wear a DSLR.

 

[Brownie]

Well ... in this case, curse both of you. You send me looking for a D80 ... and unfortunately, there's one on sale with the very nice 16-85mm DX (a lens I used to own) for an insanely low price. I hope I can sleep on it to make the lure go away ...

M.

Just do it!!!!

 

[Brownie]

I agree with the 6MP CCD impressions, but, do you guys have with your Maxxums, the best stock strap ever released for a camera?
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It's highly recommended, especially when one wants to wear a DSLR.

I came very close to buying one for the cool factor, then remembered how much I hate neck straps! I think I still have one from my Maxxum 7000.

 

[Iron]

I came very close to buying one for the cool factor, then remembered how much I hate neck straps! I think I still have one from my Maxxum 7000.

I wear it everywhere, cross-body. It has enough grip to stay and sling around. It's still comfortable even when wrapped around the wrist. I got the idea from some Pentaxians, saying that it's just the best. I don't wear it around the neck because of the strain on C5 and C6.

But yes, that cotton polyester webbing is just top notch. It's just sooo comfortable!

OK enough with the Maxxum strap admiration.

 

[Brownie]

I wear it everywhere, cross-body. It has enough grip to stay and sling around. It's still comfortable even when wrapped around the wrist. I got the idea from some Pentaxians, saying that it's just the best. I don't wear it around the neck because of the strain on C5 and C6.

But yes, that cotton polyester webbing is just top notch. It's just sooo comfortable!

OK enough with the Maxxum strap admiration.

If it’s long enough to use as a shoulder strap, I could be persuaded…

 

[gryphon1911]

I agree with the 6MP CCD impressions, but, do you guys have with your Maxxums, the best stock strap ever released for a camera?
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It's highly recommended, especially when one wants to wear a DSLR.

Mine did not come with the strap and I've abandoned neck straps more than 10 years ago.

 

[Brownie]

I agree with the 6MP CCD impressions, but, do you guys have with your Maxxums, the best stock strap ever released for a camera?
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It's highly recommended, especially when one wants to wear a DSLR.

Ok, I’ve looked on evil bay and found several, but none like yours. I see them with the Minolta emblem on the end leather in gold or white, but no plain black. Did yours come like that or did it wear off? With my luck I’ll end up with the uncomfortable scratchy version!

 

[Iron]

If it’s long enough to use as a shoulder strap, I could be persuaded…

Yes, it's adjustable up to a cross-body length and the friction is good enough to be a sling but is still a bit more grippy than a PD slide.

Mine did not come with the strap and I've abandoned neck straps more than 10 years ago.

I don't like wearing them around the neck. I can only wear them cross body so they must be at least 130cm. I was looking at the Australian Lucky Straps which are designed to slide cross-body but I can't wrap one around my wrist.

Ok, I’ve looked on evil bay and found several, but none like yours. I see them with the Minolta emblem on the end leather in gold or white, but no plain black. Did yours come like that or did it wear off? With my luck I’ll end up with the uncomfortable scratchy version!

I think the golden Minolta in between the two webbings just wore off. The one on the leather is just a soft print, while the Maxxum logo is heat-pressed.

 

[Brownie]

Yes, it's adjustable up to a cross-body length and the friction is good enough to be a sling but is still a bit more grippy than a PD slide.


I don't like wearing them around the neck. I can only wear them cross body so they must be at least 130cm. I was looking at the Australian Lucky Straps which are designed to slide cross-body but I can't wrap one around my wrist.


I think the golden Minolta in between the two webbings just wore off. The one on the leather is just a soft print, while the Maxxum logo is heat-pressed.

Ok, I found a brand new one still in the package for $13 shipped. I hope it’s as comfortable as you say, if not I’m going to send @gryphon1911 after you!

 

[gryphon1911]

Ok, I found a brand new one still in the package for $13 shipped. I hope it’s as comfortable as you say, if not I’m going to send @gryphon1911 after you!

Ooooo....revenge is a dish best served COLD!

 

[Brownie]

A few more from the last couple days, all with the 28-135. Love this lens.

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Hey, @Kevin, Gryphon and I have decided we need our own showcase. We suggest the name: Minolta Maxxum Digitals and other weird sh&*!

 

[Brownie]

@MoonMind’s post got me to thinking. I’m not a huge user of DPR so this was new to me, but maybe you folks already know about their camera search function. You can search by sensor and get a nice list of CCD cameras. Some of the older ones are low-dollar fun, and more so yet if you have old lenses laying around.

www.dpreview.com/products/search/cameras