This was my personal Minolta VC-7D vertical grip for my Minolta Maxxum 7D which unfortunately had the CCD fail recently. It was my favorite camera ever, as I originally had a Maxxum 7 film camera, and the 7D was virtually the digital replacement for it before Minolta sold the business to Sony! Great vertical grip, and it really helped me get some great shots at baseball and football games. I had a hand strap for it as well, but that will not be included in this auction! The camera and batteries are not included in the auction, they are only included for perspective on who the vertical grip connects and functions. Please ask any questions and I will gladly answer them. I will ship USPS priority mail within 1 day of payment, with insurance if requested! Thank you for looking!
Minolta VC-7D vertical grip for Konica-Minolta Maxxum 7D (or Dynax 7D) Digtial camera
These are fairly rare and hard to find
Please check your Minolta DSLR for compatibility not to be confuse with the film version.
Very nice condition
Not perfect but perfectly working
No hidden issues, tested and in excellent working order
Please refer to the photos for more detailed cosmetic condition
The VC-7D and instruction manual included.
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Item Dimensions |
1.89 x 5.71 x 3.17 inches |
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Item Weight |
0.58 pounds |
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Shipping Weight |
2 pounds |
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UNSPSC Code |
45121620 |
A quick synapsis of the VC-7D and comparison to the VC-7 for the film version Maxxum 7, I also am auctioning that one off as well.
Functionality
The new VC-7D provides all the operational functionality of its predecessor the VC-7. All of the main controls can still be accessed easily when shooting vertically and the layout is basically the same as the VC-7. The VC-7D does however include the addition of an AF Area button.
Battery Options
The VC-7D differs from the VC-7 in several ways when it comes to battery options. First off, the VC-7D actually takes the place of the battery within the camera. The battery from the camera is moved into the VC-7D. Second, the battery compartment will hold either one or two NP-400 batteries as well as 6 AA batteries with the optional AA adapter. . Third, because there is not a battery within the camera itself while using the VC-7D you cannot switch between the camera battery and vertical grip batteries as you could with the VC-7. It will always use the batteries contained within the vertical grip.
Size & Weight
As you will have already noticed the Maxxum 7D is slightly larger than the Maxxum 7. The VC-7D vertical grip continues this trend and is larger than the VC-7. Part of the reason for this is to match the increased size of the camera body. The increase is also due in part to the fact that the VC-7D has to hold all of the batteries now rather than just supplemental batteries as with the VC-7. The added weight is enough to be noticeable, especially if you are using two of the NP-400 batteries or six AA’s.
Overall Impression
In summary, the VC-7D provides additional flexibility in both handling and power at the cost of increased size and weight. I personally do not find the increases to be a problem. The feel is a bit different than the VC-7 / Maxxum 7 combination but it hasn’t taken me long to adjust to it. Aesthetically, the VC-7D doesn’t match the Maxxum 7D as well as the VC-7 / Maxxum 7 combo because the finish is slightly different between them. Functionally they are a great pairing. Overall, if you have become accustomed to the flexibility of using the vertical grip with your Maxxum 7 then you will be right at home with the VC-7D on your Maxxum 7D. It was one of my first purchases after getting my new camera and I am very glad that I bought it.
Will ship in a padded box in a USPS priority flat rate padded envelope within 1 day of payment. Thanks for looking! Will ship in a a properly padded box/envelope USPS priority mail with tracking. If you would like insurance, I will add it! Thank you!