This is in superb condition. These are very popular now and perfect for 35mm with all the functionality you have come to expect from digital.  Fantastic range AF lens with clear optics and comes with lovely dedicated strap. Why not add a lens hood to help with UV glare or haze?

This is perfect for getting into film photography as it feels just like a digital – it couldn’t be easier!

At the start of the millennium Minolta showed for the last time its pride about its autofocus system SLRs with the Alpha-mount. The pride of the company was perfectly represented by another superb camera model of that series, the Minolta Dynax 5. It is also know as Maxxum 5 in the Americas, α-Sweet II in Japan and α-5 in China. In the class of low-price amateur cameras it got best notes in tests and comparisons. It was a light fast camera which got all the features of the Minolta Dynax 600si, thus being a mighty tool for amateurs.

The electronically controlled vertically travelling focal-plane shutter has speeds of 30s to 1/4000 of a sec. plus a bulb mode. Flash sync is at 1/125 or slower. A self-timer mode is available with a delay of 10 seconds.

The exposure system is based in a TTL type system. This measuring element is a 14 segment honeycomb formatted silicon photo diode. It has a metering range of 1 to 20 EV, and in spot mode 4 to 20 EV (ISO 100, f/1.4). Exposure modes include PASM; Program mode, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, and Manual exposure. In Program mode there is also a PA and PS modes along with scene modes for portrait, landscape, close-up, sports and night portrait. A built-in auto pop-up flash is also in the top housing it has a GN of 12.

The automatic focusing system is based on a TTL type system with a range of -1 to 18 EV (ISO 100). Auto focus modes include single or continuous mode. An AF illuminator is activated for lower lighting conditions. A manual focus mode is also possible. When enabled the eye start feature uses sensors in the hand grip and viewfinder eyelet areas and allows the camera to automatically set exposure and focusing.

All items are carefully checked, cleaned serviced so the item reaches you in the best possible condition.  Please note that items of this age often have the odd mark and these are shown in the photos or in the description and they often add to the charm.  You have 30 days to check the item yourself and if there is anything you are not happy with you can return for a replacement, repair or refund.  

We check our cameras and use a laser shutters speed tester to check accuracy, light seals and mirror cushions are replaced. the camera is checked for light leaks and lubricated and adjusted prior to shipping on older cameras this may take a day or two but we will keep you updated 

After sales help and advice is included with every purchase, we also run workshops and online tutorials. Contact us for more information. We are not just a camera shop!  If you have any questions please ask.