Minolta Maxxum 4 with 28-80mm f3.5/5.6 35mm Film SLR Camera (Pre-owned)

While being a pre-owned item, this product is in great condition. the only wear is cosmetic on the external while the internal remains in superb condition.

• Camera Body – Minolta Maxxum 4:

  • 35mm Film SLR Camera: The Maxxum 4 is designed for use with 35mm film, delivering high-quality analog images with rich details and vibrant colors.
  • Compact and Lightweight: Weighing only about 325g (without batteries), the Maxxum 4 is one of the lightest SLRs in its class, making it highly portable and easy to carry for long shooting sessions or travel photography.
  • Fully Automatic and Manual Controls: The Maxxum 4 offers fully automatic modes for point-and-shoot convenience, as well as manual controls for advanced users who want full creative control over exposure settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.).
  • Autofocus System: The camera is equipped with a 7-point autofocus (AF) system, which automatically detects and focuses on the subject, ensuring sharp images. The AF system is fast and reliable, ideal for action shots and general photography.
  • Exposure Metering: The Maxxum 4 features multi-segment metering, center-weighted metering, and spot metering, allowing photographers to accurately expose scenes under a variety of lighting conditions.
  • Built-in Flash: The camera includes a pop-up flash for low-light situations, ensuring that subjects are well-lit. The flash also supports red-eye reduction for better portrait results.
  • Programmed Scene Modes: In addition to full manual mode, the Maxxum 4 includes pre-programmed modes such as Portrait, Landscape, Sports, and Night Photography, making it easier to capture great images in specific scenarios.

• Lens – Minolta 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6:

  • Focal Length: The 28-80mm lens offers a versatile focal range, covering wide-angle (28mm) to short telephoto (80mm). This makes it a great all-around lens for different shooting situations, such as landscapes, group shots, portraits, and more.
  • Aperture: The variable aperture of f/3.5-5.6 allows for decent low-light performance at the wide end (f/3.5 at 28mm) and more depth of field control for portraits or isolating subjects.
  • Lightweight and Compact Design: The lens is lightweight, making it a perfect match for the compact Maxxum 4 body, ensuring that the overall setup remains portable.
  • Autofocus Support: The lens is fully compatible with the Maxxum 4's autofocus system, providing fast and accurate focusing for sharp images.
  • Minolta A-Mount Compatibility: The lens uses the Minolta A-mount, making it compatible with other Minolta autofocus film and digital SLRs.

• Shutter and Shooting Performance:

  • Shutter Speeds: The camera offers a wide range of shutter speeds from 30 seconds to 1/2000 sec, allowing for creative long-exposure photography as well as fast-action capture.
  • Continuous Shooting: The Maxxum 4 can shoot in continuous mode at up to 2 frames per second (fps), which is useful for capturing moving subjects.
  • Film Advance and Rewind: The camera has automatic film advance and rewind, streamlining the process of loading and shooting film. It also offers mid-roll rewind if you need to change films before completing a roll.

• Viewfinder:

  • Bright Optical Viewfinder: The camera features a bright and clear optical viewfinder, offering 90% coverage of the scene, allowing for accurate composition.
  • Diopter Adjustment: The viewfinder includes a diopter adjustment, making it comfortable to use for photographers with varying levels of vision without the need for eyeglasses.

• Other Features:

  • Exposure Compensation: The camera allows for exposure compensation (+/- 3 EV in 0.5 EV steps), which helps fine-tune exposure in challenging lighting conditions.
  • Self-Timer: The Maxxum 4 includes a self-timer, ideal for group shots or self-portraits.
  • Custom Functions: Several custom functions are available to personalize settings, such as flash modes and focusing preferences.

• Power Source:

  • CR2 Batteries: The camera operates using two CR2 lithium batteries, providing a long battery life suitable for extended shooting sessions.