Minolta Alpha 9 SLR
condition: 9
Price: 15,000
Minolta 50mm f1.7
condition: 8 (with dust inside but will not affect the image)
Price: 6,000
buy them both for only P20,000 -slightly negotiable
Minolta Alpha 9 SLR
The Alpha/Dynax/Maxxum 9 was released in 1998, and was Minolta's last professional film body which started the 5th and final generation of their 35mm autofocus camera line. As it having some heft to it , the Maxxum 9 is often referred to as the "combat camera" due to its Magnesium alloy body. This is especially true when the vertical control grip (VC-9) that mirrored the cameras basics controls was attached. It had a maximum shutter speed capability of 1/12000 second, and a maximum frame rate of 5.5 frames/second. It just preceded the release of the SSM (SuperSonic Motor) lenses, and as a result an upgrade was available in order to support the SSM lenses. This Minolta preceded the Alpha/Dynax/Maxxum 7. Like all autofocus Minolta cameras since 1984/1985, it used the Minolta 'A-series' bayonet lens mounting system. Also a titanium version of this famed camera was made as its model designation was 9 Ti. That Minolta 35mm camera had the same features of its regular counterpart with the exception of finish and a 25 custom functions instead of 21 with a more robust construction than the Maxxum 9, among other minute details. This camera came out in 1999 and in limited quantities.
review:
What a TANK! The first thing you'll notice when you pick up this thing is that it's built like an M-1 Abrams tank. The metal body is rugged and sturdy. The shape of the grip is perfect for my hands. The controls are very simple. One dial for exposure compensation and one for shooting modes. Very intuitive. With the bright 100% viewfinder means your eyes never have to strain looking through it. By far the best 35mm film camera I've used. Perfect camera for a combat photographer.
Strengths:
Rugged body. Good seeling of the body against environmental elements Fast autofocusing Accurate metering 5.5 fps, 4.5 with continuous focusing Bright 100% viewfinder Mirror lock up Wireless flash capability(most minoltas have this feature)
Weaknesses:
3 auto focus points, the Maxxum 7's 9 point AF is perfect. Shutter release button a little too sensitive in continuous shooting mode. You need a manual to figure out the all custom mode settings. Minolta lens selection not as comprehensive as Nikon or Canon.
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Minolta Maxxum 7 Minolta Maxxum 800si Canon Eos 1n Canon Eos 3
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Minolta Alpha 9 SLR & Minolta 50mm f1.7
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