Minolta Maxxum 300

This is an older model film camera, bought in 1986 or so, and I love it. Haven't made the switch to digital. I found the Tamron lens on eBay and the seller doesn't know if it will work with my camera or not.

This will depend on the mounting ring that is on the lens.
Tamron is a generic make (they make lenses for everyone)

2006-12-13 06:24:48 by elovingfos

Amazon: amzn.to

This is a Minolta Maxxum 7000 auto focus or manual 35mm slr film camera in like new condition, all functions working, no scratches or dings, comes with instruction manual, a tamron 70 to 300 lens, a Minolta 75 to 300 lens. everything in excellent working condition.
Product Information
The Maxxum 7000 is a great autofocus camera for both the beginner and intermediate photographer. In "Program" mode, it is as simple to use as a "point and shoot" camera, yet has the flexibility of Maxxum s interchangeable lens system. To expand your creative control, you can select "Aperture-priority" mode (to control background blur), "Shutter-priority" mode (action pictures) or go completely manual and control both functions. The camera beeps if you are at risk of taking a blurry picture (due to a slow shutter speed) and also to let you know you are in focus. As well, the unit gives visual cues if exposure or focus are out of range.

Check out used camera web sites
film camera are not worth much due to the popularity of digital.

2008-05-15 21:01:25 by Jeff J

Price: $24.95 $6.00

Safe sync protective circuitry prevents your SLR camera from being damaged by flashes with high sync voltage
Conveniently unlocks with a push-button release
Connects to all standard hot shoe flashes

i am a relatively amateur photographer. i am looking for an SLR camera- digital or no- for under 300-400 dollars. i found the camera listed above at a pawn shop for just 90 dollars. is it a good investment? or should i save for something better? i really need answers! thanks!!

save for something better. the nikon d40 is probably the most wanted slr camera ever made. small form factor, easy to use, and all that stuff makes it awesome. it also comes with a good lens. On amazon, you can get it for $450 new. konica minolta quit and film is so 1984 :D

2009-11-29 18:22:00 by rachelsimonebertram_12181995

Price: $349.99 $90.00

Autofocus system
Comes with lens hood
Maximum magnification of 1/3.84

Who knows digital cameras and lenses enough to know if the lenses would be interchangable from an older SLR to a newer D-SLR? I have a Maxxum HTsi plus SLR with a telephoto and an 80-300, and I wonder if I could use those lenses if I got another Maxxum digital when I make my upgrade.

Thanks for any knowledge shared.
Thank you very much for a detailed answer and one that saves me hundreds on an upgrade!!
Thanks so much for all the great info, it's been a huge relief for me. I love my slr but I have to get a digital and could just see my two great lenses being useless.

I listed 2 links that could be of help. The 2nd link is to photo.net which is a large online photo community that has discussion forums where you can communicate with other photographers who may be able to help with information.

Hope this helps.

Mark

2010-01-02 20:52:25 by Dee

I am using a Minolta Maxxum 5, a 100-300 lens, 800 speed film, +2.5 exposure, and f/4 apeture, and my action shots are too dark and grainy. WHY!?
Sorry for the lack of details. I am using a shutter speed of 250. The lights indoors are really bad. The auto lightmeter on the camera is thinking that the ice is much brighter and is trying to underdevelope the film, hence why I am using a +2.5. Is that too much? If i slow the speed down to 125 will it be too blurry? Lastly, what if I increase the exposure even more? Will I loose quality or something?

Thank you!

You don't say what sort of light you are shooting in or what your shutter speed is, but in general I would think the following issues are occuring:

-- The grain is coming from the 800 speed film. This will be especially noticable if you underexpose and the lab tries to push the film (brighten the exposure) during developing.

-- If you are shooting in low light, F4 with ISO800 would still require a really low shutter speed to be properly exposed. If you are stopping the action, you are probably at 1/250 or above, so even with +2.5EC you would still be very underexposed. Any indoor sport, even in a well lit arena, still requires about ISO1600 at F2.8 with a shutter speed of around 1/250.

You have a few options to solve your problem -

-- Buy faster glass (F2.8 or less)

-- Try to push your film to ISO1600

-- Use a flash (an shoe mount flash with a GN of 80 or higher would work best)

-- Slow your shutter speed down and try to be creative with the motion blur that will result

Unfortunately - there is really no good way to shoot low light action without a fast lens and high speed film... Good luck!

2006-02-25 15:41:39 by reddragon0714