Konica Minolta Dynax 7D

As Maxxum 7D; with battery grip image by Marcello Sokal (Image rights)

image by Nobby knipst (Image rights)

Konica Minolta Dynax 7D image by Nicodemus Roger (Image rights)

Konica Minolta Dynax 7D image by maoby (Image rights)

The Konica Minolta Dynax 7D (called Maxxum 7D in the USA and alpha-7 DIGITAL in Japan) is a 6.3 megapixel single lens reflex digital camera (DSLR) for autofocus lenses. It features the world’s first dslr-body-integral CCD-shift Anti-Shake (camera-shake compensation), based on piezo actuators. The 7D features a high-definition 2.5-inch color LCD monitor and is compatible with Minolta's and Sony's A mount lenses.

In its handling and picture quality, the 7D was widely praised. But a number of its earlier buyers experienced problems such as repeated "Error 58" messages or backfocus. In the period when these defects were covered by warranty, Konica Minolta had high costs — perhaps one of the reasons for its abandoning of its long camera business tradition. The system flashes for the Minolta Dynax SLR bodies can be used with the 7D.

Links

• Konica Minolta Dynax 7D user manual at Manualslib
• Dynax Digital Forum (archived)
• Maxxum 7D Review (archived) at Luminous Landscapes
• Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D Review at dpreview.com