Minolta Dynax 4 SLR & 28-80mm f/3.5 – 5.6 Lens

Minolta Dynax 4 SLR & 28-80mm f/3.5 – 5.6 Lens

All cameras are film tested, and any issues found are described below. Any photos you see in the listing are taken with this particular camera.

Lens: Minolta 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 A Lens

Film speed settings: 25-5000 ISO DX, 6-6400 Manual

Film Format: 35mm

Lens Mount: Minolta A

Shutter: B / 30 to 1/2000 sec

Focusing: Manual & TTL phase auto focus

Battery: CR2 x 2

Flash: Hot Shoe & built in.

Year: 2002 - Onwards

Country: China

The good:

·         For a 25-year-old camera, it is in remarkably good condition.

·         Shutter fires well, and tested exposures reveal no timing issues.

·         Focus ring is smooth and accurate.

·         Film transport arm is smooth and solid.

·         Aperture blades move freely.

·         Flash hot shoe works as expected.

·         Light meter reacts to light well and tends to expose well for the shadows.

The less good:

·         The lens itself has a few specs of dust, and spots on the front element but nothing that is noticeable in the final images (see attached sample photos).

·         The viewfinder has some minor dust spotting, but this does not impede use.

·         General wear and tear.

You can find a copy of this camera’s manual here: Minolta Dynax 4 Manual