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Minolta MAXXUM 7000 AF

© Emile Abbott

Minolta MAXXUM 7000 AF

Uploaded: June 05, 2012

Description

My new/old camera. In 1985 Minolta shocked the world by introducing the Worlds First Body-Integrated Autofocus SLR in a film camera. It required a completely different fully electronic lens mount with no backward compatibility. This camera was totally innovative and unique and was European Camera of the Year in 1985.
This first generation was made from 1985-1987. It caused Canon, Nikon and Olympus to make similar changes and upgrades. For MT

Comments

Emile Abbott level-classic June 05, 2012

This camera rocketed the photographic world and caused one of first major changes since the development of color film (also in the capture) and well before the digital age. Kodak film (shown) is now no longer produced. I lost a patient 94 years old to prostate cancer and many items were donated to hospice. I purchased this one from Friends of Hospic. I will give it a whirl and will post if I can get them developed and into digital form. This camera catapulted Minolta as the most influential 35 mm manufacturers in Japan during the mid 1980's. #1467288

Robert R. Goodman June 05, 2012

Hi Emile,That was a heck of a machine when first came out.Beautiful capture my friend!!! #10169290

Tiia Vissak June 05, 2012

a great "portrait"! #10169358

David Phalen June 05, 2012

My last film camera was a Minolta 600si (?). Don't remember the actual designation but I loved that camera.

Excellent capture and treatment!! Perfect for MT!! #10169415

JudyAnn Rector level-classic June 05, 2012

Love what you did with the image, Emile... very eye-catching for sure! All the historical info even made it better When Sony aquired Minolta, I just knew I had to try their "not quite an SLR" when it finally made the scene. I loved it and have upgraded twice since than and have not been dissatisfied yet! #10169599

Emile Abbott level-classic June 05, 2012

Thanks Bobby, Tiia, David, & JudyAnn #10169804

John Connolly June 05, 2012

What a great presentation and theme image Emile! I remember this model well, at one stage I was tempted to buy one!
I can also remember when I bought my first 35mm camera, when I was an apprentice back in the 1950's, it was so basic, no rangefinder for focusing, no exposure meter, no auto film advance and no batteries! Three cheers for progress! #10169832

Patrick Rouzes level-classic June 05, 2012

You certainly spiced up the look of this incredible invention, Emile!
Love the info too!
Creative job, my friend!
#10169956

Debbie Bray June 06, 2012

I too am very happy Sony bought out Minolta!! Couldn't be happier with my pics!! Love the whirly treatment you gave your old Minolta, Emile!! #10170225

Emile Abbott level-classic June 06, 2012

Thanks John, Patrick and Debbie. #10170415

Carol Eade level-addict June 06, 2012

Terrific MT image and effects, Emile! #10170935

Emile Abbott level-classic June 07, 2012

Thanks Carol. #10171852

Karen Slagle June 09, 2012

Farout effects, Emile...Love it. #10174347

Emile Abbott level-classic June 10, 2012

Thanks Karen. #10174953

Jill Odice level-classic June 10, 2012

very cool :-) Ijust bought a Minolta film camera at a yard sale for $5.00!It came with 2 lenses:-) Now to try and find film to put in it and a lab to process...Even though I am adie hard digital user now, I still think my images I shot on film are sharper and nicer then anything I have shot digital...Sorry I sold all my film camera equpment! #10175071

Nancy L. Green level-classic June 10, 2012

VERY cool Emile, I absolutely LOVE the presentation, EXCELLENT DD work my friend!! <>< #10175182

Emile Abbott level-classic June 11, 2012

Thanks Jill. #10176152

Emile Abbott level-classic June 11, 2012

Thanks Nancy #10176155

Phyllis A. Houghton June 11, 2012

Ditto to the above comments. Fantastic DD work. Perfect for this image! #10176194

Emile Abbott level-classic June 11, 2012

Thank you so much Phyllis. #10176204

Phyllis H. Burchett June 11, 2012

Very cool image and effects Emile! #10176239

Emile Abbott level-classic June 11, 2012

Thanks Phyllis #10176375

Husain Akhtar June 13, 2012

What a great history and photographic record, doc! #10178642

Emile Abbott level-classic June 13, 2012

Thank you Husain #10178685

Avril Young June 24, 2012

outstanding MT entry... #10198522

Emile Abbott level-classic June 25, 2012

Thanks Avril #10199225

Anthony G. Comella June 27, 2012

We never stop learning! Terrific presentation and history!! #10203024

Emile Abbott level-classic June 28, 2012

Thanks Anthony #10204124

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