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Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D
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alaScore 88

264 reviews

Dec, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 264 reviews of Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the portability and image quality. The price and usability are also appreciated, whereas the video and contrast get less positive reviews. There are some mixed reviews about the software.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 user reviews of Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the portability and durability. The image quality and performance also get good reviews. Some have doubts about the shutter.

price, performance, image quality, durability, portability

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 58 user reviews of Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Views about the design and usability are overall positive. The portability and performance are also appreciated. Views are divided on the price, while the focus and size get less positive comments.

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95% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Alan Stafford (pcworld.com)

Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D Camera

 

At $899 including an 18mm-to-70mm lens, the Maxxum 5D competes with other consumer digital single-lens reflex models such as Nikon's D50, Canon's EOS Digital Rebel XT, and Olympus's EVolt E-300. The 6.1-megapixel Maxxum 5D has the requisite manual...

Several useful advance controls High image quality

Body looks a little plasticky

However, firing away at that clip can get pretty noisy, as the camera clacks loudly when taking a shot. The lens is fairly loud when focusing, too. That and the camera's blocky plastic body contribute to an impression that the Maxxum 5D is a bit less...

Oct, 2005
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Expert review by : Alan Stafford (pcworld.com)

Konica Minolta MAXXUM 5D Digital SLR Camera Kit w/ 18-70mm Lens (6.1MP, 3008x2000, 4x Opt, CompactFlash / Microdrive Slot)

 

Photograph: Rick Rizner

Several useful advance controls ; High image quality

Body looks a little plasticky

Its body looks a little plasticky, but it has several useful advanced controls and did well in our image-quality tests.

Oct, 2005
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Expert review by : Steve's Digicams (steves-digicams.com)

Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D SLR

 

Physical Views Compare the size of the Maxxum 5D and the Olympus E-300 Evolt Compare the size of the Maxxum 5D and the Pentax ist DS Continue on to Page Two MAXXUM 5D Specifications Number of effective pixels Approx. 6.1 million CCD 23.5mm x 15.7mm...

Oct, 2005
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Expert review by (letsgodigital.org)

Konica-Minolta Dynax 5D review

 

The Japanese company Konica Minolta is one of the last leading camera manufacturers to put an affordable digital SLR on the market. Currently they are doing their best to catch up and overtake their competitors. Not only by putting an excellent model...

Very soon after the well appreciated Dynax 7D Konica Minolta introduced an entry-level model: the Konica Minolta Dynax 5D. The 5D D-SLR is without doubt a very interesting digital reflex camera. Not only for those who are already in the possession of...

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Expert review by (photographyblog.com)

Konica Minolta Dynax 5D Review

 

The Konica Minolta Dynax 5D is a new entry-level 6 megapixel digital SLR that is currently one of the most compact DSLRs currently available. Highlights of the Konica Minolta Dynax 5D include a large 2.5 inch LCD screen, unique CCD-shift anti-shake...

Priced as an entry-level camera, the Konica Minolta Dynax 5D offers much more than an entry-level specification. It only has a few missing features when compared to its bigger brother, the Konica Minolta Dynax 7D, relying on cheaper build materials...

Oct, 2005
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Expert review by (imaging-resource.com)

Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D Digital Camera Review: Intro and Highlights

 

When Konica Minolta introduced the Maxxum 7D, its first dSLR, it was big news. The 7D body was big and the price was pretty high, too. Because Minolta was one of the leading film-based SLR manufacturers of the early- and middle-1970s, millions of...

Compact size, Solid build, In-camera image stabilization makes all lenses better for low light shooting, Same sensor as 7D, Kit lens covers 18-70mm 35mm equivalent range, Very good to excellent low-light capability, Excellent battery life, Decent...

Proprietary hot shoe, No PC sync port, No video recording (a fact of life with SLRs), Hand grip may be uncomfortably small for some users, Image noise slightly high at ISO 1600, RAW+JPEG option only saves fine-mode JPEGs. (But that's not a bad...

The Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D uses an NP-400 rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack for power, or the optional AC adapter. The camera comes with a battery and charger and shows excellent battery life, but I highly recommend picking up a spare and keeping...

Oct, 2005
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Expert review by : Jeff Keller (dcresource.com)

Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

 

Ready to learn more about the Maxxum 5D? Our review starts now

Excellent photo quality; good high ISO performance ; Anti-shake system adds stabilization to all Maxxum AF lenses ; Solid build quality ; Large 2.5" LCD display (though see issue below) ; Full manual controls ; Built-in flash can be used as AF-assist...

Below average shot-to-shot speeds ; Low resolution LCD ; Proprietary hot shoe ; No USB 2.0 High Speed support ; No battery grip available

The Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D is an easy digital SLR to recommend. It costs just over $600 (body only) and it has built-in image stabilization and great photo quality. If you already have an investment in lenses from other manufacturers then I probably...

Mar, 2008
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Expert review by : Peter K. Burian (shutterbug.com)

Konica Minolta's Maxxum 5D; Compact, Affordable 6-Megapixel Digital SLR With Built-In Anti-Shake (Stabilizer) System

 

The second digital SLR to incorporate the Anti-Shake system that provides Image Stabilization with virtually all Maxxum lenses, the Maxxum 5D is a relatively compact, lightweight model. Roughly 22 percent smaller and 6 oz lighter than the more rugged...

While the Anti-Shake system cannot solve every possible problem, I found it to be valuable with every situation that I encountered during extensive testing. When shooting outdoors at night with a 35mm focal length (52mm equivalent), I was able to make...

Feb, 2006
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Expert review by : Bob Atkins (photo.net)

Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D Digital SLR

 

Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc.'s new Maxxum 5D is a high-performance interchangeable-lens digital SLR camera that inherits the revolutionary technology of its predecessor the Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D.

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Expert review by : Alan Stafford (goodgearguide.com.au)

Konica Minolta Dynax 5D

 

At this price including an 18mm-to-70mm lens, the Dynax 5D competes with other consumer digital single-lens reflex models such as Nikon's D50, Canon's...

Antishake, Very good image quality, Dedicated white balance button

Noisy, Not the best looking camera

Its uncommon antishake mechanism, large LCD panel, and well-arranged controls make the Dynax 5D a good choice for someone seeking a consumer-friendly SLR.

Dec, 2005
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