Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D

444 reviews

Apr, 2024

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price (94)
flash (81)

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software (9)
shutter (7)
energy (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 444 reviews of Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D. 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. Opinions about the portability and price are on the whole positive. The screen and performance also get good feedback, but there are mixed comments on the shutter and battery. The energy efficiency and software get less positive reviews.

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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 7D is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D

alaTest has collected and analyzed 36 user reviews of Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the reliability and zoom. The durability and portability are also appreciated, but there are some less positive views about the size.

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

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D

alaTest has collected and analyzed 90 user reviews of Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D 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. Opinions about the size and screen are on the whole positive. The reliability and price also get good feedback, but the software and portability get negative reviews.

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96% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Dan Wu (engadget.com)

Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D review

Luminous Landscape has a review of the Maxxum 7D, Konica Minolta's new 6.1 megapixel prosumer digital SLR which has a contoured grip and design that allows for ergonomic handling, a big 2.5-inch LCD for viewing, and fits most Minolta SLR...

Oct, 2004

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Expert review by : Richard Baguley (pcworld.com)

Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D Digital SLR Camera Kit Camera

Although many of the digital SLRs that we tested have a plentiful supply of buttons, the Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D has the most: 24 dials and buttons spread around the camera. But this approach has a big upside: It makes the controls much easier to get...

A good selection of lenses is available for the camera. However, the range is not as wide as what's available for Canon or Nikon cameras (or for the Fujifilm Finepix S2 Pro, which uses Nikon lenses). The $1590 kit we looked at included a 28mm to 100mm...

Aug, 2005

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Expert review by : Richard Baguley (pcworld.com)

Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D Digital SLR Camera Kit w/ 28-100mm Lens (6.3MP, 3008x2000, 3.6x Opt)

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Aug, 2005

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Expert review by : Eamon Hickey (cnet.com)

Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D review

Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D

Unique Anti-Shake system works with all lenses; efficient, innovative control layout; big 2.5-inch LCD; highly competent AF system.

Slow start-up; limited to one JPEG compression ratio in raw-plus-JPEG; no way to avoid noise reduction processing in high ISO images.

The well-designed Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D is a good all-around performer and a no-brainer for owners of Maxxum AF lenses.

Jun, 2005

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Expert review by : Daniel Grotta, Sally Wiener Grotta (pcmag.com)

Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D

The Maxxum 7D is a very well-built, intelligently designed camera with excellent handling characteristics and antishake technology.

Extensive, intelligently placed analog controls. Big, bright LCD. Antishake technology works with any lens. Very clean images.

Small buffer limits the number of shots in a single burst. Our daylight shot was underexposed. Built-in flash was inconsistent. More expensive than the competition.

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Jan, 2005

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Expert review by : Phil Askey (dpreview.com)

Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D (Alpha-7 Digital / Dynax 7D)

The Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D (Dynax 7D in Europe) was first revealed to the general public on 12th February 2004 at the PMA tradeshow, at that time we were able to produce a hands-on preview of a pre-production camera. Finally on 15th September 2004...

Good resolution, as good as the best six megapixel digital SLR's; Vibrant color response, fairly contrasty images (although not over the top); Low noise at higher sensitivities, although at the expense of detail and sharpness; Unique Anti-Shake system...

Some color clipping with the sRGB Natural+ color mode; Slower-than-the-competition startup time (2.6 sec before you can take a shot); No automatic rotation of images in play mode (despite recording of orientation); Long exposure NR limited to 30...

In use the 7D proved to be an excellent 'photographic tool', it feels good to hold, it's easy to change settings (thanks to the fact that almost all the major settings have external buttons / levers) and the camera feels responsive in use.

Jan, 2005

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Expert review by : Phil Askey (dpreview.com)

Minolta DiMAGE 7 Review

We first heard of the two new Minolta DiMAGE 5 and 7 digital cameras at PMA on 11th February this year (although there had been leaked information earlier). Both cameras are based on the same functionality, body and 7x optical zoom lens, the DiMAGE 5...

Detailed images deliver good resolution Once converted to sRGB colour space images show excellent, vivid colour Big 7x optical zoom provides a lot of flexibility, especially useful 28 mm wide angle Lens is good quality, very little chromatics, little...

Sometimes slow AF can frustrate Very power hungry, requires multiple sets of spare batteries Camera can get hot around hand grip (CF compartment area) Burst frame rate (1.2 fps) a bit of a disappointment Image noise levels about the same as 3 megapixel...

Here's my rating of the Minolta DiMAGE 7: (5 megapixel prosumer)

Jul, 2001

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

Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D SLR

Physical Views Compare MAXXUM 7D and Nikon D70 Continue on to Page Two MAXXUM 7D Specifications Number of effective pixels Approx. 6.1 million CCD 23.5mm x 15.7mm interline primary-color, interlace scan with a total of approx. 6.3 million pixels, 3:2...

Jan, 2005

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Konica Minolta Dynax Maxxum 7D Digital Camera Review: Intro and Highlights

Free Photo Lessons Learn how to really use full-functioned cameras like this one - Visit our free Photo Lessons area! The Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D is arguably one of the most eagerly-awaited digital cameras announced in the last year or so....

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Nov, 2004

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Expert review by : cgarrard (alphamountworld.com)

Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D- The Digital Analog Kid

As the title of this article hints at, the Maxxum 7D is about as much a perfect fusion between digital and analog as has ever been designed in a DSLR to date. Overall, thats what I love about it most, and thats why I am writing an article for a DSLR...

Jun, 2010

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