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I have a Minolta Maxxum 7000AF 35mm SLR that I bought in late 70's. Also have several AF lenses of various focal lengths. My question is: is there a digital body available from Minolta or any other camera company that I can buy that can utilize my Minolta lenses? Would like to enter the digital camera with top line equipment, but really hate to buy new lenses as well. Thanks in advance
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You would be better off to email the camera manufacturers directly and ask the same question, or join a discussion forum that deals with camers and photography.
Most of the posters here don't know anything about guns let alone cameras.0 -
if i remember right, that was a bayonet mount slr. check the diameter of the bayonet on the lens and then check those at a camera dealer. you can even take one of the smaller lenses with you for mounting comparisons.
i had a pentax k1000. best single lens reflex camera i ever owned. had over a grand in accessories for that thing. sold it for $800. had to pay the rent. [xx(] god i miss it.[V]0 -
quote:Originally posted by bondai
You would be better off to email the camera manufacturers directly and ask the same question, or join a discussion forum that deals with camers and photography.
Most of the posters here don't know anything about guns let alone cameras.
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I examined a Cannon digital yesterday and they are not compatible. Whenever a manufacturer comes out with a new series, it is purposely designeed to operate with new equipment you must purchase. Ask the manufacturer, but expect a negative.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Cornflk1
I have a Minolta Maxxum 7000AF 35mm SLR that I bought in late 70's. Also have several AF lenses of various focal lengths. My question is: is there a digital body available from Minolta or any other camera company that I can buy that can utilize my Minolta lenses? Would like to enter the digital camera with top line equipment, but really hate to buy new lenses as well. Thanks in advance
Highly unlikely because the lens must interface with the electronics of the digital camera. Even Canon, who currently markets both the film and digital versions of their Rebel SLR's, does not fully interface the current film lens with the digital body. The lenses for the digital body have a different indexing mark for alignment on the digital body. You can mount them up but you lose numerous features. I know because I own the film Rebel and have been looking to buy the digital Rebel as well but I must buy it with the digital version of the lens for full-featured use. Since it's only $100, it's not worth fumblefarting around, trying to make do with a jury-rig and losing functionality. Just my 2 cents.0 -
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