Minolta Maxxum 7000
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The Minolta Maxxum 7000 is one of the most significant cameras in photographic history, being the first commercially successful autofocus SLR with the AF system integrated into the body. It introduced the Minolta A-mount, which lived on through Sony’s Alpha DSLR line. The design moved away from traditional dials, opting for a futuristic 1980s aesthetic with liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and push-button controls for shutter speed and aperture. It features a motorized film advance and rewind, multi-mode exposure (Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, and Manual), and a TTL phase-detection autofocus system that set the standard for the industry. The Maxxum 7000 was the "European Camera of the Year" in 1985 and remains a definitive example of the transition from mechanical to fully electronic camera architecture. Early production units are notable for the "crossed-xx" Maxxum logo, which was later changed due to a trademark dispute with Exxon. This camera represents a pivotal shift that forced every other major manufacturer to develop their own integrated AF systems to compete.Category
Camera, 35mm Film, SLR
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