Minolta Maxxum 400si

Object/Artifact

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The TRP Camera Obscura Collection

Name/Title

Minolta Maxxum 400si

Entry/Object ID

178

Tags

Standard

Description

A lightweight and user-friendly 35mm SLR camera from the mid-1990s, featuring a streamlined control layout and a built-in pop-up flash. This unit is equipped with a Minolta AF 35-70mm zoom lens. Historically, the 400si is significant for its "Subject Program" modes, which allowed beginners to select presets for portraits, landscapes, or sports, making advanced photography accessible to the general public. It utilizes the Minolta A-mount system, providing full autofocus compatibility with a wide range of legacy Maxxum optics.

Category

Camera, SLR, 35mm Film
Media Type

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Minolta

Date made

circa 1995

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Model

Other Name

Dynax 500si; Alpha 303si

Other Numbers

Number Type

Serial Number

Other Number

0132-3976