Late model, compact and lightweight autofocus SLR camera (body only) for 35mm film

• Compact, lightweight body
• Auto or manual focusing
• Program fully auto mode
• Five subject programs
• Aperture & shutter priority
• Full metered manual mode
• Auto exposure bracketing
• Shutter speeds to 1/2000th
• Built in flash, anti redeye
• Built in auto wind/rewind
• Multiple exposure mode
• Accepts Minolta AF lenses

This Minolta Dynax 40 35mm film camera body takes the same interchangeable lenses as the rest of the Minolta AF range (not included - see below), and shares a basic lens mount with the Konica Minolta and Sony DSLRs. It was sold in some countries as the Maxxum 50. The camera is easy to use, and we can provide a link for buyers to download a copy of the instruction manual free of charge.

It's very simple to use with fully automatic (program) exposure, plus five special subject-based modes; portraits, landscapes, close-ups, sports and night scenes. Plus you have the option of shutter priority auto (ideal for action), aperture priority auto (choose an aperture for depth of field) or metered manual for ultimate control.

Multi segment metering system, with auto exposure lock for accurate exposures with tricky subjects. You can set exposure compensation of up to +/- 3 stops to correct for difficult lighting conditions. Film speeds are set automatically with DX coded films from ISO 25 to 3200, and you can override this or set film speeds manually for non-DX coded films from ISO 6 to 6400. Auto exposure bracketing takes three pictures automatically, at correct, under and over by either 0.5 or 1 stop - ideal for ensuring correct exposure with slide film, especially in unusual lighting conditions. The top plate has a large LCD with exposure, mode and status information.

Automatic or manual focusing with Minolta AF and independent Minolta AF fit lenses (not included, but check our eBay Shop). Three AF zones (left, centre, right) can be selected automatically or manually. Focus lock with first pressure on the shutter release, so you can easily and quickly focus on off-centre subjects. the flash fires as an AF illuminator to assist focusing in low light as required. The viewfinder has basic information including manual exposure indicators, in-focus and flash ready symbols, plus AF zone markings.

Shutter speeds run from 30 seconds to a fast 1/2000th, plus B for time exposures. Flash sync at up to 1/90th. Shoe for external Minolta flash guns (not included, but check our eBay Shop). Slow sync works in A and P modes to balance flash for the foreground and natural light for the background, even with night scenes. Motor driven film loading, wind-on (single or continuous modes, up to 1.7 frames per second) and rewind, plus self timer. Multiple exposure mode available for special effects.

Built in flash activates automatically when needed, or it can be switched on or off manually. Pre-flash TTL and ADI metering for the most accurate flash exposures possible. It covers lenses as wide as 28mm, and can be used for auto fill in flash in daylight. Redeye reduction feature. External flash shoe provided for Minolta (D) or other pre-flash/ADI compatible flash units (see below).

An excellent SLR camera for beginners, students and enthusiasts!

Condition: Excellent++ (8/10)
This camera is in good condition and fully working order. The finish shows only the usual signs of use with some surface scratches and scrapes here and there - mainly on the base and grip. The viewfinder is clean and bright, with only some harmless dust specks. The interior is clean, and the cap is in good condition. No dents, dings or deep scratches, and overall it's in good shape! At the time of listing we have more than one of this item, but the pictures and description here are representative of all of them.

Includes Minolta body cap, plus batteries

Compatibility
Minolta AF cameras can use any of the dozens of lenses in the vast Minolta range, including ultra wide angles and fisheyes, fast prime wide angle, standard and telephoto lenses, extreme teles and macro lenses, plus an array of zooms, including wide angle, wide-tele and telephoto. Minolta Power Zoom lenses are compatible, but the professional SSM lenses only work with manual focusing, and digital DT lenses are not suitable for 35mm cameras. In addition, most independent manufacturers produce lenses in Minolta AF fitting, including Sigma, Tokina, Tamron, Vivitar and many others. Sony lenses for the Alpha range of DSLRs fit, though the DT types won't cover the full frame.

Older Minolta MC and MD manual focus lenses will not fit, though adapters are available (not included). Other types of lens can be fitted using adapters (not supplied), including M42 screw, T2 (t-mount), Tamron Adaptall and others, with manual focusing and diaphragm operation.

The camera is only compatible with external flash units that support pre-flash or ADI modes such as the Minolta (D), Konica Minolta (D) and Sony models. Older Minolta and most independent flashes are not suitable, and won't fire.