Minolta Maxxum 7000 | This Old Camera #14

[@patrickmayer7813]

One thing to note: later Sony and Minolta AF SSM/SAM lenses will NOT work with this camera. The camera mount is missing the contacts to drive them. The only Minolta AF film bodies which support SSM lenses are the Maxxum / Dynax / Alpha 5 and 7. Even the Maxxum 9 does not support SSM, unless it has been modified to do so. So, if you intend on buying a 7000 and use your lenses with it, make sure they're the old-style screw-driven autofocus types. That's easy to check: unmount the lens and rotate the focus ring: you'll see a screw rotating on the mounting flange of the less while you do so. No screw ou screw does not rotate? Then you have a SSM or a SAM lense which won't work with the 7000.

[@AzrielKnight]

Thanks, someone else mentioned that too. I'll put something in the show description

[@COD04MW]

Thank you! I'm a Sony A user always wondering about this

[@aladinsarsipeus]

i dont care if its 2021. i want one. “only from the mind of minolta” my goodness.. i havent heard that in nearly 40 years. awesome.

[@AzrielKnight]

I think the price is still reasonable. I may have one for sale myself soon. You can find me on eBay.

[@vdiniso]

Happy to see you return Azriel, KZbin sucked without you

[@AzrielKnight]

LOL, thanks.

[@parratt-world]

Thank you for this. Few people are aware that it was Minolta's magnificent optics helped keep Leica's reflex system in the race, not to mention even the Leica R3 body, which was based on a Minolta. Minolta deserved a better run than they had. It's a cruel world.

[@AzrielKnight]

Thanks for the comment Kevin!

[@carravagio16]

thanks for putting this video together, i just picked up 2 Maxxum 7000's and i really enjoy the camera and design. thank for all the retro info!

[@andrewreynolds1217]

Forgot that I had one of these in a drawer that didnt get tested due to a lack of batteries. Swapped a magnicon 28-70 lens over from a 5000i and dug up some fresh batteries. Looks like I will be loading a test roll this weekend. Thanks for the great video!

[@AzrielKnight]

Thanks Andrew! Feel free to let me know how it goes!

[@andrewreynolds1217]

@@AzrielKnight It's definitely an interesting camera from a handling perspective and has more features than my Nikon F-401. We will see what I get when I finish the roll and send it off to be processed.

[@andrewreynolds1217]

@@AzrielKnight Got my first roll back before Christmas, really enjoyed the results. I've replaced the 3rd party zoom with a Minolta 35-70 F4 and started a new roll of Fuji Superia 400 today.

[@stevenshore4176]

I have 2 of the Evil Double Cross that Exxon was crying about and still use them.

[@AzrielKnight]

That's awesome! I've come across a couple but didn't buy.

[@eletor]

Picked one of these up from the pawn shop for 20 bucks a couple weeks ago. Thanks for the excellent explanation!

[@AzrielKnight]

Glad I could help :)

[@davedafuq5711]

He's baaaack :D

[@hobbyonlyphotography]

I know this video was made a while ago, I am letting you know that as I find and collect cameras this video has been fun to watch and learn about the Minolta 7000 Maxxum's history. I just picked one of these cameras up at a yard sale for less than $10.00. It is in really nice condition, and I am hoping to try it out soon. I am learning film photography and hopefully I will get some good photos from this camera. Thanks again!!

[@turdledive927]

One of my favorite cameras. Got it unintentionally, thought Id hate it. Gone on to love it and buy a bunch incase of breaking.

[@BrandonNevermind]

You look so much happier! Hope life is treating you well, man!

[@AzrielKnight]

I'm definitely not burnt out anymore ;) Thanks very much for the kind words.

[@LevitatorMusic]

awesome!! I have an OG japanese X-700 and I LOVE it!! It seriously outdoes my modern DSLRs. There's just something about 35mm film that just has a soul that digital stuff never does.

[@edwinnpinnii2886]

Just got this camera yesterday with a bunch cokin camera filters 2 flashes and a bunch of filters. And it's also cool it came out in the 1980's. The video was very informative.

[@AzrielKnight]

Great find! Hope you didn't pay too much!

[@Ivandotjpeg]

Really great to see this. I still have a crossed X Maxxum 7000 sitting on my shelf. The seals are done on it but I keep it around as a trophy of sorts. Back in the early 90’s I used to work at a Ritz Camera shop and there were still a few of these 7000’s in stock before the 7000i’s pushed them out. The biggest gripe I got from customers on the i series were their reliance on the 2cr5 lithium battery. $15 batter that only got you about 100 or so rolls of film. You had all 3 options on the 7000. AAA, AA or lithium. BTW, the beercan 70-210 AF is an amazing clunker of a lens. Optically amazing.

[@danieldijo]

Batteries are killers

[@paultaylorphotography9499]

Absolutely brilliant loved this presentation the 7000 was my first serious camera back in the day inherited from my dad who’d upgraded to the 7000i I loved the 7000 eventually traded it in to buy the incredible dynax 9 which I still have and use its such a well made camera. Top top video Azriel thanks for the trip back in time. These days im a bit of a loony collecting old cameras and trying them out I’ll deffo add the 7000 to my shopping list

[@AzrielKnight]

Thanks so much for the kind words Paul :)

[@paultaylorphotography9499]

@@AzrielKnight welcome mate I’ve used the dynax 9 and an x300 on my wee channel out of the two I absolutely know for a fact the 9 will get the shots but the x300 was more fun to shoot 🥴📷❤️

[@RUS-dv5sm]

Got this camera! Love the design and how you can interact with the camera, so unique.

[@koremethazine2593]

RUS what film do you use

[@rubensuarez9881]

I'm glad your back. We really missed you. I got one of those camera. I love the history you put out. Long live Minolta!!

[@AzrielKnight]

Thank you Ruben!

[@ricdonato4328]

Ruben Suarez Please, it should be you are or you’re, not your.

[@footrotdog]

My first SLR!! That 4 shot load sound makes me feel so nostalgic. (Welcome back!)

[@AzrielKnight]

Thanks :)

[@lxhb.75]

This video is lowkey so helpful!! I found the minolta at work and they told me i could keep it but i had no idea how to work with it as i do not have experience with camera's.. but this really helped

[@AzrielKnight]

Glad it helped :)

[@2000SVTcobra1]

I'm so glad to see this series back.

[@AzrielKnight]

Thanks Brandon!

[@jeffst.ongephotography1239]

Awesome that you're making videos again! Keep up the great work.

[@AzrielKnight]

Thanks Jeff :)

[@dr.william.a.horton]

So happy you did another one, this is why I followed your channel to begin with... love this old camera

[@AzrielKnight]

Thanks William!

[@barriegrundy4004]

Fantastic. Really missed your vids.Glad you're back. don't go away again....ok

[@AzrielKnight]

Okay Barrie I'll try :P

[@briero]

It’s good to have you back! I really enjoyed that one. I watched it again when it finished then went straight to Ebay 😃

[@AzrielKnight]

Thanks Paul! I am planning to sell the ones I have, in case you're interested.

[@jdebultra]

Welcome back! I have a Maxxum 9, what a camera, it has everything. I had a 7000 but gave it away. Review of a Nikon FM2 or F2 would be cool. If you want to be blown away, pick up a Maxxum 9 (not cheap), the continuous AF is incredibly accurate, might be the best AF SLR ever made.

[@AzrielKnight]

Thanks for the comment and feedback. Yes, the Maxxum 9 is well out of my budget ;)

[@node547]

Good to see you back man. Hope all is ok with family and house.

[@AzrielKnight]

Thank you Koen :)

[@mymortalrage]

Proud owner of 2 of these cameras. Got me in to film photography. The 70-210 F4 is my go to lens to shoot with. The part that frustrates me is the way the rubber chips off from old age from the grip. Other then that I would recommend this camera to anyone to get in to film shooting.

[@AzrielKnight]

Thanks for the feedback! At least the grips are replaceable!

[@b_wtangible_moments]

Almost bought one the other day. But wanted one in better condition. Glad to see you back man. Thanks for sharing!

[@AzrielKnight]

Thanks very much. The 7000's aren't rare at all I'm sure you'll come across another.

[@photoholic6369]

So great that you are back !!! I like the way you create your videos !! One part is old advertisments and kind of old style the other part is a clinic look in your review with white gloves. This combined with facts, sample pictures pros and cons .... in one sentence ... georgeous !! :-))

[@AzrielKnight]

Thanks very much!

[@MiracleWinchester]

This is my main shooter now. This video helped a lot

[@AzrielKnight]

Great! Thanks for the comment :)

[@tapiopitkaranta7667]

I love the amount of research you do. Keep up the good work!

[@AzrielKnight]

Thank you Tapio

[@poop_fossil]

Definitely glad you're back man, missed the vids

[@AzrielKnight]

Thank you Mark. Feels good to be making vids again.

[@darksquirel]

I'm super glad you decided not to make your hiatus permanent

[@AzrielKnight]

So am I Connor, thank you. :)

[@btpuppy2]

Bought it the day it was available. It’s still the most ergonomically designed camera ever. Just perfect in every way. Well, I ended up not using the AF much because it wasn’t great, but the pics were amazing. I just resurrected it and shot some film with it!

[@AzrielKnight]

Nice!

[@ScottAlanFreestylePhotography]

Glad your back. One of the few photo channels I like.

[@AzrielKnight]

Thanks Scott. Appreciate it.

[@a.tapes_]

I got the little brother of this guy. The 8000i and I'm having a lot of fun with it, even if it is cheating with it being almost all automatic. Just found your channel so this video made me happy, looking forward to watching more!

[@AzrielKnight]

A mathematician using a calculator isn't cheating as long as they know how it works ;)

[@DanielKastner]

So glad you are back. I just picked up a 7000 a few weeks ago too. Great overview and history!

[@AzrielKnight]

Thanks you Daniel

[@melvinch]

Welcome back. Please review the bigger brother 9000 next. It has so many features way ahead of its time, especially with the Program Back Super 90 attached.

[@AzrielKnight]

Thanks for the suggestion Melvin!

[@bbqgiraffe3766]

I got the interlocking X version a few months back for 10$ at an estate sale and finally got around to fixing some corroded wires, the plastic is still fucked up but I'm glad to have a functioning version lol

[@yurigiron6802]

I had been waiting for this, so glad you're back!

[@AzrielKnight]

Thank you Yuri :)

[@janhoogendijk8604]

Azriel top history camera info. so unique! Thanks you are back. Great color pictures.

[@AzrielKnight]

Thank you very much Jan, you're too kind.

[@rikardpersson9493]

Soo GREAT to have you BACK!!

[@AzrielKnight]

Thanks :)

[@rpgroome]

This brought back memories.

[@AzrielKnight]

Good ones I hope :)

[@randallstewart175]

I thought he had quit YT with a vengeance. This is an uncommonly nice review video. Very interesting even though I don't give a hoot about the Maxxum. I look forward to Arzriel's return.

[@AzrielKnight]

I did. Now I'm eating my words. After a few months off I realized I was just burnt out and needed to step away. I also noticed it's a not so unique situation as other YTers I've been subbed to have taken even longer breaks.

[@SteveKleinheider]

It was really nice seeing a video from you again. Well produced, interesting, and informative!

[@AzrielKnight]

Thanks Steve!

[@RomanSchatzphoto]

KZbin just got better again! Love to see some reviews of 126 film cameras.

[@AzrielKnight]

Thanks for the suggestion Roman, I'll dig around and see if I got one.

[@AlexB-qf9te]

I’m really glad you’re back. I really like these types of episodes. I got my 7000AF for 4000 LEK (35$) with a Soligor 80 -200; flash and bag. I’d add as a con that some of the AF Lenses are rather noisy. The camera actually fits really well into my hands. I took mine on a trip to Budapest and shot some long exposures on Auto. They actually turned out really nice. As a tip to anyone the selftimer is really handy if you’re shooting at night. Keep up the great work! Greetings from Albania.

[@AzrielKnight]

Thanks for the comment Alex!

[@smith507]

I would like to see your take on my very first SLR, the Nikon N55 (I know it’s from the 2000s but you know, nostalgia) or something from the Canonet rangefinder cameras. Glad to see you’re back looking fresh!

[@AzrielKnight]

Thanks for the suggestion Ricardo. I try and put a 20 year min on my reviews but if I come across one I'll def keep that in mind :)

[@donaldjr1969]

Cool video! 30 years ago, I was borrowing a buddy’s Maxxum 5000. Nice camera and served me well until I bought an EOS 620 in April 1990. I think that article mentioning that the Canon T80 had 25% slower AF is a bit optimistic. It’s probably closer to 50% slower with the 35-70 or 75-200. The 50 with its wider aperture seems to speed things up and works decently. I recently got a T80 with the 50 and the 35-70 for a street camera. Yes the AF is ok at best, but it takes sharp contrasty images. For quick hassle free urban/street photography, it’s perfect for me. I suspect that the focus motor probably has too much mass to be a fast focusing mechanism. Coupled with a phase detection system that was not very sensitive, it was bound to fail. But.theT80 would be a great alternative to a T50 with manual focus lenses.

[@xCoolUsername]

Really love the history you gave

[@AzrielKnight]

Thanks very much :)

[@texasbob66]

Great fun review, but you left out a major con... I purchased one new (non-Exxon xx's) in 1987. Loved it and used it extensively for many years. In 2001, my mother and I went on a return trip to London for her to see it again after 30 years. When I returned with about 5 rolls of film and got them developed, almost all images were dark - almost black. I walked into a repair center, pulled out the camera, and without saying a word, the tech said "it's shooting dark, right?" He said the it was very common with 7000s at that age and it would cost much more that it is worth (or to buy a new camera) to fix, so I moved on to a Maxxum 5 until purchasing the Sony A100 digital the year it came out (then an A57, A77, and now A7rII). So, buyer beware, be sure you test it with film and get them developed! I have one for sale if anyone is interested ;)

[@AzrielKnight]

usually, when I list my pros and cons, that's with a working model. BUT, I have been considering adding a "common issues to look out for" section. Will definitely consider this next time!

[@RICHARDROLLINSONDESIGNPHOTOGRA]

Goog to see you back and with the epic this old camera series 👍👍

[@AzrielKnight]

Thanks very much, feels good :)

[@cyrildescoursiere9060]

I got one !! Got it for 25€ with 50mm 1.7. Bad shape but working. Nice to see you again. Please review the nikkormat EL.

[@AzrielKnight]

Will keep my eyes peeled for Nikons, thanks for the suggestion!

[@TheMard0]

Great to see that your back!

[@AzrielKnight]

Thank you Martijn!

[@dejong431]

Hi Azriel, super happy to see you back, you're my youtube HERO, specially when making a video about Minolta :-)

[@AzrielKnight]

Thanks, I really appreciate that :)

[@dejong431]

you're 30 days of knight have re-ignited the fire for analog again for me, appreciate all the time you put into that, where i am only able to do a fraction of what you did. Anyway it inspired me to revert mostly back from digital and dig out all the analog gear i've been carying along with me over the years.

[@AzrielKnight]

I'm glad I could be of some help :)

[@SatanSupimpa]

Great to see you again.

[@AzrielKnight]

Thanks Satan!

[@olympian3]

I got a 7000 maxxum from my dad and a canon a1 from my uncle.... might let go of the a1 now since they seem to be 3-4 hundred?

[@AzrielKnight]

Just my hot take but I'd hold onto it. Cameras from family can't be replaced.

[@Zetaphotography]

Thought about buying one today as I have a 5000 AF so not sure if this is much more of an upgrade. I have an Elan 7e that may get some good glass today

[@Seele2015au]

Azriel Knight The first generation Minolta autofocus SLRs (7000, 5000, and 9000) were never called Dynax; in the US they're called Maxxum, in Japan Alpha, and the rest of the world just plain 7000 etc. A great feature of the 7000 is that the back-up battery for remembering frame number can be easily changed: with the battery clip removed there is a bright metal cover held by six screws. Remove that and the lithium battery can then be easily changed. Some of the plastics panels are prone to sweating a white substance, and can turn very brittle; my own example has the grip portion cracked into little shards.

[@AzrielKnight]

Thanks for the heads up, here's the source of it being called Dynax. kenrockwell.com/minolta/maxxum/7000.htm Maybe he's wrong too.

[@janschut8689]

Nice to see you back

[@AzrielKnight]

Thanks so much Jan, feels good :)

[@timrosenthal46]

Good to see you back mate .... great vid and I love hearing that quirky organ music again !

[@AzrielKnight]

Thanks Tim!

[@chrisclare3579]

Would you ever do entire videos on a brand or era? I'd love to hear all about Pentax and where they came from and where they are now. Love your videos glad they're back!

[@AzrielKnight]

Thanks for the idea Chris. I've done a couple vids on formats. The APS system and Disc film. I think if I tried to cover a companies entire history I'd bite off more than I can chew :)

[@AbanazarMcBurger]

Nice to see you back on track! Since you have given so much attention to Canons, how about Nikons? Plenty of interesting devices, like F-501/N2020, F90/N90, F-801/N8008... or even EM, it was featured in Rocky III after all! Also the ill-fated venture into autofocus world by Olympus would make a great video?

[@AzrielKnight]

I have only recently come across Nikon cameras. I have an FE and 801, so I'll be studying up on those. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@AbanazarMcBurger]

Truth to be told, I'm a long-term Canon user. I bought my first Nikon (EM) just a over a year ago. Now I have acquired a plenty of Nikons, but I'm still quite green with them. Still learning!

[@AzrielKnight]

I basically just pickup whatever I find at garage sales and it seems people are much more likely to part with canon than Nikon.

[@AbanazarMcBurger]

I pretty much agree. I have found as much Nikons as Canons from flea markets, but they're almost always autofocus stuff. I stumble upon Canon AE-1s quite often, but I can't remember if I have actually ever found anything by Nikon from the same era. If someone is willing to sell their Nikons from the 70s, they always have bigger numbers on their price tags than their Canon counterparts.

[@AzrielKnight]

I hear a story once that AE-1's were sold at cost, and that's why there is so many.

[@merlinmarquardt]

Better than ever. Welcome back.

[@AzrielKnight]

Thank you Merlin

[@sergiopcr]

Welcome back Azriel. So good to see a new video from you. And a great video! Keep up the good work!!!

[@AzrielKnight]

Thanks Sérgio

[@hanseldamnfer2719]

Wonderful video. Like with the rest of the series, I love the footage you dig up. I now have one of these bad boys arriving next week, they look fascinating. Love your work!

[@AzrielKnight]

Thanks very much Hansel.

[@regieendsley9750]

Re the recessed buttons on the left top: you don't have to worry about accidentally changing models. I have done this with other cameras that have easily changeable nobs to change modes.

[@voyagersquaremuzika]

I'm glad you're back on KZbin! Stay forever! :) You could try some box cameras like Agfa Box 44 or similar!

[@AzrielKnight]

Thanks, I'll try :)

[@FRZNGLSRBM]

I missed this so much. Great to have you back. And as always a great video!

[@AzrielKnight]

Thanks very much Marcello.

[@shannoncrescent4422]

So, so, happy to see you back!! Great episode too :)

[@AzrielKnight]

Thanks very much Shannon.

[@TheMrMKultra]

so much effort was put into research and material for this video. I really appreciate that. Also, very informative content. Keep it up if you can!

[@AzrielKnight]

Thank you Marvin.

[@Dale_Willetts]

Good to see you back mate.A well timed video too, I've been using my 7000 AF this week for the first time in ages. Been using it as a handheld pinhole camera with a body cap pinhole. Might need to dust off the 5000 as well now.

[@AzrielKnight]

Thank you :)

[@treemuger1]

My dad is lending me this camera as i just started a photography class, it's cool to know all the little details about it. Now I just gotta wait for the teacher to begin actually teaching us instead of lecturing about classroom safety :T I don't wanna wait, i'm excited to learn ;-;

[@AzrielKnight]

Classroom safety! What are you photographing?! ;)

[@treemuger1]

@@AzrielKnight its a high school class, and i know mothing about photography yet lol so i dont really know what to expect. Figured it seemed fun. Wish i took it freshman year instead of senior haha

[@AzrielKnight]

Pretty stellar they are still teaching film. I didn't pick up photography till my mid 20's, it's never too late ;)

[@treemuger1]

@@AzrielKnight oh goodie theres hope for me yet! Now i jjst need to get this thing working properly! My teacher says it either needs new batteries or a repair shop and it needs to be cleaned :T I dont know what it is but i have the sudden urge to go and take pictures of everything and i just really wanna get started XD my group doesnt do anything til monday ;-;

[@AzrielKnight]

Depends what is wrong with it but it takes double or triple a's so that would be an easy thing to narrow down. You could also hit up garage sales this weekend. I say get started anyway. Get out there, get confused and have a bunch of questions ready for Monday. Good luck!

[@NicosPhotographyShow]

Nice to see you back! Such an interesting video too. Thank you!

[@AzrielKnight]

Nico, My Man!

[@connorbunch3577]

An important note to anyone looking to buy these cameras: I've bought six of these at auction and only ONE of them did not have LCD bleed. Before you buy this camera, make sure you get a picture of the top LCD so you can verify it hasn't started to bleed at all. Also, it's very common for the plastic over the grip to crack. Make sure you take a look at that as well.

[@AzrielKnight]

Those are great tips Connor, thanks!

[@filipfry679]

Man, nice to see you again!

[@AzrielKnight]

Thank you :)

[@N0rdman]

I never really took to the boxy and very plastic cameras at this point, I did like the Minolta X-9 which was also plastic (fully manual camera, no AF) but at least that had the traditional wheel for shutter speed and manual control over the aperture by the traditional ring on the SR mount lenses. One small note; while the AF cameras 7000 and 9000, with the little sibling 5000 coming in a little later, was launched as the Maxxum cameras and Alpha in Japan (that's what Sony still uses), the Dynax naming in Europe and the rest of the world came in first with the 7000i series of cameras. But it did revolutionise the photography business.

[@amplifierheadache]

Great to see you back on the Tube Azriel. Been looking forward to this since you told me you were going back to KZbin. I recently picked up some pdf repair and service manuals for the Canon FTb and the A-1, so I'm going to take a crack at repairing those soon, as well as a newly acquired Topcon IC-1 Auto and Asahi Pentax SV that I'm tackling right now. I think a cool idea would be for you to review a couple of the 1980s point and shoot cameras like the Minolta Freedom 50, or the Canon Snappy, or even the Fujica DL-100. I can contest that they are pretty fun. Anyway I'll be looking forward to more great content from you man!

[@AzrielKnight]

I have come across a couple solid point and shoots lately that you'll definitely see in Days of Knight. Whether or not I can make a This Old Camera episode really depends on what I can find in my media research. It's sort of the meat of it. You're a brave soul for attempting to repair. I've broken everything I've taken apart so far :P

[@amplifierheadache]

It's definitely not for the feint of heart. But after a successful repair of a Konica Autoreflex A that was a victim of a hurricane and a Zeiss Ikon Nettar, and a complete restoration of a Kodak Vest Pocket B, I'm getting more bold in my attempts. But my feeling is that someone has to eventually figure out how to repair these pieces of machinery before we lose entire model series to the landfill. I got a little bit of inspiration from the guys over at Camera Rescue to attempt this. Also as the last actual camera shop within 120 miles from me closed 5 years ago there isn't anyone doing this. And I would rather learn it myself than to send the cameras out to another state or elsewhere that would charge a pretty penny and only be able and willing to repair certain models.

[@AzrielKnight]

It's a dying art for sure. I have a Canon AE-1 I need to replace the hot shoe on and I'm nervous.

[@amplifierheadache]

@@AzrielKnight fortunately, hot shoes are a bit easier than other parts as they usually just require the wires to be soldered on to the proper connectors. But I recommend that you hunt down the service manual for the ae-1, it should have the wiring diagram for the shoe in it that would be more convenient for you.

[@fr.jasonstone8641]

Glad you're back. What about reviewing an old Contax/Pentacon SLR?

[@AzrielKnight]

Thanks for the suggestion Jason. It's all about what I find, and I haven't seen a lot of those. Is there a specific model that got a lot of pop culture attention?

[@walrusdunne]

Good to see you back, bud! x

[@AzrielKnight]

Thanks very much :)

[@dxkaiyuan4177]

Nice video! Great to have you back Azriel

[@AzrielKnight]

Thanks Ninja :)

[@HumbertoAbed]

Just got one and I'm shooting my first film roll with it. Also, just noticed the small screen in the Viewfinder is not working. So I need to check the top screen to see settings in case I need to compensate. Seller never told me about it :/

[@ConductorCatnip]

As much as I love using this camera I can't help but regret not taking my Nikon FM to college with me instead. I got mine at a Goodwill so this may be were the problem surfaced due to it's previous owner. It works fine and every button works, however once it got some film and began to do some practice shots it would barely work as intended. I got a 100-200mm lens for it. It fails to focus anything I'm trying to take a picture of, and it gets annoying fast. It's almost like your fighting the camera from taking pictures while my Nikon FM despite being a bit clunky with the motor drive, worked very well in the night, is very user friendly and easy to use. I didn't expect it to be a chore to use this camera nor did I want it to. Minolta arguably got me into vintage photography, and it would suck to see this beautifull camera go to waste. It could be that I I'm using a poor lens not intended for what I'm using it for. Or even the camera mirror needs to be cleaned. But I'm taking any recommendations to get this situation fixed. I want to be able to use the autofocus mode so badly.

[@AzrielKnight]

Old cameras can be fussy. But you can buy them in places that offer their own warranty system. I'd look for those. Maybe sell your faulty cameras to fun the new one?

[@toinikamati1599]

Today is my birthday and i just remembered that we had a camera which always, and i mean always was used...even when I would go to the bathroom😂😂. I found it. It is a Minolta 7000

[@filmphotoguy9282]

Good to have you back! You should review an original Nikon F, if you can get your hands on one. They are oozing with history.

[@AzrielKnight]

Thank you so much.I have a Nikon FE, does that count?

[@filmphotoguy9282]

Hey the FE is great camera. Sure it counts!

[@AzrielKnight]

It's a front runner for sure then.

[@noremacbeez]

Yay... Azriel is back in my feed!!!!

[@AzrielKnight]

:)

[@ryanbailey112]

What you're back! This is awesome congrats mate.

[@AzrielKnight]

Thank you Ryan

[@richardg6109]

Nice review. Welcome back, Azriel.

[@AzrielKnight]

Thank you Richard!

[@marcossantana1164]

stay classic! my fav film shooter\youtuber is back! Nice! Great review Azriel. Most of the film cameras i own are minoltas, but I like more the manual focus bodies. I'm more into Canon EOS film cameras for AF. However, the 7000 is very popular and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it or use it myself. Again, I'm glad to see you back in action!

[@AzrielKnight]

Thanks for the kind words Marcos.

[@jakemongey8318]

Great to see you back man!

[@AzrielKnight]

Thank You Jake!

[@cheapskateaquatics7103]

I just got one! Great Slr! But, just as it was mentioned, the cameras af can be a little tricky.

[@AzrielKnight]

I found it doesn't focus really close with the 50 1.7

[@123brummer]

Great stuff Azriel. Great to see you back. Love it :-) I'm quite tempted to pick one of these up actually!

[@AzrielKnight]

Thank you :)

[@ko88201]

OMG glad see you again!

[@AzrielKnight]

Thanks :)

[@CARLOSGUTIERREZ65]

Welcome back sir!

[@AzrielKnight]

Thank you Carlos

[@dawsonbender7346]

Good to see you!

[@AzrielKnight]

Thank you Dawson

[@itsasteveslife8263]

Welcome back mate

[@AzrielKnight]

Thank you Steve

[@MartinLopez-lr9sj]

It felt so weird recognizing most of those shots from your Instagram and not realizing they were for this lol

[@AzrielKnight]

Hey, glad you noticed :)

[@seencere7284]

is it usable with moving subjects as in those ads? :)

[@nhroadhog7701]

Welcome back, love all your videos.

[@AzrielKnight]

Thank you Allan!