Review of the MINOLTA Dynax 4 with results

[@steveg8322]

You triumphed in the face of gruesome automation, bravo!Happy New Year and get well soon!

[@theoldfilmbloke]

Ha Ha ! YES -- I managed to get the test film out after all -- I did a 'Manual Rewind' by pressing the very small button near bottom of base-plate. i DID test the method of opening camera back with the three finger method' BUT on the Video it didn't work !

[@XricheeX]

I just purchased this one with a 75/300mm lens at the thriftstore. I’m stunned by all the options this camera has. Excited to shoot with it

[@kb5ql]

I have the “Maxxum” 5 as they are called here in the states. Great camera and the lenses are compatible with current Sony a7 cameras with the Laea-4. The 50mm 1.7 is a great bargain as well.

[@Igarpe]

Another great video Peter! I love your english humor ;-) Greets from Munich

[@tomcruz3774]

I have this camera and I almost never use the autofocus as it either never focuses on what I want or has trouble focusing on anything. Also I've read that the glue used in the viewfinder will give it an orange to purple tint if it isn't often exposed to UV light. That's what happened to mine after it sat on the shelf for a few years. I've never thought of using the flash in daylight, thanks for sharing that.

[@y34r]

Recently discovered my family dynax500si in the old cupboard. Amazing camera despite it was made in very early 90s , really enjoy shooting it.

[@Shadarif1901]

Thank you for your thorough and insightful content sir. I hope you are doing well

[@theoldfilmbloke]

Thanks, you too!

[@davideades9588]

Nice one Peter, it’s so sad to reflect that these cameras today are largely shunned by the modern film crowd, as reflected by the value the collectors place on them nowadays. It is possible to pick up Dynaxes with lens systems for almost pocket change today. I like them though and will always have at least one (7000i) in my current collection.

[@danem2215]

Agreed. I have a dozen Minoltas, and the Maxxum/Dynax 5 is my favorite. It's especially good for newcomers who are used to DSLRs. I like it for the 99% guaranteed results I don't get from manual cameras thanks to my own incompetence

[@juancastellon7183]

I have one fully functional Maxxum 7000. I’m saddened that Minolta never kept up something that simple in the lineup.

[@SomeUnremarkableGuy]

@@juancastellon7183 I have 7000i and 7xi, and agree with you. I somehow prefer 7000i its somehow easier to control. When I switch to 7xi from 7000i it feels I need to re-learn again how some buttons works. 7000 is even better when it comes to these things.

[@AmiPurple]

Enjoyed the video, thanks, hope your cold gets better soon

[@chrisvan6951]

I still shoot with my old XTsi. There are so many models. I’ve got some amazing photos with it.

[@FranklinParkIL]

I think these are very innovative cameras, they are computerized. If they sold back in the late 60s they would cost a lot of money. Really nice video and thanks for showing the sharpness of the lens. Looking forward to using a Dynax.

[@THTSound]

How to use Manual Mode, ther is no indicator like in Canon or Nikon, to show me where the exposure is corect?? Pls help

[@raymondkilminster2194]

like the video nice to see you back again , Happy New Year .

[@theoldfilmbloke]

Thanks -- well, still have lots of Hospital Appointments and Surgery coming up in 2019 but my photography keeps me going so I do not 'vegitate' !!

[@theoldfilmbloke]

Thanks-- let's hope 2019 is 'Better Health Year' for me -- been to another Funeral today of a Camera Club friend -- I'm getting worried what with all my cancer stuff -----

[@raymondkilminster2194]

@@theoldfilmbloke im sorry to read about the funeral . best wishes to you to stay healthy this year .

[@SomeUnremarkableGuy]

Are there anything negatives about having plastic lens mounts? If so what do you think if these could be replaced with the metal ones?

[@theoldfilmbloke]

If camera has only 'Amateur Use; then Plastic lens mount OK but if 'PROFESSIONAL Use' NO !

[@aryanarch8066]

Hi Peter what are you thoughts on the Dynax 5? I've just grabbed one with 28-80 AF Zoom Camera + MINOLTA AF Zoom Lens 75 - 300mm for like £40

[@theoldfilmbloke]

i like mine as it has 1/125th Flash Synch where the others have 1/90th and I use a lot of flash outdoors for 'Fill -in' . I used only ONE 'Custom Setting', the one where Camera leaves out film leader on rewind. That 28-80mm lens is SHARP !

[@Andres-st9fj]

Thanks mate !! Got a Dynax 4 brand new!!

[@ianwilkinson4602]

I would have difficulty remembering all that in that moment of taking a picture, so I leave the camera on Program unless I am using old film and need to change the ISO to compensate for the age of the film. Thank you for the enlightment 😁 cheers.

[@hoodasskapz9337]

I don't have any numbers that show up to show my aperture...when i change my AF/M from auto to manual and vice versa, it doesn't work so i can't shoot anything and i can't manually change my aperture, i just have 2 traces (like this: - - ) that show up and nothing else....i don't even have a 0,0 that shows up...help....

[@theoldfilmbloke]

Sorry -- not able to help -- but see the Instruction Manual given on the 'Link' above ---

[@MR-rp3xr]

These later Dynax 404si 505si 4 and 5 are cheaply made the pebtamirrors get a bloom on them which causes the veiwfinder to have either a yellow or blue haze over the focus screen

[@theoldfilmbloke]

My ones seem OK

[@Crosshatch1212]

​@theoldfilmbloke I just got one of these with flash unit n red blue green lenses for 3,pound 50, you think I got a bargain ,MX D 40

[@ianwilkinson4602]

@@theoldfilmbloke I have 4 Dynax's, only one has that "problem" but it doesn't effect the photographic image thankfully. When I first noticed it, I thought I had left an orange filter on 😜😁

[@carolinabrito849]

is the lens zoom Minolta V 28-56mm f4-5.6 compatible with this camara?

[@jdebultra]

Shoot film like a boss directed me to your channel. Good stuff. I have a Minolta Maxxum 9...it has everything and is a bloody beast of a camera. I'm surprised isn't doesn't talk to you. I don't use it much but everytime I do, I end up wonderimg why I don't? Go figure... I just usually grab my Nikon F eyelevel prism (no meter) and the 55 f3.5 micro and have at it. I am a simple man I guess... nothing worse than having a dead battery and no spares with you...

[@theoldfilmbloke]

Heavy isn't it !! I held one once -- I nearly got another Hernia ----- Keep Snapping ! Peter

[@paulodefeyter]

5:30 Did you BURP?!?!?

[@harrisontwyman1451]

What film does the dynax 40 use?

[@theoldfilmbloke]

you can load it with ANY 35mm film B&W or Colour

[@harrisontwyman1451]

Peter Elgar cheers

[@zubairsaid4348]

Any one can deliver the cell of this camera

[@lw1622]

Zubair Said x

[@RoyBanksGoogle]

Great video, Peter. Tommy Cooper couldn't have done it better. (Sorry, couldn't resist.)

[@theoldfilmbloke]

Ha Ha !! Yes everything 'Went Wrong ' for him but it 'made him INfamous' !