Camera · SLR
Minolta Maxxum 7 / Dynax 7 / Alpha 7
2000-2006
Discontinued35mmIntermediateAdvanced
Advanced amateur photography
- Format
- 35mm
- Mount
- MINOLTA A
- Metering
- Built-in
- Shutter
- 1/8000
- Battery
- CR123A x2
- Weight
- 575g
Battery req.
Max speed
Best for
- Advanced amateur photography
- Those wanting modern features on film
- Wedding/portrait photographers
Features
- 14-segment honeycomb, centre-weighted and spot (2.7%) metering
- 9 AF sensors (8 line, 1 double cross)
- Eye-start AF
- 1/8000s shutter speed
- ADI flash metering and wireless flash
- 35 custom functions
- Depth-of-field preview
Limitations
- Smaller A-mount ecosystem than Canon/Nikon
- Battery life moderate
Common issues to check
- Rubber grip deterioration
- Eye-start sensor failure
- AF calibration drift
- LCD fade
- Mode dial loosening
Buying guide
The Maxxum 7 / Dynax 7 (2000) is a feature-rich AF body with 14-segment metering, 1/8000s, 1/200 flash sync, 4fps and ADI flash. Check the eye-start sensor works or can be disabled. Test AF accuracy. Examine rubber grips for stickiness.
Pricing
- Typical range
- £100 - £200
- Excellent condition
- ~£250
Indicative, no dated source.
Prices as of 2026-01. UK market, may vary.
Specifications
| Format | 35mm |
| Years produced | 2000-2006 |
| Mount | MINOLTA A |
| Shutter type | Focal Plane |
| Shutter speeds | 30s - 1/8000 |
| Flash sync | 1/200 |
| Metering | Multi Pattern |
| Battery required | Yes (CR123A x2) |
| Weight | 575g |
| Dimensions | N/A |