SLR35mm
intermediateadvanced
Discontinued
Minolta Maxxum 7 / Dynax 7 / Alpha 7
2000-2006
Advanced amateur photography
Format
35mm
Shutter
1/8000
Max speed
Metering
TTL
Battery req.
Weight
600g
Best For
- Advanced amateur photography
- Those wanting modern features on film
- Wedding/portrait photographers
- Underrated bargain seekers
Features
- 14-segment honeycomb metering
- 9-point wide-area AF
- Eye-start AF
- 1/8000s shutter speed
- ADI flash metering
- Custom function bank
- Depth-of-field preview
Limitations
- Plastic feel despite metal chassis
- Minolta/Sony A-mount ecosystem smaller
- Battery life moderate
- Less sought-after than Canon/Nikon
Common Issues to Check
- Rubber grip deterioration
- Eye-start sensor failure
- AF calibration drift
- LCD fade
- Mode dial loosening
Buying Guide
A late-era masterpiece, severely underrated. The Maxxum 7 offers features rivalling Nikon F100 at a fraction of the price. Check the eye-start sensor works or can be disabled. Test AF accuracy. Examine rubber grips for stickiness. The 14-segment metering is excellent. One of the best-value professional-grade film bodies.
Pricing
Typical Range£100 - £200
Excellent Condition~£250
Exceptional value for features offered
Prices as of 2026-01. UK market, may vary.
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