Amazon.com Review
The Minolta Maxxum HTsi Plus provides the superior picture quality of a single-lens-reflex camera (SLR) with the easy-to-use automatic controls of a point-and-shoot camera. It's a good choice for both advanced photographers and beginners who want better-quality pictures.
The picture quality of point-and-shoot cameras pales in comparison to those produced with an SLR camera, which gives you better optics, a through-the-lens view that lets you accurately frame your photos, and manual options for full control of your exposure and focus. If you are used to point-and-shoots, this camera makes the transition to SLRs easy; however, you'll have to refer to the manual to get the hang of using the extensive menu of advanced settings. In our tests, the HTsi Plus offered the full range of advanced controls--it let us set the aperture, exposure, and focus manually. The HTsi Plus also made it easy to switch into full automatic mode, in which we just pressed the shutter button, and the camera performed the focusing and exposure for us.
The Minolta Maxxum HTsi Plus is quite lightweight for an SLR and includes both a pop-up flash and an external flash shoe. It includes five preset exposure modes including portrait, landscape, and macro; burst mode; aperture and shutter priority modes; and a self-timer. For serious amateurs or professionals, the HTsi Plus offers all the standard SLR functions, although we found its aperture setting method (you have to push the aperture preview button and turn the camera's selection wheel) a bit disorienting at first. The HTsi Plus's 28-80 zoom lens gave us a good range for everything from portraits to landscapes. We especially liked the automatic exposure bracketing and multiple exposure functions; these features are useful in getting the right shot and exercising your creativity.
Pros:
- Lightweight
- Built-in flash
- Easy to use
- High-quality optics
Cons:
- Menu selection somewhat hard to figure out
- Unconventional aperture-selection method
Customer Reviews:
Outstanding 35MM SLR Film camera.......2006-06-08
I've shot Minolta 35MM SLRs since 1974 (SRT101). I've owned this camera for 6 years and it is a workhorse in my camera bag. (I also own an Olympus 5 Megapixel digital).
The Minolta consistently delivers consistently higher quality than the olympus, and I love the flexibility of film.
Exposure Problems.......2002-07-09
I have a mixed review of this camera since i bought it about 8 months ago. Over all the technology for the price you get in this camera is great, with the exception of the Auto Focus (AF). When used in manual, you can get great pictures with this camera, but then you can get good pictures with any camera that works in manual, if you know what your doing. So the real issue is how good the AF works, which is how you end up taking 80% of your shots anyways. The AF on the Minolta HTsi Plus has some problems. One, it is a little slow to focus. I tried the Canon Rebel in the camera shop after I bought this camera and found the AF to be much faster. Two, this camera seems to have some serious exposure problems in AF. It never quite gets the exposure right. For example outside shots look bleached out more often then not, even when you try to light meter off the brightest spot first. Also, the contrast in color seems to always come out weak with this camera. I am not sure how much of this is the camera's fault or lens's fault as film also plays a role here, but pictures defiantly come out color poor. I have used a number of different films with this and they all come out color poor.
Over all the technology in this Camera is good -AF so if you always use manual, this camera is good for that. But if you think you are going to do some percentage of point and shot with this camera, I would look elsewhere. If i had to do it over, I would have spent a little more and got the Canon Rebel.
Minolta HTsi Plus AF Camera.......2002-06-21
This has been a great camera for 3 years and 2000 pictures. However it recently has been giving me some trouble. It is now at Minolta getting fixed for $130.00. The first thing that happened was the built in flash would not fire anymore. Then a few weeks later the camera would not even power up. This camera has taken alot of great pictures for me I was just a little disapointed it just quit on me. The only cons I would say about the camera is no Date Imprinting,no Depth of field check. There also is no Panoramic mode and the XI 3500 flash I used when, on the camera hotshoe the red eye function would not work. It is a good camera I would just recomend an extended warranty.
Minolta HTsi Plus AF Camera.......2002-06-21
This has been a great camera for 3 years and 2000 pictures. However it recently has been giving me some trouble. It is now at Minolta getting fixed for $130.00. The first thing that happened was the built in flash would not fire anymore. Then a few weeks later the camera would not even power up. This camera has taken alot of great pictures for me I was just a little disapointed it just quit on me. The only cons I would say about the camera is no Date Imprinting,no Depth of field check. There also is no Panoramic mode and the XI 3500 flash I used when, on the camera hotshoe the red eye function would not work. It is a good camera I would just recomend an extended warranty.
Perfect for beginners who want to become experts........2002-05-18
I went from a point and shoot camera to this one and I love it! In plain English, I can set the f-stop, set how long the shutter stays open, take two pictures in the same frame, take continuous shots, and exposure bracketing lets me set the meter then it takes three shots: the one I set, 1/2 stop under and 1/2 stop over. Plus, in the five program modes I just press a button to select which mode (macro, night, landscape, etc.) and it automatically knows where to focus for the kind of picture I want. Just about all the features of a full manual camera, yet I just press the P button and it goes right back to full-auto point and shoot mode. With 400 speed film I've taken excellent pictures in almost no light in the night mode.
As far as I can tell it lacks only two features: it doesn't time-date stamp and there is no panoramic mode. Also, the infra-red sensor on the front of the camera is apparently for the auto-focus, not for a remote/remote shutter capability, as I was told when I bought it. A remote shutter release cord is available for this camera... (Minolta part # RC1000L for the 16ft and RC1000S for the 15in.)
I bought my HTsi Plus in a camera shop and paid... more for it, so you can't go wrong getting it here.
Amazon.com Review
The Minolta Maxxum HTsi Plus provides the superior picture quality of an single-lens-reflex camera (SLR) with the easy-to-use automatic controls of a point-and-shoot camera. It's a good choice for both advanced photographers and beginners who want better-quality pictures.
The picture quality of point-and-shoot cameras pales in comparison to those produced with an SLR camera, which gives you better optics, a through-the-lens view that lets you accurately frame your photos, and manual options for full control of your exposure and focus. If you are used to point-and-shoots, this camera makes the transition to SLRs easy; however, you'll have to refer to the manual to get the hang of using the extensive menu of advanced settings. In our tests, the HTsi Plus offered the full range of advanced controls--it let us set the aperture, exposure, and focus manually. The HTsi Plus also made it easy to switch into full automatic mode, in which we just pressed the shutter button, and the camera performed the focusing and exposure for us.
The Minolta Maxxum HTsi Plus is quite lightweight for an SLR and includes both a pop-up flash and an external flash shoe. It includes five preset exposure modes including portrait, landscape, and macro; burst mode; aperture and shutter priority modes; and a self timer. For serious amateurs or professionals, the HTsi Plus offers all the standard SLR functions, although we found its aperture setting method (you have to push the aperture preview button and turn the camera's selection wheel) a bit disorienting at first. The HTsi Plus's 28-80 zoom lens gave us a good range for everything from portraits to landscapes. We especially liked the automatic exposure bracketing and multiple exposure functions; these features are useful in getting the right shot and exercising your creativity.
Pros:
- Lightweight
- Built-in flash
- Easy to use
- High-quality optics
Cons:
- Menu selection somewhat hard to figure out
- Unconventional aperture-selection method
Amazon.com Product Description
Minolta's Maxxum HTsi Plus is an ideal AF SLR camera for both beginner and amateur photographers. Controls for beginners are located on the top right side of the camera body, and the function dial for the more advanced operations (for experienced photographers) is positioned on the top left. The ease of use, comfortable handling, high performance, and creative control modes makes the Maxxum HTsi Plus the best choice for demanding consumers and comparison shoppers.
Customer Reviews:
Awesome Camera!!.......2007-07-29
I highly recommend this camera to anyone. I love this camera. It is very light and extremely easy to handle. It takes great pictures that look professional and i'm very new to photography. It has all kinds of settings that are easy to use and make photography fun. You can choose from completly manual to completely automatic which is nice for specific situations. I've read a lot of reviews saying that the auto-focus is slow however this is not true, it's not fast by any means but it most certainly isn't slow either. This is one of the best cameras out there for all levels.
None better at this price.......2000-01-14
I bought the HTsi+, Minolta 28-80 and 70-210 and the 5400HS flash. It is a wonderful combination. The camera is the perfect combination of sophistication and simplicity. I have not yet had a bad photo or incorrect exposure. If all you want is a "point and shoot", it'll do that. If you want absolute control of the camera, you can do that. In between are enough modes and settings to keep a very advanced amateur satisfied. The flash is amazing. It has a guide number of 152. It follows every movement of the lens, zooming instantly. It can also be used off the camera and is triggered by the HTsi's built-in fill flash. I was a little worried about the heavy use of plastics in the camera. I have pleasantly surprised - plastics have come a long way. I do not hesitate to recommend this camera.
Very happy with my choice..........1999-07-16
My choice came down to Minolta HTSi Plus or Canon EOS Rebel X or 2000. Features are VERY similar. I preferred the HTSi Plus' feel and viewer displays, so I choice Minolta's body. (FYI, I worked with the 28-80 lens for 3 weeks, then decided to upgrade to a 28-200mm for more flexibility.) The features allow tons of growth/learning by the photographer, while still taking great shots right out of the box. It's designed so that the photographer can take as much control over the shot as they want, with the onboard computer handling whatever the photographer doesn't feel comfortable with: From focus to aperture and fstop settings. Variety of optional presets allow immediate creativity while the photographer learns more about lighting, angles, film, and composition with each shot. No, I don't work for Minolta. I just love their camera.
Product Description
The Kenko Teleplus MC4 DG 2x Conversion Lens will multiply the focal length of the existing lens by 2x, and will cut back the amount of light by 2 f/stops. For example, using a 2x teleconverter with a 300mm lens will effectively increase the focal length to 600mm. A lens set to f/2.8 will now be f/5.6. Teleconverters are not recommended for lenses wider than 50mm, e.g. 28-105mm. However, full AF operation is only possible with lenses with open aperture of f/2.8 or brighter. Please be aware that AF will work properly only if there is enough light and contrast on the subject to activate the camera's AF sensors. Manual focusing is recommended when using lenses with smaller open f-stop value than those given above.
Product Description
Kit includes: 1) Phoenix 650-1300mm f/8-16 Telephoto Lens; 2) Konica Minolta Maxxum / Sony Alpha (Autofocus) - T Mount; 3) 2x Teleconverter; 4) Rear Lens Cap for Konica Minolta Maxxum Mount; >>> Phoenix 650-1300mm Telephoto Lens includes: Lens Hood; Lens Case with Strap; Front and Rear Caps; Instruction Manual; Phoenix USA Warranty >>> The powerful Phoenix 650-1300mm Super Telephoto Zoom Lens and matched 2x Teleconverter is an ultra powerful 650-2600mm combination that will allow you to capture images magnified up to 52 times that of a standard 50mm lens! Computer designed IF (Internal Focusing) optics, a convenient feature found typically only in high end lenses. With IF utilized, the length of the lens does not change and the front lens element does not rotate permitting more compact, lightweight construction! Aluminum alloy construction provides for a surprisingly lightweight and rugged design that includes a rotating tripod mount, for optimum balance and stability when mounted on a tripod or monopod. A focal length lock is also provided that can maintain your desired magnification. Multi-coated all glass optics and an integrated lens hood combine to maintain maximum contrast with reduced glare and reflections while the included fitted case further enhances the value of this ultra powerful zoom kit. This extremely powerful optical combination will reveal all the details and textures of distant subjects, offering the versatility needed for wildlife, sports, nature and surveillance photography.
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Cameta Incognito 1000 Deluxe Gadget Bag for Minolta X-370, X-570, X-700, Maxxum 3, 4, 5, 7, 50, 70, HTsi, QTsi, STsi, XTsi, Konica Minolta 5D & 7D Cameras
Manufacturer: Cameta
ProductGroup: Photography
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Product Features:
- Holds & protects your Minolta 35mm or Konica Minolta Digital SLR Camera with zoom lens attached, plus 3 extra lenses & flash
- Adjustable padded dividers for easy customization plus multiple pockets with easy access to your equipment
- Convenient to carry with reinforced hand strap and slip-resistant shoulder strap
- Constructed of durable wear-resistant nylon
- Securely carries and conceals your valuable equipment
ASIN: B000MW71HG
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Product Description
If you want to carry a gadget bag that screams out the brand of the camera you shoot with and announces to the world that you have hundreds or even thousands of dollars hanging from your shoulder -- then look elsewhere. Among all its stellar qualities, top of the list would have to be "discreet." Its understated classic black exterior shuns the spotlight and blends into the backround, never calling attention to itself or its contents. Its unassuming appearance may not sing its praises, but it is exactly its lack of ostentatious flash that is one of its best virtues. The Cameta Incognito 1000 is as functional a gadget bag as a Pro could want and as convenient to carry on vacation or to a child's school recital as the most casual snapshooter could ever ask for in a camera bag. Made of durable Cordura Nylon, and outfitted with a reinforced handle, this compartment case will easily hold your camera, lenses, flash, and accessories. Travel, nature, wildlife, and landscape photography are all made easier and safer with the slip-resistant shoulder strap. The many zippered pockets hold all your supplies. A small pocket on the outside of the top flap allows easy access to film, memory cards or batteries. Large sewn pockets inside the front flap safely protects filters, pens, cleaning supplies, and lens caps. A mesh pocket inside the top flap provides for easy access to additional storage. The best feature however is its large (12 x 8 x 8 in.) padded storage and compartment space. Removable velcro® dividers provide individual customization to your equipment. Whether you use this case for your Konica Minolta Digital or Minolta 35mm Film SLR, the Cameta Incognito 1000 Digital & Film SLR Deluxe Gadget Bag will hold all of your most essential accessories.
Product Description
Kit includes: 1) Phoenix 500mm f/8 Telephoto Lens; 2) Konica Minolta Maxxum / Sony Alpha (Autofocus) - T Mount; 3) 2x Teleconverter; 4) Rear Lens Cap for Konica Minolta Maxxum Mount; >>> Phoenix 500mm f/8 Telephoto Lens includes: Soft Pouch; Front and Rear Caps; Instruction Manual; Phoenix USA Warranty >>> The amazing power of this lens along with the included 2x teleconverter will double the focal length to 1000mm and gives you the equivalent of looking through a pair of 20x power binoculars. This affordable combination is perfect for nature, sports and surveillance photography. This powerful Phoenix 500mm telephoto lens utilizes aluminum alloy construction, computer designed all glass optics and the latest optical multi-coating techniques to provide crisp, high contrast, virtually flare free images of distant subjects, even under adverse lighting conditions. The aperture settings from f/8 - f/32 retains a full range of exposure / depth of field settings, TTL metering, aperture priority automatic and manual metering capabilities of your camera. For tripod/monopod use, the rotatable tripod mount is positioned to provide optimum balance and rotates for quick and easy vertical format shooting.
Product Description
This lens covers all the focal lengths from 28mm wide angle to 200mm telephoto, the most frequently used focal length range. With a maximum diameter of 70mm (2.75 in.) and length of 75.2mm (2.96 in.), it has a compact size. And with a triple-cam internal-focus system, it packs a lot of performance in a compact package. Portable and mobile, the lens can be carried anywhere, so it is ideal for travel and snapshot photography. With 2 aspherical Lens, it has excellent correction for all types of aberration, and it displays a high level of optical ability throughout the entire zoom range. The inner focus system allows the lens to be focused without having to rotate the front of the lens, and the lens accepts a Petal-type hood and it is also easy to use a circular polarizing filter.
Customer Reviews:
Sigma 28-200 Zoom.......2007-06-09
The lens feels balanced. But the sharpness of distant objects at the maximum zoom level is not acceptable. The lens failed to focus after six months of light use. I do not recommend it.
Product Description
Kit includes: 1) Phoenix 500mm f/8 Telephoto Lens; 2) Konica Minolta Maxxum / Sony Alpha (Autofocus) - T Mount; 3) Rear Lens Cap for Konica Minolta Maxxum Mount; >>> Phoenix 500mm f/8 Telephoto Lens includes: Soft Pouch; Front and Rear Caps; Instruction Manual; Phoenix USA Warranty >>> This powerful Phoenix 500mm telephoto Lens utilizes aluminum alloy construction, computer designed all glass optics and the latest optical multi-coating techniques to provide crisp, high contrast, virtually flare free images of distant subjects, even under adverse lighting conditions. The aperture settings from f/8 - f/32 retains a full range of exposure / depth of field settings, TTL metering, aperture priority automatic and manual metering capabilities of your camera. For tripod/monopod use, the rotatable tripod mount is positioned to provide optimum balance and rotates for quick and easy vertical format shooting. The amazing power of this lens gives you the equivalent of looking through a pair of 10x power binoculars. This affordable 500mm telephoto is perfect for nature, sports and surveillance photography, and comes complete with a soft case, caps and full warranty.
Product Description
Kit includes: 1) Phoenix 500mm f/8 Mirror Lens; 2) Konica Minolta Maxxum / Sony Alpha (Autofocus) - T Mount; 3) 2x Teleconverter; 4) Rear Lens Cap for Konica Minolta Maxxum Mount; >>> Phoenix 500mm f/8 Mirror Lens includes: Filter Set (ND-2X, ND-4X, Skylight); Soft Pouch; Front and Rear Caps; Instruction Manual; Phoenix USA Warranty >>> This super-telephoto 500mm mirror lens and 2x teleconverter are incredibly compact and lightweight. Using multi-coated optics and an advanced reflex design, they're ideally suited for wildlife, nature and sports photography. The included 2x teleconverter will double the focal length to 1000mm, equivalent to the magnification a 20x high-power binocular and for additional control, a set of 3 filters (Skylight, ND-2X and ND-4X) are also supplied. Macro focusing capability provides an image to subject ratio of 1:2.7 and with the 2X teleconverter, incredibly detailed, almost life-size (1:1.35) images can be obtained. Designed to be easy to use, hold and transport, this super-telephoto lens kit offers incredible magnification and value.
Customer Reviews:
poor picture quality.......2007-05-27
I have tried all I know how to do to make this lense work and produce a quality picture. It is not what I would call a quality lense, I have tried to return it to the supplier to no avail. I have given them everything they have asked for and after three e-mails I have not had this resolved nor have I had any more than 1 response to my inquirey for methods of return. so I cannot reccomend this lense or Cameta as a supplier.
Product Description
Kit includes: 1) Phoenix 500mm f/8 Mirror Lens; 2) Konica Minolta Maxxum / Sony Alpha (Autofocus) - T Mount; 3) Rear Lens Cap for Konica Minolta Maxxum Mount; >>> Phoenix 500mm f/8 Mirror Lens includes: Filter Set (ND-2X, ND-4X, Skylight); Soft Pouch; Front and Rear Caps; Instruction Manual; Phoenix USA Warranty >>> This 500mm ultra-telephoto multi-coated mirror lens is incredibly compact and lightweight. Using an advanced reflex design, this lens is ideally suited for wildlife and sports photography. It has a fixed aperture of f/8 and it comes with a set of ND-2X, ND-4X and Skylight filters to control the aperture. Get the power of a 500mm zoom in a 12.7 oz. lens!
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