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Minolta Maxxum QTsi 35mm SLR Camera Kit w/ 35-80mm Lens | 
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| Brand: Konica-Minolta
Category: Photography
List Price: $299.99
Buy Used: $84.99
You Save: $215.00 (72%)
New (2) from $319.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  40 reviews
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 5 x 2 x 3
UPC: 043325020834
EAN: 0043325020834
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Easy-to-use single-lens reflex camera | | • | Includes detachable 35-80mm zoom lens | | • | Automatic pop-up flash with 4 modes | | • | Programmed autoexposure plus 5 preset exposure modes | | • | Automatic or manual focus for new and skilled photographers alike |
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Amazon.com Product Description
The Minolta Maxxum QTsi is the easiest-to-use single-lens reflex camera in Minolta's Maxxum product line. It handles and operates similarly to a fully automatic point-and-shoot camera, but provides the picture quality and system flexibility that only an SLR camera can offer. It is a camera you can grow with by adding lenses, flash units, and accessories.The Minolta QTsi features a detachable 35-80mm lens, selectable automatic or manual focus, a built-in pop-up flash with four modes, a self-timer, and TTL-type metering. It also offers programmed autoexposure with an additional five modes for portraits, landscapes, close-ups, action shots, and night portraits. Film transport is automatic as well. A large on-body LCD panel displays exposure mode, battery condition, mode selection, and whether manual focus or autofocus is selected. In the box, you receive the Minolta Maxxum QTsi body, a Minolta lens and lens cap, an adjustable neck strap, a user's manual, and warranty information. It operates on two 3-volt CR2 lithium batteries, which are sold separately. This camera is covered by a one-year manufacturer's warranty on parts and labor.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 35 more reviews...
 Finally something for the novice October 24, 2000
133 out of 133 found this review helpful
For years I have waited for a SLR camera that allowed the user to change lenses and had features common to most instamatic cameras. A camera that would take the guesswork out of focusing or choosing the right settings, and at a price that I could afford. Minolta's QTsi had what I was looking for. With the 35-80mm lens, that comes with it, it allows for closeups as well as extending the shooting distancen and all with professional quality. By adding a lens or two, Minolta allows the user to take telephoto or extreem closeup photographs without breaking the bank. The QTsi comes with a flash that takes excellent photgraphs in little or no light, as long as the subject is not out of the recommended distance, it also allows the attachment of a larger flash unit that will increase the flash distance. The booklet is very helpful and honest in informing the user on how to use the camera and lens properly to achieve the best results, and does so in easy to understand language. The AF (Automatic Focus) feature is great for those of us who wear glasses or contacts, and may have trouble knowing if the subject is actually focused. No more out of focus shots because we have compensated for our poor vision. With the addition of a tripod, taking family photos can be done any time, like when the grandkids come for the weekend and there is no time to get to a professional studio. With the 10 second timer, you can get in the picture too, and even eleminate redeye in closeups. If you are like me and have been wanting to step-up to SLR photography but they seemed complicated, complex and to expensive Minolta's QTsi is the camera for you.
A must for beginner photographers! June 14, 2000
126 out of 127 found this review helpful
The Maxxum Qtsi is a beautifully crafted SLR camera that is as easy to use as a point and shoot. The programmed autoexposure gives you five preset exposure modes, for sports, portraits, landscapes, close-ups and nightscenes. I have tried each one and I have got nice pictures on each mode quickly and without complications. The only drawback in this matter is that the Maxxum QTsi has not a B (Bulb mode) so you won't be able to take longer exposure pictures, so this camera is of not use for astrophotography. Other than that, for less than $ 300.oo, you will get a pretty lightweight camera that will give excellent pictures with its 35-80mm zoom lens also crafted by Minolta. A plus is that you can attach to this camera all of Minolta's extensive line of AF lenses,as well as AF lenses and filters of other brands. For its price, its simplicity, the quality of the pictures, and its looks, this camera is a must for the casual or the beginner photographer, for the tourist or even the camera buffs!
Perfect step up from a Point and Shoot May 18, 2001
30 out of 30 found this review helpful
After years of playing with all kinds of point and shoot cameras, in all the price ranges, I decided to get a camera that I could improve my skills with. This baby is IT! For the price and the features (I got two lenses with it) this is a no-brainer.If you are an amateur, looking to get more out of your pictures, this camera will have you shooting nicer, sharper, and more appealing pictures right from the start. In FUll Auto mode, it works similarly to any poiint and shoot camera (but MUCH nicer picture quality!) and if you want to tweak, you can adjust a (nearly) full range of settings. The body itself is smaller than the average SLR, (which I like) and the overall fit and finish is top notch. You'll get stares and "wow! can I see that?" lines from everyone.
Minolta Maxxum June 11, 2000
22 out of 26 found this review helpful
Saw this camera with a friend and fell in love with its features. Great design and greater ease of use. A novice at SLR usage coming from a basic point and click genre, I found that I could become really good at taking some fantastic shots.
Minolta always offers great value August 17, 2000
22 out of 24 found this review helpful
To me, Minolta SLRs have always offered the best value in their feature range. I've owned two Nikons, a Canon, an Olympus, a Pentax and two Minolta SLRs & liked all of them for different reasons. Everything else being as equal as possible, you can generally get a Minolta camera and Minolta lens for the same or less than the other brands with a Sigma or somesuch lens. The last time I bought a Minolta, I also noticed that it had slightly more heft than comparably priced cameras, which I like because it makes holding the camera steady easier (and also because it gives at least the illusion of higher quality).
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