Minolta Makes You Feel Like a Professional Photographer
Written: Aug 06 '00
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Pros: Easy to Use, Lots of Settings, Additional Accessories Available
Cons: In 8 months I haven't found anything I don't like about it.
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| KCFemme's Full Review: Minolta Maxxum Qtsi Body Only 35mm Film Camera |
I have always loved photography. Creating a world of memories that will last is important to me. Whether it be something spectacular like a wedding or something simple like the single first bloom of my flower garden they are all the same to me.
All my life I remember wanting one of the "big" cameras. One that has the added accessories like extra lenses, flashes, multitudes of settings, and most importantly, both auto- and manual-focus.
As a wedding gift from my husband (actually two weeks early), I finally got one. He gave me the Minolta Maxxum QTsi. I had fun learning how to use it, and then taught my brother so he could use it during our wedding. I was wonderfully surprised with 12 rolls of fantastic pictures and memories.
Eight months later and another two dozen rolls of film, I must say that I am absolutely delighted with this camera. I've taken close up shots of my family, action pictures of my children marching in parades, and some wonderful wildlife shots while at my kids scout camps.
Ok, so you know how much I love my camera. I guess you really want to know what it can offer you. There are so many features to it and I will try to cover them all. I am only going to cover what comes with this camera though, not the extra accessories.
The Lens - This is a detachable lens so you can switch to others if you like. It's range is 35mm to 80mm. It has a nice rubber edging around it for you to manually focus it if you want. It also has a rim you attach to shield extra light, actually allowing it to focus more clearly on your target.
The Flash - Built in and smart. If you forget to flip up the flash and it is too dark, the camera will automatically flip it up for you to ensure you the best picture possible. It also has a strobe effect to reduce red-eye.
Auto Focus/Manual - Switching back and forth from AF to Manual is very easy. There is a small button on the front of the camera. Just push it once and it switches. As for the AF, if you want your target off to the side of the picture, just aim the camera at them, press the shutter release button half way down to focus on them, and without releasing the button move the camera to the picture you really want to take.
Timer - Want to be in the picture with the rest of your family? Set the timer and it will give you 10 seconds from pushing the button to get in there with everyone else.
Picture Modes - There are different settings so the camera can act the way it should.
~~Portrait let's you take up close pictures and it will soften the background while the target is crystal clear.
~~Landscape lets you focus on a target while the background is also clear so you can take pictures of whatever monument you happen to be standing in front of.
~~Close-up is great for detail pictures, like a flower with a bee. Of course if you want really good close up you might want to add the higher mm lenses.
~~Sports Action makes the camera take the picture instantly. This allows you to capture moving objects.
~~Night Portrait is a slower shutter speed. Used without the flash you can create those cool city scene pictures. Of course with the slower shutter speed you may want to consider using a tri-pod to keep it steady.
Overall this is a wonderful camera. It takes pictures like a professional, but is easy to use. Anyone who is looking for a camera that is above the typical 35mm, but doesn't want to spend a fortune should consider the Minolta Maxxum QTsi. For around $400 you will too will be able to produce professional quality pictures even if your just an amateur like me.
Recommended:
Yes
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