Minolta Maxxium 3xi questions

[NeTHaCk]

Im a total newbie because this camera mentioned in title was given by uncle to me. It comes with a 28-80mm 1:3.5-5.6 Sigma macro lens. the only flash is the built in. is the lens upgradeable ? i've heard or so far read here and there about A-mount or V mount (??) lens. how do i know what mount it is?

and roughly if I were to buy lens for macro shots etc how much would it cost for 2nd hand? Im only a student waiting for my O's and photography has been a passion since i was in primary school...lolz..

[deslim27]

Hi NeTHaCk,

I don't own this camera before. Based on the spec, your camera will accept A mount lens which is the common mount in Minolta AF SLR range.

Spec here.

http://www.sds.com/mug/3xi_spe.html

Manual here.

http://kmpi.konicaminolta.us/eprise/...ts/max_3xi.pdf

To do macro, there are a few methods. Common methods are either buy a dedicated macro lens or use a extension tube to insert in between your current lens and the body. Currently, someone are selling both equipments in the buy/sell forum.

Cheers!

[Magnus Wedberg]

Originally Posted by NeTHaCk WANT TO BUY MINOLTA RD-175

Why oh why? Well, if you come by Sweden, you could get mine at a good price

[deslim27]

Originally Posted by Magnus Wedberg Why oh why? Well, if you come by Sweden, you could get mine at a good price

Magnus.. the last deal here was SGD150 few days ago.. you gonna beat that price? LOL!

[Magnus Wedberg]

Originally Posted by deslim27 Magnus.. the last deal here was SGD150 few days ago.. you gonna beat that price? LOL!

That's absurdly cheap... I think the camera is worth more. It has its uses, even if they are very limited

[deslim27]

Originally Posted by Magnus Wedberg That's absurdly cheap... I think the camera is worth more. It has its uses, even if they are very limited

I agree, Magnus.. the camera worth more than for sure! IMO, keep it!