- The Minolta 5000i film SLR is Minolta's second generation camera body, featuring "intelligent" algorithms (that's what the "i" stands for) to control many of it's features.
- According to Minolta's literature, the 5000i offers Intelligent Autofocus with Predictive Focus Control, Intelligent Exposure, and advanced Built-in Intelligent Zoom Flash for more versatility.
- The camera is easy to use and takes great pictures, plus it is a very good value.
- A great stepping stone to digital, since after you master film photography, you can use any of the maxxum lens on older Minolta digital SLRs or the newer Sony digital SLRs, like the A100.
- Exposure modes: Program, Manual, plus Aperature- and Shutter-priority with A/S card. Shutter speeds: 4 - 1/2000, B. Flash modes: normal, slow sync (flash exposure controlled by TTL metering).