Minolta Maxxum STsi QD Panorama Date 35mm SLR Camera Kit w/ 35-80mm & 70-210mm Lenses, Silver

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Product Details

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• Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 2.4 x 3.5 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004TLN8
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #39,218 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 6, 2000

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Minolta's Maxxum STsi Panorama QD is a versatile SLR camera. It operates in both automatic and manual modes so you can enjoy advanced point-and-shoot features but are still allowed full creative control of your shots. You can add lenses, flash units, and other accessories to improve the capabilities of this camera.

The Minolta STsi features two detachable lenses--a 35-80mm lens and a 70-210mm lens. It offers selectable automatic or manual focus, a built-in pop-up flash with four modes, a self-timer, and eight-segment honeycomb-pattern exposure metering. There are five exposure modes, aside from the traditional auto exposure mode: portrait, landscape, close-up, sports action mode, and night portrait.

In the box, you receive the Minolta Maxxum STsi body, two Minolta lenses and lens caps, an adjustable neck strap, a user's manual, and warranty information. The camera operates on two 3-volt CR2 lithium batteries, which are sold separately.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

132 of 132 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent camera, depending upon intended use., April 16, 2001

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m c boykin - See all my reviews

This review is from: Minolta Maxxum STsi QD Panorama Date 35mm SLR Camera Kit w/ 35-80mm & 70-210mm Lenses, Silver (Electronics)

After years of using compact 35mm advantix cameras, I recently purchased a Minolta STsi from a national internet source ... This particular model came with a Minolta 35 - 80mm lens. As an accessory, I also purchased a Minolta 75 - 300mm ultra zoom lens. Thus far, I have taken approximately 300 pictures with both lenses, using primarily 400 or 800 speed film. I have encountered no problems of any kind with either the camera or lenses, and have been quite satisfied with all aspects of the camera... to include picture quality. To assist a prospective buyer, I offer the following opinions and suggestions:

1. Overall impression: This is a good, all-around "keep it forever" camera for the recreational photographer. It has an optional date stamp feature, which helps to identify when a photo was taken after you have posted it to a scrapbook and forgotten everything about it. It also can be switched to panorama mode at anytime during a roll of film, if desired. Perhaps most importantly, it is very easy to use. The controls are simple and straightforward. The autofocus mode works well, and makes the camera extremely user-friendly.

2. Lenses: In hindsight, I made a poor choice by buying the separate 75 - 300mm zoom. For approximately $50 more, I could have bought a single telephoto lens (for example, 28 - 300mm) which covered my entire desired ranges. This, in turn, would have made it much easier to take spontaneous pictures without having to stop and change lenses. Perhaps this is an insignificant issue to most people, but consider it if you plan on using your camera for overseas or domestic travel where you might need a close-up shot followed immediately by a telephoto zoom shot of something else in the distance.

3. On size: While I enjoy this camera and it's advanced capabilities, it has occasionally proven to be a burden compared to a small, handheld camera... particularly during overseas travel. In order to present less of a profile to potential thieves or terrorists, I usually end up taking only the short lens and securely wrapping the strap and camera (without the case) around my hand for a greater degree of security and cover. If considerations such as this do not apply to you or concern you, then you should have no complaints.

4. In closing, I conducted approximatly 14 hours of internet research for SLR cameras in the $400 - $500 range. In the end, I chose the STsi due to the following factors by priority: Price (...w/ the 35 - 80 lens), features, retailer reviews and brand/style. In my case, a more expensive and capable SLR camera would not have been worth the money. Bottom line, the STsi was a good choice.

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excelent Gift, April 5, 2001

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"mdoran" (Tampa, FL, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Minolta Maxxum STsi QD Panorama Date 35mm SLR Camera Kit w/ 35-80mm & 70-210mm Lenses, Silver (Electronics)

I got this camera as a birthday present in December of '00. The camera is great. In automatic mode it is very easy to use. Just point, autofocus, and shoot. The camera is also very light. And because what you see in the viewfinder is exactly what the lens sees, you know exactly how the photo is going to turn out. In manual mode you can set your own apeture and the camera will choose the shutter speed, you can set the shutter speed and the camera will choose and apeture, or you can set the shutter speed and apeture. The camera has a setting to remove red eye, and to make multiple exposures on one frame. Plus, Minolta makes over 40 different lenses that will fit this camera. So you have a wide variety of lenses to choose from if you want to get wider, or closer shots. So, if you are planning on buying a camera for a beginer or a pro, this is an excelent gift.

25 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Camera for beginning your photography skills, August 16, 2000

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Ramesh (Shoreview, MN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Minolta Maxxum STsi QD Panorama Date 35mm SLR Camera Kit w/ 35-80mm & 70-210mm Lenses, Silver (Electronics)

This camera is amazing. It has all the features and you have the option of Auto and Manual mode of operation. The extra zoom lens provided helps one to focus on wide range subjects. One can learn the art of Photography through this camera and improve his skill to a greater extent. If you are looking out for a SLR camera for beginning your skills then go for it. Its AWESOME!