Minolta A-mount film cameras were a series of legendary photographic tools that left an indelible mark in the film photography world. With robust build quality and exceptional optics, they offered professional-level features and versatility. The flagship models, such as the Maxxum 9 and 7, boasted advanced autofocus systems and reliable metering for precise exposures. Their compatibility with a wide range of high-quality A-mount lenses made them popular among enthusiasts and professionals alike.

A short tip in case you’re using a digital camera - mirrorless or similar - with an adapter to mount a manual focus lens. The common way to perform manual focus with mirrorless cameras is to use focus peaking and focus magnification. This approach gives mixed results, as the focus peaking highlighs hides the image details while focusing, sometimes becoming visualy too intrusive and blocking the subject. The alternative way is to set the camera JPG sharpness to the maximum available value.

The Sony A99 II is equipped with a Hybrid Phase Detection AF system simultaneously driven by a focal plane phase detection AF sensor and a dedicated phase detection AF sensor. Hybrid Phase Detection AF system compatible lenses include several A-mount lenses such as FULL FRAME A-mount lenses (with exceptions), they can be used with converters as well. Please refer to the following tables for compatible lenses. How to check You can check if the lens is compatible with the Hybrid Phase Detection AF system from the camera screen by attaching a SONY A-mount lens to the camera.

Minolta Creative Expansion Cards are powerful accessories that can take your photography to new heights by expanding the capabilities of your Minolta camera. These innovative cards provide additional functions and features, allowing you to explore creative techniques and enhance your photographic vision. The Creative Expansion Card system was introduced by Minolta in 1988 for use with 7000i series of 35mm film SLR cameras, and was used in several subsequent series of Minolta SLR camera.

The Minolta 9 is an auto-focus 35mm SLR film camera made by Minolta. It is known as the Maxxum 9 in the USA, Dynax 9 in Europe, and α-9 in Japan. Has a Minolta A-type (Sony A-type) bayonet lens mount, supporting a multitude of auto-focus lenses. To support the most recent SSM lenses the camera requires an upgrade (no longer available). The camera build is robust, with rubberized and weatherproof controls.