{"product_id":"minolta-maxxum-4-35mm-film-slr-w-28-80mm-lens-serial-39314484","title":"Minolta Maxxum 4 35mm film SLR w\/ 28-80mm lens (serial 39314484)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: There is some minor discoloration in the viewfinder of this camera (common with this era of Minolta SLRs). It's hard to photograph but we'd describe it as a yellow tint on the corners. It doesn't affect photos in any way.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Minolta Maxxum 4 is a very compact 35mm film SLR from 2002. It includes a Minolta AF 28-80 f3.5-5.6 zoom lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAmerican Photo review\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Maxxum 4 earned an 'Editor's Choice' in the July\/August 2002 issue of \u003cem\u003eAmerican Photo. \u003c\/em\u003eHere's the write-up:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn its tiny size and control configuration, this new model looks nearly the same as the Maxxum 5. But the Maxxum 4 is lighter and even less expensive, thanks to its polycarbonate lens mount (the Maxxum 5's is metal.) As we've said before, that's not a big compromise, nor is the reduction of its top shutter speed from 1\/4,000 to 1\/2,000 second. (Sync speed drops just a half step, from 1\/125 second to 1\/90.) Framing rate is lower too, at 1.7 fps instead of three; there's no depth-of-field preview; and the viewfinder focus points themselves don't light up to show you which one is active.\u003cbr\u003e(You have to refer to a display at the bottom of the frame.) But unlike lesser entry-level SLRs, the Maxxum 4 has a three-point AF system with two vertical arrays for better locking onto horizontal lines. It has three-shot autobracketing. It lets you tweak film speed manually if you want to, and use autoexposure compensation if you don't. And the Maxxum 4 can even operate Minolta flash units wirelessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBattery info\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis camera requires two CR2 lithium batteries (available as an add-on).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition notes\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe camera was tested with a shutter analyzer and calibrated light source and all shutter speeds and auto exposure settings are working with very good accuracy. The camera was tested with a battery and film installed (the film was not developed) and all functions are working correctly. The measured exposure accuracy is excellent and consistent from EV 5 to EV 16. As mentioned above there is minor discoloration in the viewfinder due to tarnish on the pentamirror but this does not affect photos. The camera and lens are in good cosmetic condition (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManual \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cameramanuals.org\/minolta_pdf\/minolta_maxxum_4.pdf\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cameramanuals.org\/minolta_pdf\/minolta_maxxum_4.pdf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eExample photos\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are some photos that other people have taken with the Maxxum 4 (please take note of the lenses in the description, not all example photos were taken with the Minolta AF 28-80mm lens): \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lomography.com\/cameras\/3341486-minolta-maxxum-4-35mm-slr\/photos\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.lomography.com\/cameras\/3341486-minolta-maxxum-4-35mm-slr\/photos\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eGuarantee and returns\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis used camera has a full 30-day guarantee. Damage caused by misuse or abuse is not covered by our guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe accept returns within 30 days provided the camera and all accessories are in the same condition as when you received them. Consumables (batteries and film) cannot be returned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our \u003ca title=\"Shipping, Pickups, Returns, and Guarantee Policies\" href=\"\/pages\/shipping\"\u003epolicy page\u003c\/a\u003e for more details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minolta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50986913202464,"sku":"NWP-SLR-MINOLTAM4-20251128","price":78.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/4401\/3398\/files\/MINOLTA_MAXXUM_4_35mm_film_SLR_camera_serial_39314484_CN_20251128_10.jpg?v=1764384264","url":"https:\/\/www.newwavepool.ca\/products\/minolta-maxxum-4-35mm-film-slr-w-28-80mm-lens-serial-39314484","provider":"New Wave Pool","version":"1.0","type":"link"}