5 comments about Minolta X-700 35mm SLR Camera (Body Only).

1. I originally bought the Minolta X-700 in early 1985 while stationed in Germany with the U.S. Army. It had just won "Camera of the Year 1984" from an important consumer magazine. I bought it because I was very satisfied with another Minolta camera,the XG-7, that I had purchased six years before. Also, to be truthful, because the X-700 looks great! It turned out to be an excellent choice as I took thousands of excellent photos and especially color slides with it over the years. I used it in nearly every country in Europe, in a wide variety of conditions, and it never let me down. What makes this camera so great is that it offers an advanced amount of automation, but still gives the user a large degree of control. You can get off that quick shot, yet still be very creative. I was very disappointed with models that came out later. Unfortunately, my original camera was stolen, but I'm happy to find and buy a replacement from Amazon after all these years. Truly one of the best cameras ever made in its class, and one of the most durable and versatile.



2. I have two of these and have taken many great shots with them. My first one I bought new back in 1987 I think (still have the sales slip) and it has been in the repair shop once. I still use it. I was sorry to see these go out of production but all good things must come to an end. Ofcourse had digital not come in, I'm sure this or a better version would still be being made. They are selling cheap on ebay and if you need a great camera, these are one of the best.



3. The camera arrived well-packaged and appeared like new just as the ad had promised. I am a very satisfied customer. Thanks so much!



4. Try to find a macro 24mm equivalent for your digital slr that focuses as close as 4" and you will find there is no such thing. So if you like the expansiveness of true wide angle, and want the ability to focus up close to get the incredible depth of field and frame-filling subject isolation that is achievable with a macro wide, then this is the body for you. Then, all you have to do is find a used Sigma 24mm Macro manual focus lens and you have a low cost tool that can produce an image unlike any digital camera, even the most expensive and elaborate.
   
   The metering system in these Minolta bodies (there have been several very similar bodies over the last 20 years) is spot on, and shooting chromes is easy and sure.
   
   My only suggestion to those learning photography is to ditch the 50mm lens right away! Get a wide - not a 28, but a 24 - and photograph the world like your eyes see it over a 90 degree field of view. You will be amazed.



5. Good Camer.This was a direct replcement for the same camera that was to expensive to repair, so buying a used one was more economical.

2 comments about Minolta NP-500 Li-ion Battery for Dimage G500.

1. It works but fits too tight (use a sharp knife to remove). They certainly need recharging often



2. I WAS VERY PLEASED WITH THE SPEED IN WHICH I RECD IT. IT WASNT TO BE HERE TILL AFTER CHRISTMAS OR DAY BEFORE AND IT CAME 3 DAYS BEFORE SO I GOT TO USE IT FOR A LOT OF CHRISTMAS PICTURES. OH, IT WAS A CAMERA BATTERY YOU CANT BUY IN A STORE. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
   
   AND POST OFFICES WERE BUSY THEN ALSO
   
   I PURCHASED IT FROM AMAZON.

1 comments about Konica Minolta BLACK TONER FOR 5430DL ( 1710580-001 ).

1. This is not so much Amazon's fault, but here's a printer that sold for well under a thousand dollars, depending on when you bought it.
   
   Typically, Konica-Minolta sold its laser printers with short life laser cartridges, i.e. a capacity about half of the normal units. when time rolls around to replace black, you're looking at a substantially higher price than when the printer was dropped for another.
   
   If you've replaced all the carts as I have, you're sometimes spending more than a pretty good color laser costs now, i.e. somewhere over $600. The black goes first. So I'm on the third -- it's going to last a while. For the most part, I use an old, reliable HP4050 which was so common that there is price competition for cartridges. Printing monochrome on the HP costs about a third of what the 5420DL does.
   
   Every printer make tries to make their profit from consummables. Some of the printer makers wind up being much more expensive over the longer term than others. KM is one of them.

5 comments about Konica Minolta NP700 Lithium-ion Battery for Dimage X50 Digital Camera.

1. The service was fast. I ordered two batteries - one worked, one didn't. Customer Service forwarded immediately a third battery which works great. Very pleased with the service and the speed with which the company dedicates itself.



2. I have a Konica camera and somehow I lost the battery. This is the original NP700 battery so it's just a replacement. Works great too.



3. Don't be put off by BargainCell's low price, just enjoy *not* paying through the nose for a battery to a camera that's actually not being made any more. (Also, shipping was quick.)



4. As I wrote inmy feedback e-mail, this battery des nt fit the charger or camera, and an e-mail to the seller remains unaswered. help.
   JLD



5. This DimageX50 Battery replacement is a great product at a very good price.
   Thanks.

5 comments about Minolta Maxxum QTsi 35mm SLR Camera Kit w/ 35-80mm Lens.

1. I used this camera for my photography classes in high school and college. I was afraid that this camera wasn't as good as the one priced more. I love this camera. It goes everywhere with me. The pictures are amazing, and you can buy tons of lenses for this camera. I will tell you, out of all the camera's that I own, and have used, this is my favorite.



2. I purchased this camera back in 1999, after I gave birth to my son. This camera is AMAZING! In looking at the digital camera I own and this one, I'm going back to 35MM. I don't have the money to afford a digital camera that could take pictures the way this camera will. It's been a perfect camera with no issues since 1999, other than I need to get some batteries and some Kodak film! Over the years, I have upgraded the lens, to have the ability to take closer pictures. I'll come back here and upload some of the pictures I've taken over the years! This is the perfect camera for someone just starting out in the 35MM world, and your looking for EXCELLENT pictures!



3. I just got finished writing a review on one of my digital cameras.
   I have gone thru several digital cameras in the past few years. I had a $400 Nikon camera which decided to break on me 1 month after the 1 yr warranty. I had a Sony Cybershot (forgot which one) which lasted at least 2 yrs. But the new ones are not even close to the quality of the old ones. A Canon Powershot A530 - which got great reviews... but has a CONSTANT battery low blinking.. That only lasted 5 months. Lastly, a DXG (Kyocera) CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP $50 dig camera. STAY AWAY!
   
   Bottom line. After owning those digital cameras while owning this Minolta. I will never go back to a digital camera again. This truly is the best camera I have ever had. You won't find a better camera that takes such great pictures. Especially the up close shots! Hands down, WORTH buying one. Even used. I got my USED one on ebay about 4-5 yrs ago. and it still works great - never a problem!



4. I have had my Maxxum QTsi for 9 years now and have been extremely pleased with its performance. I have a Sony digital point and shoot camera, and have NEVER been able to capture anywhere near the quality of photo that I can get with this camera. In fact, I only use the digital when I need something really compact. I find that framing the subject with this camera is really easy (your picture comes out exactly as viewed), and I have thoroughly enjoyed it as my first SLR. I have beautiful sunset and beach shots that are clear and colorful, even without a UV filter. The camera has never given me a day of trouble. My first 28-80mm lens that was packaged with the camera eventually jammed and would not focus after 5 years, but I purchased a Tamron 28-200mm lens 3+ years ago with no further issues. I highly recommend this camera...even a novice like myself can take from the box and start shooting great pictures.



5. This was the first "real" camera I ever bought. I have recently moved on to a Sony digital SLR, but I still love this camera. It's super basic, you can't adjust your shutter or aperture, but it does the job for you. Perfect for a person just learning how to shoot. Takes flawless pictures. I can use all my lenses on both cameras. I'm so happy that Minolta was bought out by a great camera company!

5 comments about Minolta USB-500 Cable for Dimage A1, A2, Xi, X, XG, X20, X31, F300, F100, Z1 & Z2 Digital Cameras.

1. I have replaced this stupid cable three times and I've owned the camera for only one year. I am not rough on the cable and I don't even connect & disconnect the darn thing often. It shorts out...or becomes useless quickly. I move the memory card to my video camera so that I can download the pictures using a cable that works reliably! Ug



2. Hi I need know you sale the USB cable for the digital Minolta Z2 and you send to Puerto Rico( puerto Rico is US territory and use the same US Post Offices to 50 states) Thanks



3. this cord, which i purchased and then paid 2x the cost advertised for regular shipping, does not work with the cameras advertised. in this case, the F300. this merchant obviously does not double check their items.



4. Recently purchased cable does not work with my Dimage A1 camera. The camera gives an error message stating: "Cable Disconnected." I would not recommend the purchase of this item.



5. Flat didn't work. Seller said it was new. I would expect that it was the same cable that a previous customer said didn't work. Wish I would have read this seller's reviews but you know how it goes; it's only a cable, bound to work. It doesn't. Can I get my money back?

1 comments about KONICA 1710591-001 Drum CARTRIDGE/2400with 2430DL.

1. the product arrive on time, it work perfect. price very good. I will shop more from this company

1 comments about Konica Minolta 3PK VALUE TONER KIT CYAN-MAGENTA YLW MC 2400 ( 1710595-002 ).

1. It may seem that $330 for toner would be high - but I did a thorough search before I placed the order with Amazon. It was, by far, the best bargain and made sweeter by the Super Savings shipping discount.
   
   I made sure that I had these in-hand and ready when my existing toners ran out and, as luck would have it, that was about 10 days later.

3 comments about Konica Minolta USB-3 USB Cable for Dimage X50, X60, Z10 & Z20 Digital Cameras.

1. This may be a just a minor detail to some however, I work with cables all of time. This is indeed a high quality cable with high quality connectors. Much more robust than the cable that Konica-Minolta includes with their cameras. If you ever need a replacement cable or simply need a spare or want to upgrade, this is the one to get.



2. The cable cord arrived quickly, was as described and fixed the problem I had been experiencing.Great company and service.



3. It's great and much better than the cable that came with the camera. This one is sturdy.

5 comments about Konica Minolta High Capacity Black Toner Cartridge (1710587-004, 2400 Series Printers).

1. This cartridge holds more toner so it should last longer than the cartridge that came with the printer. Even though this is a little pricey, It's a lot less than the cost of ink cartridges I would have bought during the same period for my last inkjet printer. (It's just with the inkjet the purchases are spread out more.)
   
   Installation is a little tricky, and the instructions aren't the most clear. But once I figured out the slot where the cartridge fits needs to line up with holes in a rotating drum, and that the drum can be moved by hand, it was really simple. It just took 15 minutes for me to figure it all out!



2. The toner cartridge works fine. The PRINTER only works with regular COLOR INK JET paper. All other paper the ink never really sticks to the paper. And the printer can NOT feed card stock paper. It always jams.



3. Although the product description said it was a Konica-Minolta cartridge, it was not. It was a remanufactured, compatible cartridge by LD Products. I felt deceived, tricked. It is working fine, so for a remanufactured cartridge it is probably a good one, but if I would have known it was not and actual Konica-Minolta cartridge i would not have bought it.
   
   Will be more careful buying from Amazon in the future.



4. Excellent toner but a little pricey for the amount of copies it prints. It wouldn't hurt if the OEM manufacturer added about 20% more useage.



5. I ordered it directly from Amazon (not via a 3rd party) and I received an original (not previously used) cartridge manufactured by Konica Minolta in the exact same packaging as my other K.M. color cartridges.