{"product_id":"minolta-5000-with-35-70mm-af-lens","title":"Minolta 5000 35-70mm AF Lens – Classic A-Mount Autofocus SLR","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA clean, fully working \u003cstrong\u003eMinolta 5000\u003c\/strong\u003e 35mm autofocus SLR paired with the \u003cstrong\u003eMinolta AF 35–70mm f\/3.5–4.5\u003c\/strong\u003e standard zoom lens. This is one of the earliest A‑mount autofocus bodies, ideal for collectors, students, and anyone wanting a reliable entry into Minolta’s classic AF system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCamera Body – Very Good Used Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll functions tested: \u003cstrong\u003eautofocus, metering, shutter, film advance, rewind\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViewfinder clear with only light dust typical for age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLCD panel clean and fully legible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber grips intact with no stickiness but some greying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight cosmetic wear to edges consistent with careful use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery compartment clean with no corrosion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLens – Very Good Used Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptics clean with \u003cstrong\u003eno fungus or haze\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight internal dust only, fully normal for vintage Minolta AF lenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAperture blades clean and snappy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutofocus smooth and accurate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZoom and focus rings operate correctly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExterior shows minimal wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINCLUDED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinolta 5000 35mm AF SLR Body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinolta AF 35–70mm f\/3.5–4.5 Lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront lens cap\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly Minolta A‑mount autofocus system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with all Minolta A‑mount and Sony A‑mount lenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic 1980s design with bright viewfinder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable programme and manual exposure modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, lightweight zoom lens ideal for everyday shooting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent choice for film beginners or collectors of early AF systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLLECTOR NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Minolta 5000 was part of the pioneering first generation of A‑mount autofocus SLRs, released alongside the 7000 and 9000. Its clean, angular design and early AF implementation make it a desirable piece for collectors documenting the evolution of autofocus technology. Paired with the 35–70mm, it forms a period‑correct, highly usable kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEO KEYWORDS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinolta 5000 camera\u003cbr\u003eMinolta 5000 A mount\u003cbr\u003eMinolta AF 35-70mm lens\u003cbr\u003eMinolta autofocus SLR\u003cbr\u003eVintage Minolta film camera\u003cbr\u003eSony A mount compatible\u003cbr\u003e35mm film camera kit\u003cbr\u003eMinolta AF lens bundle\u003cbr\u003eClassic Minolta SLR\u003cbr\u003eFilm photography starter kit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minolta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53230277230934,"sku":null,"price":39.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/5213\/1414\/files\/IMGP5740_959c0f9f-aab4-4eb7-aa9f-cd9cb403107c.jpg?v=1776952953","url":"https:\/\/colinscameras.co.uk\/products\/minolta-5000-with-35-70mm-af-lens","provider":"Colins Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}