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Minolta 7000 AF 35mm SLR Camera Body Black Landmark 1985 Model Tested Very Good

Name: Minolta 7000 AF 35mm SLR Camera Body Black Landmark 1985 Model Tested Very Good
Brand: Minolta
Price: 27.50 GBP
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Description

The Minolta 7000 AF (Maxxum 7000) is a historical milestone in photographic engineering. Released in 1985, it was the world's first commercially successful 35mm SLR to feature an in-body autofocus drive motor and integrated motor drive advance housed within a single body chassis. Introduced alongside the native Minolta A-mount bayonet system, it features an electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter operating from 30 s to 1/2000 s plus Bulb, multiple exposure modes (Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual), top status LCD panel, and automated film loading, DX coding, and motorized rewinding. Powered conveniently by four standard AAA batteries housed within the detachable handgrip. Serial number 11146852.

Condition

Overall Condition: Very Good

The black composite camera body is in clean cosmetic condition with light handling marks and surface wear typical for its age. The detachable battery handgrip, top status LCD panel, and controls are intact. Viewfinder and mirror box are clear, and the internal film chamber and shutter curtains are clean and unblemished. Battery compartment is clean. Fully tested and working: in-body AF drive-screw operates responsively, shutter fires cleanly across all speeds, LCD screen reads clearly, and motorized film transport functions properly. Serial number 11146852.

Included

Minolta 7000 AF 35mm SLR Camera Body (Serial No. 11146852)
Standard 4x AAA Battery Handgrip

Key Features

Historically significant world's first fully integrated autofocus 35mm SLR body
Native Minolta A-mount bayonet compatible with decades of AF lenses and Sony A-mount glass
In-body autofocus motor drive with passive CCD focus detection
Electronically controlled shutter operating from 30 s to 1/2000 s plus Bulb
Full exposure control including Program AE, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual
Automated motorized film loading, DX speed reading, auto-advance, and power rewind

Collector's Notes

The Minolta 7000 AF holds a permanent place in industrial design history, fundamentally changing the SLR market upon its 1985 release. Fully functional examples with working AF motors, clear LCD displays, and undamaged battery grips are increasingly sought after by vintage camera collectors and 1980s design enthusiasts.