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Kodak Portra 400 is a professional C-41 color negative film known for flexible exposure latitude, natural skin tones, and fine grain.
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Minolta Maxxum 91998
- Format
- 35mm
- Mount
- Minolta A-mount (Sony α)
- Years
- 1998–2006
- Weight
- 790 g
- Shutter
- 30s – 1/12000s
- Meter
- ttl-14-segment-honeycomb
The Minolta Maxxum 9 (1998, sold as **Dynax 9** in Europe and **Alpha-9 / α-9** in Japan) is the professional flagship of the Minolta A-mount system — the single best film SLR Minolta ever built. Magnesium alloy body, comprehensive weather sealing (gaskets at all controls and doors), **1/12000s** top shutter speed (highest of any production film SLR alongside the Contax AX), **1/300s** flash sync (exceptional for the era), and a 100% / 0.85× pentaprism viewfinder.
Reference
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Before you buy used
- **Weather sealing** — check gaskets; replace if body has been stored unsealed.
- **Top LCD** — can develop pixel bleed over time.
- **AF motor** — robust but check AF speed on fast lenses.
- **Mirror cushion** — foam degradation; common CLA item.
- **Battery contacts** — AA corrosion; clean with isopropyl.
- The Maxxum 9 is under-priced relative to its spec; clean examples with battery grip trade near $900.
About this camera
Minolta's pro 35mm AF SLR. Weather-sealed magnesium body, 1/12000s top shutter, 1/300s flash sync, 100% viewfinder, AA batteries. The highest Minolta A-mount film body ever made.
Key Specs
Frequently asked questions
- What film does the Minolta Maxxum 9 use?
- The Minolta Maxxum 9 shoots 35mm film.
- What battery does the Minolta Maxxum 9 take?
- The Minolta Maxxum 9 uses a 4x AA battery.
- What lens mount does the Minolta Maxxum 9 have?
- The Minolta Maxxum 9 uses the Minolta A-mount (Sony α) mount.
- What shutter speeds does the Minolta Maxxum 9 offer?
- The Minolta Maxxum 9's shutter speeds range from 30s to 1/12000s.
- What light meter does the Minolta Maxxum 9 use?
- The Minolta Maxxum 9 meters with ttl-14-segment-honeycomb.