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Minolta Maxxum 90001985
- Format
- 35mm
- Mount
- Minolta A
- Years
- 1985–1992
- Weight
- 800 g
- Shutter
- 30s – 1/4000s
- Meter
- ttl-otf-spot-and-center-weighted
The Minolta Maxxum 9000 (1985, **Dynax 9000** in Europe, **α-9000** in Japan) was the world's first **professional** autofocus 35mm SLR (the Maxxum 7000 launched the same year as the consumer version). Full metal body, **interchangeable finders** (eye-level standard, sport, waist-level, magnifying chimney), 1/4000s shutter, 1/250s flash sync, OTF metering with spot and center-weighted, full PASM.
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Before you buy used
- **Battery contacts** — AA leakage.
- **Foam seals** — replace.
- **AF accuracy** — verify.
- **Sticky rubber grip** — common.
- Service: scarce post-Konica-Minolta-Sony.
About this camera
Minolta's first professional autofocus SLR. 1985's pro flagship — interchangeable finder, 1/4000s shutter, full metal body.
Key Specs
Frequently asked questions
- What film does the Minolta Maxxum 9000 use?
- The Minolta Maxxum 9000 shoots 35mm film.
- What battery does the Minolta Maxxum 9000 take?
- The Minolta Maxxum 9000 uses a 4x AA battery.
- What lens mount does the Minolta Maxxum 9000 have?
- The Minolta Maxxum 9000 uses the Minolta A mount.
- What shutter speeds does the Minolta Maxxum 9000 offer?
- The Minolta Maxxum 9000's shutter speeds range from 30s to 1/4000s.
- What light meter does the Minolta Maxxum 9000 use?
- The Minolta Maxxum 9000 meters with ttl-otf-spot-and-center-weighted.