The Minolta Alpha camera system was a revolutionary collection of photographic equipment from Minolta, later acquired by Konica, and then Sony. The system used a lens mount of the same name, also known as the A mount, with a flange focal distance 44.5 mm. The system was marketed as Maxxum in North America, Dynax in Europe and Alpha (or α) in Japan and the rest of Asia.
In Europe early Minolta AF cameras were initially identified by a 4 digit numb...
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The Minolta Alpha camera system was a revolutionary collection of photographic equipment from Minolta, later acquired by Konica, and then Sony. The system used a lens mount of the same name, also known as the A mount, with a flange focal distance 44.5 mm. The system was marketed as Maxxum in North America, Dynax in Europe and Alpha (or α) in Japan and the rest of Asia.
In Europe early Minolta AF cameras were initially identified by a 4 digit number followed by AF. The name Dynax was introduced later with the "i" cameras, the second generation of Minolta AF camera.
It was originally based around a selection of three 35 mm single-lens reflex (SLR) bodies, the 5000, 7000 and 9000. The system also included an extensive range of auto-focus lenses, flashes, a motor drive and other accessories. Compatible equipment was made by a number of third parties including Sigma.
In the following years, many different cameras and accessories were added to the range.
The last film-based Alpha AF SLRs...
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