DSLR camera that uses Minolta lenses?

[WhiteKnight]

My wife and I have several lenses from our 35mm SLR Minoltas, and we're interested in purchasing a DSLR. I know that Minolta got out of the camera business last spring, but are there any current DSLRs that can use our lenses? As any photographer knows, the lenses represent a significant cost and I'd hate to have to repurchase a new set.

 

[Bootprint]

The Sony Alpha A100 might take your lenses.

 

[WhiteKnight]

Thanks, I'll check that out. Any more recommendations?

 

[episodic]

Sony Alpha - sony bought out minolta - this is your only bet.

 

[ElFenix]

minolta made a couple of DSLRs

 

[ThePresence]

Sony took over Minolta's camera division.
Their cameras take Minolta lenses.

 

[Sukhoi]

You might have to worry about autofocusing and that kind of stuff if your lenses are old.

 

[Mrvile]

Minolta Maxxum 5D and 7D digital SLR's should take all minolta lenses.

 

[WhiteKnight]

Thanks for the suggestions. The Sony A100 seems to be the only model that isn't discontinued. I found some sketchy stocks of Maxxum 5D and 7D, but the A100 is the only current one. It seem like a great cam for my purposes though, so I think I probably get it.

 

[ThePresence]

Originally posted by: WhiteKnight
Thanks for the suggestions. The Sony A100 seems to be the only model that isn't discontinued. I found some sketchy stocks of Maxxum 5D and 7D, but the A100 is the only current one. It seem like a great cam for my purposes though, so I think I probably get it.

It's also got in-camera IS.
Enjoy.

 

[Mrvile]

The A100 is a very nice camera. I just wish that it had a little bit better lens selection. I guess I've been too spoiled by Canon and Nikon...

 

[WhiteKnight]

Originally posted by: Mrvile
The A100 is a very nice camera. I just wish that it had a little bit better lens selection. I guess I've been too spoiled by Canon and Nikon...

I think it'll be ok. I have a small collection of lenses built up from my 35 mm days.

 

[Zenmervolt]

The A100 is an excellent camera. It is quite competitive with the Digital Rebel XTi and the Nikon D80, not "better", but certainly not worse. Sony will also be releasing a "semi-pro" model later this year and a full-on Pro model next year, so there's committment to the old Minolta Alpha mount going forward as well.

ZV