Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D
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The Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D is an APS-C A-mount DSLR announced by Konica Minolta on July 15, 2005. It shares its identity with the Dynax 5D in other markets and combines a 6.1 MP effective CCD sensor, sensor-shift Anti-Shake stabilization and internal CxProcess III image processing. Its 590 g body, 95% optical viewfinder, fixed 2.5-inch TFT LCD and CompactFlash Type I/II slot make it a straightforward but well-equipped digital SLR for its period.
Its photographic value lies in bringing in-body stabilization to an approachable DSLR, especially for photographers using Dynax/Maxxum lenses or inherited A-mount glass. The 23.5 x 15.7 mm APS-C CCD, ISO 100-3200 range, built-in low-pass filter, 12-bit RAW files and 3 fps continuous shooting provided a practical foundation for family photography, travel, portraits and advanced learning. Stabilization with compatible lenses made the system less dependent on optically stabilized lenses.
Today it is most interesting for collectors, Minolta/Sony Alpha lens users and photographers who want an early DSLR experience with direct controls and CCD color. It suits deliberate shooting, classic-lens portraits, quiet street work, landscapes and historical exploration of the A-mount system. Its screen, speed and video limitations clearly mark its generation, but they also keep the experience focused on still photography.
- Lens mount: Sony/Minolta Alpha
- Sensor format: APS-C (6.1MP)
- Weight: 590 g
- Screen size: 2.5 inches
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- Brand
- Konica Minolta
- Line or model
- Maxxum 5D
- Effective megapixels
- 6.1 Effective megapixels: usable sensor resolution for images.
- Sensor type
- CCD Sensor technology (for example, CMOS, CCD).
- Processor
- Interno/Internal
- Low pass filter
- Built-in fixed low-pass filter Optical low‑pass filter that reduces moiré and aliasing.
- ISO range
- Auto 100-400; ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 and 3200 Range of ISO values available on the camera.
- Focus points
- 9 Number of available autofocus points.
- Body type
- APS-C A-mount DSLR
- Body classification
- DSLR
- Body dimensions
- 131 x 93 x 67 mm Physical body dimensions (width × height × depth), usually in mm.
- Viewfinder
- Eye-level roof-mirror type pentaprism viewfinder, 95% coverage and approx. 0.83x magnification Viewfinder type (optical or electronic) for composition.
- Screen size
- 2.5 inches Physical size of the screen; measured by the visible diagonal in inches.
- Screen resolution
- 115,000 pixels Number of pixels shown on the screen (width × height).
- Touch screen
- Indicates whether the screen supports touch for menus or focus.
- Screen articulation
- Fixed LCD screen Screen articulation type (tilting, fully‑articulated, etc.).
- Wireless connectivity
- No wireless connectivity is published; physical connections are USB 2.0 Full-Speed, video out, DC-IN and remote terminal Wireless features available (Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi).
- Battery type
- NP-400 Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery; charger included; optional AC adapter Battery type/model used by the camera.
- Continuous shooting
- 3 fps; up to 5 RAW or up to 3 RAW/RAW+JPEG frames Maximum burst shooting speed in frames per second (fps).
- Storage media
- CompactFlash Type I/II cards Card/storage media formats supported by the camera.
- Current price
- USD 140 It is the approximate market value (used or new) as of Sep/2026.
- Mount
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Lens mount type supported by the camera. If L-Mount Alliance appears, it means the camera uses Leica L mount shared across alliance brands.
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