Product Description:
The Maxxum 3 QD is the world's smallest and lightest AutoFocus SLR in it's class to date! Fully equipped for high performance with one of the fastest autofocus speeds in its class the new Maxxum 3 camera body shares the same compact design as the Minolta Maxxum 5 and Minolta Maxxum 4 cameras, but it is the lightest in the Maxxum series. The Maxxum 3 has a built-in flash and is fully equipped for high performance with one of the fastest autofocus speeds in its class. The Maxxum 3 can be used with Minolta's versatile line of interchangeable compact and lightweight D series lenses. Amateur and advanced amateur photographers will appreciate this extremely compact and lightweight camera that can easily go wherever they do. Easy, Comfortable OperationThe Maxxum 3 QD is designed to be very easy to use and comfortable to hold. The controls and dials are laid out for clear, intuitive operation. All shooting controls are placed around the grip area. The camera can be controlled with the thumb and index finger while maintaining a firm grip on the body. One of the Fastest Autofocusing Systems in its ClassThe Maxxum 3 QDe tracks subject movement effortlessly and maintains precise focus on the subject right up to the moment the exposure is made. Improvements in this generation of Maxxum autofocusing include a high-power AF drive motor and high-speed microcomputer, making the AF system 1.7 times faster than the previous generation Maxxum QTsi and the subject tracking performance doubled.