This is a great entry-level auto focus camera. I have carried it around the world on various holidays, putting about 30 films through it and have experienced no faults at all. I love the lightness and compact design, which although not particularly macho, is ideal for everyday shooting.
The defualt 38-70mm lens is not the best in dull light situations, with the autofocus struggling for sharpness, but in good daylight the camera will give excellent results straight out of the box.
Strengths:
Ultra light camera which is ideal for someone who walks or travels. The light weight also helps you to shoot in very low light situations. I have been able to take hand held exposures of over a second with no shake!
Very fast auto focus.
A great introduction to autofocus slr's.
Weaknesses:
The autofocus has a little trouble in dull light, but you can switch to manual for extra control.
I became a big pain in the rump to my family when I purchased a FujiFilm A330 digital camera last year. I was constantly photographing them, tweaking the photos on my PC, and sharing them with relatives. Well, as annoying as I was then, I am several times as annoying now that I've purchased the Minolta Maxxum 4 35mm SLR. This is the first SLR I've owned, so don't expect an expert opinion here, but I will say that if far outperforms my digital. I'm not even using it anymore. The 35mm prints simply look better. Honestly, I thought my digital camera had awesome photo quality, but film, despite those who say it is doomed to obsolescence, is still better. I plan on using this Minolta until film is no longer available, or until it becomes prohibitively expensive. Hopefully by then digital cameras will have improved enough to match the quality of film.
Strengths:
Great autofocus. Tons of features, including ones I don't even understand. Very easy to use. Excellent photo quality. Very light and compact.
Weaknesses:
The camera and lens are both plastic. But what isn't these days?
I bought this camera for spare use because it's extremely light weight, user friendly. I like it's fast focusing and accurate color pattern. But the default 28-80mm Lens was not good, expecially on the micro-shot. You may need buy another Sigma lens if you can afford. By the way, Dynax 3 is a very cost-effective camera that I ever own.
Strengths:
Very light weight, easy shot, fast focus, accurate color
Weaknesses:
original 28-80mm lens not sharp. Build-in night shot function weak. I need tune it manully.
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