Minolta Maxxum 5000i 35mm film SLR w/ 28-85mm lens

The Minolta Maxxum 5000i is part of the company's second generation of autofocus SLRs from the early 1990. It's a technologically sophisticated camera but very simple to use for beginners. At the time of its release it was the smallest SLR body with a built-in flash (cameras got quite a bit smaller over the next decade). 

Its built-in flash is an interesting design where it doesn't need to pop-up. 

The included lens is a Minolta AF 28-85mm F/3.5-4.5 lens (13 elements in 10 groups). This is a compact and versatile zoom with a macro focusing mode.

Battery information

The Maxxum 5000i uses a 2CR5 lithium battery for power (available as an option). 

Condition notes

The camera and lens are in very good condition (see photos). We verified the cameras shutter speeds, auto exposure, and film plane focus are working with very good accuracy. 

Manual

https://butkus.org/chinon/minolta/minolta_maxxum_5000i/minolta_maxxum_5000i.htm

Specifications

• Type: 35mm SLR with built-in flash and intelligent control of autofocus (AF), autoexposure (AE) and film transport systems
• Lens mount: Minolta A-type bayonet; accepts all Maxxum AF lenses
• Autofocus system: Minolta's through-the-lens (TTL) phase-detection type with wide charge-coupled device (CCD) sensor; sensitivity range: EV O to 18 at ISO 100 in ambient light;
• Predictive focus control; built-in AF illuminator automatically activated in low light, low con-trast; range: 1.6 to 16 feet (0.5 to 5 meters), based on Minolta's standard test method Manual focusing: Visually on Acute-Matte viewfinder screen, confirmed by viewfinder focus signal
• Metering: TTL dual-area contrast detection metering coupled to autofocus system; exposure locked when focus is locked in autofocus mode; two-segment silicon photocell (SPC) for ambient light; second SPC at bottom of mirror box for TTL flash metering with built-in flash and other dedicated flash units; AEL (automatic-exposure lock) button can be used to override shutter-release button AE-lock function with previously memorized exposure reading
• Auto-Exposure (AE) range: EV 1 to 20 with ISO 100 film and 50/1.4 lens
• Exposure modes:
  • Program AE: Automatic multi-program selection sets autoexposure program, based on lens focal length in use; shutter speed and aperture determined by autoexposure (AE) program; exposure is locked together with focus when green viewfinder signal glows
  • Manual: Any shutter-speed and aperture combination usable; correct exposure and over-/ under- exposure indicated in viewfinder; bulb setting for long exposures
  • (Shutter-priority AE (S) and aperture-priority AE (A) available with optional A/S Mode Card)
• Shutter: Electronically controlled vertical-traverse focal-plane type; range 1/2000 to 4 seconds
• Shutter-release button: Pressing button partway down activates autofocus and metering systems (in AF and AE modes, exposure and focus are set and locked, as well); pressing button all-the-way down releases shutter; in AF mode, shutter can be released only when subject is in focus (focus-priority operation)
• Controls: Buttons to set exposure mode, AE lock, flash on/off, and self-timer operation; control keys to manually set aperture and shutter-speed
• Flash sync: X-sync speed automatically set from 1/90 sec. to 1/20 sec according to focal length of lens in use and ambient light level;
• Built-in flash: On/off control; in P and S modes, flash fires automatically when required; in M and A modes flash fires each time shutter is released; guide number: 52(70mm coverage) to 46 (35mm coverage) in feet (16 to 14 in meters), according to lens focal length setting; recycle time: approx. 5 sec.
• Film-speed settings: Automatic setting for DX-coded ISO 25 to 5000 film; ISO 25 to 5000 in ambient light, ISO 25 to 1000 for TTL flash me-tering; film speed set to ISO 100 for film without DX coding.
• Film transport: Auto threading, auto advance to first frame, single frame advance; automatic or manual rewind start; advancing frame coun ter in data panel
• Viewfinder: Eye level fixed roof mirror shows 90% of field of view; magnification 0.75X with 50mm lens at infinity
• Data displays:
• Data Panel: Liquid-crystal display (LCD) shows exposure mode, shutter-speed, aperture, flash on, manual focus mode, bulb operation, card name, card in use, frame number, self-timer operation, battery condition
  Viewfinder: Light-emitting diodes (LED) signal focus status, use flash, flash ready, over-/ under- and correct exposure, required exposure not available, and sufficient flash exposure
• Power: 6-volt 2CR5 lithium battery powers camera; automatic battery check when camera is turned on; battery condition indicated by four-
  stage indicator in data panel; shutter locks when battery is exhausted; main switch has LOCK and ON positions
• Audible signals: With main switch at ON position, audible signal for subject in focus, self-timer operation, slow-shutter speed, flash charging, film loaded incorrectly, battery ex-hausted, and when HELP is displayed in the data
  panel
• Self-timer: Electronic with 10-second delay;
  cancelable; operation indicated by audible signal and blinking LED
• Size and weight: 5-7/8 x 3-13/16 x 2-9/16 in. (148.5 X 97.5 X 65mm), 17-5/8 oz. (500g) without lens and battery
• Optional Accessories: Accepts all Maxxum AF lenses, Maxxum Flashes 2000i and 3200i, Creative Expansion Cards (A/S Mode Card and Special Application Cards), Data Back DB-5, Remote Cord RC-1000L and Remote Cord RC-1000S, Eyepiece Correctors, and flash accessories including off-camera cables and connectors