Minolta Explorer Freedom Zoom

Minolta MN67Z Digital Camera (Red) I love Super-Zoom Bridge cameras and have owned several. Super-Zoom Bridge Cameras do not typically provide the image quality of a high quality DSLR with a collection of high quality lenses. But they are excellent for many photographic purposes. The ability to easily and quickly move between a very wide angle to an extreme telephoto is great for casual photography. That capability combined with very reasonable price makes a super-zoom bridge camera, like the MN67Z, a great choice for anyone who has a limited budget but prefers a camera over a cell phone, and does not want to deal with the bulk and complexities of a DSLR with a bag of various focal length lenses. My wife and I use our super zooms for vacation snapshots, work related images and everyday snapshots. It is especially good for capturing wildlife shots because many birds and animals do not give you a lot of time to get a photo.  The auto-focusing can be a bit tricky at times but under most well-lit conditions, the camera gets very good images.  I have owned several Minolta SLRs and digital cameras over the years and was always impressed with the quality and value, this MN67Z is no exception from that experience. It takes good quality images and is easy to use.  I really like the fully articulating back LCD, the one on my other bridge camera only tilts.  Having a 20MP image is helpful when editing, even after some cropping the image is usually still large. The menu navigation is pretty straight forward and it is fairly easy to find and adjust settings. Having only used it for a few hours, my impression is very good. It definitely feels like I got more than my money's worth.

Fits perfectly on my Sony a6000 mirrorless camera with an 18-55 zoom or Minolta 28mm with adaptor. It allows me to put my kit in an every day bag when I want to travel light.

This fine little tripod takes huge hits from users who either havent taken the time to figure out how to use it, or, well, I just dont know. Yes, if you do not properly lock the legs, they will collapse.  But, that is true of any tripod.  These work differently from individual segment snap levers or screw units. What is so hard about making certain you twist the bottom feet until they are tight before you try to attach your equipment.  If you need to adjust leg height after having attached your camera, just make certain that you fully rotate the feet until they are tight. I use this tripod with a Sony A900 and a Minolta Maxxum 9 film camera, and Im guessing my heaviest lenses would be my 85mm F1.4 Minolta or my Tamron 200 -  500 mm zoom.  This tripod holds both without a problem. I wouldnt walk away from my rig if using the big Tammy zoom on a windy day, but one can always hang a weight on the hook provided for such to stabilize the setup.  In lieu of a weight, I may rig up a cord with a tent stake instead.  A little more work, perhaps, but equally stable.  The tripod cant go anywhere if it is tied down.  The trick will be inserting the stake into the ground without the need to pack a 4 lb. mallet, LOL. My one niggle was with the selfie stick remote. No where in the user manual or online do I find instructions that I should plug the remote into a house current adapter or a computers usb port to charge it before trying to use it.  Nowhere does it state that a light should illuminate when you turn the switch to on.I backed out the three screws on the remote to open it and see if it had batteries.  There is a square thing in there that must be the battery, which gave me a clue that, perhaps i needed to charge the unit before trying to use it. Other than that, I have no issues with this fine little tripod, am very happy that I purchased it, and look forward to many years of use. Respectfully, Caruso

to protect my new used Minolta lens...

This has given a second-life to my old Minolta lenses.

Have old Minolta lenses and currently use Nikon digital camera. The adapter allows me to use my old minolta lenses on my newer Nikon camera. Just working through the peculiarities of using old manual lenses on a fully modern camera. Results so far have been OK but I assume will improve once I get accustomed to the adapter and minolta lense differences. Ordering through BH Photo on line was quick and easy and fair price.

This is a must for the Double. It allows you the freedom of not having to have someone to plug it in and unplug it if you are away from the office.

It’s great it allows me the freedom to download the games I want

allows use of legacy Minolta glass

i still prefer the freedom of using the oldschool stabilizer than the electronic gimbals.