SonnyE Loc: Communist California, USA

Could your old friend be digitized?

Maybe it can be updated over to a digital back?
Something old to something new, might clear away those blues for you. ;)

leftyD500 Loc: Ocala, Florida

Interesting. I wasn't aware that canon lenses can be used on other cameras. Are your canon lenses EF or EF-S?

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I'm sure you'll love whatever you get. The search is a major part of the fun. Don't rush it.

ralphc4176 Loc: Conyers, GA

There are some Sony cameras that will accept Minolta lenses directly (I think Sony calls that an A mount) but the newer Sony cameras require an adapter to use Minolta (and, I think, A-mount Sony) lenses. With the number of lenses you have, I would strongly suggest that you select a Sony camera body which accepts the Minolta lenses without an adapter.

picturesofdogs Loc: Dallas, Texas.

The camera being described is the a6000. It's aps-c and under $700.
The A7ii is full frame and $1600 body only. It's 5fps.
I own and love both.

h1h1d4mje

I think you should try the A7ii with your old glass and then go from there if you want some new glass this is a great camera for the money and it is on sale now.

picturesofdogs Loc: Dallas, Texas.

Not economically feasible or physically possible.

JimH123 Loc: Morgan Hill, CA

Just a reminder that the A7ii is E-mount and requires as adapter for A - mount lenses.

The A77ii is A-mount, but is a crop sensor.

And the A99 is both A-mount and full sensor.

SonnyE Loc: Communist California, USA

:cry: Well, it was a thought. :-(

RedIris Loc: MN, USA

www.dpreview.com says:

The Sony Alpha 7 II is the follow-up to the original Alpha 7 and adds 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization to its 24MP full-frame CMOS sensor.

h1h1d4mje

You are correct, I meant a meant the A7711

tainkc Loc: Kansas City

Would you like the straight dope? I too have the same camera as you. It is an "A" mount, which Sony incorporated into it's original Alpha series. This means that all the lenses that you have for your Maxxum will fit an a77 or an a99 for instance. This correlates directly into you pocket book. It will save you a ton of money. This is why I went with Sony while doing my homework on buying a digital camera. I saved over $10,00.00 by doing this vs. buying a Nikon or Canon with the same type of lenses. The picture quality (I.Q.) is second to none using my Minolta lenses on my Sony cameras. I have the a500 and the a580 (which I am currently using).

Now then, Sony has some really good new cameras out there that they also call an "Alpha", but they are not true Alpha's. They use an "E" mount base for the lens, which is a totally different animal. You will have to purchase an adapter if you wish to use your Minolta lenses. Sony sells adapters for around $350.00. There are 3rd party adapters that are much cheaper. They are not as good, but they get the job done and the picture turn out just fine. Oh, and don't be intimidated by the electronic viewfinder. You will get used to it pretty quick and you will notice that you will have more control in low light situations. I kind of like the a99 but I would rather go with the a77 ll myself. It is cheaper and I don't blow my photos up to 200x600 feet.

bgl Loc: Brooklyn,New York

Your 7D is a crop sensor camera, right? What kind of a job does/did it do for you in terms of nature and macro photography? What exacting needs do you have requiring a full frame body? I personally can't imagine, considering how far Sony has come with the A77II, what benefit you would get from full frame for the kind of photography you mentioned. It may sound trite but in the end you should get the most camera you can afford that will meet your needs. So much of your decision is subjectivity based that determining the economic value of going full frame can only be made by you.

DobiePower Loc: Texas

I like that shot, the colors are beautiful. I may not know what you mean by flare, because I didn't see anything objectionable in that shot - I liked it.

DobiePower Loc: Texas

My Minolta lenses are A-mount lenses.