Thanks Rollo62, I'm looking forward to getting some use out of my old, but like new Minolta lenses.

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Thank you all so very much for the help with lenses for the sony. I'll go from there and see what happens. So far I tend to favor the Sony A580 from what I read on reviews. Cheers!

Thank you chapjohn, Thats good info and I really appreciate it. I'll check them all out. Probably want to go with one thats still relatively new.

Thank you! Thats good to know. Now I can have a DSLR backup. And recommendations on the best Sony for me to get?

I have a 15 year old Minilta Maxum 9000 SLR which I have replaced with a Nikon D7000. I also have two Minolta lenses, one is AF35-105 F3.5 - 4.5 and the other is AF100-300 F4.5 - 5.6. All are in like new condition. I understand that Minolta was bought out and is now Sony. My question is; if I bought a yet to be decided Sony DSLR body would my old auto focus lenses fit and work? As an alternate I would consider selling all or part of my equipment. to anyone interested. Thank you all for your help and keep on keepin on! I really enjoy this site. I'll send along one picture taken with the D7000 for your comments. Thanks much!

My first camera was a Brownie Hawkeye when I was a kid. My first real camera was a Zeis Contaflex SLR in 1952. I still have the Contaflex but don't use it anymore. Now I'm having fun with my new D7000 and enjoying reading all the posts on here!

Thanks but thats a 2500 mile trip for me. I'll just work with it some more!

This picture was take from the 21st floor of a hotel in Niagara Canada of the falls through a window. I have attempted to make improvements but always end up back at the original. I would be interested in your opinions. Thanks

Hi Dave, Thanks for the welcome! I have really been impressed by the help that people get when they ask for help! Now even though I'm retired I have to figure out how to make the necessary time to study all the books I have and owners manuals, etc. so I can learn all about that D7000.

Hi, I'm new here. I've been taking pictures for many years but never very seriously. I started with a 35mm Zeis Contaflex SLR in 1951 and worked up to a Minolta 35mm Maxim 9000. Then technology caught up with me so jumped into Digital with a little Fuji in 2000. Then Nikon D5700, then D70s, then D80 and now my very favorite D7000 which I love. Now all I have to do is learn how to use it! I really enjoy reading all the Q&A's here and maybe one day when I know what to ask I'll be on the asking end.