Budget Minolta A-mount autofocus SLR from 1994, affordable film shooting with lenses that also work on Sony Alpha.
The Minolta 500si (Dynax 500si in Europe, Alpha Sweet in Japan) is a mid-range AF 35mm SLR from Minolta's Dynax/Maxxum system, released approximately 1995. Features Minolta's Phase Detection AF. Minolta A mount.
35mm film SLR. Minolta A mount (also known as Minolta AF / Dynax / Maxxum / Alpha mount). Phase detection AF. Multiple exposure modes. Film transport motor. At approximately 430g. Minolta A mount.
The Minolta A-mount is the same bayonet used by all Sony Alpha (A-mount/SAL) cameras — Minolta A and Sony A mounts are fully compatible. Minolta A-mount film bodies like the 500si can use any Minolta A or Sony A lenses.
On the used market the Minolta 500si is a capable AF film SLR. Condition checks: AF accuracy, shutter, film transport, meter. Minolta A mount = Sony A mount — all Minolta A and Sony A lenses compatible.