Budget Minolta A-mount film SLR from 1999, affordable autofocus with lenses compatible with Sony Alpha digital.
The Minolta Dynax 404si (Maxxum 4xi in North America, Alpha Sweet in Japan) is an entry-level AF 35mm film SLR from Minolta's Dynax/Maxxum system, released approximately 1996-1997. An affordable entry into the Minolta A-mount system. Minolta A mount.
35mm film SLR. Minolta A mount (same as Dynax/Maxxum/Sony Alpha A mount). Phase detection AF. Multiple exposure modes. Film transport motor. Compact entry-level design. Minolta A mount.
The Dynax 404si was Minolta's most accessible entry into AF SLR photography — a lightweight body compatible with the full range of Minolta A-mount lenses. The Minolta A mount is the same as the Sony Alpha A mount — all Minolta A and Sony A lenses are cross-compatible.
On the used market the Minolta Dynax 404si is an affordable AF film SLR entry point. Condition checks: AF accuracy, shutter, film transport, metering. Minolta A mount — all Minolta A and Sony A lenses compatible.