Digital Trends

The new 6.1-megapixel Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D is part of a fast-growing D-SLR trend. Companies typically introduce loaded models at high prices then follow-up with slightly stripped down editions for less. Witness the original Nikon D70 and the new D50 Digital Single Lens Reflex cameras, the Olympus E1 and  Evolt E-300, the original Pentax *ist D and the new *ist DS2. Depending on the company you'll save hundreds. In the case of the Maxxum 5D, it's $400 less than the 7D for the body only ($799 versus $1,199) and close to that including a lens. The 5D comes with a 18-70mm zoom while the 7D gets a 28-100mm lens selling for $899 and $1,289 respectively. Now we're big fans of saving money—as long as the value and quality is still there. After shooting with the Maxxum 5D we found saving cash is a very good thing. Now is this the D-SLR of your dreams? Click on, my friends, click on...