Camera tech data for Minolta Dynax 5xi

General
Name	Minolta Dynax 5xi , α-5xi (Japan), α-5xiP (Japan), Maxxum 5xi (USA)
Mount type	A-mount
Supported lenses	classic, xi
Release year	1992
Status	discontinued
Auto-focus
AF sensors	1 line
AF range [EV]	−1 – 18
AF modes	AF-A
AF assist light	no
Features
Eye-start	yes
Custom functions	–
Other features	–
Metering
Metering modes	8 segments, spot
Metering range [EV] (with spot)	1 – 20 (3 – 20)
Auto Exposure Lock button	yes
Exposure modes	P with shift, A, S, M
Subject programs	cards
Exposure compensation [stops] (steps [stops])	± 4 (1/2)
Flash
Flash shoe type	iISO
Accessory shoe cap	SC-1000
Flash modes	normal, red-eye reduction, slow sync
Flash metering	CW-TTL
Requires D flash unit	no
Flash guide number [m]/ coverage [mm]	14–17/28–80
X-Sync speed [s]	1/90
High Speed Sync	no
Wireless flash	yes
Wireless x-sync speed [s]	1/45
Wireless HSS	no
Ratio flash control	yes
Flash exposure compensation [stops] (steps [stops])	–
Studio flash socket	no
Compatible with DR-1000	no
Viewfinder
Viewfinder type	pentaprism
Viewfinder coverage	92% × 94%
Viewfinder magnification	0.82×
Eye relief [mm]/ from frame [mm]	unknown
Screens	G (default)
Diopter adjustment [diopters]	-1
Eyepiece cup	EC-5xi/EC-1000
Viewfinder accessory compatible	yes
Shooting
Frame rate [fps]	1
Frame rate with AF [fps]	unknown
Shutter speed (still) [s]	30 – 1/2000, B
Timer for Bulb exposures	no
Self-timer [s]	10
Bracketing frames (stops)	cards
Multiple exposures	card
Remote release socket	Minolta/Sony 3-pin
Wireless remote release	IR-1N
Release priority	no
Depth of field preview	no
Aperture can be changed during depth of field preview	no
Silent depth of field preview	no
Film features
Leader out	no
ISO override	no
IR safe	yes
Power
Batteries	1× 2CR5
Battery pack	–
Vertical grip	–
External power supply	–
Construction and accessories
Weather sealing	no
Mount material	steel
Weight [g]	525
Standard accessories	strap, body cap, batteries
Data saver	–
Date back	DB-5
Misc
Comments	custom functions via card; α P version has panorama function and date back
Reviews & links	–
Related cameras	–
Kits	–

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Readers' comments

#1: Comment posted by Farida on May 3rd, 2009 - 03:39:07 AM:

Don't know much about camera, really but I found Minolta Dynax 5xi SLR manual) at the market with its Minolta lense AF24-85, whatever it means.
It this help: HOYA 82mm SKYLIGHT (that's written around the lense)

Q: what digital camera goes with that lense?

The manual Dynax 5xi works but digital is way to go in this high tech worl. I heard someone mentioned SONY but which model.

Thanks anyone who knows.

Michael Hohner answers:
The lens works on all DSLR cameras from Konica Minolta and Sony. See the camera table. Also read the F.A.Q. list, which answers this and similar questions. HOYA 82mm SKYLIGHT is just the name of the filter that is mounted on the lens. BTW, it should be 62mm.

#2: Comment posted by Alexandre Moraes on January 26th, 2010 - 01:07:38 AM:
ola,queria saber se a entrada de cartão da 5xi é para o amazenamento de fotos e se o cartão tem q ser especifico,pois tentei com um da sony e um da sandisk e nao funcionou? obrigado

Michael Hohner answers:
The 5xi is a film camera. It does not store images on cards, but on film. The card system of the 5xi is used to add functions to the camera. See the camera accessories table.

#3: Comment posted by A.A. Fussy on March 31st, 2010 - 03:00:50 AM:
I got a 5xi from a thrift store with a Tamron 28-200mm lens. Nice feel to it-although the grip can be easily damaged (part of it came off mine).

Michael Hohner answers:
Well, this model is now 18 years old. The rubber coatings can become brittle after such a long time.

#4: Comment posted by Aditi on May 26th, 2015 - 04:40:49 PM:
If the cards are not required to take pictures, can I put a kodak film in it and take pictures on it? Or is there any other way to save pictures on a card?

Michael Hohner answers:
Yes, this is a film camera. Loading 35 mm film is the only way to record images. There is no way to record images electronically.

#5: Comment posted by Victor Mariscal on February 1st, 2016 - 02:10:04 PM:
Is there any specific manuals or instructions for the DB-5?

Michael Hohner answers:
There certainly is a manual (which I don't have). But since the DB-5 only has one function (imprinting the date/time on the frame) it shouldn't be difficult to figure it out without a manual.

#6: Comment posted by Imnotsurewhattoputhere on April 2nd, 2016 - 11:01:13 AM:
I just got given an 5xi, it has a sigma 28-200mm lense on it but not film or card it it. I was wondering what type of card is compatible with this camera

Michael Hohner answers:
The cards for these cameras only extend the camera with additional functions (see here). They do not store images, if that is what you're looking for.

#7: Comment posted by gilbert nsama on June 22nd, 2016 - 03:28:04 PM:
I love this camera its good one ,is there another modern of these camera which a digital camera.iam zambian

Michael Hohner answers:
There are Minolta and Sony digital cameras with the same lens mount. See here.

#8: Comment posted by Emily Ringel on October 6th, 2020 - 07:30:29 PM:
How do you use the self-timer on this camera.on this data sheet you only say it goes of after 10 seconds but not how to turn it on

Michael Hohner answers:
There's a drive mode button on the side door of the camera. Press it until the timer symbol appears in the display.

#9: Comment posted by Nicholas Long on February 3rd, 2021 - 11:04:28 PM:
What is the difference between the Minolta maxxum 5xi with a regular back on it and one with a date back

Michael Hohner answers:
The date back allows to imprint the current date on the film. That's all.

#10: Comment posted by Lance Ferlin Coardill on February 4th, 2021 - 07:43:53 PM:

I have one of these and the shutter seems to be stuck open. There used to be a Minolta repair depot in Rolling Meadows, IL, near where I live, but it is long gone. There is now an Ethiopian restaurant there where this amazing waitress named "Fatima" works. I wanted to actually take a picture of her with this camera as luck would have it. Can anybody suggest a good service place for this machine? It seems to be really excellent. Thank you.

Michael Hohner answers:
It will probably be easier and cheaper to find a used, working 5xi. For example, I can immediately find dozens of 5xi on eBay for little money.