Excellent construction of camera lenses and bodies. Bodies are a bit high on average for the technology in them. They have the Fastest shutter speeds, and with the Maxxum 9xi, the BEST built, most dependable bodies. If you need a camera to survive, get a Minolta. Good quality lenses for a good price.
Bodies are very reasonable.
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