Minolta Vectis S-1 Film Camera

Pros: Light, easy to operate, 35mm features with APS ease.

Cons: More expensive film and developing.

Review: Having used a high-end 35mm camera and an low-end APS camera I was ready for the next step. I wanted the ability to change lenses and control the aperture and/or shutter speed. I also wanted the ease of the APS cartridge and the different picture sizes....

Pros: Weight

Cons: Control Location

Review: I purchased the Vectis S-1 for two reasons. The first is I wanted to go to a full SLR type APS camera because I like the picture quality. The second is that it was the best buy in my price range at my local full service camera store.

The...

Pros: Ease of use, zoom, amazing photos

Cons: High price, a little to accurate

Review: When I first purchased this Minolta Vectis S-1, I was amazed. The price was kind of high but I can't complain due to the very vivid, lively photos. The options on the camera are great. It is very easy to use, considering all the options, and you also...

Pros: Ease of use Quality of picture Splash-proof design

Cons: Limited variety of film available

The Bottom Line: It is a great all around camera. You can carry it with you. And to take a great picture, the camera has to be with you.

Review: I have delayed jumping on the APS bandwagon fearing it would be another film fad. Eight years into the program I feel safe that it will be around for a while. As a longtime user of vintage equipment, the Minolta S-1 seemed an odd choice at first. But...

Pros: Extremely compact SLR, light weight, acceptable optics and superb automatic light metering.

Cons: APS film systems limitations. Visible grain in some prints; enlargements over 5x7 are a risk.

The Bottom Line: Minolta has produced an excellent point and shoot SLR camera with interchangable lenses and a killer auto exposure system.

Review: This was an impulse buy which turned out surprisingly acceptable. Picked up a Vectis S-100 as a price point item ($199.99) the day before an Alaska cruise to backup my trusty and heavier 35mm SLR.

I've tried point and shoot cameras of every...

Pros: Very solidly built

Cons: Lenses expensive

Review: I bought this camera as a first SLR, I have previously had a compact APS camera, and I am reasonably happy with the film format, but wanted to learn more about photography and experiment a bit.

I bought the camera in the UK, as a kit with...

Pros: Mid-Roll Change, Maxxum features with APS advantages

Cons: can't get big enlargements, expensive lenses

The Bottom Line: It's a great camera, as long as you dont' want to make lots of blow ups.

Review: I bought my Vectis S-1 about a two months ago here in the UK for an excellent price of £129 ($190) which included the 28-56 lens, and am tentatively very happy with it. Since then have purchased 80-240 APO zoom lens, SF-1 Flash system, remote control,...

Pros: Compact, easy-to-use, great for beginners to learn on

Cons: 35mm cameras can do better for less cost per film

Review: I was shopping for a second camera to go with my trusty 35mm SLR Canon EOS Rebel camera, and decided to give the APS film format a try. Even though I've been told that the optical resolution of APS was inferior to 35mm film, I was attracted to APS's...

Pros: Lightweight and full of options.

Cons: really none that can't be attributed to dirt buildup internally.

Review: I bought this camera because I am a tech-head and like all the new toys. My initial readings on the APS system mostly had the point and shoot types which had no appeal to me. I came across the S-1 and have had a relatively problem-free experience....