Minolta Maxxum 700si and 400si

This is a "replacement" for the owner's manual that is supplied with the 700si, 500si, 400si, or 300si series cameras from Minolta. As such, it clearly explains the features of each camera and provides some tips on how to use them. This book, however, is *NOT* a guide to general photography - it "extends" the owner's manual that comes with the camera. It also explains in detail the differences between the various camera models. The only omission is a description of the model variations - for instance the 400si has two varients, a 430si (base model with date back) and a 450si (base model with date back and panoramic switch). There are similar varients in other models e.g. the 530si and 550si. If you have one of these varient cameras, this book is also applicable, it just doesn't tell you that!The only negative is that the book tends to view life from the perspective of the 700si. the others are well covered, but sometimes you have to pick the information out of a discussion of the 700si.