Konica Minolta Maxxum 5000 Film Camera

I have a Maxxum 7000. I love it. My dad also had on and put me on to it. We have had them since they came out in the early 80's, and the other manufacturer's tried to copy them. They are still sought after because of their durability, quality, and optional functions. You can't go wrong with this camera. I am now looking at a 5000, just to have another I can carry with me in my car at all times. I live near the beach in NJ, and many professional sell photos at craft shows. The photos I've taken are as good or better than those. My dad called it an idiot camera, because any idiot could only take spectacular pictures when the camera is set in the auto focus mode.