[nix23]

>Minolta really feels like the underdog of classic camera brands

Hasselblad ;)

[ceearrbee]

I would never consider Hasselblad to be an underdog, they're a premium brand that has massive name recognition that continues to today.

I dream of being able to afford as Hasselblad, instead I'm here with my Kiev's and Minoltas!

[nix23]

Yeah you are right, but in the mind of non photographers hasselblad is a ~no name (except for the apollo mission's interested),

BTW: My dad had more minolta's then nikon's in the 80`s-90's...well and some Leica's...and one hasselblad (as a child i seen that monster as a terrible thing from 1900)

[frostburg]

Very different. Hasselblad was a top choice for the pro market (and used by rich amateurs, like Leica), Minolta never really managed to breach that market (this camera was the most significant attempt).

[nix23]

Hasselblad was the opposite of Leica, big format vs small format

[frostburg]

Medium format (large format starts from 4x5 inches in modern usage), but while the professional applications were different the use by wealthy amateurs was basically the same.

(I would know: https://i.imgur.com/VpC8cJB.jpg )

[aaronbrethorst]

Using your smartphone to photograph your Hasselblad focused on your Leica is certainly a flex.