The Minolta Dynax 9 is a 35mm autofocus SLR introduced in 1998 as the flagship of Minolta's Dynax (A-mount) system, sold as the Maxxum 9 in North America and the α-9 in Japan. It was positioned as a professional-grade body with a magnesium-alloy chassis, aimed at competing with Canon's EOS-1 and Nikon's F5.

At recent UK auction, Dynax 9 bodies have changed hands for around £150 at the hammer, with the limited two-record sample showing both sales at that level — a wholesale figure that excludes buyer's premium. Today the model is squeezed by the small remaining A-mount user base, so condition, working AF/metering, and the presence of the original eyecup and back cover materially affect what a Dynax 9 is worth in 2026. Clean, fully functional examples typically sell for a premium over rough or untested bodies.