Minolta Dynax 8000i Prestige White Limited Edition set + AF 3.5-4.5/35-105mm + 5000i Flash | Single lens reflex camera (SLR)

Minolta Dynax 8000i Prestige 35 mm autofocus SLR
The White Limited Edition

with a matching white version of the
Minolta AF zoom 35mm - 105mm 1:3.5 - 4.5 (55mm filter size) (Minolta/Sony A-mount)
the matching white flash
Minolta Program 5200i

Year of manufacture of the Limited Edition 1990.
The camera and the flash were the top models of Minolta at that time.

Mr. Toyohiro Akiyama flew aboard the Mir space station in 1989, equipped with a white Minolta 8700i, and was the first Japanese citizen in space.
Minolta 8000i 'Prestige' released a white Limited Edition set to commemorate this event. It is also referred to as the 'Mir' set or the 'Space' set.
The set includes a white 8000i camera body, a white 35-105mm F3.5/4.5 lens, and a white 5200i flash. I believe that 8,000 units were produced.

The set is in nearly new condition, having been used very little. There are no signs of wear except for a small scratch on the bottom plate. Even the rubber on the handles still looks good, is not discolored, and is not crumbling, which is a problem that occurs to some extent with many cameras from this period. (I found a small crack near the battery compartment, but it is not loose; see photos).

Cosmetically, the set is a sight to see, really very beautiful.
Mechanical, electronic, and optical are the set in almost new condition.
Film equipment, transport and rewind work flawlessly. Autofocus and lighting operate smoothly and quickly. Flash and camera work seamlessly together.
Lens is scratch-resistant, dustproof, and mold-free.

Everything has been tested and works without issues. No test photos were taken.

The only drawback is that the LCD display in the viewfinder is no longer readable due to 'bleeding,' a problem that occurs to some extent in most cameras from this period. However, it is not really an issue when photographing with this camera.
The large display on the top cover is, however, in excellent condition (no trace of bleeding). The flash unit's display is also in excellent condition.

The camera operates on a Lithium 2CR5 battery.
The flash works on four AA 1.5-volt batteries.

The whole set weighs 1,333 grams and comes with a carrying strap, body cap, and lens cap.

A user manual for the camera and the flash can be easily found on the internet.

(Note: This generation of Minolta cameras (not only the 8000i but almost all '90s Minolta cameras) sometimes cannot be combined with older Minolta lenses or non-Minolta lenses (e.g., Sigma and Tokina). The autofocus function is disabled and automatically switches to manual focus. If the problem occurs, the only solution is to turn off the camera (possibly removing the batteries) and insert a lens of the same brand from the correct generation. It's a matter of trial and error and not a reason to panic.