We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Compatibility of sony a55 with minolta 3200i flashgun thanks blencogo, i tried the 3200i flashgun on the sony a55 and as you rightly say it does not work in automatic mode, so manual only. Applicable products and categories of this article consult the chart below for information about what external flash functions are compatible with which sony and konica minolta cameras. With my minolta 2000xi off camera and connected to a wireless optical receiver, the flash does not flash. Minolta 5400hs ixisi flash for minolta gn144 bounce. I had to find directions on line, and they are really crappy. Minolta 4000af 1800af vectis sf1 the flash can be attached by using the. Its mostly a marketing ploy to get people to buy minolta flash units, but it does provide for a better support for the flash unit on the mount.
To answer the question directly, flashes marked as not digital ready are not fully compatible with dlsrs. Konica minolta maxxum 2000xi shoe mount flash for sale. What external flash modules are compatible with the. When switched on, the flash capacitor would commence charging. Minoltas groundbreaking wireless flash system was first introduced in the early 1990s. Description the 2000xi is the most compact dedicated maxxum af flash, with a guide number of 65 feet at iso 100. Make sure this will work with the flash you intend to use it with. As an alternative, when the minolta program 2000xi is used off camera, how do you stop the flash from going into a. Compatibility of sony a55 with minolta 3200i flash. I have konica minolta dynax maxxum 5 d camera how do i. The company history began in 1928, when the nichidoku shashinki shoten japanesegerman photo pompany was founded. I set a350 to 160sec and f8, then i set a5400hs to 18 or 116 fire by pressing ttlm button upper left button.
The battery case cover flap is cracked on my minolta 2000xi. Photography pages by michael hohner, with information regarding the slrs, dslrs, lenses, flashes etc. It provides normal flash coverage for lenses as wide as 35mm. It features a 35mm angle of coverage and has a maximum guide number of 20 in meters at. Konica minolta maxxum 2000xi shoe mount flash for sale online. The maxxum flash 2000xi is a compact unit featuring simple operation. The flash compedium explains the minolta sony flash system in detail and contains a full page about flash with dlsrs. Handleidingen van minolta kunt u hier gratis en eenvoudig downloaden. I remember a time when minolta was feeling unusually innovative when it felt it could leapfrog past its competition and once again shake the world as it had done with the introduction of its slr autofocus platform in the early 1980s. The first camera manufactured by this company was the nifcalette nifca being an acronym for nippon foto cameras. And a direct descendant of that system, originally designed for autofocus film cameras, was and still is employed in all the dslrs and wireless flashes later produced by konica minolta and sony. The minolta dynax 7xi was designed to work specifically with lenses, flash units, and other accessories manufactured and distributed by minolta.
However, if i do not use the flash for more than 30 sec, i need to push the on button on the flash for it to work again. It did worked when i use manual exposure on a350 and manual on 5400hs. Ok, i assume finding the owner manual is a lost cause. Minolta maxxum for sale ultimate home decor store online. Dslr external flash function compatibility chart sony. Simply choose your model and preferred language, then press open manual.
Please read this manual thoroughly before using this flash. Minolta maxxum 500si slr 35210mm camera for sale in. Buy and sell used minolta camera equipment at keh camera. Dynax 30, dynax 40 or maxxum 50, minolta, konica minolta or sony alpha digital cameras, manual focus minoltas, or any other make of camera. Also read my minoltasony flash compendium for further information about the minolta. This shot of the rear of the flash shows its settings, including two auto settings as opposed to three in the 320x and a low and high manual setting. Nov 27, 2009 if you need more power it would be better to look at some of the last maxxum flashes or sony flashes. Minolta maxxum 800si 35mm slr film camera body w minolta 3500xi flash included. You can adjust fire power depending your situation. Flash slave trigger wireless hot shoe optical adapter for. However, the auto focus illuminator is not available and overexposure is likely to occur due to incompatibility with the flash metering system.
How can i use my minolta 3500xi flash with my sony a. Diffuser wide angle adapter for minolta maxxum 2000xi flash. Minolta maxxum spxi slr 35mm with af power zoom 2880mm lens af flash 2000xi. Minolta and then sony used a screwy new shoe from about 19882012, and minolta made adapters so that this flash will work on the slotstyle hot shoe.
Forums film cameras minolta maxxum 3xi how much are were they worth. I know a guy that the foot on his xi flash broke, so he bought a used program 2000i flash. The 2000xi is the most compact dedicated maxxum af flash, with a guide number of 65 feet at iso 100. After i got my sunpak 4000pz in 1995 or 1996, i rarely use my minolta 2000xi. The head zooms internally to provide optimum coverage for af lenses 28mm or longer, with a powerful guide number of 105 at 85mm. Minolta s high speed flash sync with the introduction of the 700si and the simultaneous release of the program flash 5400hs, minolta released a major breakthrough in flash technology, that is flash synchronisation at all speeds up to the maximum shutter speed of the camera of 18000th sec. Heres a video showing you how to replace the internal lithium battery on a minolta maxxum 7000. Unfortunately for the minolta 5200i flash, it fires the flash but it wont sync with my nikon flash and fire at the right time. I have konica minolta dynax maxxum 5 d camera how do i use the lcd instead of using the view finder when taking answered by a verified technician. Butkus library of camera instruction manuals where film camera instruction manuals have been found for free since 1997 donations accepted with a smile. Dynax flash units like this one are not suitable for the minolta 5000 af maxxum 5000, alpha 5000, 7000 af maxxum 7000, alpha 7000, 9000 af maxxum 9000, alpha 9000, minolta or konica minolta dynax 3l maxxum 3, dynax 30, dynax 40 or maxxum 50, minolta, konica minolta or sony alpha digital cameras, manual focus minoltas, or any other make. Konica minolta and minolta program flash 5400hs 5400xi 3500xi 2000xi 5200i 3200i 2000i not recommended although the flash can be used with the camera, it is not recommended because overexposure is likely to occur due to incompatibility with the flash metering system. The main reason i bought this 2000xi shoe mount flash for my minolta maxxum 35mm film camera is because it was the best priced flash that would fit the top of my camera without and adapter. Konica minolta is pleased to announce the konica minolta maxxum 7d.
Konica minolta, program flash 2000xi, not recommended, although the flash can be used with the camera, it is not recommended because. Oct 07, 2012 heres a video showing you how to replace the internal lithium battery on a minolta maxxum 7000. With the maxxumdynax 9 and 800si, fill flash is used when the p mode is selected automatic flash may also be selected as a custom setting with the 800si. Feature, program flash 5400xi, program flash 5400hs, program flash 3500xi, macro flash 1200 af setn. Like the other cameras in the famed srt lineup, its a heavy, substantial feeling camera with an elegant design. This is a well made optical trigger for minolta and sony type hot shoe flashes. To get real manual power settings full stops down to 116, iirc or auto thyristor mode at the same minolta vintage, you had to get the 5400xi. The 2000xi also features a builtin af illuminator to assist autofocusing. Save yourself some money and replace the internal battery yourself. I still use one on my old 2xi and it does a great job for short range and fill flash.
With my minolta 2000xi off camera and connected to a a wireless radio receiver the flash flashes. Save up to 40% off retail price and get a 180day warranty. Get the best deals on minolta camera flash adapters when you shop the largest online selection at. Minoltakonica minoltasony alpha flashes michael hohner.
The maxxumprogram flash 5600hs d provides the maximum guide number 56, a highintensity light source, and a wide. Minolta maxxum flash 3500xi part 2 pdf user manuals. Konica minolta shoe mount camera flashes for sale ebay. Minolta program 2000i compact dedicated auto flash with wide. Minolta 2000xi flash the 2000xi is the most compact dedicated maxxum af flash, with a guide number of 65 feet at iso 100. Get the best deals on minolta camera flash adapters.
Find great deals on ebay for minolta flash and minolta flash px. Get to know your bizhub device and study the user manual online. Find the user manual you need for your camera and more at manualsonline. Minolta program flash e instruction manual 3500xi thank you for purchasing this product.
It features minoltas contrast light compensator ttl light metering for accurate exposure in difficult lighting. Minolta maxxum 300si, maxxum rz330si, instruction manual. With the maxxumdynax 7, automatic flash is used with fullauto, and fill flash when the p mode is selected. Fwiw, the 2000xi was a great flash to go with the 2xi or spxi film maxxums which lacked built in flash. Flash compatibility for dimage 7 and dimage 5 konica minolta. Manual flash no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no af illuminator yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes no no no yes fel lock no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no 1 it is available with flash shoe adapter fs1200 konica minolta made. It provides normal flash coverage for lenses as wide as. View online or download minolta maxxum flash 3500xi part 2 manual. The flash is basically the precursor to the 280px, introduced with the xseries of accessories. Minolta minolta auto meter vf minolta autocord cds minolta spotmeter f. Maxxum flash 3500xi part 2 camera flash pdf manual download.
We therefore caution users of this camera that the attachment andor use of incompatible products with the 7xi may result in unsatisfactory performance or damage to the camera or its accessories. With other cameras, automatic flash is used when the p mode is selected. Minolta spotmeter m minolta digital rd175 35mm 1996 minolta flash meter i minolta flash meter iv minolta flash meter ii minolta flash meter v minolta flash meter iii minolta flash meter vi minolta color meter ii. I would do that though in shade so you can combine good ambient and flash and without the need for the flash to be working really hard, before you get creative with umbrellas, softboxes, etc. Minolta program 2000i compact dedicated auto flash with wide diffuser for most dynax film slr cameras. The 3500xi was a lowend flash that depended on ttlotf philosophically not far from the current lowend nikon and canon units.
Program flash 3500xi is designed specifically for use with xi camera bodies. If you have ever used an adapter then you know the troubles you have with it. This was nothing new, as the minolta x series flashes had been doing this for several years. As an alternative, when the minolta program 2000xi is used off camera, how. Information about using a wireless flash with your camera. If you need more power it would be better to look at some of the last maxxum flashes or sony flashes. Minolta program 2000i compact dedicated auto flash with. How to install a new internal lithium battery on a minolta.
It goes to sleep all by itself after 15 minutes, and wakes up with your camera. Used normal wear, 35mm singlelensreflex slr camera with microprocessor control of autofocus af and auto exposure ae 3570 mm lens minolta maxxum af 70210mm extended lens minolta program 2000xi flash kit also comes with a tamrac bag and tune belt with two rechargeable batteries the minolta maxxum 500si is the perfect autofocus slr camera for. Will the 2000i not work on all of the cameras that the 2000xi will. The rokkor files xd series accessories minolta slr. Get the best deal for konica minolta shoe mount camera flashes from the largest online selection at. I bought a minolta flash meter iii, taking neils advice for a good, entrylevel meter that would do what i needed without breaking the bank. Is the minolta fs1100 flash shoe adapter compatible with. Once charging was completed, the flash would send a signal to the camera, instructing it to switch to the xsync speed of 160th second. All lenses in this series allow throughthelens flash metering and provide automatic shutter synchronization with flash ready and exposure confirmation indications in the cameras viewfinder. The minolta srt 201 is an excellent 35mm slr from the late 1970s. Minolta maxxum 7000 slr camera af lens flash quantum battery manual tote bag lot. Minolta maxxum program 2000xi flash unit for xi series. Fawrr1, wireless flash, radio controller, wireless channels, radio, manual mode. View and download minolta maxxum flash 3500xi part 2 manual online.
These easytouse flashes allow throughthelens ttl flash metering and provide automatic shutter sync with flash ready and exposure. Program flash 3500xi, program flash 2000xi, macro flash 1200 af set n. Guide number is a measurement of how powerful a flash is. How can i use my minolta 3500xi flash with my sony a camera. Camera manuals and free digital camera pdf instructions.