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This is supposed to be a tech data sheet of all Minolta/KonicaMinolta/Sony Alpha flashes. My goal is to list all flashes, including older versions.

Flashes are color-coded as follows:

Current flash
Discontinued flash
Announced flash

Brands are highlighted as follows:

Minolta, Konica Minolta
Sony

Whenever there's a “?” or empty space in the table, I do not know the data. If you have that specific flash, or when you have a model not listed yet, and you can provide the data, please contact me and I'll update the table as soon as possible.

Data for announced products should be considered preliminary. Exact data often isn't known until after the actual release. You should not rely on data for announced products to be correct.

Also read my Minolta Flash Compendium for further information about the Minolta AF flash system.

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Hans-Peter Braun, Marcin Fal, Klaus Ipsen, Matthias Paul, Miguel Rodriguez, Leo van Dam, Magnus Wedberg

Thanks to all!

Last update: February 19, 2012

Dedicated Flashes

  Image Name Release year max. GN [m] GN at 50mm [m] Digital ready Zoom range [mm] (with wide angle adapter) Manual zoom stops [mm] Auto zoom Auto zoom adjust? Tilt [deg.] Swivel [deg.] Wireless flash (remote)? Wireless flash (controller)? Wireless HSS Wireless channels Manual flash Manual power levels (steps) HSS ADI AF assist light Modeling flash Stroboscopic flash White balance assist? CFs Cable socket Batteries Battery pack Standard accessories Optional accessories Comments Reviews
Sony Alpha HVL-F58AM 2008 58 42 yes 24 – 105 (16) 24, 28, 35, 50, 70, 105 yes yes −10 – 150 −90 – 90 yes yes yes 4 yes 1/1 – 1/32 (1/1) yes yes yes yes yes yes 8 built-in 4× AA EP-1 (6× C), EP-2 (6× AA), FA-EB1AM (6× AA) mini stand, pouch – test button; built-in bounce sheet –
Sony Alpha HVL-F56AM 2006 56 44 yes 24 – 85 (17) 24, 28, 35, 50, 70, 85 yes no −10 – 90 −180 – 90 yes yes yes 4 yes 1/1 – 1/32 (1/1) yes yes yes yes yes no 5 built-in 4× AA EP-1 (6× C), EP-2 (6× AA), FA-EB1AM (6× AA) MS-2, pouch Bounce Reflector V Identical to 5600HS(D) –
Minolta 5600HS(D) 2000 56 44 yes 24 – 85 (17) 24, 28, 35, 50, 70, 85 yes no −10 – 90 −180 – 90 yes yes yes 4 yes 1/1 – 1/32 (1/1) yes yes yes yes yes no 5 built-in 4× AA EP-1 (6× C), EP-2 (6× AA), FA-EB1AM (6× AA) MS-2, pouch Bounce Reflector V – –
Minolta 5400HS 1993 54 42 no 24 – 105 24, 28, 35, 50, 70, 85, 105 yes no 0 – 90 −180 – 90 yes yes no 4 yes 1/1 – 1/32 (1/1) yes no yes yes yes no – built-in 4× AA EP-1 (6× C), EP-2 (6× AA), FA-EB1AM (6× AA) MS-2, pouch Bounce Reflector III – –
Minolta 5400xi 1992 54 42 no 24 – 105 24, 28, 35, 50, 70, 85, 105 yes no 0 – 90 −180 – 90 yes yes no 4 yes 1/1 – 1/32 no no yes no yes no – built-in 4× AA EP-1 (6× C), EP-2 (6× AA), FA-EB1AM (6× AA) MS-2, pouch Bounce Reflector III – –
  Image Name Release year max. GN [m] GN at 50mm [m] Digital ready Zoom range [mm] (with wide angle adapter) Manual zoom stops [mm] Auto zoom Auto zoom adjust? Tilt [deg.] Swivel [deg.] Wireless flash (remote)? Wireless flash (controller)? Wireless HSS Wireless channels Manual flash Manual power levels (steps) HSS ADI AF assist light Modeling flash Stroboscopic flash White balance assist? CFs Cable socket Batteries Battery pack Standard accessories Optional accessories Comments Reviews
Minolta 5200i 1990 52 42 no 24 – 85 24, 28, 35, 50, 70, 85 yes no 0 – 90 −180 – 90 no no no – yes 1/1 – 1/32 (1/1) no no yes no yes no – built-in 4× AA EP-1 (6× C), EP-2 (6× AA), FA-EB1AM (6× AA) Pouch Bounce Reflector III White-finish special edition available (released with white 8000i) –
Minolta 4000AF 1985 45 40 no 28 – 70 (24) 28, 35, 50, 70 yes no 0 – 90 −90 – 90 no no no – yes 1/1 – 1/16 (1/1), ~1/24 no no yes no no no – built-in 4× AA AC-1000 (AC adaptor) Pouch Control Grip CG-1000 set, Color Panel set PS-1000, Bounce Reflector II Old style flash shoe –
Sony Alpha HVL-F43AM 2011 43 30 yes 24 – 105 (15) 24, 28, 35, 50, 70, 105 yes yes −8 – 150 −90 – 90 yes yes yes 4 yes 1/1 – 1/128 (1/2, 1/3) yes yes yes yes yes yes 9 via OS-1100 or FA-CS1AM 4× AA – mini stand, pouch – test button; built-in bounce sheet; weather sealing –
Sony Alpha HVL-F42AM 2008 42 30 yes 24 – 105 (16) 24, 28, 35, 50, 70, 105 yes yes 0 – 90 −90 – 180 yes no yes 2 yes 1/1 – 1/32 (1/1) yes yes yes no no yes 5 via OS-1100 or FA-CS1AM 4× AA – MS-2, pouch – test button –
Sony Alpha HVL-F36AM 2006 36 29 yes 24 – 85 (17) 24, 28, 35, 50, 85 yes no 0 – 90 – yes no yes 2 no – yes yes yes no no no 2 via OS-1100 or FA-CS1AM 4× AA – MS-2, pouch, wide angle adapter Bounce Reflector V Identical to 3600HS(D) –
  Image Name Release year max. GN [m] GN at 50mm [m] Digital ready Zoom range [mm] (with wide angle adapter) Manual zoom stops [mm] Auto zoom Auto zoom adjust? Tilt [deg.] Swivel [deg.] Wireless flash (remote)? Wireless flash (controller)? Wireless HSS Wireless channels Manual flash Manual power levels (steps) HSS ADI AF assist light Modeling flash Stroboscopic flash White balance assist? CFs Cable socket Batteries Battery pack Standard accessories Optional accessories Comments Reviews
Minolta 3600HS(D) 2000 36 29 yes 24 – 85 (17) 24, 28, 35, 50, 85 yes no 0 – 90 – yes no yes 2 no – yes yes yes no no no 2 via OS-1100 or FA-CS1AM 4× AA – MS-2, pouch, wide angle adapter Bounce Reflector V – –
Minolta 3500xi 1991 35 29 no 28 – 105 28, 50, 105 yes no 0 – 90 – yes no no 2 no – no no yes no no no – via OS-1100 or FA-CS1AM 4× AA – MS-2, pouch Bounce Reflector IV – –
Minolta 3200i 1988 32 28 no 28 – 85 – yes no – – no no no – no – no no yes no no no – via OS-1100 or FA-CS1AM 4× AA – Pouch – – –
Minolta 2800AF 1985 28 28 no 35 (28) – no no – – no no no – no – no no yes no no no – via OS 4× AA – Wide angle adapter, pouch Control Grip CG-1000 set Old style flash shoe –
Minolta 2500(D) 2003 25 25 yes 28 – no no 0 – 90 – no no no – no – no yes yes no no no – via OS-1100 or FA-CS1AM 4× AA – Pouch – – –
  Image Name Release year max. GN [m] GN at 50mm [m] Digital ready Zoom range [mm] (with wide angle adapter) Manual zoom stops [mm] Auto zoom Auto zoom adjust? Tilt [deg.] Swivel [deg.] Wireless flash (remote)? Wireless flash (controller)? Wireless HSS Wireless channels Manual flash Manual power levels (steps) HSS ADI AF assist light Modeling flash Stroboscopic flash White balance assist? CFs Cable socket Batteries Battery pack Standard accessories Optional accessories Comments Reviews
Sony Alpha HVL-F20AM 2009 20 20 yes 27 – 50 27, 50 no no 0 – 75 – no yes yes 1 no – no yes no no no yes – via OS-1100 or FA-CS1AM 2× AAA – pouch – wireless control only with α850, α900, α65, α77 and NEX-7 –
Minolta Vectis SF-1 1996 20 20 no 28 – no no – – no no no – no – no no yes no no no – via OS-1100 or FA-CS1AM 2× CR2 – Wide angle adapter, pouch – Weather sealed –
Minolta 2000xi 1991 20 20 no 35 (28) – no no – – no no no – no – no no yes no no no – via OS-1100 or FA-CS1AM 4× AA – Wide angle adapter, pouch – – –
Minolta 2000i 1989 20 20 no ? – no no – – no no no – no – no no yes no no no – via OS-1100 or FA-CS1AM 4× AA – ?, pouch – – –
Minolta 1800AF 1986 18 18 no 35 – no no – – no no no – no – no no yes no no no – via OS 4× AAA, 1× CR-P2/223 – Pouch – Old style flash shoe –
  Image Name Release year max. GN [m] GN at 50mm [m] Digital ready Zoom range [mm] (with wide angle adapter) Manual zoom stops [mm] Auto zoom Auto zoom adjust? Tilt [deg.] Swivel [deg.] Wireless flash (remote)? Wireless flash (controller)? Wireless HSS Wireless channels Manual flash Manual power levels (steps) HSS ADI AF assist light Modeling flash Stroboscopic flash White balance assist? CFs Cable socket Batteries Battery pack Standard accessories Optional accessories Comments Reviews
Minolta D-316i 1988 16 16 no 35 – no no – – no no no – no – no no yes no no no – – – – Pouch – For Dynax/Maxxum 3000i only, powered by camera –
Minolta D-314i 1988 14 14 no 35 – no no – – no no no – no – no no yes no no no – – – – Pouch – For Dynax/Maxxum 3000i only, powered by camera –

NEX Flashes

  Image Name Release year max. GN [m] GN at 50mm [m] Zoom range [mm] (with wide angle adapter) Manual zoom stops [mm] Auto zoom Tilt [deg.] Swivel [deg.] Manual flash Manual power levels (steps) HSS ADI AF assist light White balance assist? CFs Standard accessories Optional accessories Comments Reviews
Sony NEX HVL-F7S 2010 7 7 24 – no – – no – no no no ? – pouch – Standard with NEX-3, NEX-C3 and NEX-5 –
Sony NEX HVL-F20S 2011 20 20 24 – 50 (18) 24, 50 no 0 – 75 – no – no no no ? – wide angle adapter, pouch – – –

Macro Flashes

  Image Name Release year max. GN [m] GN at 50mm [m] Digital ready Angle of illumination (with wide angle adapter) Manual flash Manual power levels (steps) AF assist light Modeling flash White balance assist? CFs Cable socket Batteries Battery pack Standard accessories Optional accessories Comments Reviews
Sony Alpha Macro Twin Flash Kit HVL-MT24AM 2006 2× 12 2× 12 yes 45° × 60° (60° × 78°) yes 1/1 – 1/64 (1/1), 1/1 – 1/8 (1/2) no yes no 4 via OS-1100 or FA-CS1AM 4× AA 6V DC Adapter rings 49mm and 55mm, WA adapters, diffusors, pouch FA-MA1AM Identical to Macro Twin Flash 2400, except for the missing ring flash socket! –
Minolta Macro Twin Flash 2400 2001 2× 12 2× 12 yes 45° × 60° (60° × 78°) yes 1/1 – 1/64 (1/1), 1/1 – 1/8 (1/2) no yes no 4 via OS-1100 or FA-CS1AM 4× AA 6V DC Adapter rings 49mm and 55mm, WA adapters, diffusors, pouch Adapter ring 72mm, Sony FA-MA1AM – Michael Hohner
Minolta Macro Ring Flash 1200 2001 12 12 yes 80° yes 1/1 – 1/64 (1/1), 1/1 – 1/8 (1/2) yes no no 4 via OS-1100 or FA-CS1AM 4× AA 6V DC Adapter rings 49mm and 55mm, pouch Adapter ring 72mm – –
Minolta Ring Flash 1200AF-N 1987 12 12 no 80° no – yes no no – via OS 4× AA AC-1000 (AC adaptor) Adapter rings 49mm and 55mm, pouch, FS-1100 Adapter ring 72mm Old style flash shoe; 1200AF does not include FS-1100 –
Sony Alpha Ring Light HVL-RLAM 2006 – – yes – no Hi/Lo yes yes no – – 4× AA – Adapter rings 49mm and 55mm, flash mount adapter, pouch FA-MA1AM Not really a flash but a LED light –

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Readers' comments
#1: Comment posted by Bill on November 28, 2009 - 02:42:06 AM:
I have a new DSLR Aplha 850
Can I use a Nikon R1C1 twin head wireless flash system on the Alpha?
The Nikon flash system has more flexibility than the Sony wireless MT24AM.
Are the flash operating technologies compatible?
Thank you.

Bill
Michael Hohner answers:
The flash systems of the various makers are completely different worlds for many years. Nikon flashes do not work on Sony cameras.
#2: Comment posted by José Luz on March 07, 2010 - 01:19:09 AM:
Hello, i have a Sony alpha A380.
I whant to use a minolta flash program 3500xi and a Minolta Maxixium 5200i. I made a test and booth flash worked, but not as Auto or in mode wirless.
I would like to know if is possible to work with booth flash, in Auto mode or wirless mode.
Thank you
José Luz
Michael Hohner answers:
In short, these flashes will be of very limited use on the A380. Please see the F.A.Q. list for details.
#3: Comment posted by Don Scott on April 09, 2010 - 04:05:41 AM:
Greetings Michael, I have a Sony A700.
Is my Sony HVL-F32X compatible? I don't see the flash listed here.
Thanks,
Don
Michael Hohner answers:
The HVL-F32X is not compatible with the Alpha system, despite the similar name. It's a flash for some higer level digicams, like the DSC-F828.
#4: Comment posted by elmer on May 11, 2010 - 10:05:48 PM:
how can i use my HVL-F32X flash into my Alpha 100?
thanks
Michael Hohner answers:
The short answer is, you can't. This flash was not made for the Alpha system, but for a few higher-end Cybershot cameras.
#5: Comment posted by Matt on July 27, 2010 - 01:23:03 PM:
Hi
I have a Sony a2oo and have just bought the f42am flashgun. Is there a way of turning off the camera inbuilt flash? I know the pop up flash has to be up to use the wireless feature.
Many thanks
Michael Hohner answers:
There's a “flash off mode”, see page 74 of the manual.
#6: Comment posted by Louise B on August 02, 2010 - 04:49:25 PM:
Hi

I have a Sony A200 and want a flash to work with it, have been looking at the older minolta ones, will these work with the A200 or will I need an adapter, and if so which ones?

Thanks L
Michael Hohner answers:
Please read the F.A.Q. list.
#7: Comment posted by rbyellow5 on September 01, 2010 - 02:21:56 AM:
I have a sony a100 and saw recently the sony hvl-f1000 but could not find any info on it anywhere. Do you know if this will work with the camera?
Michael Hohner answers:
The HVL-F1000 can not be used with Sony DSLRs. Like the HVL-F32X, it's made for some Cybershot cameras.
#8: Comment posted by Raul Costa on September 09, 2010 - 05:57:28 PM:
When using a A200 with the flash (on the menu) in TTL, the flash (for example a Minolta 5400xi) respects the information of the camera or is always full flash?
Michael Hohner answers:
The 5400xi on a DSLR will always fire at full power or the preset manual power level. You need a digital compatible flash for automatic flash output control with DSLRs.

Please read the F.A.Q. list for more information.
#9: Comment posted by Chai on October 07, 2010 - 05:29:08 PM:
Any other adapter ring 72mm that can be fit on Sony Alpha Macro Twin Flash Kit HVL-MT24A because it hard to get Minolta adapter ring.
Michael Hohner answers:
Have you checked the notice at the end of my Twin Flash Review?
#10: Comment posted by Brian on October 24, 2010 - 02:30:53 AM:
Is it possible to add a page which shows the definition/description for each column? In searchign for a minolta flash for my new Sony a33 I don't know if for example, becuse it's not digital ready... will it work?
Thanks for all your work on this page.
Michael Hohner answers:
Please note the question mark next to some of the column headers. You can click on them to open a popup explaining the column. For even longer explanations please see the Flash Compendium linked at the top of this page. The Flash Compedium explains the Minolta/Sony flash system in detail and contains a full page about flash with DLSRs.

To answer the question directly, flashes marked as not digital ready are not fully compatible with DLSRs.
#11: Comment posted by donna on October 28, 2010 - 11:18:02 PM:
hi can anyone help me,i have just bought a minolta dynax 404si camera for my daughter it has a built in flash but has a foot at the top this is a dynax 404si maxxum st si manual im working on and dont have a clue to what other flashes fit this camera,i was givin a jessops 280af booklet and i still dont know as i am abit thick when it comes to cameras lol,can anyone suggest a flash or knows a website i can buy one from thanks donna
Michael Hohner answers:
All flashes with the Minolta/Sony hotshoe should work with this camera. Of the original Minolta flashes I'd avoid the oldest series (the one with the old hotshoe). There are many third-party flashes that should work as well. Just make sure it has the Minolta hotshoe and not the Canon or Nikon hotshoe.
#12: Comment posted by Michael on February 19, 2011 - 09:09:51 AM:
Hi there. Is it possible to understand why a 5200i will sync up to 1/250s when mounted on my A700 or via a oc-1100 but only syncs up to 1/50 using a radio trigger?

Any clues? Thanks.
Michael Hohner answers:
That's probably because of delay added by the radio trigger.
#13: Comment posted by Gaye on February 20, 2011 - 07:08:02 AM:
Hi there. I now use the Sony A700 for all my work (mainly portraits). In our Minolta Cupboard there are a collection of nice old flashes, namely: 4000AF, 5400Hs, 3500xi. I have an adaptor so all fit the A700. I know this is a huge question, but would someone list just what use (if any) each flash unit will be for the A700. I have consulted your impressive Flash Table, realise these flashes are not digital ready and wonder am I restricted to only off-camera use? I particularly love the tilt and swivel on the 4000AF & 5400HS and nostagically adore the retro look of the BIG 4000 - makes you look like you really mean business, so I'd like to be able to use on camera. Many thanks to whoever has the time, knowledge and inclination to provide some answers.
Michael Hohner answers:
Please have a look at the Flash Compendium.
#14: Comment posted by Ian Linden on February 20, 2011 - 02:57:02 PM:
This chart from Sony Asia Pacific Support will supply all the information:

http://www.sony-asia.com/subtype/checkcompatibility/asset/206669/product/dslr-a700
#15: Comment posted by Gaye on February 21, 2011 - 01:20:18 AM:
Thank you very much, Michael and Ian - your links provided relevant information. Am using the Minolta 3600HSD on camera now but it's limited. Guess I have to start saving for something like the Sony HVL-F58AM - any other advice would be appreciated.
#16: Comment posted by itay dollinger on April 04, 2011 - 03:26:47 AM:
I have a Sony HVL-F58AM and a Minolta 5600HS D and found them not to be compatible in wireless mode. Will the HVL-58AM trigger the Sony version HVL-F56AM?
In the above table you indicate that the sony HVL-F56AM is identical to the Minolta 5600HS.
Thanks
Michael Hohner answers:
See the Flash Compendium. The HVL-F58AM will trigger the 5600HS(D) when used on a A850 or A900 and when in mode CTRL2.
#17: Comment posted by Berthold Dwinger on July 20, 2011 - 09:24:56 PM:
I own a Minolta 7000i which I love but need a flash for it. Will the auto 32 fit the bill ?

All help much appreciated.
Michael Hohner answers:
That is a flash for the old SR mount system, not for AF cameras. The compatible flashes are listed above. All except the ones from the first series (1800AF, 2800AF, 4000AF) fit directly on the 7000i.

Also see the Flash Compendium.
#18: Comment posted by Pirate! on August 16, 2011 - 06:30:10 PM:
I have an A850 and have just bought a Minolta 5600HS(D) which I'm awaiting delivery of. Am I right in saying that it's essentially identical to the Sony HVL-F56AM as I was looking for a .pdf user manual and have downloaded the Sony version.

If this is correct, will the 5600(D) act as a master trigger flash or should I have opted for the 5800(D) as I also have a Sony HVL-F42AM gun as well which I was hoping to use as a slave flash.

Thank you.

Mark
Michael Hohner answers:
Yes, the 5600HS(D) and the HVL-F56AM are technically identical. But they will not act as a wireless controller on DSLRs, only on film SLRs. See the Flash Compendium for details.

The HVL-F58AM will be usable as a wireless controller on the A850 (there is no 5800(D)).
#19: Comment posted by tony sands on August 17, 2011 - 01:20:58 PM:
Hi
I am recent fan of Minolta film stuff working with Hi res scans of Ektar 100 and have acquired a Dynax 9 and a Dynax 7 plus two 5400HS and a 3500xi. All my kit seems OK with on and off camera flashes I bought a wireless flash controller that seem to be in perfect order, set all channels and settings as recomended,and .........Zipp.... Nothing works. Am I missing something.

The instructions with the controller state it is for 9xi but I believe it should work with my cameras. Is there a way I can test it.
TS
Michael Hohner answers:
AFAIK it should work. Make sure both controller and remote flash are on the same channel (the 3500xi supports only 2 channels), and the remote flashes are switched to wireless mode.
#20: Comment posted by tony sands on August 17, 2011 - 06:03:05 PM:
Yup everything on channel one and set W/L.
Does controller emit a visible 'infrared' signal since there is nothing to see in the controller front window when triggered.
Thanks for earlier response.

TS
Michael Hohner answers:
I've never used the wireless controller, and I don't know if and how much one can see of the control signal.

Have you cleaned the contacts and made sure they properly connect with the camera?
#21: Comment posted by tony sands on August 18, 2011 - 04:44:25 PM:
Tested controller at favorite camera shop today and although everything on the back lights up and looks OK there is no infrared signal when triggered so repair man is checking for loose wires.
Apparently it does not flash or illuminate so there is nothing to see but we had an IR detector in the form of the shop's CCTV camera to check it out. Apparently some CCTV cameras show up IR like burglar alarms!! Whatever next!!

Above for info. Thanks for a brill site for Minolta users.A+++
#22: Comment posted by tony sands on September 18, 2011 - 01:46:52 PM:
Hi
Just an update on the controller issue. My repair man foung a failed contact with the chip and repaired it for a 20 quid labour charge. Very reasonable and all is now perfect. For info, the controller does flash a red light when activated so it is possible to see that if it is functioning.
First home studio trials with my three flashes but without the usual wires and no need for flash meter readings were a real treat.
#23: Comment posted by tony sands on September 19, 2011 - 12:23:54 PM:
Hi Michael and Minolta flash followers.

I simply have to tell somebody about my recent experiment and this forum seems appropriate.
Most of my film work has been medium format with studio flashes all wired or triggered and capable of being individually and collectively flash metered. I have regularly used my old and trusty Olympus E20 digital instead of Polariod to check the lighting set up before the shoot simply by switching the flash cable, and also to give me a TIFF or big jpeg as backup/record.
Trouble with the Minolta flashes is that the preflash for monitoring obviates metering and the dedicated IR controller does not work with the E20 ...... so...... yesterday ...... this worked well.
Set wireless flashes in postion as required for the shoot, set E 20 in Manual to bulb and to same aperture as Dynax 9, kill studio lights, open E20 shutter, fire Dynax shutter.

Bingo, big TIFF and accurate lighting check without a meter.

Because the Minolta TTL is off a film surface I loaded the Dynax 9 with a used film of same ASA rating and swapped it for the Dynax 7 for the actual shoot rather than waste a shot or two. It sounds a bit tricky but after a few times the routine settled in and it worked for me.

TS.
#24: Comment posted by Cesar Hugo Storero on November 16, 2011 - 10:35:14 PM:
Cuento con una Camara Sony Alpha 380, mi tomas favoritas son los colibriés, por lo tanto necesito alta velocidad 1/1000 para arriba y no superar los isos 400 por cuestión del fastidioso ruido; por suerte encontré esta página y mis dudas se disiparon un poco; por error adquirí recientemente el flash Alpha HVL-F20AM pero al no ser HSS no supera los 1/160 que brinda la maquina.-
Va la consulta: me recomendarías en este caso el Sony Alpha HVL-F58AM.-
Desde ya muy agradecido.-
Saludos.-
Michael Hohner answers:
The HVL-F58AM is certainly a good flash. But you may also get good hummingbird shots by using a longer exposure time and medium aperture at low ambient light (i. e. there is little ambient exposure) and then stop the bird's motion with the flash. The actual flash duration is typically much shorter than 1/1000.

If you can not influence the ambient light level, HSS may help. Also consider the HVL-F43AM as an alternative.
#25: Comment posted by Maria on December 16, 2011 - 10:45:50 PM:
The battery case cover (flap) is cracked on my minolta 2000xi. Please help
How can i fix it? or can it be fix?

Thanks
Michael Hohner answers:
This is going to be difficult. This flash is a 20 year old model, and there are likely no more replacement parts. It will probably be easier to get a working replacement.
#26: Comment posted by Nathan on February 07, 2012 - 09:23:30 PM:
Hi, I have a Sony A200 and am really struggling to find where I can purchase any entry level flashes (sony or minolta) from in the UK, any ideas and what's recommended for a keen photographer looking to start shooting weddings? Many thanks for any advice offered.
Michael Hohner answers:
I don't know where to best buy a flash in the UK. Have you checked Amazon?

Flashes compatible with the A200 are marked with "yes" in the "digital ready" column above. Also please read the F.A.Q. and the Flash Compedium.
#27: Comment posted by Nicolae on April 22, 2012 - 01:23:37 PM:
Hello,
Great site, congratulations.I bought 2 Minolta flash. I have a Sony A77, want to make some shoots with bouth flash.I put them in Wrelles mode CH-1 but is working just one.Any idea where is the problem.I'm not so familiar with Minolta/Sony. Thanks in advantage for all help that becoming!
Michael Hohner answers:
Please check first in the Flash Compendium if your flashes are compatible. Unfortunately you didn't say which flashes you have.
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