Flash tech data for Minolta Macro Ring Flash 1200

Image: Minolta, used by permission

General
Name	Minolta Macro Ring Flash 1200
Release year	2001
Status	discontinued
Maximum Guide Number [m]	12
Guide Number at 50 mm zoom stop [m]	12
Digital ready	yes
Shoe type	iISO
Illumination
Angle of illumination (with wide angle adapter)	80°
Manual
Manual mode	yes
Manual power levels (steps)	1/1 – 1/64 (1/1), 1/1 – 1/8 (1/2)
Features
AF assist light	yes
Modeling flash	no
Stroboscopic flash	no
White balance assist	no
Test button	yes
Custom functions	4
Cable socket	via OS-1100 or FA-CS1AM
Flash Control from body	no
Accessories
Batteries	4× AA
External battery pack	6V DC
Standard accessories	adapter rings 49 mm and 55 mm, pouch
Other optional accessories	adapter ring 72 mm
Misc
Weather sealing	no
Comments	–
Reviews & links	–
Related flashes	–

This data sheet was viewed 16631 times.

Subscribe to feeds containing equipment table updates:

This item: RSS Atom, All flashes: RSS Atom, All tables: RSS Atom

#1: Comment posted by Salvatore on February 21st, 2015 - 06:17:07 PM:
Can I use this flash with my A900? Can I use it in ttl mode or only manual?

Michael Hohner answers:
Yes, this flash works on the A900 without restrictions. But make sure to not confuse it with the similar but incompatible 1200AF! Also see the F.A.Q..

#2: Comment posted by Jerry Richards on July 11th, 2021 - 04:37:06 AM:
Can this work on my minolta a9 maxxum dynax9

Michael Hohner answers:
Yes

#3: Comment posted by Josef Němec on August 18th, 2021 - 01:57:17 PM:
I can´t use MRF 1200 with Sony a99ii in ttl mode. I use only manual setting. Does me help any camera setting? Josef

Michael Hohner answers:
Make sure you disable the electronic front courtain on the camera (i.e. use the fully mechanical shutter). If that does not help you need to provide more information.