Minolta flash? - PhotoCamel

kris142 · 06-20-2008

Can minolta flash be used on a sony?

Lee4145 · 06-20-2008

Should be able to, yes.

Songman45 · 06-20-2008

You would think so. Should be able to and You'd think so's won't repair a damaged camera. Better check with your camera maker for an authroitive answer. You could run into problems ranging from dedication incompatability to power surge back washing.

tbnj · 06-20-2008

Yes, you can, at least with the more recent Minolta flashes, since the first Sony flashes were just rebranded Minolta ones anyway. I don't know about the older stuff.

Tina

Lee4145 · 06-20-2008

Songman makes a good point but I'd say the odds are very good. Part of the whole point of buying Minolta was to try to keep that portion of the market as well. They made the cameras lens compatible so I'd assume everything else is too. But like Songman said, better safe than sorry.
There are several Sony users here so maybe one will chime in.

Edit: Ah, there's one now.

brian.austin · 06-20-2008

Just an FYI: brand specific questions should really be done in their relevant forum. In this case, Sony = Minolta and should go in Sony Forum - PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Community.

rshunk · 06-20-2008

Only the Minolta 3600HSD, 5600HSD and 2500D will work 100%. Several of the older Minoltas like the 5400HS, 5400xi and 5200i will only work in manual mode.

I use the Minolta 3600HSD on my Sony A700 when I want to shoot TTL and not think about the flash. The rest of the time I shoot with manual flash - Sunpak 383 and 622.

Bob S.

rshunk · 06-20-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by brian.austin

In this case, Sony = Minolta and should go in Sony Forum - PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Community.

It's sad that I didn't even notice that Sony has its own forum now!! What can I say; been a rough week!!

Bob S.

Lee4145 · 06-21-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by rshunk

It's sad that I didn't even notice that Sony has its own forum now!! What can I say; been a rough week!!

Bob S.

Don't feel bad, I didn't know either. Thanks Brian.

brian.austin · 06-21-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee4145

Don't feel bad, I didn't know either. Thanks Brian.

It showed up after a request in Suggestions / Questions - PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Community. I happened to see the reply.

Lee4145 · 06-21-2008

Interesting. It seems I've seen that topic kicked around now and then but it was always discouraged. Honestly, I'm a Minolta shooter now and will most likely be a Sony shooter and I still don't see much benefit to this. Hopefully I'm wrong.

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tbnj Bactrian Location: the dork side Posts: 2,441 CamelKarma: 3527 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Minolta flash? Yes, you can, at least with the more recent Minolta flashes, since the first Sony flashes were just rebranded Minolta ones anyway. I don't know about the older stuff. Tina
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Lee4145 F1 Camel Location: Arizona, USA Posts: 4,849 CamelKarma: 2674 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Minolta flash? Songman makes a good point but I'd say the odds are very good. Part of the whole point of buying Minolta was to try to keep that portion of the market as well. They made the cameras lens compatible so I'd assume everything else is too. But like Songman said, better safe than sorry. There are several Sony users here so maybe one will chime in. Edit: Ah, there's one now.
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brian.austin Photocamel Master Location: Arizona, USA Posts: 5,171 CamelKarma: 1741 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: Minolta flash? Just an FYI: brand specific questions should really be done in their relevant forum. In this case, Sony = Minolta and should go in Sony Forum - PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Community.
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rshunk Vicuna Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 207 CamelKarma: 105 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: Minolta flash? Only the Minolta 3600HSD, 5600HSD and 2500D will work 100%. Several of the older Minoltas like the 5400HS, 5400xi and 5200i will only work in manual mode. I use the Minolta 3600HSD on my Sony A700 when I want to shoot TTL and not think about the flash. The rest of the time I shoot with manual flash - Sunpak 383 and 622. Bob S.

06-21-2008	#11 (permalink)
Lee4145 F1 Camel Location: Arizona, USA Posts: 4,849 CamelKarma: 2674 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Minolta flash? Interesting. It seems I've seen that topic kicked around now and then but it was always discouraged. Honestly, I'm a Minolta shooter now and will most likely be a Sony shooter and I still don't see much benefit to this. Hopefully I'm wrong. __________________ __________________ Members don't see this ad. Register your free account today and become a member on PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Community, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more.
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