Minolta/Sony camera accessories

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Last update: January 05, 2010

Releases

Minolta RC-1000S, Sony RM-S1AM
Wired camera release, 50 cm cable length.
Minolta RC-1000L, Sony RM-L1AM
Wired camera release, 5 m cable length.
Minolta IR-1N
Wireless camera release. IR-1N has ISO flash shoe, requires FS-1100 adapter to mount on iISO cameras. Three channels, 60 m range. See camera table for compatibility.
Minolta RC-3
Wireless camera release. See camera table for compatibility.
Sony RMT-DSLR1
IR remote controller for Sony α900, α850, α700, α550, α500, α450, α380, α330 and α230.

Caps

Minolta BC-1000
Body cap, black.
Konica Minolta BDC-1000
Body cap, black.
Minolta BC-1100
Body cap, white.

Sony ALC-B55
Body cap, embossed Sony logo, sometimes with Alpha logo sticker.
Minolta LR-1000
Rear lens cap.
Sony ALC-R55
Rear lens cap, embossed Sony logo.
Minolta LR-?
Rear lens cap, white.
Konica Minolta LR-?
Rear lens cap, white.
Minolta LF-10xx
Front lens cap, xx=size, old style.
Minolta LF-11xx
Front lens cap, xx=size, new style.
Minolta LF-12xx
Front lens cap, xx=size, newest style.
Konica Minolta LF-13xx
Front lens cap, xx=size, newest style.
Sony ALC-Fxx
Front lens cap, xx=size, newest style.
Sony ALC-FxxA
Front lens cap, xx=size, large Alpha print.

Sizes: 49 mm, 55 mm, 62 mm, 72 mm, 77 mm

Sony ALC-FxxG
Front lens cap, xx=size, "G" and Alpha print.

Sizes: 55 mm, 62 mm, 77 mm

Sony ALC-FxxZ
Front lens cap, xx=size, Alpha and Zeiss logo.

Sizes: 62 mm, 72 mm, 77 mm

Minolta SC-1000/3/5/7/8/9/7xi/9xi, Sony FA-SHC1AM/B, FA-SHC1AM/S
Accessory shoe cap. See camera table for compatibility.

Viewfinder accessories

Minolta Eyepiece Corrector 1000, Sony FDA-ECxxx
Eyepiece corrector

Minolta name, order no.Sony nameDioptersMinolta name, order no.Sony nameDiopters
No. 1, 8230-500FDA-ECF05+0.5No. 6, 8230-400FDA-ECN10−1.0
No. 2, 8230-600FDA-ECF10+1.0No. 7, 8230-300FDA-ECN20−2.0
No. 3, 8230-700FDA-ECF15+1.5No. 8, 8230-200FDA-ECN30−3.0
No. 4, 8230-800FDA-ECF20+2.0No. 9, 8230-100FDA-ECN40−4.0
No. 5, 8230-900FDA-ECF30+3.0
Minolta Angle Finder Vn, Sony FDA-A1AM
Angle finder, rotating, with diopter adjustment and switchable 2×/1× magnification.
Minolta Magnifier Vn, Sony FDA-M1AM
Viewfinder magnifier, with diopter adjustment, 2.3× magnification.
Sony FDA-ME1AM
Viewfinder magnifier, 1.15× magnification.
Minolta Eyepiece Cup EC-1000/1100/1200/1300/1400/1500/3/5/5xi/7/7xi/9, Sony FDA-EP1AM, FDA-EP2AM, FDA-EP3AM, FDA-EP4AM, FDA-EP5AM, FDA-EP6AM
Rubber eyepiece cup. See camera table for compatibility.
Focusing screens
The following screens exist (* = user-changeable)

CameraScreen

G type,
spherical accu matte

M type,
super-spherical accu matte

L type,
spherical accu matte with grid

ML type,
super-spherical accu matte with grid

S type,
matte with scales

PM type,
matte with split-prism

C type,
clear
α900*, α850*+FDA-FM1AMFDA-FL1AM    
α700+++    
7D2181-5805-01 + 2181-5820-022181-5851-71 + 2181-5820-022181-5805-01 + 2181-5852-712181-5851-71 + 2181-5852-71   
9*, 9Ti*8236-1008236-4008236-3008236-6008236-200  
9xi+ + +  
9000AF*8231-110 8231-120 8231-1308231-3108231-170
700si, 800si+ + +  
8000i*, 7000i*8234-210 8234-220 8234-230  
7 (all variants)2162-5805-018240-4805-018240-3805-018240-5805-018240-2805-01  
7000AF*8231-210 8231-220 8231-2308231-310 
600si2097-5805-01 2097-5819-01 2097-5820-01  

For all other cameras, only a fixed G type screen exists.

Display accessories

Display protectors Sony PCK-LH1AM, PCK-LH2AM, PCK-LH3AM, PCK-LH4AM, PCK-LH5AM, PCK-LH6AM
Hard display protector, clips onto camera display. See camera table for compatibility.
Display protectors Minolta NDS-1, Sony PCK-LS1AM, PCK-LS2AM, PCK-LS3AM, PCK-LS4AM, PCK-LS5AM, PCK-LS7AM
Soft display protector, sticks on camera display. See camera table for compatibility.
Sun shade Sony SH-L1AM, Sony SH-L2AM
Sun shade, clips onto camera display. See camera table for compatibility.

Filters and lenses

Minolta Close-up lens
Close-up lens

Name, Diopters49 mm55 mm
No. 0, +0.946711-1106031-530
No. 1, +2.06711-1206211-540
No. 2, +3.86711-1306021-550

Minolta Portrayer Set
Portrayer filter sets

Set55 mm72 mm76 mm77 mm
P (3 filters)7255-1817272-1817203-1817277-181
S (2 filters)7255-1827272-182??
Minolta Circular Polarizer Drop-in Filter, Sony Circular Polarizer Drop-in Filter
42 mm drop-in filter for compatible APO lenses, with holder. See lens table for compatibility. Minolta Order No. 6807-100. Sony replacement part number A-1199-756-A.
Drop-in Filters for 500/8 Reflex lens
Drop-in Filters for 500/8 Reflex lens, clear (top) and ND 4× (bottom). Filters are fixed in holders and only fit the 500/8 Reflex lens.
Minolta Filters
Filters

Type 40.5 mm 42 mm,
for APO tele
46 mm 49 mm 55 mm 62 mm 72 mm 77 mm 82 mm 95 mm
NORMAL (clear)   6715-109         7072-102   7075-102 7076-102
L-35 (UV)     7046-203 7049-303            
L-37 (UV)       7049-301 7055-301 7062-301 7072-201 7077-201    
1B (Skylight)   6715-117 7246-317 7249-317 7255-317 7262-317   7277-317    
85/A12 (Orange brown) 7241-315 6715-115   7249-315 7255-315 7262-315 7272-115      
Y 52 (Yellow) 7241-301 6715-101   7149-301 7155-301 7162-301 7172-201      
ND 4× (Grey) 7241-302 6715-102 7246-302 7249-302 7255-302 7262-302 7272-102      
80 B/B12 (Blue) 7241-305 6715-105 7246-105 7249-305 7255-305 7262-305 7272-105      
O 56 (Orange) 7241-312 6715-112   7249-312 7255-312 7262-312 7272-112      
R 60 (Red) 7241-313 6715-113   7249-313 7255-313 7262-313 7272-113      
Circular polarizer   (see above)   7249-311 7255-311 7262-311 7272-311 7277-210    
Circular polarizer II         7255-318 7262-318 7272-318      
Sony Filters
Filters with Carl Zeiss T* coating, Aluminium threads, slim design.

Type 49 mm 55 mm 62 mm 72 mm 77 mm
Clear VF-49MPAM VF-55MPAM VF-62MPAM VF-72MPAM VF-77MPAM
ND 8× VF-49NDAM VF-55NDAM VF-62NDAM VF-72NDAM VF-77NDAM
Circular polarizer VF-49CPAM VF-55CPAM VF-62CPAM VF-72CPAM VF-77CPAM

Creative Expansion Cards

Travel
Child
Sports action
Gives priority to short exposure times.
Sports action 2
Gives priority to short exposure times.
Portrait
Automatic Depth Control
Closeup
Maximizes DOF for closeup shots.
Panning
Chooses a longer exposure time than normal to blur the background with panning shots.
Intervalometer
Allows automated exposure at intervals between 1 second and 24 hours.
Background Priority
Automatically chooses aperture so that background stays within depth of field when distance and focal length changes.
Multiple Exposures
Adds multiple exposure function. Up to 9 exposures can be made for a single frame, with normal, increasing or decreasing exposure.
Multiple Exposures 2
Adds multiple exposure function.
Exposure Bracketing
Adds exposure bracketing function.
Flash Bracketing
Adds flash exposure bracketing function.
Bracketing 2
Adds exposure bracketing function. Series of 3, 5 or 7 shots can be taken with exposure steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1/1 stops. Flash bracketing with exposure steps of 1/2 or 1/1 stops.
Data Memory
Stores exposure data.
Data Memory 2
Stores the following exposure data for 4 rolls of up to 40 frames: exposure mode, shutter speed, aperture, lens focal length, maximum aperture of lens, exposure compensation, film speed.
Fantasy Effect
Exposes a frame with varying focus during exposure or with multiple exposures to achieve a dreamy look.
Fantasy 2
Exposes a frame with varying focus during exposure or with multiple exposures to achieve a dreamy look.
Automatic Shift Control
Takes 3 pictures in a row with identical exposure but varying aperture/time combinations.
Auto Shift 2
Takes 3 pictures in a row with identical exposure but varying aperture/time combinations. Aperture/time can be changed by 1, 2 or 3 stops.
Multi Spot Memory
Stores up to 8 spot metering values and averages them for final exposure.
Highlight/Shadow Control
Allows to emphasize highlights or shadows during exposure. Highlight exposures are made with +2.3 stops of metered value, shadow exposures are made with −2.7 stops.
A/S mode
Adds A and S exposure modes to cameras that don't have these modes.
Customized Function
Customized Function xi
Allows to customize the following functions:
  • Standard settings after reset: P/A/S/M mode, exposure compensation, metering mode, AF area
  • Increasing or decreasing frame numbers
  • Automatic or manual film rewind
  • Leader out (on/off)
  • DX memory (on/off)
  • Automatic flash in P mode (on/off)
  • Lens button function: focus hold, spot AF, AF-C
  • Automatic grip sensor activation (on/off)
Changed settings remain active when card is removed.

Vertical grips and battery packs

Sony VG-C90AM
Vertical grip for α900 and α850. Uses one or two NP-FM500H batteries.
Sony VG-C70AM
Vertical grip for α700. Uses one or two NP-FM500H batteries.
Sony VG-B50AM
Vertical grip for α550, α500 and α450. Uses one or two NP-FM500H batteries.
Sony VG-B30AM
Vertical grip for α350, α300 and α200. Uses one or two NP-FM500H batteries.
Minolta VC-9
Vertical grip for Dynax/Maxxum/Alpha 9/9Ti. Uses either one 2CR5, four AA or two CR123A batteries. Comes with HS-1.
Minolta VC-9M
Vertical grip for Dynax/Maxxum/Alpha 9/9Ti (Magnesium alloy). Uses either one 2CR5, four AA or two CR123A batteries. Comes with HS-1.
Minolta BP-9xi
Battery pack for Dynax/Maxxum/Alpha 9xi.
Minolta VC-7D
Vertical grip for Dynax/Maxxum/Alpha 7D. Uses one or two NP-400 or six AA batteries.
Minolta VC-7
Vertical grip for Dynax/Maxxum/Alpha 7. Uses either four AA or two CR123A batteries.
Minolta VC-700
Vertical grip for Dynax/Maxxum 800si/700si/Alpha 807si/707si. Uses either one 2CR5 or four AA batteries.
Minolta VC-600/VC-507
Vertical grip for Dynax/Maxxum 600si/Alpha 507si. Uses either one 2CR5 or four AA batteries.
Minolta BP-100
Battery pack for Dynax 505si/505si Super/404si/303si/Maxxum HTsi/HTsi plus/STsi/QTsi/Alpha Sweet/Sweet S/360si. Uses four AA batteries. Includes hand strap.
Minolta BP-200
Battery pack for Dynax/Maxxum 5/4/3/3L/Alpha Sweet II/Sweet II L. Uses four AA batteries. Includes hand strap.
Minolta MD-90
Motor drive for Minolta 9000.

Minolta NP-90M/NC-90M
Battery pack for Minolta 9000 with winder MD-90. Uses integrated NiCd battery. Charger NC-90M.
Minolta BP-90M
Battery pack for Minolta 9000 with winder MD-90. Uses twelve AA batteries.
Minolta BH-70S
Battery holder for Minolta 7000/5000. Uses four AAA batteries. Standard battery holder for the 7000/5000.
Minolta BH-70L
Battery holder for Minolta 7000/5000. Uses four AA batteries.
Minolta BH-70T
Battery holder for Minolta 7000. Uses one 2CR5 Li battery.
Minolta EP-70
External battery pack for Minolta 7000/5000. Uses four AA batteries.
Sony STP-HS1AM
Hand straps. Attaches either to vertical grips or to (included) bottom plate. Bottom plate has tripod threads. Colors black, white or copper.
Sony STP-GB1AM
Hand strap. Attaches either to vertical grips or to (included) bottom plate. Bottom plate has tripod threads.
Minolta HS-1, HS-700, HS-9xi, HS-7xi
Hand strap for vertical grips.

HS-1: VC-9/VC-9M/VC-7/VC-7D
HS-700: VC-700/VC-600/VC-507/RD-175
HS-9xi: Dynax/Maxxum/Alpha 9xi
HS-7xi: Dynax/Maxxum/Alpha 7xi

Minolta HS-7
Hand strap for Dynax/Maxxum/Alpha 7000i/8000i with bottom plates AB-700/AB-800.

Batteries, chargers, power supplies

Sony NP-FH50
LiIon battery for α380, α330, α230.
Sony NP-FM500H
LiIon battery for α900, α850, α700, α550, α500, α450, α350, α300, α200, α100.
Sony NP-FM55H
LiIon battery for α100.
Minolta NP-400
LiIon battery for 7D and 5D.
Sony BC-VH1
Charger for NP-FH50. Input 100–240V 50/60 Hz AC.
Sony BC-VM10
Charger for NP-FM55H or NP-FM500H. Input 100–240V 50/60 Hz AC.
Minolta BC-400
Charger for NP-400. Input 100–240V 50/60 Hz AC.
Sony AC-PW10AM
Power supply for α900, α850, α700, α550, α500, α450, α380, α350, α330, α300, α230, α200, α100. Input 100–240V 50/60 Hz AC, Output 7.6V DC.
Sony AC-VQ900AM
Twin battery charger and power supply. Charges two NP-FM500H or NP-FM55H in a row, or supplies power to cameras α900, α850, α700, α550, α500, α450, α380, α350, α330, α300, α230, α200, α100. Input 100–240V 50/60 Hz AC, Output 7.6V DC.
Sony AC-SQ950D
Twin battery charger. Charges two NP-FM500H or NP-FM55H in a row. Input 120V 60 Hz AC or 12V DC.
Sony BC-TRM
Travel battery charger for NP-FM500H. Input 100–240V 50/60 Hz AC, retracting plug.
Minolta AC-11
Power supply for 7D and 5D.

Others

Minolta Slide Copy Stand
Slide copy stand. Requires ring flash for illumination and 1:1 macro lens.
Minolta SD-CF 1
SD to CompactFlash card adapter. Allows SD cards to be used in cameras having only a CompactFlash slot.
Sony AD-MSCF1
MS to CompactFlash card adapter. Allows Memory Stick Duo to be used in cameras having only a CompactFlash slot.


Readers' comments

There are 3 comment(s):
#1: Comment posted by Peter-S1946 on October 18, 2008 - 09:07:08 PM:
I'ts all beautiful,but I miss the MD-90 for the Maxxum 9000.
Best regards, Peter
#2: Comment posted by Luis Tunon Jr on November 01, 2008 - 03:16:35 PM:
Could you at least refer people to some outfit that may still have old Minolta parts and accesories? It would be a great help. I am sure there must be outfits out there with multiple parts and accesories looking forward to getting rid of them.
Thanks
Luis
Michael Hohner answers:
The problem is, I don't know where to get old Minolta equipment, either. Even if I did, the availability would change on a daily basis. The information would be either permanently out of date, or I would be forced to do permanent market research. I don't want to do this.
#3: Comment posted by ruud on April 02, 2009 - 10:49:17 AM:
In holland we have "Marktplaats" it is comparable with e-bay. If you search well there is a lot of old minolta equipment to find.
Just bought the "beercan" 70-210mm f4 and the 28-135mm f4-4.5 for reasonble proces.
kind regards ruud

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