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Minolta/Konica Minolta/Sony Alpha flashes

Please note that this page only provides technical information. This is not an online shop. Don't send requests for price quotes etc. I can not sell you anything that's listed here.

This is a tech data sheet of all Minolta/Konica Minolta/Sony Alpha flashes. All flashes are listed, including older versions.

Flashes are color-coded as follows:

Announced flash

Current flash

Discontinued 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/Sony Flash Compendium for further information about the Minolta AF/Sony Alpha flash system.

Contributors

The following people have contributed to this page:

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

Thanks to all!

Last update: January 13th, 2024

Dedicated Flashes

Sony HVL-F60RM2

Sony HVL-F60RM

Sony HVL-F60M

Sony HVL-F58AM

Sony HVL-F56AM

Minolta 5600HS(D)

Minolta 5400HS

Minolta 5400xi

Minolta 5200i

Sony HVL-F46RM

Sony HVL-F45RM

Minolta 4000AF

Sony HVL-F43M

Sony HVL-F43AM

Sony HVL-F42AM

Sony HVL-F36AM

Minolta 3600HS(D)

Minolta 3500xi

Sony HVL-F32M

Minolta 3200i

Sony HVL-F28RM

Minolta 2800AF

Minolta 2500(D)

Sony HVL-F20M

Sony HVL-F20AM

Minolta Vectis SF-1

Minolta 2000xi

Minolta 2000i

Minolta 1800AF

Minolta D-316i

Minolta D-314i

NEX Flashes

Sony HVL-F7S

Sony HVL-F20S

Macro Flashes

Sony Macro Twin Flash Kit HVL-MT24AM

Minolta Macro Twin Flash 2400

Minolta Macro Ring Flash 1200

Minolta Ring Flash 1200AF-N

LED lights

Sony HVL-LEIR1

Sony HVL-LE1

Sony Ring Light HVL-RL1

Sony Ring Light HVL-RLAM

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Leserkommentare

#1: Kommentar von Bill am 28. November 2009, 02:42:06 Uhr:
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 antwortet:
The flash systems of the various makers are completely different worlds for many years. Nikon flashes do not work on Sony cameras.

#2: Kommentar von José Luz am 7. März 2010, 01:19:09 Uhr:
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 antwortet:
In short, these flashes will be of very limited use on the A380. Please see the F.A.Q. list for details.

#3: Kommentar von Don Scott am 9. April 2010, 04:05:41 Uhr:
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 antwortet:
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: Kommentar von elmer am 11. Mai 2010, 22:05:48 Uhr:
how can i use my HVL-F32X flash into my Alpha 100? thanks

Michael Hohner antwortet:
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: Kommentar von Matt am 27. Juli 2010, 13:23:03 Uhr:
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 antwortet:
There's a “flash off mode”, see page 74 of the manual.

#6: Kommentar von Louise B am 2. August 2010, 16:49:25 Uhr:
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 antwortet:
Please read the F.A.Q. list.

#7: Kommentar von rbyellow5 am 1. September 2010, 02:21:56 Uhr:
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 antwortet:
The HVL-F1000 can not be used with Sony DSLRs. Like the HVL-F32X, it's made for some Cybershot cameras.

#8: Kommentar von Raul Costa am 9. September 2010, 17:57:28 Uhr:
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 antwortet:
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: Kommentar von Chai am 7. Oktober 2010, 17:29:08 Uhr:
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 antwortet:
Have you checked the notice at the end of my Twin Flash Review?

#10: Kommentar von Brian am 24. Oktober 2010, 02:30:53 Uhr:
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 antwortet:

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: Kommentar von donna am 28. Oktober 2010, 23:18:02 Uhr:

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 antwortet:
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: Kommentar von Michael am 19. Februar 2011, 09:09:51 Uhr:
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 antwortet:
That's probably because of delay added by the radio trigger.

#13: Kommentar von Gaye am 20. Februar 2011, 07:08:02 Uhr:

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 antwortet:
Please have a look at the Flash Compendium.

#14: Kommentar von Ian Linden am 20. Februar 2011, 14:57:02 Uhr:
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: Kommentar von Gaye am 21. Februar 2011, 01:20:18 Uhr:
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: Kommentar von itay dollinger am 4. April 2011, 03:26:47 Uhr:
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 antwortet:
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: Kommentar von Berthold Dwinger am 20. Juli 2011, 21:24:56 Uhr:
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 antwortet:
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: Kommentar von Pirate! am 16. August 2011, 18:30:10 Uhr:

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 antwortet:
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: Kommentar von tony sands am 17. August 2011, 13:20:58 Uhr:

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 antwortet:
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: Kommentar von tony sands am 17. August 2011, 18:03:05 Uhr:
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 antwortet:
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: Kommentar von tony sands am 18. August 2011, 16:44:25 Uhr:

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: Kommentar von tony sands am 18. September 2011, 13:46:52 Uhr:

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: Kommentar von tony sands am 19. September 2011, 12:23:54 Uhr:

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: Kommentar von Cesar Hugo Storero am 16. November 2011, 22:35:14 Uhr:

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 antwortet:

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: Kommentar von Maria am 16. Dezember 2011, 22:45:50 Uhr:
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 antwortet:
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: Kommentar von Nathan am 7. Februar 2012, 21:23:30 Uhr:
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 antwortet:
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: Kommentar von Nicolae am 22. April 2012, 13:23:37 Uhr:
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 antwortet:
Please check first in the Flash Compendium if your flashes are compatible. Unfortunately you didn't say which flashes you have.

#28: Kommentar von Mark J Kopczewski am 24. Februar 2013, 18:34:13 Uhr:

Would it be possible to include the likes of the Marumi DRF-14 and it's re-branded Delta DRF-14 S ringflashes? Albeit the Marumi is discontinued, the Delta is freely available and works a treat on DSLR but not SLT.

That said, I'm assuming they won't be listed because they're not Sony/Minolta branded as you'll then have to include all other 3rd party guns. Just a thought as I'm sure many looking for such a flash may not even know it exists.

Michael Hohner antwortet:
As you say it, with time and resources being scarce, I have to limit what appears on these pages and what doesn't. Currently the limit is the Minolta and Sony brands.

#29: Kommentar von Don Scott am 16. März 2013, 22:12:52 Uhr:
Hi Michael, Great site. I understand that the following, 5400HS, 5400xi, and 5200i, will not operate fully with an a700 and a a550. My question is, will they operate on manual and can I use them just like the old days when nothing was automatic (I'm 73 and have used everything, I think). Also, love your country! Cheers, Don

Michael Hohner antwortet:
It's true, these flashes do work as expected in manual mode on digital cameras, but not in automatic mode.

#30: Kommentar von Don Scott am 18. März 2013, 00:16:23 Uhr:
Thanks Michael, You certainly do not receive the credit you are due for this site. You seem to know when you are talking to a technical person or a person with limited or no technical expertise and answer accordingly. My answers to many questions would be shorter and sharper, which is why your site is successful and I don't try to write one. Many Thanks, Don

#31: Kommentar von Gary Miller am 9. April 2013, 05:57:51 Uhr:

HVL-F20am update? Michael - Researching for my A57 I ran into this page on Sony's Middle East site that says that the HVL-F20AM is also capable as a wireless commander on the the SLT-A37/A57 which are not listed in your notes. I wonder if this might mean it would hold true on the A38 as well?

http://www.sony-mea.com/support/resources/en_ME/html/Compatibility/DSLR/Flash/sony/F20AM.html

Great resource! Thanks so much - Gary

Michael Hohner antwortet:
You are right, the comment is not up to date. The full compatibility matrix is in the Flash Compendium.

#32: Kommentar von Donald am 25. April 2013, 00:39:52 Uhr:
Hi Michael, In my many years of photography, and before the days of wireless triggers, I picked up a lot of old Vivitar flashes (283 & 285 mainly, but some Minolta's as well). Can I use the old strobes with synch cords to pc on my a700 and a550? I couldn't find that answer in your FC (not saying it isn't there). Thanks for a great site.

Michael Hohner antwortet:
If your flash has a PC sync socket (the 285 does have it), you can always connect it to cameras with a PC sync socket (A700) and get manual flash control.

#33: Kommentar von Donald am 21. Juni 2013, 18:29:02 Uhr:
Hello Michael, I just purchased a used A77. In reading through your "Flash Compendium" I notice that the 5600HS and the HVL 36 are not compatible with the A77. Must I use both of them as manual flashes, and what is the reason for the communication incompatibility? Thanks again.

Michael Hohner antwortet:
There must be a misunderstanding. These flashes can not be used as wireless controllers, but on the camera they work just fine with the A77.

#34: Kommentar von Anthony am 30. Juni 2013, 16:29:45 Uhr:
Just wanted to let you all know with the ADP-AMA the original Minolta AF flashes work with the iISO shoe on the A390 albeit firing with full power-the WL mode works best

#35: Kommentar von Michael Johansson am 4. Juli 2013, 13:20:04 Uhr:

In the data sheet it say that both the Minolta and the Sony Macro Twin Flash controllers can use a 6 Volt battery pack (or a 6V AC-DC adapter I presume) but it is only the Minolta variant that has the DC terminal. The Sony controller lack the hole in the enclosure where hole should be. Maybe there is a DC-terminal inside as it looks that way when looking into the unit from the dismounted foot end.

I have frequently used a DC 4,5V/2250mA adapter for the Minolta MFC-1000. It works very well. I am now trying to find out if it is possible to use a similar adapter for the Sony Twin Flash controller.

#36: Kommentar von Richard am 24. August 2013, 23:18:32 Uhr:
Hi, you seem to be the man with the knowledge! I have a Konica - Minolta Dynax A200 from eraly 2005 with what looks like an iLSO hotshoe, if I buy a current Sony compatible flash, will that work? Any way to get my Vivitar 285 to work with it? Thanks

Michael Hohner antwortet:
What surely works are the HVL-F36AM and HVL-F56AM, because these are identical to the Minolta 3600HS(D) and 5600HS(D). The later Sony flashes with iISO shoe should also work, but I have not heard from somebody actually trying. The Vivitar flash can be fired from the camera with an adapter, but there will be no TTL control, only manual flash.

#37: Kommentar von Johan de Moor am 10. Oktober 2013, 17:46:58 Uhr:
So when i understand it right. With the 58am on my 550 or 580 i can use the 43 at ttl wireless???

Michael Hohner antwortet:
Again, no, you can't. You have to use the built-in flash as the trigger. You can not use one of the dedicated flashes as the trigger.

#38: Kommentar von Johan de Moor am 10. Oktober 2013, 18:03:09 Uhr:
Dear michael On which way can i use my 58 then as master? Or isnt this possible anyway?

Michael Hohner antwortet:
Not with these cameras. The table in the Flash Compendium lists all possible combinations. Supported cameras are the A700, A850, A900, A37, A57, A58, A65, A77, A99, NEX-6, NEX-7.

#39: Kommentar von dave am 29. Oktober 2013, 00:44:07 Uhr:
michael, truly a labor of love. question... what is not digital ready? will a M?nolta Macro 1200 af not work at all on my a850? btw , i got a minolta 2000i flash which works great w my sigma 600 on the 850. thanx

Michael Hohner antwortet:
Depends on your definition of “works”. You can mount these flashes, and they will fire. But they will always fire at full power, and with no manual power control on the flash correct exposure is a matter of luck.

#40: Kommentar von Deborah Klein am 24. November 2013, 23:57:00 Uhr:

Hi Michael,
I use an A77 and am in need of a speedlite. I have been weighing all the pros and cons and still not sure which is best. Should I stay with Sony and if I do, is the HVL43AM great for portraits and family shoots or
the Sony HVL-F58AM. I read somewhere that the 58 overheats.

All help appreciated. I was a Nikon user and had an easier time deciding what speedlite. Sold it all because I love the A77.

Thank you for all your help.

Deborah

Michael Hohner antwortet:
For your purposes the HVL-F43AM will be fine, unless you need the additional features or power of the HVL-F58AM. All compact high-power flashes can overheat when used near maximum output at high flash rates.

#41: Kommentar von Rafael Wachs am 15. Dezember 2013, 00:05:21 Uhr:
I have a Sony A-77 and a Minolta ring flash 1200 AF. I can't synchronize them together.How do I do it?

Michael Hohner antwortet:
See the F.A.Q.

#42: Kommentar von Gerry Carolan am 27. Dezember 2013, 13:20:33 Uhr:

Hi Michael
Do you know of anyone that will test and repair a Sony F42AM anywhere in Europe. It has had little or no use. It turns on, lights the test button but will not fire either on or off the camera. Have had it with my local Sony repair centre, but was told its not repairable because spare parts are not available for Sony Flash Units. Any idea on an individual or company other than Sony that might repair same ??

Michael Hohner antwortet:
Sony would have been my best guess. It surprises me they have no spare parts. Maybe somebody else knows.

#43: Kommentar von ray langlois am 12. Januar 2014, 02:12:55 Uhr:
I have a vivitar 728F autofocus flash and i was wondering if it'd be safe to use on my a35 and a77 ?. It works fine with my maxxum 400 and 600si. Thank you .

Michael Hohner antwortet:
It's probably safe, but of course it will not offer TTL flash control, etc.

#44: Kommentar von Jakub am 1. Februar 2014, 21:01:09 Uhr:
I have a underwater camera housing (10 bar) for nex 5n. I want to use flash underwater. The only option is to connect my strobe (se? & sea 90 ys ttl or minolta 5600 hs d) by cable. The problem is there are no adapter between ilSO shoe (in flash) and smart accesory terminal 2. Do you know how to solve the problem? or pins for smart accesory

Michael Hohner antwortet:
There are third-party adapters from Smart Accessory Terminal to ISO shoe (search for “MSA-10 JJC”). But of course, you will not get TTL flash with this adapter. Under water it's probably not possible to adjust your flash manually. For TTL flash I think there is no solution.

#45: Kommentar von lefteriskor am 10. Februar 2014, 21:45:01 Uhr:
Good afternoon mr Michael.I have a flash sony hvl f56.Is there any way to use it with my new Sony a58?

Michael Hohner antwortet:
You need the adapter ADP-MAA, then you can use your flash on your camera without any restriction.

#46: Kommentar von Enrique am 16. März 2014, 22:42:12 Uhr:

i've al ready got my sony twin flash HVL-MT24AM Macro, and i noticed that is so small, comparing to nikon r1 and canon twin flash.. i do dental photography and i was so interested to do photography with bouncers because i saw photographies with canon or nikon with "lumiquest pocket bouncers"
do you think that i can use those bouncers on my flash ? or can you suggest me some other bouncers where i can achieve the same result for my flash.
greetings!
Dr. Enrique Perez

Michael Hohner antwortet:

At least with the Nikon flash, all the electronics and the batteries seem to be in the flash heads themselves, whereas with the Sony flash the flash heads only contain the actual flash tubes and reflectors, and all the rest is in the controller on the camera. That's why the Nikon flash heads are much bigger.

I'm not sure what you try to achieve with the bouncers. These are intended to be used with a large dedicated flash. With the macro flash you don't need extra bouncers. The macro flash set contains everything you need, especially the wide-angle adapters and the softboxes.

#47: Kommentar von Nelson E. am 28. Juli 2014, 14:13:56 Uhr:
I just bought a Alpha 58 to use with my old Minolta autofocus lenses and flash. The lenses worked perfecly, but not the 2800AF flash. What do I have to look for?

Michael Hohner antwortet:
These old flashes don't work well with modern cameras. See the F.A.Q. and the Flash Compendium.

#48: Kommentar von Martin am 6. Oktober 2014, 00:51:25 Uhr:

Guten abend

Ich finde Ihre Seite ausgezeichnet. Vielen Dank für diese Auflistung der verschiedenen Kompatibilitäten. Ihre Seite ist viel informativer als die Seite von Sony. Gratulation!
Ich möchte aber noch erwähnen, dass die Ringleuchte HVL-RL1 den "Multi Interface shoe" hat und nicht iISO wie in der Tabelle von http://www.mhohner.de/sony-minolta/flashes.php Der entsprechende Adaptor für den iIso shoe ist in der Packung enthalten.

Mit freundlichen Grüssen
Martin Siegwart

Michael Hohner antwortet:
Laut Anleitung hat der HVL-RL1 einen ISO-Schuh, was auch so oben steht.

#49: Kommentar von johan am 24. Oktober 2014, 14:39:11 Uhr:
i have the new sony a77 mark 2 also the flashes 58 and 42 is it possible to shoot wirelss with the 58 or the 42 on the camera? or is it just possible to shoot wireless with the build in flash as commander?

Michael Hohner antwortet:
The 58 can be used as a controller. See the Flash Compendium for full details.

#50: Kommentar von Johan am 24. Oktober 2014, 23:29:26 Uhr:
Thanx, But it sounds silly.... I don,t now how i can do/ fix it. Is there anywhere where i can read how and what the exact settings are?

#51: Kommentar von Johan am 25. Oktober 2014, 00:12:33 Uhr:
Tadaaaa.... Reset the flashes and all works! Thanx

#52: Kommentar von CBKZ am 9. Dezember 2014, 21:00:46 Uhr:
Hi, I have a sony A33 and my old Jessop 300AF-MI flash gun. will this work with the A33 or will I damage the camera, thanks.

Michael Hohner antwortet:
The camera will not be damaged, but the flash will work at most in manual mode (if it has one). See the Flash Compendium for details.

#53: Kommentar von Sandra am 25. April 2015, 00:35:38 Uhr:
Hi Michael, Great site! I just bought a Minolta 7s and I am looking for the right flash for it. It doesn't necessarily have to be vintage like the camera, it just needs to function optimally so I can take great pictures! Thanks for your help.

Michael Hohner antwortet:
This is an old rangefinder camera, so not really the topic of this site (A-mount and E-mount). I don't know which flashes are suited for this camera.

#54: Kommentar von John Armstrong am 5. Februar 2016, 12:52:33 Uhr:
Hoping you can help. I have owned a Minolta 7D DSLR since first production, I still use it even though it is dated but it does the job for me. Im looking to purchase a RING FLASH to suit, can you advise. Sincerely John Armstrong

Michael Hohner antwortet:
Of the Minolta flashes the only practical solution is the Macro Ring Flash 1200, which is quite rare. The older ring flash is not suitable for digitsl cameras. There are probably also some third-party flashes, but I don't know these.

#55: Kommentar von Ron Carrington am 15. Februar 2017, 21:08:59 Uhr:
Hello,I have a Konica/Minolta Maxxum 7D and am looking for a flash that is compatible. I know that the 5600AF(D) is the preferred flash but would a 5600AF flash work as well and if so other than the wireless feature on the "D" model what other features would be lost for normal day to day amateur photography.

Michael Hohner antwortet:
There is no 5600AF flash. In general, you need a D flash for digital cameras, also see here.

#56: Kommentar von Jenna am 10. März 2017, 02:51:49 Uhr:
I have a sony a77 can't find a flash that fits the Minolta mount. what do you recommend? 2nd ? do all TTL flashes stop working in TTL once the flash head is swiveled to bound flash. This is true in the Bold brand flashes.

Michael Hohner antwortet:

Flashes with the iISO connector work on your camera (see here). Also, flashes with Multi Interface connector (see here) can be used with the ADP-AMA adapter.

TTL works with the head swiveled with these flashes.

Also, please read the Flash Compendium for details.

#57: Kommentar von Bob Smith am 28. Juli 2017, 15:11:26 Uhr:
Hi, I have a Minolta Maxxum1800 (since new). I'd like to try it out on my Sony A7 ll. Are there any voltage concerns or is it compatible? Thanks, Bob

Michael Hohner antwortet:
The two are not really compatible. Please read the F. A. Q. list.

#58: Kommentar von Fernando Melara Marquez am 12. Juni 2018, 23:49:17 Uhr:
He comprado una Sony A99 II Y TENGO UN FLASH METZ 48 Y me gustaria saber que adapador tengo que poner para que funcione. GRACIAS AMIGOS.

Michael Hohner antwortet:
Check the Metz homepage.

#59: Kommentar von Matt am 5. Februar 2021, 21:44:06 Uhr:
I have an ILCE-6000, and a Minolta Dynax 7 film camera. I have an old 5400HS flash, which I can use on camera for both. I would like to use it in wireless mode, but 6000 doesn't seem to work with it (or I don't know how). I am looking at buying another wireless flash without braking the bank. I figured I may be able to use 3600HS or 5600HS with both in wireless mode. Is this correct?

Michael Hohner antwortet:
The ILCE-6000 can not use its built-in flash as a wireless controller. So you need a dedicated flash on the camera as a controller and a compatible dedicated flash as the remote flash. There's an interactive table of compatible controllers and flashes in the Flash Compendium.

#60: Kommentar von Walton D Howard am 20. September 2021, 04:46:27 Uhr:
Will my 5400xi work with my Sony SLT a77? In both auto and manual? It worked perfectly with my 7xi film SLR. I used it right on the camera via cameras hot shoe.

Michael Hohner antwortet:
The flash will not work in auto mode, see the F. A. Q. for details.

#61: Kommentar von Mark Rodway am 26. Mai 2022, 18:55:04 Uhr:

The Minolta 3400 HS-D and 5600 HS-D are fully compatible with Sony A 100 etc DSLRs including The Minolta Konica 5and 9D

For those people who cannot get wireless it needs to be attached to the camera once switched on you can set the wireless funtion then leave both camera and flash switched on you will then see the infered light flashing that confirms the flash is connected to camera wirelessly and have received the information it needs do not forget to raise the pop up flash as a to trigger the flash sensor you will be able to use zoom as well
What a lot of people forget is to program the flash on the camera of which it will keep these settings to work with full wireless control.

#62: Kommentar von Hyacin am 20. Januar 2023, 23:14:54 Uhr:

Trying to use a Godox tt685ii, Xpro and Xproii (-s where applicable, obviously) on a Maxxum 7 with an ADP-AMA and having NO luck. The camera can occasionally see that there is a flash on there (and the flash icon lights up), but the flash never fires. The new Xproii even has a single pin mode which I was hoping would work, but even that doesn't! :-(

If anyone has any tips or advice that would be greatly appreciated!!

At this point I think I'm just going to order a PC to 2.5mm cable to trigger it and essentially use the hot shoe as a cold shoe (despite things actually being electrically connected), no ideal though.

#63: Kommentar von Paul Chambre am 25. Februar 2023, 18:42:57 Uhr:

Hi Michael,

You seem to know an awful lot about Sony flash protocols; I was hoping you might have some ideas about behavior I'm seeing from a Nissin i40 for Sony MI.

Basically, the i40 works fine for all features on my A7R4a as long as I am using Sony E mount lenses. If I use a 3rd party E mount lens (like a Samyang), or an adapted lens (even a Sony A mount lens on the LA-EA5), then I get problems with TTL (A or TTL, with or without HSS). Basically, wide open the "other" lenses are fine. Stopped down, they work up to F4, but overexpose. Past F4 the flash still fires, but is out of synch, so I get a very underexposed shot. I see the same behavior on an original A7R. My Sony or adapted Minolta flashes work fine with the same lenses. Manual mode from the i40 synchs fine at any aperture with these lenses.

I also tried EFCS off... that made no difference either. Dumb adapted lenses work fine and synch correctly.

I have so far tested this with three Sony E mount lenses, three third party AF E mount lenses, Four different adapters (LA-EA5, LA-EA4, Metabones T-IV, and Sigma MC-11). I've tried with Sony A mount lenses, Minolta A mount lenses, various EF lenses (including Sigmas that are "supported" on the MC-11). The only exception I found was the Sigma 30mm F2.8 DC lens - basically the first 3rd party AF lens for E mount. That one did synch at F8 with the i40.

Any ideas would be appreciated.

Michael Hohner antwortet:

This sounds like the flash does not sync correctly with the state of the aperture, either during pre-flash metering or during the actual exposure, i.e. the aperture blades are not (yet) in the correct position for metering or exposure. With Sony E-mount lenses or manual aperture lenses the aperture is always at the selected value, while with A-mount lenses the aperture is fully open for metering and closes down only for the actual exposure.

Since everything else works you can exclude problems with the camera or lenses. This is something that only Nissin could fix. Sorry for not having a better answer.

#64: Kommentar von Paul Chambre am 26. Februar 2023, 20:52:00 Uhr:

True that the A mount lenses don't stop down until the shutter is released, but the Samyang FE lenses, the Sigma lenses on the MC-11, and the Canon lenses on the Metabones adapter in Advanced mode all focus and compose at taking aperture. The underexposure is much greater than could be explained by incorrect metering... the flash looks and sounds like full power, so it really looks like it is firing while the shutter is (still, or already) closed.

Nissin's position seems to be that they do not test with or support third party lenses or adapted lenses. I am trying to find out whether others have seen similar behavior with the i40, or with other 3rd party flashes.