NEW COMPACT DEDICATED FLASH for MINOLTA MANUAL FOCUS

Auto flash unit for Minolta X, XG and XD manual focus SLR cameras (see below)

• Dedicated auto flash
• Sets speed, aperture
• Auto/manual exposure
• For Minolta X, XG, XD
• For Leica R4 to R7
• Not for AF or digital
• Boxed with instructions
• New (box is imperfect)
• Includes AA batteries

This is a great little flash for users of the classic Minolta manual focus SLR cameras, and some Leica R models. It provides dedicated operation on all Minolta X, XG and XD cameras, with flash ready indication shown in the viewfinder of suitable cameras. The shutter speed can be set automatically when the flash is charged (depending on the camera and exposure mode - see below).

Automatic exposure control from 0.7m (2 feet) up to 5.5m (18 feet) at f/4 with ISO 100 film, or f/8 with ISO 400. Guide number 22 (meters) and 71 (feet) with ISO 100 film. Manual exposure control available. As with all flash units, actual range will depend on the conditions.

This independent Arkon AR22 flash is powered by 3x standard AA batteries, including disposable alkaline (supplied) or rechargeable NiCd and NiMH types. It's nicely made with clear markings and a good standard of fit and finish, measures only around 100mm (4 inches tall) and weighs under 150g without batteries. Standard hot shoe fitting, with locking collar for secure mounting.

An excellent little flash for Minolta manual focus users!

New (box slightly imperfect)
The flash is new and unused, though the box is showing some signs of age. We have several of this product, and they've all been opened and inspected by us to ensure they're in new condition and complete. The protective films are still attached to the exposure table and other areas. The actual model number may vary slightly from that shown, but all types have the features described here. New products like this one have a 12 month guarantee from Heritage Cameras Limited.

Complete and boxed with instructions, plus AA batteries

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This flash will work with most Minolta manual focus SLR cameras, plus the CLE rangefinder, as follows.

Dedicated automatic setting of shutter speed in appropriate modes, with flash ready signal in the viewfinder on the XG-1, XG-2, XG-7, XG-9, XG-A, XG-M, X-300 (X-370), X-300s (X-370N), X-500 (X-570), X-600, X-700, X-7A, X -9 and other XG and X models, the XD, XD-5, XD-7 and XD-11 and the CLE rangefinder camera, plus the Centon DF- 300 and some recent Soligor and Seagull Minolta-mount cameras, which are clones of the Minolta X models. Not suitable for program or TTL flash modes. Also usable on older Minolta SLR and compact cameras with a hot shoe, with auto or manual operation, and manual setting of shutter speeds and apertures.

Also works on Leica R series manual focus SLR cameras, which were originally developed in association with Minolta. Dedicated automatic setting of shutter speed in appropriate modes, with flash ready signal in the viewfinder on the Leica R4, R4MOT, R4s, RE, R5 and R7. Viewfinder flash ready indication on the R6, R6.2 though the shutter speed is set manually, as these are mechanical cameras. Can be used on non-dedicated SLRs (such as the SL2, SL2MOT, R3 and R3MOT) plus other cameras with a hot shoe fitting, in auto or manual flash modes with shutter speed and aperture set manually.

NOT suitable for the Leica R8 or R9, which use a slightly different dedicated flash system. This flash is NOT suitable for Minolta Dynax/Maxxum AF, Vectis, Dimage or digital cameras with the new type of flash shoe, though an adapter was available (not included) for use with some of these models.

Not recommended for other makes of camera with dedicated flash features, but will work fine on digital cameras with a standard non-dedicated hot shoe with a single pin connection (such as the popular Fujifilm S9500 and S9600, Panasonic DMC-FZ10, FZ20 and FZ30 models). It has an extraordinarily low, safe trigger voltage of only 0.7v.

Please contact us if you have any questions about compatibility with your equipment.

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