A high quality TTL auto flash for Minolta AF 35mm SLR cameras (see below), new and boxed

• Quality Sigma flashgun
• Guide no 28m, 90ft
• TTL auto flash control
• Program auto flash
• For Minolta Dynax AF
• For Minolta Maxxum AF
• Not for 5000, 7000, 9000
• Not suitable for digital
• Not for KM 30, 40, 50
• New, complete, boxed
• Includes case, wide diffuser
  and case plus batteries

This is a high quality Sigma 287MA dedicated flash unit with TTL auto exposure control on most Minolta Dynax and Maxxum 35mm SLR cameras, plus the Vectis S-1 APS model. Please note that like most flash units for AF film cameras it is NOT suitable for some of the very late Konica Minolta film cameras, or any Minolta, KM or Sony digital cameras. It's new and boxed, complete with case, wide angle diffuser and instructions, plus 4x AA batteries.

Full TTL (Through The Lens), OTF (Off The Film) flash metering is available, which is the most accurate flash system available, with readings taken directly from the film during the exposure. It works with any aperture, and automatically allows for filters and close up accessories. Guide number is a useful 28m (90 feet) with ISO100 film. Comprehensive scales on the rear of the flash include apertures from f/2 to f/22, distances from 0.7 to 20m (3 to 66 feet) and film speeds from ISO 50 to 1000.

In aperture priority and manual modes, the range depends on the film speed and lens aperture. With an f/2.8 lens and ISO 400 film (or f/1.4 and ISO 100), you can use this flash from 0.7 to 20m (2.3 to 65 feet), but as usual, actual range will depend on the conditions. The flash sets the shutter speed automatically and displays a flash ready indication in the viewfinder. You can also use Program TTL mode, where the camera sets both shutter speed and aperture automatically. Flash range in Program TTL mode is 0.7 to 10m (2.3 to 33 feet) with ISO 100 film, and 1.5 to 20m (5 to 66 feet) with ISO 400 at f/2.8.

The flash coverage is sufficient for lenses down to 35mm (on film cameras), and an extra wide diffuser is supplied for 28mm lenses.  The instruction manual mentions an AF illuminator, but this feature doesn't seem to exist on this model.

The flash is very nicely made, yet weighs under 200g without batteries, and has firm controls and clear scales. A locking button allows the flash to be fixed tightly to the camera's hot shoe. Power is supplied by 4x standard AA batteries and Alkaline disposable (supplied) or NiCd and NiMH rechargeables can be used. An Auto OK indicator on the rear of the flash confirms correct exposure in TTL mode. Thyristor circuitry for fast recycling and more flashes per set of batteries.

An excellent flashgun for many Minolta AF 35mm SLR 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, and fully working. New products like this one have a 12 month guarantee from Heritage Cameras Limited.

Complete and boxed with case, wide angle diffuser and instructions, plus 4x AA batteries

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This flash has the new Minolta shoe fitting, and will work with most 35mm Minolta Dynax AF and Maxxum models, as follows:

Suitable for the Minolta Dynax/Maxxum 3000i (Alpha 3700i), 5000i (Alpha 5700i), 7000i (Alpha 7700i), 8000i (Alpha 8700i), 2xi, 3xi (Alpha 3xi), 5xi (Alpha 5xi), 7xi (Alpha 7xi), 9xi (Alpha 9xi), 300si, RZ330si (Alpha 101si), Dynax 303si (Maxxum QTsi, Alpha 360si), Dynax 404si (Maxxum STsi, Alpha Sweet S), Dynax 500si (Maxxum 400si), RZ 430si, 450si (Alpha 303si), Dynax 500si super (Maxxum 500si), RZ530si, 550si (Alpha 303si super), Dynax 505si (Maxxum HTsi), Dynax 505si super (Maxxum XTsi, Alpha Sweet), 600si, 650si (Alpha 507si), 700si (Alpha 707si), 800si (Alpha 807si), Dynax 60 (Maxxum 70, Alpha 70), Dynax 3L (Maxxum 3), Dynax 4, Dynax 3 (Maxxum 4, Alpha Sweet II L), 5 (Alpha Sweet II), 7 (Alpha 7), 9 (Alpha 9) and Vectis S-1

Flash units like this one are NOT suitable for Minolta, Konica Minolta or Sony Alpha digital cameras, the Minolta or Konica Minolta Dynax 30, Dynax 40 or Maxxum 50 cameras which use a different pre-flash or ADI exposure control system. These models require Konica Minolta (D), Sony or other digital compatible flash units.

Flash units like this one are NOT suitable for the Minolta 5000 AF (Maxxum 5000, Alpha 5000), 7000 AF (Maxxum 7000, Alpha 7000), 9000 AF (Maxxum 9000, Alpha 9000) cameras with standard hot shoe, manual focus Minoltas, or any other make of camera.

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

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