Minolta flash vs Generic Flash?

taekimon · 26th May 2008

Hi people. need some help.
I understand that Minolta Dimage cameras such as 7i, A2, A200 can only take Minolta flash unless I use a Minolta FS-1100 hotshoe adapter is it?

Is it that the FS-1100 converts the 4-pin Minolta mount to a 1-centre pin ISO mount?

Is that with a hotshoe adapter like this

http://perlyinc.com/store/product_in...roducts_id=118

can allow me to use generic flashes with the universal 1 centre pin contact?

My camera flash is spoilt so I'm looking to get a cheap external flash

Drudkh · 26th May 2008

The link you provided is incomplete. You need the FS-1100 or equivalent model. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...e_Adapter.html

taekimon · 26th May 2008

Amended !

boombox · 27th May 2008

Hi taekimon,

The FS1100 will be the one to look for if you want to adapt a Generic Flash for use on your K/M body.

Try to look for the 4 pin variant, it will include a PC sync out port for studio usage, as well as a built-in protective circuit to protect camera body against unintended high voltage flashes.

I think one should cost around 20 bucks from Orient Photo... the last time I passed by - they had seven of those in their display (a week ago)... but these things go quickly, me and my bros bought 4 at once on our last few visits...

taekimon · 27th May 2008

Got another question, by using the fs1100 or a 3rd party adapter with a generic flash, will the rear sync flash, or adi flash still work?
Must I use dedicated flash for Minoltas in order for these flash functions to work?

26th May 2008	#1
taekimon Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 168	Minolta flash vs Generic Flash? Hi people. need some help. I understand that Minolta Dimage cameras such as 7i, A2, A200 can only take Minolta flash unless I use a Minolta FS-1100 hotshoe adapter is it? Is it that the FS-1100 converts the 4-pin Minolta mount to a 1-centre pin ISO mount? Is that with a hotshoe adapter like this http://perlyinc.com/store/product_in...roducts_id=118 can allow me to use generic flashes with the universal 1 centre pin contact? My camera flash is spoilt so I'm looking to get a cheap external flash Last edited by taekimon; 26th May 2008 at 10:49 PM.

26th May 2008	#2
Drudkh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,019	Re: Minolta flash vs Generic Flash? The link you provided is incomplete. You need the FS-1100 or equivalent model. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...e_Adapter.html

26th May 2008	#3
taekimon Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 168	Re: Minolta flash vs Generic Flash? Amended !

27th May 2008	#4
boombox Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,135	Re: Minolta flash vs Generic Flash? Hi taekimon, The FS1100 will be the one to look for if you want to adapt a Generic Flash for use on your K/M body. Try to look for the 4 pin variant, it will include a PC sync out port for studio usage, as well as a built-in protective circuit to protect camera body against unintended high voltage flashes. I think one should cost around 20 bucks from Orient Photo... the last time I passed by - they had seven of those in their display (a week ago)... but these things go quickly, me and my bros bought 4 at once on our last few visits... __________________ www.chaoxangel.com

27th May 2008	#5
taekimon Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 168	Re: Minolta flash vs Generic Flash? Got another question, by using the fs1100 or a 3rd party adapter with a generic flash, will the rear sync flash, or adi flash still work? Must I use dedicated flash for Minoltas in order for these flash functions to work?