 Candice Hughes |
What Flash can I use w/Maxxum 5? I have been told by several different sales persons that only the 5600 & 3600 flash models will work on my Minolta Maxxum 5. My camera manual shows several flash options,so why are they telling me that only the very expensive flashes will work on my camera? Please Help!
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- Gregory LaGrange Contact Gregory LaGrange Gregory LaGrange's Gallery |
Those two may be the only ones dedicated to your camera type, but there a lots of flashes you can use. Just the regular camera set to manual, flash set to auto way of doing things is where you'll be. A dedicated flash will communicate with the camera when you have it set to it's auto modes and will determine flash output based on what the camera meter comes up with as the correct exposure. Determine what you need, what you want to pay for, and go from there.
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Candice Hughes |
Do you have a suggestion on another model that would be good for my camera and not quite as expensive?
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Steve McCroskey |
Hi Candace! If a new flash (3600HS D & 5600HS D) are more than your budget allows consider buying a used flash! Several dealers offer used equipment departments, for example KEH.com as well as bhphotovideo.com . I hope this helps!
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- Gregory LaGrange Contact Gregory LaGrange Gregory LaGrange's Gallery |
There's vivitar, metz, and sunpak that range from $40 to $120. Some models claim to be dedicated to minolta.
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Candice Hughes |
I think I have decided to go with a 2000xi for right now until I can afford one of the more expensive models. The salesman is now trying to sell me a flash cord but I don't understand what it is for. Please help!
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- Gregory LaGrange Contact Gregory LaGrange Gregory LaGrange's Gallery |
Allows you to use the flash off of the hot shoe. Either by holding it in your hand or on a tripod/light stand. Trying to avoid red eye, using an umbrella, or if you were so close to something that the angle of the flash to what you're shooting will make the light go past what you're shooting. You can take it off the hot shoe and aim the flash down more.
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Candice Hughes |
Thank you so much for all your help Gregory. I really appreciate it. I can take good pictures and understand the basics of photography ok, but all of these camera gagets are new to me! Thanks again!
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Steve McCroskey |
Hi Candace! How is your new flash working out??
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Candice Hughes |
Hi Steve! Well I'll let you know on Friday! In desperation, I had to use it on a set of team photos I had to do on a very cloudy afternoon. I talked with the lady that processed them and she said that the exposure was fine, but I still want to see for myself. Thanks for asking and I will get back with you!
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Steve McCroskey |
Hi Candace! Just curious,how is the flash working??
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Candice Hughes |
Hi Steve! It's working just fine! No it's not one of the big boys but it has served it's purpose well. And I got an even better price for it because I bought the flash on Ebay and paid only $25 for it as a refurbished model. I do wish that I had some control over it though, but it's was still a good purchase until I can afford something else!
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