Powerful and versatile flash with bounce, swivel and zoom for many Minolta Dynax and Maxxum AF 35mm cameras

• Bounce and swivel flash head
• 28-85mm zoom lens coverage
• Powerful guide number to 42m
• TTL auto flash measurement
• Autofocus low light illuminator
• For most Minolta Dynax and
  Maxxum AF 35mm SLRs
• Not for the 5000 7000 9000,
  Dynax 3L 30 40 50 models
• Not suitable for digital
• Includes instructions
• Includes 4x AA batteries

This is an excellent high power TTL auto bounce zoom AF flashgun for most Minolta Dynax 35mm AF SLR cameras (but not the very earliest 5000-9000 models, the last 3L, 30, 40 and 50 cameras or any digital models - see the full list below). It's in good condition, and comes with instructions and new batteries.

The bounce/swivel flash head tilts up to 45, 60, 75 and 90 degrees and swivels over 300 degrees for bounce flash in vertical or horizontal positions. Bounce flash gives much softer, more natural lighting than direct flash. The zoom flash head is adjustable for 28mm and 35mm wide angle, 50mm standard and 85mm (or longer) telephoto. This gives wider coverage or longer range as appropriate.

Powerful guide number varies with the zoom setting, from 25-42 (m), 80-135 (feet) with ISO 100 film. The theoretical maximum range is around 25m (80 feet) with ISO 100 film and 50mm f/1.4 lens, but as with all flashguns, actual range will depend on the conditions. The control panel on the rear of the flash provides distances in feet and meters, zoom settings, apertures and film speeds from ISO 50 to 1000. Ready light and auto check light, which confirms correct exposure after the shot has been taken.

TTL (Through The Lens) automatic exposure system for extremely accurate exposures. Comprehensive control panel on the rear. Works automatically in all exposure modes, including Program. Automatic fill-in flash in daylight. Works in the camera's autofocus mode, and has a large AF illuminator on the front to assist focusing in low light. This operates automatically when required, up to around 5m (16 feet), with suitable cameras. This independent Cobra 700AF-Mi flashgun is nicely made, measures around 150mm (6 inches) tall and weighs under 400g (without batteries). Takes 4x standard AA batteries including disposable alkaline (supplied), or NiCd and NiMH rechargeable types.

An excellent flash unit for most Minolta Dynax and Maxxum AF 35mm users!

Condition: Excellent++ (8/10)
The flash is in fully working order, and has been checked on our Minolta Dynax 60. Cosmetically it's in good condition with just the usual signs of use, including some surface scratches and scrapes here and there in the plastic finish. There's a small amount of play in the swivel action, but this is common and doesn't cause any problems. The battery contacts are clean with no sign of corrosion, and the instructions are complete. No cracks, splits or deep scratches, and overall it's in good shape! Pictures in this listing show the actual item offered for sale.

Includes instruction booklet and new Alkaline AA batteries

Compatibility
This flash has the new Minolta shoe fitting, and will work with most 35mm Minolta Dynax and Maxxum models including the 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 the APS Vectis S-1 (but not the S-100 which has no external flash shoe).

AF flash units like this one are NOT suitable for Minolta, Konica Minolta or Sony Alpha digital cameras, or the Minolta or Konica Minolta Dynax 3L (Maxxum 3), 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 compatible flash units.

Dynax 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 check our eBay Shop for flash units compatible with these cameras: