Compact, lightweight auto TTL flashgun for the Minolta Vectis S-1, plus many Maxxum/Dynax 35mm SLR cameras

• Genuine Minolta flash unit
• Very compact, lightweight
• Dedicated TTL flash control
• AF (auto focus) illuminator
• For Minolta Vectis S-1 APS
• Fits many Dynax, Maxxum
  35mm SLR camera models
• For the RD-175, RD-3000
• Boxed with case, macro
  panel, instruction leaflet
• Includes Lithium batteries

This is an original Minolta Vectis SF-1 flash unit, designed for the company's S-1 APS film SLR camera, and also suitable for selected Minolta Dynax 35mm SLRs, but NOT most digital models. This one's in very good condition, complete and boxed with case, macro diffuser and batteries. Please read the full description for more important information.

The flash provides fully automatic exposure in all modes including program, shutter priority and aperture priority, plus manual. Exposure is measured directly off the film (TTL) for the most accurate results possible. Auto fill in flash and slow shutter sync flash balance existing light and flash on most cameras.

The guide number is 28 (meters, ISO 200), for a theoretical maximum range of up to 20m (65 feet) and an f/1.4 lens, or 7m (24 feet) with an f/4 lens. As with all flashes, actual range will depend on the conditions. Lenses as wide as 22mm (APS cameras) or 28mm (35mm cameras) can be used. A macro panel is provided for close up shots, down to 0.23m (9.1 inches). Built in autofocus illuminator projects a pattern onto the subject to allow focusing in low light, or even complete darkness. When used with a Vectis camera the SF-1 is splash proof, so you can use it safely in light rain or snow. The flash is very compact at only around 58x91x36mm (2.3x3.6x1.4 inches) and lightweight at approximately 100g (3.5oz) without batteries. Power is supplied by two common 3V CR2 Lithium batteries (included).

A great little flash for Minolta Vectis S-1 and many Dynax film users.

Condition: Excellent+++ (8.5/10)
The flash has been checked on our camera and is in fully working order. Cosmetically it shows only normal signs of use with some surface marks here and there in the plastic finish, and the battery contacts are clean with no signs of corrosion. The box and instructions are showing signs of age but complete, while the case and macro panel are in very good condition.

No cracks, splits or deep scratches, and overall it's in nice shape.
Complete and boxed with instructions, macro panel and case, plus 2x CR2 batteries.
Pictures in this listing show the actual flash offered for sale.

Compatibility
This flash was designed for the Minolta APS Vectis S-1 with a proprietary shoe fitting, and will also 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).

It's suitable for two very early Minolta digital cameras: the RD-175 (also sold as the Agfa ActionCam) and Dimage RD-3000. Flash units like this one are NOT suitable for other 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 compatible flash units. It's NOT suitable for the Vectis S-100, which has no external flash shoe. 

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 other listings for flash units compatible with these cameras: