Konica Minolta A2 external flash questions

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quincy.fuscienne@australia.edu (Quincy Fuscienne) wrote in message news:<a31fc023.0411092107.12d8b9f1@posting.google.com>...
> Hi groupers. I own the Minolta A2. I want to get an external flash for
> it. I understand that Minolta uses a different shoe mount than the
> other brands. Are there any third party flashes than can be used?
> Regarding Minolta flashes ...would the wireless feature on certain
> Minolta flashes work on the A2? Would I need a bracket to prevent red
> eye associated with some of the more powerful flashes?


The 5600HS, 3600HS and 2500(D) flashes will work with the A2 and
provide full functionality including wireless operation with the
5600HS/3600HS. (Not sure about the 2500 but pretty sure it does not
operate wireless).

Not sure regarding 3rd party. I own the 5600HS and it is a very good,
albeit pricey, machine.

Cheers,
Alan

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Try Sigma's EF 500 series. http://www.sigmaphoto.com/html/flashes.htm

J.

"Quincy Fuscienne" <quincy.fuscienne@australia.edu> wrote in message
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> Hi groupers. I own the Minolta A2. I want to get an external flash for
> it. I understand that Minolta uses a different shoe mount than the
> other brands. Are there any third party flashes than can be used?
> Regarding Minolta flashes ...would the wireless feature on certain
> Minolta flashes work on the A2? Would I need a bracket to prevent red
> eye associated with some of the more powerful flashes?
>
> Thanks group! -Quincy