Flash unit question, film SLR camera

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

05/19/2007 02:38:19 PM · #1

Hi. I have an old Sunpak flash ('Thyristor auto 433D'). The box says it's for Pentax. I used to use it on my Pentax P3N SLR.

Will it work on a Minolta Maxxum 7000 SLR?

I'll only use it infrequently I'm sure, mostly for fill-in flash.

In researching I keep running across Sunpak 433D info that says this flash will work with any SLR with a hotshoe, but nothing 100% affirmative.

Can you help please? Thanks!
Barry

RainMotorsports

Nikon D60

05/19/2007 02:45:40 PM · #2

Should work just fine, but dont expect it to work on auto.

05/19/2007 02:46:45 PM · #3

Minolta doesn't have a standard ISO hot shoe. So, physically, you will need an adapter.

I'd be worried about the sync voltage though. If it's an older flash it "could" fry your camera if the sync voltage it too high. You need to check the specs for the flash. If it exceeds 5v, don't use it, unless you have something like the wein safesync between it and the camera.

If you get it working, you won't have any TTL functions (if it has them) it will be a manual flash only.

Message edited by author 2007-05-19 14:47:28.

Mr_Pants

SiPix Blink

05/19/2007 02:59:58 PM · #4

Originally posted by fotomann_forever:

If you get it working, you won't have any TTL functions (if it has them) it will be a manual flash only.

But if it's a thyristor flash, then TTL won't matter, the flash will work (sort of) by itself, won't it?

05/19/2007 05:22:39 PM · #5

Thanks for the feedback everyone. It's helpful in trying to research this some more yet. :)

05/19/2007 05:27:03 PM · #6

Originally posted by Mr_Pants:

But if it's a thyristor flash, then TTL won't matter, the flash will work (sort of) by itself, won't it?

I believe so.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

05/19/2007 05:30:52 PM · #7

According to this page the safeness to the camera is iffy on an EOS camera. //www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html

RainMotorsports

Nikon D60

05/19/2007 05:42:02 PM · #8

Originally posted by fotomann_forever:

According to this page the safeness to the camera is iffy on an EOS camera. //www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html

However were talking about a mid 1980's Minolta lol. Are sync voltages an issue on this camera? Im guessing the answer maybe yes? My newest 35mm SLR is an Canon AV-1 PRE EOS lol.

Message edited by author 2007-05-19 17:45:56.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

05/19/2007 05:46:00 PM · #9

Originally posted by RainMotorsports:

Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
According to this page the safeness to the camera is iffy on an EOS camera. //www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html

However were talking about a mid 1980's Minolta lol. Are sync voltages an issue on this camera?

And the Sunpak 433D flash I have was purchased in 1991. I visited the Sunpak website and they still sell this same model flash. :)

RainMotorsports

Nikon D60

05/19/2007 05:47:05 PM · #10

Doesnt mean anything plenty of mechanical cameras still floating around at the time. I believe you can still get flashes considered un safe new from manufacturers.

05/19/2007 06:06:53 PM · #11

I really don't know the answer. Just pointing out things to look out for. Flash sync voltage and what the camera can tolerate are important.

I know for sure is that there will have to be an adapter between the flash and the hotshoe to make the physical connection work. That's a Minolta Maxxum thing.

05/19/2007 10:31:08 PM · #12

Thanks for all of the advice and feedback everyone. Please don't shoot me but I gave up on using the Sunpak 433D for my Minolta 7000. Ended up buying a Minolta flash (2800 AF) for $19 on eBay - that will work for sure and no worries. :) I'll going to just sell the Sunpak.

Again, many thanks!