flash unit for dynax 5

[Juvelyn]

just wondering what external flash units can be used with the Dynax 5

Dynax5-users care to share details [models, price range, etc]

thanks

 

[ninelives]

http://www.photozone.de/2Equipment/minoltaflash.htm

ps: The xi model is faced out already.

 

[Juvelyn]

dunno if I should buy an external flash unit or not ...

Dynax 5 does have an in-built flash :dunno:

 

[STShooter]

Originally posted by Juvelyn
dunno if I should buy an external flash unit or not ...

Dynax 5 does have an in-built flash :dunno:

True.

But it all depends on the subjects you take.

Landscape - Flash not needed.

Portrait, Candid, Still-life, Fashion, Action, Sports, Events - Good to have for additional off-camera fill in flash.

If you take close-range photographs, then the guide meters of your in-built flash would surfice.

It also depends on your budget, as there are different models of external flashes to choose from.

Different models, different capabilities. So you need to decide what you need the flash to accomplish before deciding on the model and make.

The newer model of minolta flashes are all HS enabled. Meaning that they are capable of performing High-speed Sync.

HS models - takes photos with flash above 1/250 shutter speeds.
xi models - takes photos to a maximum of 1/90 or 1/200 depending on the model of your camera.

Take your time to find out what you need before investing in a flash.

A good flash unit can serve you for many years before you need to upgrade to a better one to suit your needs.

Rgds.;p

 

[ninelives]

the built in flash is just too weak. i buy a hot shoe flash because I am a nature photographer, animal and bird are normally far away, I need a powerful flash to fill-in.

 

[hoppinghippo]

Juv: I got a sigma 500 super flash, works fine, quite powerful, costs me about 300 plus at fotoguide. Do a search, there was a thread on this a while back, there's comparison among a few flashes, chose mine based on the specs!

 

[hoppinghippo]

Was surfing net and found out that minolta is supposed to be famed for wireless TTL flash. can anyone explain what that is? and does sigma 500 super have that or only minolta flashes?

 

[iceberg]

366HS is compatible with Dynax 5.