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need info on switching from maxxum 7, maxxum 5 to sony a-100 or son   Message List  
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Re: [Minolta] Re: need info on switching from maxxum 7, maxxum 5 to sony a-100 or sony a-300

Larry Nelson wrote, On 2009-08-11 12:08:
> Thanks. Good info to know. I have flash 5400sh, 5400xi, 5200i.
> Any compatibility with Sony DSLR? If not, what flash do you recommend?

All of these will only fire at full power on any Minolta/SOny digital
camera. There is a homebrew conversion kit however:
http://www.voitzsch.net/index.php/en/flashconv-a-minolta-flash-converter
It is now compatible with all old Minoltaflashes, something that is news
for me :-)

Otherwise, you need a 5600HS or newer to get TTL operation on a new camera.

--
Magnus Wedberg
http://www.magnuswedberg.com/
mw AT 9000.org
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I'm thinking of switching from maxxum 7, maxxum 5 to a used sony a-100 or sony a-300. I do 90% indoors sports action wrestling from about 15-25 feet and 10%... 		sendtolarrynelson
sendtolarryn...
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8:56 pm

If that requires high ISO shooting you probably should avoid the A100. Although it's capable of nice sharp images, it doesn't perform well in the high ISO...
sybersitizen
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9:39 pm

... From: sybersitizen <rlemieux@...> Subject: [Minolta] Re: need info on switching from maxxum 7, maxxum 5 to sony a-100 or sony a-300 To:...
Larry Nelson
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11:18 pm

... By today's standards that's not very fast at all. I was thinking more along the lines of ISO 1600, and that's where the A100 is not as good as other...
sybersitizen
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2:25 am

Thanks again.  What are your thoughts on KM 5D/7D compared to A-100 in this 400 ISO indoor 20-25 feet shooting situation? ... From: sybersitizen...
Larry Nelson
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3:22 am

... The A100 should be fine at ISO 400 or lower, and it will record a little more detail than the 5D/7D can. It's also newer and probably more reliable in the...
sybersitizen
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6:03 am

... Jumping on this thread... The 7D (+ vertical grip if you can find /want one) is almost identical in operation to the 7, and can be had for a song these...
Magnus Wedberg
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12:40 pm

My preference is with A700 even though it is not identical. I use Dynax 7 (Maxxum 7) for film and Sony A700 for Digital. I tried 7D but even though it is tough...
Erkki Pöyhönen
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What about A-200? Any signifant difference compared to A-100 in this 400 ISO indoor 20-25 feet shooting situation? ... From: Magnus Wedberg <mw@...> ...
Larry Nelson
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10:56 pm

... The a100 and a200 share the same sensor, so results should be identical (spare firmware differences). -- Magnus Wedberg http://www.magnuswedberg.com/ mw AT...
Magnus Wedberg
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7:29 am

Thanks. Good info to know. I have flash 5400sh, 5400xi, 5200i. Any compatibility with Sony DSLR? If not, what flash do you recommend? ... From: Magnus Wedberg...
Larry Nelson
sendtolarryn...
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10:08 am

... All of these will only fire at full power on any Minolta/SOny digital camera. There is a homebrew conversion kit however: ...
Magnus Wedberg
abuachmed
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10:13 am

I strongly suggest the A700, much better sensor and quality of construction, they compare it to the Nikon D300. Cheers....
Francois Spenard
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10:17 pm

Thanks for info. I used vertical grips with Maxxum 5 and 7 so I could use rechargeable batteries. I think the Sonys and D7 use rechargeable batteries. So...
Larry Nelson
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3:41 pm

... Just vastly superior control for vertical shooting, and having the option to use two batteries at once for longer shooting between battery changes. -- ...
Magnus Wedberg
abuachmed
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Some (most?) Target stores are selling the a200 for $349. http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=282140&t=1437951...
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