A1 and VIVITAR 730 AFM Flash

[Peter Kartalov]

I am getting an A1 soon and was wondering if the VIVITAR 730 AFM I used with my Maxxum 5 will work with the A1 as it did with the film SLR. I mean TTL metering, bounced flash, ADI adn so on...
Any help.
Thanx
Peter

 

[DigitalAngel]

I am getting an A1 soon and was wondering if the VIVITAR 730 AFM I
used with my Maxxum 5 will work with the A1 as it did with the film
SLR. I mean TTL metering, bounced flash, ADI adn so on...
Any help.
Thanx
Peter

I went to the Vivitar website and I couldn't find anything regarding compatability with any of the Minolta DiMage cameras. But if it worked fine with you Maxxum 5 I can't see why it wouldn't with the A1. I have a Maxxum 5 and an A2 abut I use the 3600HSd with both cameras. You could send an email to Vivitar and Minolta asking them for help.
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[iammobay]

I am getting an A1 soon and was wondering if the VIVITAR 730 AFM I
used with my Maxxum 5 will work with the A1 as it did with the film
SLR. I mean TTL metering, bounced flash, ADI adn so on...
Any help.
Thanx
Peter

Most likely it will only fire at full power, if at all. A1 program flash uses a pre-flash to meter the scene and determine flash power for proper exposure. Minolta D type flash units suppoirt pre-flash and work with the A1. Sigma and Mentz also have introduced new flash units that provide the pre-flash. By the way the D stands for Distance and means the flash can support the ADI flash control mode. ADI also requires a pre-flash, even with film cameras. This is covered in the manual (available for download so you can preview prior to purchase.)

 

[Jeff Tokayer]

I am getting an A1 soon and was wondering if the VIVITAR 730 AFM I
used with my Maxxum 5 will work with the A1 as it did with the film
SLR. I mean TTL metering, bounced flash, ADI adn so on...
Any help.
Thanx
Peter

The Vivitar 730 failed to work with my original D7. I would guess that it's no more compatible with the A1.

If you're on a budget, then consider any of the Auto-Thyristor models suggested in this forum. Otherwise, for full TTL & ADI compatibility, stick with the Minolta, Sigma or Metz flashes.

Jeff.

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[Peter Kartalov]

Yeah, guys...it really does not work. All the Vivitar does is to blast the hell out of what's infront of it. I get completely bright, almost white pic. no communication between the flash and the camera... Too bad I like bounced flash so much, I'll have to buy a new unit
Peter

I am getting an A1 soon and was wondering if the VIVITAR 730 AFM I
used with my Maxxum 5 will work with the A1 as it did with the film
SLR. I mean TTL metering, bounced flash, ADI adn so on...
Any help.
Thanx
Peter

The Vivitar 730 failed to work with my original D7. I would guess
that it's no more compatible with the A1.
If you're on a budget, then consider any of the Auto-Thyristor
models suggested in this forum. Otherwise, for full TTL & ADI
compatibility, stick with the Minolta, Sigma or Metz flashes.

Jeff.

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[JusGene]

Differences in circuitry would be needed. A2 (info at M site) indicates levels of backward compatibility with older M flash units. Otherwise, expect only full power and you must then meter shots and shoot in manual mode, if A&S settings can handle the shot.

My D7 uses my 3500xi, but inevitably I shoot straight up and add a slave. Often works well. Non-M branded non likely to give features unless such compatibility is stated on other brands website.

I think you can use the other equipt. if you just run a short bank of tests and consider adding slaves - I've been satisfied.
Good Luck

I am getting an A1 soon and was wondering if the VIVITAR 730 AFM I
used with my Maxxum 5 will work with the A1 as it did with the film
SLR. I mean TTL metering, bounced flash, ADI adn so on...
Any help.
Thanx
Peter

The Vivitar 730 failed to work with my original D7. I would guess
that it's no more compatible with the A1.
If you're on a budget, then consider any of the Auto-Thyristor
models suggested in this forum. Otherwise, for full TTL & ADI
compatibility, stick with the Minolta, Sigma or Metz flashes.

Jeff.

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http://www.pbase.com