Which flashes work on the Maxxum 7000i?

[f/16]

Last night I ordered Maxxum 7000 and 7000i bodies. If I am correct the 7000 has the standard shoe that will accept my Nikon, Pentax, and Sunpak flashes(I know it won't be TTL but that's OK). But the 7000i has the non standard shoe. Which ones do TTL with the 7000i-HS, I, XI....?

 

[pbromaghin]

I have a Maxxum flash that I bought unknowingly just because it was a Minolta and I got it for practically nothing. The guy practically threw it at me. I shoot the previous generation MD mount and so I haven't used it and it is probably no good to me. You can have it for what I paid for it - $5 plus shipping. If you want more info, PM me and I'll look up the model, etc.

 

[f/16]

Look up the model and I'll let you know if I'm interested.

 

[pbromaghin]

Maxxum 4000 AF. I haven't tested it. It still has a $55 price tag on it. I say the guy almost threw it at me because he is an elderly guy who has dealt used equipment as a side job or a long time and is getting out of the business and really wanted to unload his inventory. I've bought stuff from him before and it was always pretty good.

 

[f/16]

Maxxum 4000 AF. I haven't tested it. It still has a $55 price tag on it. I say the guy almost threw it at me because he is an elderly guy who has dealt used equipment as a side job or a long time and is getting out of the business and really wanted to unload his inventory. I've bought stuff from him before and it was always pretty good.

I think the AF series flashes has the standard foot that only fits into the hot shoe on the first generation Maxxums.

 

[Ricardo Miranda]

Hi Bill

I hope that by now you have done some searching around the net.
There are plenty of places that will give you an overview of Minolta's AF system flashes.
This is a good one: http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/maxxum7k/index.htm

The initial 5000, 7000 and 9000 cameras all used the same "standard" shoe.
The 2800 and 4000 AF flashes are the recommended ones.
Curiosity: the Control Grip CG-1000 set was made mainly for the 7000 and 9000 cameras, but it can still be used with the 7000i and 8000i flashes as they have the contacts on the bottom for it.

Your 7000i will literally use any of the Monolta shoe flashes made for film cameras and maybe even the Sony ones.
I haven't a clue about the current "digi" system.
Any of the i, Xi, or HS will work with it. Special features like Wireless flash will not as only the XI cameras and onwards will have that.

I like my 7000 and 8000i.
I used to have the program Super back 70 for the 7000. Sold it years ago. Have regretted doing so.
One word: the 7000i introduced a feature that has been in all Minoltas since: when you turn off the power, the lens will return to the infinity setting every time. It is a good way for non internal focusing lens to remain at minimum length.

 

[pbromaghin]

I think the AF series flashes has the standard foot that only fits into the hot shoe on the first generation Maxxums.

I don't know what that means. Do you want it or not? I don't care either way. It's only 5 bucks.

 

[f/16]

I don't know what that means. Do you want it or not? I don't care either way. It's only 5 bucks.

No I'm not interested. I have about 12 flashes with the standard shoe and I'm looking for one with the Minolta only shoe for the 7000i.

 

[pbromaghin]

Wow, you have a lot of flashes.