Minolta 2500HS (D) Maxxum Flash with Case for Dimage A1, Z1, 7Hi, 7i, 7, 5, 5D & 7D Cameras

by Konica-Minolta

Product Details

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• Item Weight: 6.7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000CA0I6
• Item model number: 8845-107
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 23, 2006

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The compact Minolta Program/Maxxum Flash 2500 (D) is a new member to Minoltas powerful line of Maxxum flash units. This affordable flash unit is characterized by powerful, automatic performance and is compatible with all Minolta Maxxum Single Lens-Reflex (SLR) film cameras, the Minolta DiMAGE series of digital cameras including the new Minolta DiMAGE A1 and DiMAGE Z1 digital cameras.

When used in combination with Minolta’s D series lenses and Advanced Distance Integration (ADI) compatible camera bodies such as the Maxxum 4, Maxxum 5 and Maxxum 7, the new Minolta Program/Maxxum Flash 2500 (D) uses the sophisticated ADI metering system for controlling flash exposures. With conventional flash metering, dark or highly reflective subjects can deceive the metering system and cause over or underexposure. To reduce influence from subject or background reflectance, ADI metering uses distance information from Minolta D series lenses with TTL (through the lens) metering to control the flash output.

The Program/Maxxum Flash 2500 (D) has a bounce flash head that can be tilted between 0 and 90 degrees. This can be used to create soft, indirect lighting in interiors by reflecting the flash off the ceiling.

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Customer Reviews

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed, March 25, 2006

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Bud Guide "Izzy" (Waynesboro, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Minolta 2500HS (D) Maxxum Flash with Case for Dimage A1, Z1, 7Hi, 7i, 7, 5, 5D & 7D Cameras (Electronics)

Bought flash for my Maxxum 5D to use for longer, wider coverage in large rooms. Did some comparison tests against the built-in flash on the camera and the pics with the external flash weren't as well lit as the built-in. These shots were taken at about 15 feet. Haven't tried any yet at the range I bought it for, but would have expected the tests to be better.

4.0 out of 5 stars Decent flash for the price, December 16, 2009

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This review is from: Minolta 2500HS (D) Maxxum Flash with Case for Dimage A1, Z1, 7Hi, 7i, 7, 5, 5D & 7D Cameras (Electronics)

The flash is compact and light. When used with some manual flash power adjustment, it provides good illumination. However, when left in full auto mode with Konika Minolta Maxxum 7D , it tends to underexpose the images. Camera's built in flash actually works better when in full auto. However, with some learning and experimentation, one can achieve quite nice results with 2500HS.