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whitbycolin



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5D - Maxxum 3500xi Flash Unit
      #649746 - 30/04/2008 10:58

I would like advice on whether my Minolta Maxxum 3500xi is compatible with my 5D? I have tried it and it seems to be blowing the image out as if I had just fired a flood lamp. It seems to be extremely powerful and whilst it was fine for my film bodies I was wondering if I ought to get a alternative unit for the 5D, alternatively can anyone suggest a website that might have additional information

Thanks

WhitbyColin

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Roger_Provins
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Re: 5D - Maxxum 3500xi Flash Unit [Re: whitbycolin]
      #649983 - 30/04/2008 17:57

The only Sony/Minolta flash guns which are fully compatible with your camera are those with a "D" suffix. The 3500xi is not.

Here is the Sony compatibility chart but it is also applicable to the Minolta 5D.

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Rog

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whitbycolin



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Re: 5D - Maxxum 3500xi Flash Unit [Re: Roger_Provins]
      #651908 - 06/05/2008 00:19

Hi Rog, thanks for that it is a shame but I guess to be expected. Were it not for it seeming to work on some shots I would have ruled it out altogether. I am now looking to source a unit that is more compatible but early indications seem to make it look as an expensive route.

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