Sony/Minolta users
Jun 3, 2013 13:57:43 #
I recently updated my DSLR to a Sony Alpha 350. My previous flash was Minolta 3600HS. My upgrade came with a Promaster 7500 EDF. Any thoughts as to which one I should keep and which one I should sell?
Jun 3, 2013 14:12:35 #
Sunnykaren
Loc: Michigan
I'm new to digital stuff, but I think there can be a problem with some older flashes on the newer digital cameras. I would research it well for compatibility issues ( amt of elec discharge differences?) Maybe someone who knows more about this could advise you?
Jun 3, 2013 14:33:59 #
I would keep them both for the simple reason that if you ever decide to use remote triggers, then you are set. Even though neither one of them is high end as far as spending money is concerned, they are both pretty powerful. If they both work with TTL on your camera, then you have it made in the shade! If you need to get rid of one or the other, keep the one that has the most features. Hotshoe compatibility is not an issue with either one of these.
I have an old Vivitar 7500 flash that I keep on my Sony a580. It does not work with TTL but that does not bother me since all of the manual controls on the flash unit work just fine. I do have to use a hotshoe adapter though. No biggie.
I have an old Vivitar 7500 flash that I keep on my Sony a580. It does not work with TTL but that does not bother me since all of the manual controls on the flash unit work just fine. I do have to use a hotshoe adapter though. No biggie.
Jun 3, 2013 14:43:21 #
Jun 3, 2013 14:44:15 #
I don't use flash very often so I am not sure I will ever use both. The promaster has a rotating flash head. Is this important?
Jun 3, 2013 15:15:32 #
ronaldgslater wrote:
It comes in handy.I don't use flash very often so I am not sure I will ever use both. The promaster has a rotating flash head. Is this important?
Jun 3, 2013 17:03:04 #
Sunnykaren
Loc: Michigan
It seems to me you could use a non-rotating flash as a remote flash, but would be restricting to use on camera ...as you couldn't swivel for more control on bouncing flash from a wall or reflectors off to the side.
Jun 3, 2013 18:57:47 #
Was wondering what the need to rotate the flash was. Thanks for the info.
Jun 4, 2013 08:22:02 #
ronaldgslater wrote:
Was wondering what the need to rotate the flash was. Thanks for the info.
It is very useful for bounce flash.
Jun 4, 2013 09:52:41 #
Thanks but they both rotate up and down but the promaster rotates side to side. I guess you would use it to bounce from corners?
Jun 4, 2013 10:00:01 #
ronaldgslater wrote:
Thanks but they both rotate up and down but the promaster rotates side to side. I guess you would use it to bounce from corners?
Well from the wall, or a reflector. But that is the general idea.
Jun 4, 2013 11:04:05 #
Just curious why you picked the A-350 instead of the A-37?
I had looked at the A-350 but chose the A-37 based on reviews like this:
http://snapsort.com/compare/Sony-SLT-A37-vs-Sony_Alpha_DSLR-A350
I realize the 350 is a "real" DSLR and the 37 is an SLT, but the capabilities for the price swayed me.
Just asking...
Phil
I had looked at the A-350 but chose the A-37 based on reviews like this:
http://snapsort.com/compare/Sony-SLT-A37-vs-Sony_Alpha_DSLR-A350
I realize the 350 is a "real" DSLR and the 37 is an SLT, but the capabilities for the price swayed me.
Just asking...
Phil
Jun 4, 2013 11:38:24 #
Just a case of a deal coming along that I could not refuse.
The A37 is no doubt a better camera but this was way cheaper.
The A37 is no doubt a better camera but this was way cheaper.
Jun 4, 2013 14:37:38 #
I have the 3600hs and the Sony A300 and A77 the 3600 HS appears to work well with both bodies whereas the 5600 and 5800 HS I have don't seem to work anywhere near as consistently
Jun 4, 2013 18:19:19 #
ronaldgslater wrote:
I recently updated my DSLR to a Sony Alpha 350. My previous flash was Minolta 3600HS. My upgrade came with a Promaster 7500 EDF. Any thoughts as to which one I should keep and which one I should sell?
I would keep both and learn to use them on camera and off camera. I shoot Sony and I have 7 flashes and use them a good deal in full sun to fill shadows, both on camera and off camera. Your 3600HS will do high speed sync I believe and you can get some fantastic results using HSS. Below is a pic I did recently using HSS in full sun at noon.
For an explanation of HSS, see this thread. http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-123170-1.html
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