problem with flash Sigma EF 430 ST - for Minolta

I have the following problem: I want to use it with the
Minolta Dynax 7000i (as far as I know this flash works with i-series),
but
it doesn't work.
It seems that everything is OK - the flash loads, it fires in test
mode, the camera recognizes it, the infrared is working etc...however,
when I take a picture and fire
camera trigger, the flssh does not fire. It just does nothing. Any
idea
what is the problem?

I would be grateful for help.

Martin

 

wrote:
> I have the following problem: I want to use it with the
> Minolta Dynax 7000i (as far as I know this flash works with i-series),
> but
> it doesn't work.
> It seems that everything is OK - the flash loads, it fires in test
> mode, the camera recognizes it, the infrared is working etc...however,
> when I take a picture and fire
> camera trigger, the flssh does not fire. It just does nothing. Any
> idea
> what is the problem?

While the camera should do it automatically, try setting the camera to,
for example, 1/60 in A mode or M mode.
Is there a "flash" symbol on the camera on?
Is there a built in flash? Is it not latched down all the way?

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> While the camera should do it automatically, try setting the camera to,
> for example, 1/60 in A mode or M mode.
> Is there a "flash" symbol on the camera on?
> Is there a built in flash? Is it not latched down all the way?
>

OK, thanks for reply, I will try to fire it in different modes and
will let know what happens.

P.S. Yes, there is a flash symbol on the camera - everything seems to
be OK, except the fact, the flash does not fire with the camera.
There isn't built in flash.

Martin

 

On 13 Pa , 20:26, wrote:
> > While the camera should do it automatically, try setting the camera to,
> > for example, 1/60 in A mode or M mode.
> > Is there a "flash" symbol on the camera on?
> > Is there a built in flash? Is it not latched down all the way?
>
> OK, thanks for reply, I will try to fire it in different modes and
> will let know what happens.
>
> P.S. Yes, there is a flash symbol on the camera - everything seems to
> be OK, except the fact, the flash does not fire with the camera.
> There isn't built in flash.
>
> Martin

Well, I tried in A-mode (aperture priority) and - I guess it works
fine. The flash fires. I don't know if it works as it should, I
haven't finished the roll of film, I will check it.

Any guess why it doesn't work in P mode?

Thanks for help!

 

On 13 Pa , 20:26, wrote:
> > While the camera should do it automatically, try setting the camera to,
> > for example, 1/60 in A mode or M mode.
> > Is there a "flash" symbol on the camera on?
> > Is there a built in flash? Is it not latched down all the way?
>
> OK, thanks for reply, I will try to fire it in different modes and
> will let know what happens.
>
> P.S. Yes, there is a flash symbol on the camera - everything seems to
> be OK, except the fact, the flash does not fire with the camera.
> There isn't built in flash.
>
> Martin

Well,I checked it in A mode (aperture priority) and the flash fired. I
don't know if it works as exactly as it should, but it fires
Do you know why it doesn't work in P mode?

Thanks for help!

 

wrote:

> Well, I tried in A-mode (aperture priority) and - I guess it works
> fine. The flash fires. I don't know if it works as it should, I
> haven't finished the roll of film, I will check it.
>
> Any guess why it doesn't work in P mode?

No idea. But in P-mode the camera should set the shutter to a usable
flash range (1/60 - 1/125 ish ( I don't know that specific camera
model)) and a usable aperture (typically f/8 or faster) with ISO 100 -
400 films).

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