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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