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I'm not advocating for ADI flash. I'm only pointing out that it functions when an ADI flash is not on the camera, but attached with an ADI cable.
Anyone can use it if they like it -- or not.

Edited by XKAES - 25 May 2022 at 17:40
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I didn't see anyone here advocating ADI. What I saw, and what I said, was that posters in this thread seem to be talking about it as if it's all based on subject distance, so I pointed out that it isn't.
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ADI -- Advanced Distance Integration.

Minolta -- "Unlike conventional TTL flash metering, ADI is not influenced by the reflectance of the subject or background ensuring optimal flash exposures."

Sony -- "When ADI Flash is selected, using a lens that is provided with a distance encoder feature can perform more accurate flash compensation by using more accurate distance information."

Having an ADI flash on a camera bracket will provide much more pleasing flash pictures, and will be just as accurate if the flash were on the camera.
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I guess I now have to do this so we can all move on:

http://thesybersite.com/public/ADI-described-by-Minolta.jpg

http://thesybersite.com/public/ADI-described-by-Sony.jpg

My main point for hopefully the last time: ADI always works in conjunction with TTL pre-flash and metering, not with just subject distance alone.

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I'm glad you posted this information because it proves my point exactly -- having an ADI flash on a camera flash handle/bracket (instead of on the camera flash shoe) will work exactly the same because the ADI flash is at the exact same distance to the subject as the camera.

The only difference will be less "FLAT-FLASH/RED-EYE" effect.

Try it, you'll like it.

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To the OP, you'll need a mighty stack of adapters to make it work. So while its possible the answer is buy a Godox controller and MF12 twin flash kit.

I have both and after more than a decade of using the AF1200, will likely never use it again after getting the Godox kit. Excellent results are now easily achieved, the controller quick to configure and the flash heads can be used off cam for the win. I often use one off cam even hand held because wireless, not a thing that's possible with the AF1200, even by manipulating which elements flash.

I've always managed the AF1200 manually until now and its been a good thing on the A700. But the Godox kit on the A99 is a gigantic leap forward in light quality, control and usability.

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Thinking of buying this 3x-1x for the a99II. How is it? I am also looking for the slide copier.
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Originally posted by robz4 robz4 wrote:

I am also looking for the slide copier.


Good luck with finding one of those.

If you have an enlarger, it would be easy to set it up as a slide copier -- and if it has a color head, you can add color correction.


And if you DON'T have an enlarger, buying one would probably be cheaper than the slide copier.
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Originally posted by robz4 robz4 wrote:

Thinking of buying this 3x-1x for the a99II. How is it? I am also looking for the slide copier.


Are you asking about using the flash this thread is discussing on an a99ii ?
This thread is in the lighting sub forum.

In which case , don't bother .
You'll have no flash control , just a full blast output when used with the original controller .
If your able to track down the Minolta MFC-1000 flash controller and use a hotshoe adapter , then it'll work .

Or are you asking about the 1x-3x lens ?

If so I use the macro lens on my a99ii and it works fine .
I've used mine on my a99ii , a77ii, an a7Riv via the LA-EA5 adapter and I've also used it on film cameras .

Lighting is typically with the Minolta MFC-1000 controller ( with the Sony iISO to MIS adapter where needed ) or available light .

It took a long time , but I eventually found a NIB slide copier , though I've not had chance to use it yet .

I think I've posted images from the lens here on the samples thread and possibly the close-up/ macro thread .
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Originally posted by XKAES XKAES wrote:

Originally posted by robz4 robz4 wrote:

I am also looking for the slide copier.


Good luck with finding one of those.

If you have an enlarger, it would be easy to set it up as a slide copier -- and if it has a color head, you can add color correction.


And if you DON'T have an enlarger, buying one would probably be cheaper than the slide copier.


Colour enlargers are certainly available for less than I paid for my copier .
I can't remember what I paid , but I paid it because I wanted one for a long time !

My medium format colour enlarger on the other hand , complete with full colour printing darkroom set-up which would have cost many thousands ££££'s when new was given to me for nothing by a friend of a friend .
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FYI: Minolta Slide Copy Unit 1000.

It is easy to use, with an x-y micro-adjustment table and a ring flash attached to the bottom for even lighting.
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cool - I did end up buying the 3x-1x today from Japan to use with the a99ii. I have the flash controller and the ringflash. Ill keep looking for the slide copy unit. If you see one for sale keep me posted. I am using it with the a99ii. What camera are you using it with? can you share some pics of 1x and 3x with the camera? Also a copy of one of your slides? Thank you
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Good luck with your search of a Minolta Slide Copier 1000. I have seen 2 of them on eBay since 2009 and below is one of them

Shown here mounted on the Minolta Macro Stand 1000 that has holes pre-punched for the Slide copy unit. And don't look for that either this is the only one i ever saw for sale over the same period and some members here and elsewhere have placed their name on my list in case i ever decide to sell it.
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