Sony - HVL-F56AM AKA Minolta 5600 flash

[tango_28]

It's $349 at Adorama, just got the email from for the price

[JimC]

They've also got the HVL-F36AM listed at $249

http://www.adorama.com/ISOHVLF36.htm...&item_no=1

I don't know if they're actually in stock or not yet, though.

[tango_28]

Coming in two weeks, Just got off the phone with them. Also you have to place your order thru the phone, no internet orders being taken at this time.

[Hawaii Built]

"Compatible Models: DSLR-A100 DSLR-A100K
*DSC-F505V, DSC-F707, DSC-F717, DSC-S70, DSC-S75, DSC-S85, MVC-CD1000, MVC-CD200, MVC-CD250, MVC-CD300, MVC-CD400, MVC-FD90, MVC-FD92, MVC-FD95 and MVC-FD97 require use of ACC Cable (included). " - taken from Adorama's description... hmmm, what's the difference between DSLR-A100 and DSLR-A100K?

Those prices seem to be only a few bucks higher than the Minolta flashes. cool.

[GJBenn85]

Nice to see Sony may allow people to buy accessories again for a reasonable price. Wonder how long flashes, remote releases, etc., will be on backorder once the initial supply is sold out?

[RavenFalls]

A100K = A100 with kit lens.

I notice two models missing from the compatibility list, specifically the 7D and 5D. While I can understand Sony not wanting to mention what are still "competitor's models," there has been some speculation on another forum that Sony's silence concerning KM compatibility might imply that the units have been redesigned just enough to work only with future Sony models, not past KM ones.

Can anyone confirm that the new Sony flashes will, in fact, be backward-compatible with the 7D/5D? If they are, I think you can expect a "market crash" on eBay for sellers of the 5600HS.

Hawaii Built wrote:

"Compatible Models: DSLR-A100 DSLR-A100K
*DSC-F505V, DSC-F707, DSC-F717, DSC-S70, DSC-S75, DSC-S85, MVC-CD1000, MVC-CD200, MVC-CD250, MVC-CD300, MVC-CD400, MVC-FD90, MVC-FD92, MVC-FD95 and MVC-FD97 require use of ACC Cable (included). " - taken from Adorama's description... hmmm, what's the difference between DSLR-A100 and DSLR-A100K?

Those prices seem to be only a few bucks higher than the Minolta flashes. cool.

[cope]

RavenFalls wrote:

there has been some speculation on another forum that Sony's silence concerning KM compatibility might imply that the units have been redesigned just enough to work only with future Sony models, not past KM ones.

Can anyone confirm that the new Sony flashes will, in fact, be backward-compatible with the 7D/5D? If they are, I think you can expect a "market crash" on eBay for sellers of the 5600HS.

I have read from many sources that the Sony units will be compatable with the 5D and 7D. Sony intends to sell cameras, this may explain their silence on the comatability issue. Forum speculation is for the most part just that, mindless speculation on the part of bored posters.

[maxxum7d]

Can someone who buys this post a review
Sony says its $449: http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTE...ctSKU=HVLF56AM
cope wrote:

RavenFalls wrote:

I have read from many sources that the Sony units will be compatable with the 5D and 7D. Sony intends to sell cameras, this may explain their silence on the comatability issue. Forum speculation is for the most part just that, mindless speculation on the part of bored posters.

[Gobs]

Given the chance, would you buy the 5600HS or would you wait for the Sony HVL-F56AM ?

Also are there any differece between the KM and Sony Flash?

thanks

[meanstreak]

Gobs wrote:

Given the chance, would you buy the 5600HS or would you wait for the Sony HVL-F56AM ?

Also are there any differece between the KM and Sony Flash?

thanks

I'm not sure if there are any differences but if they were close or the same the Sony is the better value since you can't get a 5600 without paying top dollar. I have a 5600 already that I paid 299 for so if they are relatively the same, their is no point for me to upgrade unless I act fast and sell mine for a profit on EBay. I think the days of people paying 500 for a 5600 are soon to be over.