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Flash Compatibility Chart - DSLR-A900

This chart gives an overview of the compatibility between the flashes available from Sony and Konica Minolta, and your Sony DSLR camera model. Click the compatibility status to display a detailed function chart.

Product Compatibility
Sony Flash
FLASH HVL-F36AM Compatible Functions  
FLASH HVL-F42AM Compatible Functions  
FLASH HVL-F56AM Compatible Functions  
FLASH HVL-F58AM Compatible Functions  
MACRO TWIN FLASH KIT HVL-MT24AM Compatible Functions  
RING LIGHT HVL-RLAM Compatible Functions  
FLASH HVL-F20AM Compatible Functions  
FLASH HVL-F32X (for Cyber-Shot) Not Compatible
FLASH HVL-F1000 (for Cyber-Shot) Not Compatible
Konica Minolta Flash
PROGRAM FLASH 5600HS (D) Compatible Functions  
PROGRAM FLASH 3600HS (D) Compatible Functions  
PROGRAM FLASH 2500 (D) Compatible Functions  
MACRO RING FLASH 1200 Compatible Functions  
MACRO TWIN FLASH 2400 Compatible Functions  
PROGRAM FLASH 5400HS Compatible Functions  
PROGRAM FLASH 5400Xi Compatible Functions  
PROGRAM FLASH 3500Xi Compatible Functions  
PROGRAM FLASH 2000Xi Compatible Functions  
PROGRAM FLASH 5200i Compatible Functions  
PROGRAM FLASH 3200i Compatible Functions  
PROGRAM FLASH 2000i Compatible Functions  
PROGRAM FLASH 4000AF Compatible Functions  
PROGRAM FLASH 2800AF Compatible Functions  
PROGRAM FLASH 1800AF Compatible Functions  
MACRO FLASH 1200AF Compatible Functions  
Vectis SF-1 Compatible Functions  
 
FLASH HVL-F36AM
Attaching OK
Burst OK
Program Reset N/A
ADI Flash Metering OK
P-TTL Flash Metering OK
TTL Flash Metering N/A
Auto Zoom OK
HSS (High Speed Sync) OK
Wireless / Remote HSS OK
Wireless / Remote Flash OK
Wireless Ratio / Controller Flash N/A
Wireless Ratio / Remote Flash OK
Slow Sync OK
AF Illuminator OK
OK : Available
N/A : Not Available
FLASH HVL-F42AM
Attaching OK
Burst OK
Program Reset N/A
ADI Flash Metering OK
P-TTL Flash Metering OK
TTL Flash Metering N/A
Auto Zoom OK
HSS (High Speed Sync) OK
Wireless / Remote HSS OK
Wireless / Remote Flash OK
Wireless controller N/A
Wireless Ratio / Controller Flash N/A
Wireless Ratio / Remote Flash OK
Slow Sync OK
Manual Flash OK
AF Illuminator OK
Auto zoom control optimized for image sensor size OK
Auto WB Adjustment with Color Temperature Info OK
Red-Eye Reduction N/A
OK : Available
N/A : Not Available
FLASH HVL-F56AM
Attaching OK
Burst OK
Program Reset N/A
ADI Flash Metering OK
P-TTL Flash Metering OK
TTL Flash Metering N/A
Auto Zoom OK
Flash Range Display OK
HSS (High Speed Sync) OK
Wireless / Remote HSS OK
Wireless / Remote Flash OK
Wireless Ratio / Controller Flash N/A
Wireless Ratio / Remote Flash OK
Slow Sync OK
Modelling flash OK
Multi Flash OK
Manual Flash OK
AF Illuminator OK
OK : Available
N/A : Not Available
FLASH HVL-F58AM
Attaching OK
Burst OK
Program Reset N/A
ADI Flash Metering OK
P-TTL Flash Metering OK
TTL Flash Metering N/A
Auto Zoom OK
Flash Range Display OK
HSS (High Speed Sync) OK
Wireless / Remote HSS OK
Wireless / Remote Flash OK
Wireless controller OK
Wireless Ratio / Controller Flash OK
Wireless Ratio / Remote Flash OK
Slow Sync OK
Modelling flash OK
Multi Flash OK
Manual Flash OK
AF Illuminator OK
Auto zoom control optimized for image sensor size OK
Auto WB Adjustment with Color Temperature Info OK
Red-Eye Reduction N/A
OK : Available
N/A : Not Available
MACRO TWIN FLASH KIT HVL-MT24AM
Attaching OK
Burst OK
Program Reset N/A
ADI Flash Metering N/A
P-TTL Flash Metering OK
TTL Flash Metering N/A
Slow Sync OK
Modelling flash OK
Manual Flash OK
OK : Available
N/A : Not Available
RING LIGHT HVL-RLAM
Attaching OK
Lightning OK
OK : Available
N/A : Not Available
(1)   Flash shoe adapter F1-SA1AM is necessary.
FLASH HVL-F20AM
Attaching OK
Burst OK
Program Reset N/A
ADI Flash Metering OK
P-TTL Flash Metering OK
TTL Flash Metering N/A
Auto Zoom N/A
HSS (High Speed Sync) N/A
Wireless / Remote HSS N/A
Wireless / Remote Flash N/A
Wireless controller OK
Wireless Ratio / Controller Flash N/A
Wireless Ratio / Remote Flash N/A
Slow Sync OK
Manual Flash N/A
AF Illuminator N/A
Auto zoom control optimized for image sensor size N/A
Auto WB Adjustment with Color Temperature Info OK
Red-Eye Reduction N/A
OK : Available
N/A : Not Available
PROGRAM FLASH 5600HS (D)
Attaching OK
Burst OK
Program Reset N/A
ADI Flash Metering OK
P-TTL Flash Metering OK
TTL Flash Metering N/A
Auto Zoom OK
Flash Range Display OK
HSS (High Speed Sync) OK
Wireless / Remote HSS OK
Wireless / Remote Flash OK
Wireless Ratio / Controller Flash N/A
Wireless Ratio / Remote Flash OK
Slow Sync OK
Modelling flash OK
Multi Flash OK
Manual Flash OK
AF Illuminator OK
OK : Available
N/A : Not Available
PROGRAM FLASH 3600HS (D)
Attaching OK
Burst OK
Program Reset N/A
ADI Flash Metering OK
P-TTL Flash Metering OK
TTL Flash Metering N/A
Auto Zoom OK
HSS (High Speed Sync) OK
Wireless / Remote HSS OK
Wireless / Remote Flash OK
Wireless Ratio / Controller Flash N/A
Wireless Ratio / Remote Flash N/A
Slow Sync OK
AF Illuminator OK
OK : Available
N/A : Not Available
PROGRAM FLASH 2500 (D)
Attaching OK
Burst OK
Program Reset N/A
ADI Flash Metering OK
P-TTL Flash Metering OK
TTL Flash Metering N/A
Slow Sync OK
AF Illuminator OK
OK : Available
N/A : Not Available
MACRO RING FLASH 1200
Attaching OK
Burst OK
Program Reset N/A
ADI Flash Metering N/A
P-TTL Flash Metering OK
TTL Flash Metering N/A
Slow Sync OK
Manual Flash OK
AF Illuminator OK
OK : Available
N/A : Not Available
MACRO TWIN FLASH 2400
Attaching OK
Burst OK
Program Reset N/A
ADI Flash Metering N/A
P-TTL Flash Metering OK
TTL Flash Metering N/A
Slow Sync OK
Modelling flash OK
Manual Flash OK
OK : Available
N/A : Not Available
PROGRAM FLASH 5400HS
Attaching OK
Burst OK
Program Reset N/A
ADI Flash Metering N/A
P-TTL Flash Metering N/A
TTL Flash Metering N/A
Auto Zoom OK
Flash Range Display OK
HSS (High Speed Sync) N/A
Wireless / Remote HSS N/A
Wireless / Remote Flash N/A
Slow Sync OK
Modelling flash OK
Multi Flash OK
Manual Flash OK
AF Illuminator OK
OK : Available
N/A : Not Available
PROGRAM FLASH 5400Xi
Attaching OK
Burst OK
Program Reset N/A
ADI Flash Metering N/A
P-TTL Flash Metering N/A
TTL Flash Metering N/A
Auto Zoom OK
Flash Range Display OK
Wireless / Remote Flash N/A
Slow Sync OK
Multi Flash OK
Manual Flash OK
AF Illuminator OK
OK : Available
N/A : Not Available
PROGRAM FLASH 3500Xi
Attaching OK
Burst OK
Program Reset N/A
ADI Flash Metering N/A
P-TTL Flash Metering N/A
TTL Flash Metering N/A
Auto Zoom OK
Wireless / Remote Flash N/A
Slow Sync OK
AF Illuminator OK
OK : Available
N/A : Not Available
PROGRAM FLASH 2000Xi
Attaching OK
Burst OK
Program Reset N/A
ADI Flash Metering N/A
P-TTL Flash Metering N/A
TTL Flash Metering N/A
Slow Sync OK
AF Illuminator OK
OK : Available
N/A : Not Available
PROGRAM FLASH 5200i
Attaching OK
Burst OK
Program Reset N/A
ADI Flash Metering N/A
P-TTL Flash Metering N/A
TTL Flash Metering N/A
Auto Zoom OK
Flash Range Display OK
Slow Sync OK
Multi Flash OK
Manual Flash OK
AF Illuminator OK
OK : Available
N/A : Not Available
PROGRAM FLASH 3200i
Attaching OK
Burst OK
Program Reset N/A
ADI Flash Metering N/A
P-TTL Flash Metering N/A
TTL Flash Metering N/A
Auto Zoom OK
Slow Sync OK
AF Illuminator OK
OK : Available
N/A : Not Available
PROGRAM FLASH 2000i
Attaching OK
Burst OK
Program Reset N/A
ADI Flash Metering N/A
P-TTL Flash Metering N/A
TTL Flash Metering N/A
Slow Sync OK
AF Illuminator OK
OK : Available
N/A : Not Available
PROGRAM FLASH 4000AF
Attaching OK
Burst OK
Program Reset N/A
ADI Flash Metering N/A
P-TTL Flash Metering N/A
TTL Flash Metering N/A
Auto Zoom OK
Flash Range Display OK
Slow Sync OK
Manual Flash OK
AF Illuminator N/A
OK : Available
N/A : Not Available
Important Notes:
  • The flash always fires by full firing (*) because the flash metering system is not supported.
    (*) It is possible to change the GNo. (Output level) if the flash has a manual flash function.
  • It can only be used with the Flash Shoe Adapter FS-1100 made by Konica Minolta.
  • The Af illuminator function is not supported
PROGRAM FLASH 2800AF
Attaching OK
Burst OK
Program Reset N/A
ADI Flash Metering N/A
P-TTL Flash Metering N/A
TTL Flash Metering N/A
Slow Sync OK
AF Illuminator N/A
OK : Available
N/A : Not Available
Important Notes:
  • The flash always fires by full firing (*) because the flash metering system is not supported.
    (*) It is possible to change the GNo. (Output level) if the flash has a manual flash function.
  • It can only be used with the Flash Shoe Adapter FS-1100 made by Konica Minolta.
  • The Af illuminator function is not supported
PROGRAM FLASH 1800AF
Attaching OK
Burst OK
Program Reset N/A
ADI Flash Metering N/A
P-TTL Flash Metering N/A
TTL Flash Metering N/A
Slow Sync OK
AF Illuminator N/A
OK : Available
N/A : Not Available
Important Notes:
  • The flash always fires by full firing (*) because the flash metering system is not supported.
    (*) It is possible to change the GNo. (Output level) if the flash has a manual flash function.
  • It can only be used with the Flash Shoe Adapter FS-1100 made by Konica Minolta.
  • The Af illuminator function is not supported
MACRO FLASH 1200AF
Attaching OK
Burst OK
Program Reset N/A
ADI Flash Metering N/A
P-TTL Flash Metering N/A
TTL Flash Metering N/A
Slow Sync OK
AF Illuminator OK
OK : Available
N/A : Not Available
Important Notes:
  • The flash always fires by full firing (*) because the flash metering system is not supported.
    (*) It is possible to change the GNo. (Output level) if the flash has a manual flash function.
  • It can only be used with the Flash Shoe Adapter FS-1100 made by Konica Minolta.
  • The Af illuminator function is not supported
Vectis SF-1
Attaching OK
Burst OK
Program Reset N/A
ADI Flash Metering N/A
P-TTL Flash Metering N/A
TTL Flash Metering N/A
Slow Sync OK
AF Illuminator OK
OK : Available
N/A : Not Available

Important Notes:


  • The flash always fires by full firing (*) because the flash metering system is not supported.

    (*) It is possible to change the GNo. (Output level) if the flash has a manual flash function.



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