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Post by dennis0311 on Jan 31, 2016 11:08:53 GMT -5
Took out my XE-7 this morning and put some fresh batteries in it. First it seemed to take longer than usual for the meter to wake up. Next my battery check light was not working. That didn't bother me to much. Then I went to take a photo on the A setting and the shutter stayed up. It returned when I set the dial to X. I have not used an old flash on here in fear of burning the electronics. I asked that on another post and waiting for an answer. Tried the batteries in the X-570, worked perfect because they are brand new. What could be the issue with my Minolta XE7. Feeling a little frustrated.
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Post by dennis0311 on Jan 31, 2016 11:54:57 GMT -5
Good news, it seems I have fixed the problem with my Minolta. I took my car key and cleaned the battery contact. Everything works even the battery check. I still want to know if that Rollei flash with -356 volt reverse polarity can be used? Don't want to take a chance with a great working camera.
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Post by Stephen on Jan 31, 2016 13:44:20 GMT -5
Not specific to the XE-7, but any electronic flash should work, however if the shoe has extra contacts as per Olympus, then be careful, very careful as if the power is left on whist fitting it may cause damage as the contact touches the extra studs as the flash id fitted. Also before removal, the flash should be switched off and discharged before removal.
The XE-7 does not appear to have extra contacts, but is is best practice to fit switch off, and test fired to discharge it before fitting, and reverse for removal.
The actual firing contacts should stand the voltage, it is very low current, but be careful, maybe the Minolta is known to experts to have issues.
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Post by dennis0311 on Jan 31, 2016 14:11:28 GMT -5
Thank you Stephen for the information. After cleaning the battery contact and getting this camera fully functional. I want to try this flash on it. I have read that this flash may not be good on more modern cameras. Not testing it on the Minolta X-570 though. I will take your advice on this and be careful. The famous saying is, what could go wrong.
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