Minolta 118X Flash – For Minolta X‑Series SR Mount – Fully Working – Very Good

DESCRIPTION

Minolta 118X compact hot‑shoe flash designed for Minolta SR‑mount and X‑series 35mm SLR cameras. Fully tested and working, offering simple automatic flash exposure in a lightweight, easy‑to‑use design. Ideal for completing a period‑correct Minolta manual‑focus kit.

CONDITION

Overall Condition: Very Good

• Fully tested and working
• Flash tube fires correctly
• Auto mode functioning
• Battery compartment clean with no corrosion
• Buttons and switches responsive
• Light cosmetic wear only

INCLUDED

• Minolta 118X flash
• Case

COMPATIBILITY NOTES

Correct for:

• Minolta SR‑mount manual‑focus bodies (SRT series, XE‑1, XD7, X‑300, X‑500, X‑700, etc.)
• Any camera with a standard ISO hot shoe (manual mode)

Not suitable for:

• Minolta/Sony A‑mount AF bodies
• Cameras requiring TTL or modern digital flash protocols

COLLECTORS NOTES

The 118X is a classic Minolta manual‑focus era flash, valued for its simplicity, reliability and compact size. Clean, working examples remain popular with collectors assembling complete X‑series kits and users wanting a straightforward, period‑correct flash.

KEY FEATURES

• Automatic and manual flash modes
• Guide Number approx. 18 (ISO 100, metres)
• Compact, lightweight design
• Standard hot‑shoe mounting
• Ideal for Minolta X‑series cameras

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