{"product_id":"minolta-auto-280ex","title":"Minolta Auto 280PX Electroflash Shoe Mount Flash Unit Leatherette Case Tested Excellent","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  body {\n    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n    color: #222;\n    max-width: 800px;\n    margin: 20px auto;\n    padding: 0 20px;\n  }\n  h1 {\n    font-size: 1.5rem;\n    border-bottom: 2px solid #333;\n    padding-bottom: 4px;\n    margin-top: 24px;\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\n  }\n  h2 {\n    font-size: 1.2rem;\n    margin-top: 18px;\n    margin-bottom: 8px;\n    color: #444;\n  }\n  p {\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\n  }\n  ul {\n    margin-top: 4px;\n    margin-bottom: 16px;\n    padding-left: 20px;\n  }\n  li {\n    margin-bottom: 4px;\n  }\n  hr {\n    border: none;\n    border-top: 1px solid #ccc;\n    margin: 24px 0;\n  }\n  .valuation-list {\n    list-style-type: square;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Minolta Auto 280PX is a compact, dedicated TTL shoe-mount electronic flash unit introduced in 1981 alongside the flaghip Minolta X-700 35mm SLR camera. Engineered for seamless integration with Minolta's Program System, it provides direct Off-The-Film (OTF) flash metering and full Programmed Autoflash operation when paired with the X-700, X-500, or X-300 bodies. Features a guide number of 28 (meters at ISO 100), ASA film speed selection window, high\/low winder sync power toggle, test\/ready monitor button, and a multi-pin dedicated hot shoe connection. Powered by four standard AA batteries. Serial number A164417. Complete with original Minolta black leatherette snap-closure protective pouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Condition: Excellent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black plastic casing is in exceptionally clean cosmetic condition with minimal handling marks. The fresnel flash tube window is clear and free of cracks or discoloration. The hot shoe mount plate and dedicated electronic contacts are clean and unblemished. Battery compartment terminal contacts are completely free of oxidation or corrosion. Mechanically and electronically fully tested: charges rapidly, fires reliably via test button and camera shoe trigger, and ready light indicator functions properly. Serial number A164417. Fully tested and working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIncluded\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinolta Auto 280PX Electroflash Unit (Serial No. A164417)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Minolta Black Leatherette Snap-Closure Pouch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated Off-The-Film (OTF) TTL programmed flash control for Minolta X-Series SLRs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful Guide Number 28 (meters at ISO 100) \/ 92 (feet at ISO 100)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHi\/Lo winder sync modes enabling rapid sequence firing with Motor Drive 1 \/ Auto Winder G\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated multi-contact Minolta hot shoe with locking ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear exposure confirmation LED, test button, and ASA film speed calculator graph\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuns on 4 x readily available standard AA batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Auto 280PX was the primary dedicated mid-sized flash designed for the Minolta X-700 system. Finding clean, fully operational examples with corrosion-free battery compartments and original leatherette storage cases makes this an essential accessory for film photographers shooting with vintage Minolta X-series camera bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeywords\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinolta Auto 280PX, Minolta 280PX Flash, Minolta X-700 Flash, Minolta TTL Electroflash, Vintage Minolta Shoe Mount Flash, Tested Minolta Camera Flash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minolta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55537599512918,"sku":null,"price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/5213\/1414\/files\/IMGP2372_2fcc5585-d4e1-414f-b454-d1c4bad5ff92.jpg?v=1790753323","url":"https:\/\/colinscameras.co.uk\/products\/minolta-auto-280ex","provider":"Colins Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}