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2026-08-18 - Vivitar Auto Focus Zoom 730AFM Electronic Flash

 

The Vivitar Auto Focus Zoom 730AFM Electronic Flash is a dedicated, hot-shoe mount electronic flash for Minolta / Sony (AFM) cameras. It features full TTL (Through-The-Lens) exposure control, an infrared autofocus-assist beam for low-light conditions, and a bounce / swivel head to soften your lighting. It requires 4 AA batteries. Vivitar also released the AFC for Canon, AFNi for Nikon, and AFP for Pentax).

Key Features:

  • Guide Number: 35 metres / 115 feet (at ISO 100)
  • Exposure Control: Supports full TTL (Through-The-Lens) auto exposure for accurate, automatic flash metering which cuts off power once correct exposure is met, resulting in faster recycle times and longer battery life.
  • Flash Articulation: Equipped with a vertical bounce head (up to 90°) and a swivel head that rotates 150° to the right and 180° to the left for flexible light bouncing.
  • Zoom Coverage: Slide-out zoom mechanism that can be manually adjusted to match lens focal lengths of 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, and 85mm.
  • Power Source: 4x AA batteries (Alkaline or NiMH)
  • Mounting: Slides onto camera’s hot shoe.
  • Autofocus Assist: Features a built-in infrared AF illuminator beam to help the camera lock focus in dark or low-contrast environments
  • High Sync Voltage: Can possibly damage the low-voltage circuitry of modern digital cameras.


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