The SC-5 flash adapter is specially designed to connect all standard shoe flashes to the proprietary Sony Alpha/Minolta Maxxum hot shoes. This will allow you to accept any flash or accessory having a standard shoe. This adapter is fully compatible to work with all Sony Alpha & Konica Minolta Maxxum SLR Cameras. It provides a standard PC connection similar to the more expensive Sony FAST1AM Sony Sync Terminal Adapter and Konica Minolta Maxxum FS-1100 PLUS. With this adapter, you can expand your choice of flashes & accessories for your Sony Alpha/Minolta cameras. Works with all Sony Alpha/Minolta Maxxum SLR cameras (digital & film series). Securely mounts to the Sony/Minolta proprietary flash shoe and unlocks with a push button release.