ADP-MAA Multi-interface shoe adaptor - HELP PLEASE!!

[springy69]

I am attempting to interface my new a68 with my old HVL-F36AM flash unit.

Under recommendation from Sony, I have bought an ADP-MAA Multi-interface Shoe Adaptor.

Fitting to the camera is easy- just slide and lock with the wheel.  Equally, it is easy to remove it too.

It is also easy to fit it to the flash unit.  The problems start when I try to remove it so that I can use the flash away from the camera with the supplied stand.

There is no release device enabling the removal of the adaptor.

How do I remove it?

I am frightened of forcing it in case I break something.

[JapanMan2]

Hi there,

Isn't there a wheel/cog on the adapter that's near the base?  Just twist that counter-clockwise and pull the adapter towards you (if screen is facing you).

Hope this helps.

Mike

[springy69]

Hi Mike,

You are getting confused with the locking mechanism that secures the adaptor to the camera.

The locking mechanism I was having trouble with is th the one that secures the adaptor to the peripheral (in this specific case the HVL-F36AM flash unit).

I have actually solved the problem now.

A really nice guy by the name of David Busch, (he is a renowned author of photographic books), switched the light on!

As soon as he mentioned the release button on the bottom of the flash unit, I had one of those moments where I said to myself, "You bloody pillock!".

Thing is, I haven't used the flash for a while. Because of other things going on in my life - unavoidable health scares, family woes etc., I haven't even picked my camera up for quite a time, so a lot of the stuff I've learned, I now have to be reminded of and now have to re-learn.

I'm getting there!

Thanks for your help anyway.  Nice of you to try and it is very much appreciated.

[JapanMan2 · Accepted solution]

I'm pleased you managed to get it sorted, plus this post will also help any others who may be searching for the same problem.