Exactly the same as the Sony HVL-F56AM. A powerful flash for virtualy any situation. These should become great bargains as prices drop. Ebay prices are typically $250-350 (Oct '08).
Links below for reviews and current Ebay auctions for this flash. (Links open in a new window)
 | Sto Fen Omni Bounce for the Minolta 5600HS Flash |  |  | US $14.95 | 7h 12m |
 | Hot Shoe Adatper f Minolta 5600 3600 HSD Flash to Nikon | | | US $12.30 | 21h 58m |
 | Flash Battery Pack SF 17 for Konica Minolta 5600HS | | | US $43.98 | 5d 19h 37m |
 | Flash Battery Pack for Konica Minolta 5600HS | | | US $45.98 | 5d 19h 37m |
 | PT04 Wireless Remote Flash Trigger ③Rx►Minolta 5600HSD | | | US $57.99 | 5d 20h 54m |
 | Konica Minolta 5600HS D Shoe Mount Flash | | | US $245.00 | 6d 13h 54m |
 | StoFen OM M5600 Omni Bounce for Minolta 5600HS Flash | | | US $12.95 | 6d 16h 3m |
 | Hot Shoe Adatper f Minolta 5600 5400 HSD Flash to Nikon | | | US $13.99 | 7d 14h 7m |
 | Hot Shoe Adatper f Minolta 5600 5400 HSD Flash to Canon | | | US $12.99 | 7d 15h 18m |
 | Flash Mount Holder for Minolta 5600HSD 5400HSD 3600HSD | | | US $18.79 | 8d 14h 8m |