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Newbie flash info
I am now the proud owner of the Canon EOS350D.
I also have my old Pentax AF200S Dedicated Flash used on film photography. I would like to use this until I can upgrade Specifications state that it will operate on any Hot Shoe Camera. I have also read that I should be careful with the flash in case the voltage is too high and may damage my DSLR. I would appreciate any comments on my particular dilemma |
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belto wrote:
I am now the proud owner of the Canon EOS350D. I also have my old Pentax AF200S Dedicated Flash used on film photography. I would like to use this until I can upgrade Specifications state that it will operate on any Hot Shoe Camera. I have also read that I should be careful with the flash in case the voltage is too high and may damage my DSLR. I would appreciate any comments on my particular dilemma If you check out the following website you will see that your Pentax gun has a trigger voltage of only 7.65 volts and can therefore do no harm to your new camera. http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html Dennis. |
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"Dennis Pogson" wrote in message
... belto wrote: I am now the proud owner of the Canon EOS350D. I also have my old Pentax AF200S Dedicated Flash used on film photography. I would like to use this until I can upgrade Specifications state that it will operate on any Hot Shoe Camera. I have also read that I should be careful with the flash in case the voltage is too high and may damage my DSLR. I would appreciate any comments on my particular dilemma If you check out the following website you will see that your Pentax gun has a trigger voltage of only 7.65 volts and can therefore do no harm to your new camera. http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html Dennis. But according to that website, Canon states their cameras are only safe up to 6V. I definitely wouldn't chance it. Besides, unless it's an independent Auto flash, it won't work properly anyway unless it has a full manual mode. Personally though, I'd check the voltage myself before even trying it. Mark |
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Mark B. wrote:
"Dennis Pogson" wrote in message ... belto wrote: I am now the proud owner of the Canon EOS350D. I also have my old Pentax AF200S Dedicated Flash used on film photography. I would like to use this until I can upgrade Specifications state that it will operate on any Hot Shoe Camera. I have also read that I should be careful with the flash in case the voltage is too high and may damage my DSLR. I would appreciate any comments on my particular dilemma If you check out the following website you will see that your Pentax gun has a trigger voltage of only 7.65 volts and can therefore do no harm to your new camera. http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html Dennis. But according to that website, Canon states their cameras are only safe up to 6V. I definitely wouldn't chance it. Besides, unless it's an independent Auto flash, it won't work properly anyway unless it has a full manual mode. Personally though, I'd check the voltage myself before even trying it. Mark Agreed. I have about 5 flashguns of varying makes and have checked them all. Only 2 fall within the IOS 10330 standard for trigger voltage (less than 24V). It does seem however that individual makes of camera can vary from model to model in their tolerance to higher voltages, and the remarks on the website may only apply to the Canon G model(s). I would assume that most or all of the later models from every major manufacturer will be made to comply with ISO 10330. Therefore whilst his camera manual may give the info, he might well spend some time on a 'phone call to Canon if this info is not given in the manual. My new(ish) Panasonic FZ30 has the compliance statement in the manual, and I am happy using a Jessops auto flashgun with this when the built-in flash is inadequate. This gun has a measured trigger voltage of 6.2v. The poster is right to be cautious, to ruin a brand-new camera by blowing it's circuitry would be a great shame. Dennis. |
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Newbie flash info
Hi Thank you all for your valued information.I will progress with great
caution Terry Belton "Dennis Pogson" wrote in message ... Mark B. wrote: "Dennis Pogson" wrote in message ... belto wrote: I am now the proud owner of the Canon EOS350D. I also have my old Pentax AF200S Dedicated Flash used on film photography. I would like to use this until I can upgrade Specifications state that it will operate on any Hot Shoe Camera. I have also read that I should be careful with the flash in case the voltage is too high and may damage my DSLR. I would appreciate any comments on my particular dilemma If you check out the following website you will see that your Pentax gun has a trigger voltage of only 7.65 volts and can therefore do no harm to your new camera. http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html Dennis. But according to that website, Canon states their cameras are only safe up to 6V. I definitely wouldn't chance it. Besides, unless it's an independent Auto flash, it won't work properly anyway unless it has a full manual mode. Personally though, I'd check the voltage myself before even trying it. Mark Agreed. I have about 5 flashguns of varying makes and have checked them all. Only 2 fall within the IOS 10330 standard for trigger voltage (less than 24V). It does seem however that individual makes of camera can vary from model to model in their tolerance to higher voltages, and the remarks on the website may only apply to the Canon G model(s). I would assume that most or all of the later models from every major manufacturer will be made to comply with ISO 10330. Therefore whilst his camera manual may give the info, he might well spend some time on a 'phone call to Canon if this info is not given in the manual. My new(ish) Panasonic FZ30 has the compliance statement in the manual, and I am happy using a Jessops auto flashgun with this when the built-in flash is inadequate. This gun has a measured trigger voltage of 6.2v. The poster is right to be cautious, to ruin a brand-new camera by blowing it's circuitry would be a great shame. Dennis. |
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