Old flashes- question

Hi. I`ve got a chance to get Miranda 650 OM (Olympus) flash, and Cobra MD210 flash really cheap. I would like to use it wirelees with triggers,but don`t have a chance to check voltage of this flashes, and don`t want to burn my triggers. Any ideas if they`re safe ??

http://www.heritagecameras.co.uk/powerful-bounce-zoom-flash-for-olympus-om-fits-...

Found this It seems quit powerfull, and safe. And can get it for £8 so looks like a bargain

I posted a similar question earlier in the year about an old Miranda 450CD flashgun that I've had for 50 years !

You need to check the trigger voltage and MORE IMPORTANTLY the POLARITY !

I was given the followinh link, which is very helpful. If your Flash is not listed just click on the link about measuring the trigger voltage yourself (it is very easy)

http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html

I found that whilst the trigger voltage on my flash was OK it was REVERSE POLARITY !

I have therefore not used mine !

Good luck

Peter

I've no idea how fussy flash triggers are, but old off-brand flashes really are two a penny - you might as well select ones you know are fairly reasonable. For a little more money you could also go for variable power units e.g. Minolta AF2000.

^Everything he just said^ The cactus V5's act as a 'safe-sync' between flash and camera and the V4 receivers will handle old flashes with high voltages just fine...

To the OP... What triggers are you running? Should be able to get info on yongnuo (or any other brand) triggers on flickr-strobist group-forums fairly easily