Use K10d with Sunpak auto 220 ?
Posted 15/09/2009 - 14:18
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I couldn't find that exact model on the photo trigger site, http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html
So your safest bet would be to measure the trigger voltage at the pins.
Use a digital volt meter.
So your safest bet would be to measure the trigger voltage at the pins.
Use a digital volt meter.
Posted 15/09/2009 - 15:02
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Thanks for your reply.
There is only 1 pin on the base. I have a digital voltmeter. How do I check this voltage ?
Thanks again.
There is only 1 pin on the base. I have a digital voltmeter. How do I check this voltage ?
Thanks again.
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Skronk
Best Regards
Skronk
Posted 15/09/2009 - 18:02
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You will find that there is also a metal "earth" if you look.
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Posted 15/09/2009 - 20:02
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It's usually on the side of the foot.
Hold one probe on each and fire the flash manually - that'll give you your reading.
Hold one probe on each and fire the flash manually - that'll give you your reading.
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Posted 15/09/2009 - 22:01
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You don't need to fire the flash. It's a permanently open circuit waiting to be closed.
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Posted 15/09/2009 - 22:28
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I am still a little confused as too what is a safe voltage I hear everything from 30 to 300volts is ok, but then others say no more than 30volts. :
I just stick to using Pentax/Metz brand flashes and forget the rest.
I just stick to using Pentax/Metz brand flashes and forget the rest.
Camera:|K-7|
Pentax Lenses:|DA12-24/f4 ED AL|DA35Ltd Macro|FA31Ltd|FA77Ltd|FA50/1.4|F70-210|FA20-35 f4/AL|A*200/f4 Macro ED|A50/1.7|A50 Macro f2.8|1.7xAF adapter|
Voigtlander|125/f2.5SL Macro APO Lanthar|
Sigma Lenses:|EX DG 100-300 f4|2X & 1.4X TC|
Flashes:|AF540FGZx2|RingFlash AF160FC|
Pentax Lenses:|DA12-24/f4 ED AL|DA35Ltd Macro|FA31Ltd|FA77Ltd|FA50/1.4|F70-210|FA20-35 f4/AL|A*200/f4 Macro ED|A50/1.7|A50 Macro f2.8|1.7xAF adapter|
Voigtlander|125/f2.5SL Macro APO Lanthar|
Sigma Lenses:|EX DG 100-300 f4|2X & 1.4X TC|
Flashes:|AF540FGZx2|RingFlash AF160FC|
Posted 15/09/2009 - 22:49
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Do this carefully folks. Some flashes have very high voltage and it's DC so can give a very nasty bight.
Make sure the meter and leads are up to the job and your fingers are nowhere near the metal bits.
Make sure the meter and leads are up to the job and your fingers are nowhere near the metal bits.
Posted 16/09/2009 - 01:24
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George Lazarette wrote:
You don't need to fire the flash. It's a permanently open circuit waiting to be closed.
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mea culpa
You don't need to fire the flash. It's a permanently open circuit waiting to be closed.
G
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Just been given this flashgun. Brand new, never been used. Would it be safe to use with my K10d?
I appreciate I would have to use it non automatically.
Would it be safe. Don't want to wreck the camera !
Thanks.
Best Regards
Skronk