Vivitar 285
Posted 29/01/2012 - 11:41
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Hi Vic
Unfortunately there is no black and white answer to the question - the trigger voltages on these vary - even on the newer HV models to some degree.
The only way of knowing for sure is to attach a a digital multi meter to it and check the output. If you do not know anybody who has one - you can buy these for less than £10
Testing it by trying it on a a K7 or any other DSLR is not a good idea - you may get away with it a number of times - and then it may fry the electrics.
Carl
Unfortunately there is no black and white answer to the question - the trigger voltages on these vary - even on the newer HV models to some degree.
The only way of knowing for sure is to attach a a digital multi meter to it and check the output. If you do not know anybody who has one - you can buy these for less than £10
Testing it by trying it on a a K7 or any other DSLR is not a good idea - you may get away with it a number of times - and then it may fry the electrics.
Carl
No matter how many lenses I have owned - I have always needed just one more
Posted 29/01/2012 - 12:24
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Is there a cord or adapter you can use to stop trigger voltages
being to high?
being to high?
Posted 29/01/2012 - 12:52
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The easiest way is to use a set of radio triggers, from China expect to pay around £15, various makes available in the UK from around £35 upwards.
Chris
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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8
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K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
Posted 29/01/2012 - 15:45
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rosesred wrote:
Is there a cord or adapter you can use to stop trigger voltages
being to high?
Wein safesync is another option.
Is there a cord or adapter you can use to stop trigger voltages
being to high?
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Posted 17/02/2012 - 20:40
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As mentioned, you need to measure the voltage. I've two 'identical' looking Vivitar 283s, one puts 12v across the hotshoe contacts, the other 273v (two seven three). Whilst I was happy to put the 12v one on a film camera, I'd think twice about using it on a DSLR (I don't know what the trigger voltage of current Pentax guns is?).
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(1) I'm sure it's OK on Pentax DSLRs BUT
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