Is this flash safe to use on a Canon G12? I read that non-Canon flashes might have a too high trigger voltage and damage the circuitry.
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You can pretty well trust Vivitar. I'm not sure about a G12, but I've been using them for years on all my Canons.
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If you have concerns, you can always add one of these between the camera and the flash: SMDV Hot Shoe Safe Sync Adapter SM-512 for Canon EOS Digital Rebel T3i, T5i, T4i, 10D, 20D, 30D, 40D, 50D, 60D, 70D, 5D, 5D Mark II, III, 7D, 1D, 1Ds, Mark II, III, IV, and Canon Powershot G11, G12, G1X . I think I read somewhere that the trigger voltage on this flash is 9 volts, but don't depend on my failing memory. You might want to call Vivitar and ask them: 800-592-9541 vivitar(dot)com/supportHope this is helpful.
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I am hoping to use this on an E-510 with their 50mm macro lens and extension tube which have 52mm threads and a 52-58mm adapter. Assuming you purchased this flash, are you using the same set-up and what has been your experience? If anyone else is using this with a similar Olympus camera, I'd like your comments also.
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I have 2 NB-7L batteries for a Canon G11; the one that came with the camera and the one I bought as a spare thru Amazon. As best I can tell, they are identical. They both were made in China and look exactly the same with all the Canon markings, etc. Both perform well. I am pretty sure the G12 uses the same battery model as my G11, so it should work fine.
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Works fine - I've tested the flash with both the case on and off. (I had a different cast that it didn't work with so I knew to check)
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I have an NB7-L in my G11 right now and it is genuine Canon. I assume the G12 takes the same unit as Canon did not change the body when they upgraded, only the programs.
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Hello.I tested the flash on my two cameras (Canon 50D and Fujifilm S9100) without any problem.and how that Flash is completely manual only uses the central terminal of the camera to shoot, I do not have problems to use with it.Greetings.
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Yes, I used it on a Canon 40D originally, and now I use it on a Canon 7D and I don't have any problems with it at all, and they haven't changed anything as far as the flash connections.
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Yes you will have a problem. You need the correct model of flash. The connections to the cameras are different
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One thing I would highly recommend if you are shooting with Canon is to use the YN-622C-TX (transmitter for the camera) and YN-622C (transceivers for each flash). Yongnuo has a version of this for Nikon, but I haven't ever used it or tested it. There are a lot of guides and comparisons on youtube for wireless flash triggers. One video I would check out is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajwPYxZE8Bs with Tony Northrup. He explains features of several different ones. Again, hope this helps! :-)
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Yes. I just used it. I have about 50 hours on it and it has been reliable and produces a very controlled flash.
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It seems genuine to me, i.e., it has the same look, feel and weight, as well as performance as the battery that came together with my Canon SX30 camera. I do not have G12 camera to confirm whether it works with it. If the original battery for G12 bear the NB-7L name, I'd think it would work just fine. Hope that helps.
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Hi Steve, No worries. The 12mm is the problem. This flash cannot go that wide.
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MY ENGLISH IS BAD BUT i TRY TO ANSWER.this shoe is compatible with absolute all cameras that have a standard flash hot shoe: for example no possible with sony 5N because his flash hot shoe is too thin, but oK with sony 6 or alpha 6000. Ok with olympus pen EL 6 (I have an oympus pen EL 6, many panasonics as GF1 GF2 GH3 GX7, canon 4/3 powershot G1X and canon eosm also. and almost all cameras. But this shoe is usefull only to use old flashs, 300 VOLTS with numerical cameras and avoid to break electronic of the camera, and you can only use manual or automatic, but no communication TTL, I mean with this you can only use any flash but you willhave only manual mesure of the light for the flash or automatic mesure by the flash but not the light that come directly in the lens. There is only one contact in the center of the shoe. The central contact just is to trigger the flash. No communication between light that comes directly on the sensor. This hot shoe safe is really very good. I have 3 for 3 cameras I use in the same time, and it protects really good all my cameras, and no strike, always good, I have it more than 2 years.
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We have two CamRanger's and love them. I use them with flash and have had no issues, they work great.David
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I bought this flash to go on a Canon Rebel T4i. After the first couple of months I could not get it to work at all. The flash would not flash etc... I took the camera and flash to the local camera shop and was told that Canon camera's are very persnickety in regards to the flash. They just don't communicate with an off brand flash. I bought a Canon flash and have had no more problems at all.
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It doesn't work for the stock flashes ie; the ones on the camera. You could get it to work, I'm sure, but it's DEFINITELY a hassle and not worth it. It works best with a flash that you buy and attach to your camera via the hot shoe. It has elastic, so it works with most sizes. Hope I helped!
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No problem. Just pay mind its a harsh flash. If you're planning on using the camera casually its great, but you might eventually want to go the extra mile for a nicer model for the flash itself. Two cents.