Will this work with high voltage flashes without frying? EG Vivitar 283 and 285
265641
From what I've found to read, which is not very much, it should work OK. I have a Nikon SB 16 Speedlight and it works fine with that one.
265642
I bought the SYK-5 to trigger high voltage flashes with the pop-up flash on my Olympus E-PL1 and avoid frying the hot shoe on my digital camera. It works great with my old Pentax AF-280T and AF-160. I think I also tried it a few times with a Vivitar 253 with out any problems.
75084
I guess it would depend upon the wattage/heat output. I use mine with strobes that have a 100w modeling light with no problems. But, if you were using higher wattage tungsten (250-1000w) it may pose a fire hazard.
1806120
I am sorry but I have no experience with Yongnuo flashes to be able to answer.
1309119
Wasn't aware of this [requiring a non-std batt] - mine works fine with a 12 volt deep cycle from wally-world. There are other issues with this model (brand?); connections and side-scanning limitations.
1333314
The 285HV does not "fry" the circuitry of newer DSLRs. The older 285s DO! I checked the voltage going through the hot shoe and found it to be well below the requirements. I don't remember the actual voltages, but I do know that this unit works whereas the older ones don't. I came upon the information from many pro photographers websites over the web. I have used the unit to shoot quite a few weddings with a Nikon DSLR with no problems at all. Remember, the older 285s WILL FRY YOUR DSLR!
970581
I really can't answer,if it has a regular three prong flasher, there should be no problems.
2221209
My experience is like Deloye's. I used it with a Canon T1i and a 30-year-old Vivitar 283 flash. The camera and flash don't talk to each other except for the "fire-the-flash" signal, so it's up to you to choose the appropriate settings on the camera and flash separately.
996020
It Should, I use it with my Sony 100a, and Sony 65V. Works Great, but I use NO OLD Flashes over 12Volt.
977266
Find one with a higher wattage equivalent, they work but not as bright as i would like.I also need to keep one of the original bulbs in the circut. (7) LED & (1) regular filament bulb.If I didn't bulbs would constantly flash. Has to do with Malibu transformer voltage regulator.
264987
No, it's quality isn't very reliable, and a HV flash can fry your digital baby, if you have a 7100 you should buy real flash units like Nikon ones, or other ttl flash unit
2263321
This camera has a hot shoe which will accept any type of flash. I tried it with a really old Vivitar flash, and it worked. You must however remember a few things:1. The flash will not work in "silent" mode (it is in the booklet)2. Usually, the external flash must be enabled from camera menu3. The hotshoe has more than the standard connecting contact; the other contact points make use of extra electronics in the Fuji flash, possibly to control flash intensity (for fill-up), and maybe for extra flashes used for red eye reduction (as the built-in does)
691781
i would just use a "LED flasher module " https://www.superbrightleds.com/blog/blog.php?entry=07/10/2012/LED-Turn-Signals-Blinking-Too-Fast-(Hyperflashing)
552464
The flashes are 110V-130V. I would use just a regular strip to plug in all the flashes.
436615
Mine flickered from the start. Hasn't worked right and when the light was on it was dimmer than 60W for sure. CARLON is the brand I think and model HS300. Avoid like a plague.
375202
It is not really a matter of 'older flash units' so much as what voltage the flash unit puts out to the camera. You need to check out one of the forums for your Panasonic camera and ask them what voltage the camera uses. Some flash units are not compatible with some cameras, so you really need to make sure they are compatible FIRST. I had the same problem with my Fujifilm HS10 but fount the Vivitar was indeed a good fit for it. It is probably best to go on the Panasonic (Lumix) website and ask them which flash units they recommend for your camera. One thing to keep in mind, the vivitar is a manual unit that cannot be controlled by my Fuji's hot shoe other than as a trigger. I have to set the vivitar up myself, but it works beautifully.
977268
Find one with a higher wattage equivalent, they work but not as bright as i would like. I also need to keep one of the original bulbs in the circut. (7) LED & (1) regular filament bulb. If I didn't bulbs would constantly flash. Has to do with Malibu transformer voltage regulator.
414697
NO don't do it you'll fry your camera. They wont even work with my pocket wizards, because pocket wizard only handle up to 200 volts. Vivitar 283's are workhorse's but they need so many accessories to work. The have up to 400 volts. You'll need to get a safe sync to reduce the trigger voltage down to under 6 volts for canon and i think 12-24 for others. 6volts to be on the safe side.