Ouch, might as well stick a paperclip in a
power-point.
> > That sounds quite conservative.
> > Some flashes have trigger voltages of 150V and up.
>
> I have one that triggers at 240V.
>
> TTYL, DougF
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I got knocked on my butt when I touched the frayed power cord of my
Honeywell Strobonar 882 with wet hands. It uses that 500+ volt Eveready
497 battery, but I don't know what the trigger voltage is. I generally
use the old Honeywell potato masher only with my Mamiya C220 or as a
slave, but I've be
Jeff Tokayer writes:
> That sounds quite conservative.
> Some flashes have trigger voltages of 150V and up.
Yes, I'd consider 40 volts to be pretty safe provided its dry :)
I've had a few minor tingles off 50V DC with sweaty hands but I don't think
I've ever felt 40V. I keep the hell clear
I've seen as high as 600V. Most are about 150V. Don't have to worry about
it as long as you don't complete the circuit between the contacts.
Todd
At 11:51 PM 4/28/01 -0400, you wrote:
>On Sat, 28 Apr 2001 22:46:13 -0400, Jeff Tokayer wrote:
>
>> That sounds quite conservative.
>> Some flashes
Make sure you ground the flash before using it (?)
Jeff
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On Sat, 28 Apr 2001 22:46:13 -0400, Jeff Tokayer wrote:
> That sounds quite conservative.
> Some flashes have trigger voltages of 150V and up.
I have one that triggers at 240V.
TTYL, DougF
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> > Lewis, Gerald
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> > I know that this was written up in Pop Photo a
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Thanks, Ken. I'd hate to see someone make a mistake and damage
their camera.
Len
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That pretty much says it a.
Len Paris wrote:
>
> Here's a URL for info on flash trigger voltages. I believe that
> this is a very reliable source. You can read this and decide for
> yourself.
>
> http://www.smu.edu/~rmonagha/mf/flash.html
>
> Len
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Hi Jerry,
On Fri, 20 Apr 2001 14:02:29 -0600, Lewis, Gerald wrote:
> I know that this was written up in Pop Photo a coupole of years ago, but has
> anyone ever really had their IC fried using an older strobe? Is the any
> VERIFIABLE instance of this happening?
I've never had my camera fry, but
Here's a URL for info on flash trigger voltages. I believe that
this is a very reliable source. You can read this and decide for
yourself.
http://www.smu.edu/~rmonagha/mf/flash.html
Len
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> Subject: RE: Vivitar Flashes
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>
> I know that this was written up in Pop Photo a
> coupole of years ago, but has
> anyone ever really had their IC fried using an older
> strobe? Is the any
> VERIFIABLE instance of this happening?
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Subject: RE: Vivitar Flashes
> At 10:17 AM 4/19/01 -0700, you wrote:
> >The Vivitar 285HV is a workhorse of a flash. The 283, if one of the
older
> >models, could fry some modern cameras.
>
> Len,
> Cou
At 10:17 AM 4/19/01 -0700, you wrote:
>The Vivitar 285HV is a workhorse of a flash. The 283, if one of the older
>models, could fry some modern cameras.
Len,
Could you please explain why it could fry some modern cameras?
I dont want to get anything that would damage what I already have.
Also I
I have and use the 285HV. Its a great machine, but it is definitely a
beast. It even dwarfs my less than small KX, and makes my superprogram look
like a toy. I like the auto capablities and the "calculator dial" on the side
which keeps you from having to fumble around in your head with f-nu
I remember reading something on the internet (maybe on this site) about the
"discharge voltage" on the V283 flash units being too high for modern
electronic cameras. SOMETHING ABOUT FRYING THE CAMERA. SOUNDED SERIOUS.
But, I also vaguely remember reading that it is only the oldest models of
The Vivitar 285HV is a workhorse of a flash. The 283, if one of the older
models, could fry some modern cameras. I'd pass on the 283 and if the 285HV
is in good condition, with a decent price, it will serve you well. Just go
to KEH and some other used equipment sites (Cameta Camera comes to min
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