Re: Vivitar 283 Flash Questions

Even the low voltage 283 has enough voltage to "fry" a sensitive camera like
a Canon EOS or most any digital, WEIN makes a gadget called a safe-synch
that will isolate and protect your camera from the voltage.  Also good if
you are using an older studio flash rig, though I always use a small, safe!,
flash on camera to trip my studio packs.

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darkroommike

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"Geoffrey S. Mendelson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Scott Wuerch wrote:
>
> > Mark Stephen wrote:
> >
> >> I just picked up a Vivitar 283 strobe to use with my Yashicamat 124G
> >> and have a couple of questions.
> >>
> >> First, the flash has no PC cord. I am going to order some film and
> >> stuff from B&H, can I just buy a cheap Male to Female 12" PC cord,
> >> will that work ?
> >
> > You must buy a PC to Vivtar cord.  Do your self a favor and buy a good
PC
> > cable.  I use either Vivtar or Paramount.  Paramount is my first choice.
>
> I second that motion. Paramount makes IMHO the best cords around. While
> you are ordering it, get the "PC plug" tool that they sell. If you bend
the
> pin or the things around it, this tool will help you get a good fit.
>
> Be careful with the flash cord. Some of the 283's had a high voltage
> (about 180v) trigger circuit. It will work fine on your Mat124g, but
> it may leave you with some "shocking experiences" if you are not carefull
> handeling the sync cord.
>
> Even if the flash is turned off, there may be residual voltage on the
> trigger circuit. If you're handy with a voltmeter, you can test it.
> If you were lucky enough to get the original box, look on the end.
> If there is a black dot near to the model number, it is a low voltage
> unit.
>
>
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