Canon 30D and Studio Flash [Archive] - Canon Digital Photography Forums

Anochecer

29th of June 2006 (Thu), 13:38

I have just purchased a 30D to replace my old worn out Fuji camera. I have never had any problems using the Fuji with my old Courtney studio flash and cable. Does anyone know how safe it would be to use the PC cable with the 30D? I am thinking about the trigger voltage when asking this question. I don't know what the trigger voltage of the flash unit is.

smurr

29th of June 2006 (Thu), 17:14

My experience has been when in doubt use a safe sync http://www.weinproducts.com/safesyncs.htm. My D60 made a journey to Canon for repairs after using Broncolor Monolights, Metz CT-60 and Photogenic PL06 for lighting. Needless to say, I will never do it again without protection....

PacAce

29th of June 2006 (Thu), 18:19

I have just purchased a 30D to replace my old worn out Fuji camera. I have never had any problems using the Fuji with my old Courtney studio flash and cable. Does anyone know how safe it would be to use the PC cable with the 30D? I am thinking about the trigger voltage when asking this question. I don't know what the trigger voltage of the flash unit is.
If the triggering voltage of your strobe is no more than 250V the 30D won't have a problem with it.

Anochecer

29th of June 2006 (Thu), 23:43

Thanks Guy's

Kevin

FlashZebra

30th of June 2006 (Fri), 00:03

I have just purchased a 30D to replace my old worn out Fuji camera. I have never had any problems using the Fuji with my old Courtney studio flash and cable. Does anyone know how safe it would be to use the PC cable with the 30D? I am thinking about the trigger voltage when asking this question. I don't know what the trigger voltage of the flash unit is.
Check here for a great list of trigger Voltages for many devices.

http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html

Enjoy! Lon