D30 and the Vivitar 285HV

[Scott Neal]

Is anyone using this comination successfuly? I used this flash for years on a Pentax film setup but when I mounted it on my D30 (after checking the votage on a digital meter) and did all of the manäl settings according to the calculator on the flash all of my shots were blown out. Is there some way that I am missing to set up the D30 to use this flash? Is it even usable at all?

[defordphoto]

Pretty much no. The Canon EOS line of cameras supports ETTL. There are some choices out there: Canon, Sunpak, Metz, Sigma. Most people select the Canon 420EX or 550EX, but the others are fine flashes too.

[Scott Neal]

But we're talking a $30 flash vs. $150 at least. Especially since I already have a 285 it seems silly not to try.