Canon rebel XT w/ Metz 45 CT-1

I own a canon rebel XT and I was just given a Metz 45 CT-1 external flash. I have heard the brand but never used them before. I was wondering if these two things are at all compatible to work with each other????

if so, do I have to buy a hot shoe or Pc adapter because the flash doesn't fit. once again i know nothing about this flash

Do not hook a Metz 45 CT-1 to your Rebel XT unless you determine the sync Voltage.

The XT will tollerate up to 250 Volts, but it seems at least some Metz CT-1 units are above this.

See:

http://www.botzilla.co​m/photo/strobeVolts.ht​ml

Enjoy! Lon

Additionally you will need a hotshoe > pc sync port adapter. I don know if the 45 series follow the 60 series with the model numbers, the older metz flashes can take some getting used to, be warned. I used my masher metz's off camera and they served me well for what I needed.

What Lon says about checking the actual sync voltage of the 45CT1 can be very important! Without first checking, the only safe way to connect the 45CT1 to your Rebel XT is with one of the voltage-isolating hotshoe-to-PC adapters that makes high voltage flash safe even for older EOS designs that tolerate only 6v max.