charlesphoto99 Posted May 29, 2007 Share #1 Posted May 29, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Is the Vivitar 285 HV okay with the M8? Haven't tried mine yet but would like to this evening. I think it is okay but anyone can confirm? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wparsonsgisnet Posted May 29, 2007 Share #2 Posted May 29, 2007 I don't have the reference here, but you need to get a listing of the discharge voltages for electronic flash units. If you exceed the amount a digital camera can take, you'll fry the innards. I use a Vivitar 283, which puts out a very high voltage. For this flash, and any one other than my Metz 54, I keep a pair of Wein HSHS flash shoe adapters. These things chop off anything over 5 or 6 volts and cost about $50. Don't use the flash without finding its discharge level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
voightL Posted June 22, 2007 Share #3 Posted June 22, 2007 Hi Bill, I'm not familiar with Wein HSHS. Do I need 2 of these to use with M8? Thanks. I don't have the reference here, but you need to get a listing of the discharge voltages for electronic flash units. If you exceed the amount a digital camera can take, you'll fry the innards. I use a Vivitar 283, which puts out a very high voltage. For this flash, and any one other than my Metz 54, I keep a pair of Wein HSHS flash shoe adapters. These things chop off anything over 5 or 6 volts and cost about $50. Don't use the flash without finding its discharge level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wparsonsgisnet Posted June 22, 2007 Share #4 Posted June 22, 2007 Hi Bill,I'm not familiar with Wein HSHS. Do I need 2 of these to use with M8? Thanks. Mikey, you probably only need one. I am a charter member of the Always Have Two Club. I use them whenever I don't trust the flash equipment discharge power -- including all studio flash stuff. There is a pc-cord connector on the side, and a flash can sit in the shoe and work just fine. The name stands for hot-shoe hot-shoe. It prevents a hot-shot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean_reid Posted June 22, 2007 Share #5 Posted June 22, 2007 I use a 285 with the M8 all the time but I use a Wein Safe-synch to buffer the trigger voltage. Cheers, Sean Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrogers Posted June 22, 2007 Share #6 Posted June 22, 2007 The 285HV has a less than 6 volt trigger, and I've used one on an M8 without issue. The ordinary old 285 was something like 230 volts, and would likely fry the camera. Note that I'm only describing personal experience, not guaranteeing compatability... --clyde Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grober Posted June 22, 2007 Share #7 Posted June 22, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Weins HSHS ALWAYS! Why allow a $50 flash to fry a $5000 camera? (I use Sunpak 120J, 383 and an old Sunpak studio unit. With the latter, I trigger with a small Morris radio unit that sits happily on top of the Wein.) -g Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evad1962 Posted June 25, 2007 Share #8 Posted June 25, 2007 I don't have the reference here, but you need to get a listing of the discharge voltages for electronic flash units. If you exceed the amount a digital camera can take, you'll fry the innards. I use a Vivitar 283, which puts out a very high voltage. For this flash, and any one other than my Metz 54, I keep a pair of Wein HSHS flash shoe adapters. These things chop off anything over 5 or 6 volts and cost about $50. Don't use the flash without finding its discharge level. Bill - hi, my first post - you mentioned your Metz 54 flash unit...from what you have said it sounds like the Metz is fine for use on the M8 (voltage-wise)? Any feedback most welcome. Cheers, Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wparsonsgisnet Posted June 25, 2007 Share #9 Posted June 25, 2007 Dave, the Metz 54 works fine with my M8 and D2. It's also a terrific flash unit. I waited many years to add a Metz to my inventory. I carry it with me along with AA cells. When I'm shooting seriously, I use a Quantum Turbo 2x2 battery. If it's on your short list, go for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
voightL Posted July 8, 2007 Share #10 Posted July 8, 2007 Mikey, you probably only need one. I am a charter member of the Always Have Two Club. I use them whenever I don't trust the flash equipment discharge power -- including all studio flash stuff. There is a pc-cord connector on the side, and a flash can sit in the shoe and work just fine. The name stands for hot-shoe hot-shoe. It prevents a hot-shot. Thanks, Bill:) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wparsonsgisnet Posted July 8, 2007 Share #11 Posted July 8, 2007 Mikey, you're welcome. Easily available on the web, $50 or so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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