charlesphoto99 Posted May 29, 2007 Share #1 Â 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 Â 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. Â 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. Â 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 Â Posted June 22, 2007 Hi Bill,I'm not familiar with Wein HSHS. Do I need 2 of these to use with M8? Thanks. Â Mikey, you probably only need one. I am a charter member of the Always Have Two Club. Â 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. Â It prevents a hot-shot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean_reid Posted June 22, 2007 Share #5 Â 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. Â Cheers, Â Sean Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrogers Posted June 22, 2007 Share #6 Â 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. Â Note that I'm only describing personal experience, not guaranteeing compatability... Â --clyde Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grober Posted June 22, 2007 Share #7 Â Posted June 22, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Weins HSHS ALWAYS! Why allow a $50 flash to fry a $5000 camera? Â (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.) Â -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 Â 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. Â I carry it with me along with AA cells. When I'm shooting seriously, I use a Quantum Turbo 2x2 battery. Â 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 Â 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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