BruceG Posted August 23, 2006 Share #1 Posted August 23, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello, I've enjoyed reading through this forum as I recently purchased a nice (used) Digilux 1. There is a warning about using a flash unit with higher voltages. I have a Nikon SB-26 flash unit I would like to use; I've read all the specs in my manual, but cannot find reference to the voltage. Can anyone let me know if I can use this flash safely with the Digilux 1? Thanks in advance, Bruce Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted August 23, 2006 Posted August 23, 2006 Hi BruceG, Take a look here Digilux 1 and SB-26 question. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
wparsonsgisnet Posted August 23, 2006 Share #2 Posted August 23, 2006 Bruce, If you go here Photo Strobe Trigger Voltages you can get voltages for many flash units. If you are in doubt, get yourself a Wein HSHS (hot-shoe to hot-shoe) device. It restricts the voltage reaching your camera. Mechanical cameras, like Leica M's, don't have problems, but digital cameras can be blown out by high voltages (read: fried circuit boards). I carry two HSHS units with me when I do flash work. These can be had for about $50. Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceG Posted August 23, 2006 Author Share #3 Posted August 23, 2006 Thanks for the prompt reply and useful info! Bruce Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted August 23, 2006 Share #4 Posted August 23, 2006 OK, I've measured the voltage presented by an SB-26 between the centre hot shoe connector and the hot-shoe ground and it's about 5.2v. This will not damage your camera. I tried it on my long-suffering D2 and it's fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceG Posted August 24, 2006 Author Share #5 Posted August 24, 2006 I set everything up and tested last night - worked great. I'm going to enjoy using the D1 very much - thanks for the input! Bruce Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertwang Posted August 24, 2006 Share #6 Posted August 24, 2006 Good setup... although the flash is a little too heavy for the camera? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted August 24, 2006 Share #7 Posted August 24, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) Yes, the SB-26 is a bit of a porker but rather more flexible than the Leica SF-24 which is conspicuously bad value for money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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