Puplet Posted January 5, 2009 Share #1 Posted January 5, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I know that Leicas excel in ambient light conditions - but occasionally I need a bit of flash in my photography. Does anyone know what the maximum flash voltage for the M8 is? Would I fry it if, for example, I popped an old Vivitar 283 on top? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 5, 2009 Posted January 5, 2009 Hi Puplet, Take a look here Maximum flash voltage for M8. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
wparsonsgisnet Posted January 5, 2009 Share #2 Posted January 5, 2009 I have seen voltage limits of from 6v to 12v posted here. You should be very careful with the Vivitar 283, as you can see at this link: Photo Strobe Trigger Voltages I have some 283's and when I use them, I always use a Wein HSHS device between them and the M8. These, or the Wain Safesync, can be had for lest than $100 and will keep you from causing your M8 to become fried eggs. In fact, I use the HSHS for ALL devices except for my Metz flash. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJP Posted January 5, 2009 Share #3 Posted January 5, 2009 I have used old Philips, Minolta and Braun Flashes with high voltage terminals with no ill effects. The Philips has about 250V, the Minolta 192V, the Braun about 20V or less. See table here: Photo Strobe Trigger Voltages Edit: Bill you beat me to it! The Vivitar voltages appear to be OK except for one mention of 600V Probably worth measuring before trying. Anyway, the flash transistor in the M8 looks like it is 'heavy duty' based on Mark Nortons dissection. The S621 SCR seems to be rated at 600V, see here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leolaksi Posted January 5, 2009 Share #4 Posted January 5, 2009 Judging by the "Strobe Trigger Voltages" report, my Canon 550EX is rated at 6 volts and is therefore safe to use with the M8. I've held off using it on my M8 on the word of someone who told me that I should not use this flash with the M8 as the voltage is too high. It looks like that was completely wrong. I'll give it a go. Any contrary opinions re using this flash with the M8? Leo Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puplet Posted January 6, 2009 Author Share #5 Posted January 6, 2009 Excellent - thanks for your help, guys! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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