Rebel XT with Vivitar Flash Question

barky10 · Feb 22, 2007

Does anyone know if it is safe to use a Vivitar 285 HV Flash Attachment with the Canon Rebel XT? I read somewhere that some high voltage flash units can actually "blow up" your camera (Not an explosion--just the camera's circuitry).Thanks in advance.

BadtzMaru · Feb 22, 2007

The HV is supposed to be safe. You can always go for super safe and get a Wein Safe-Sync.

Stevil · Feb 22, 2007

You should be fine. "The 285HV has a voltage of 12V. The 285 has a voltage of 350V."

http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html

I have used a 285HV on a 300D with no problems.

barky10 said:
Does anyone know if it is safe to use a Vivitar 285 HV Flash
Attachment with the Canon Rebel XT? I read somewhere that some high
voltage flash units can actually "blow up" your camera (Not an
explosion--just the camera's circuitry).Thanks in advance.

barky10 · Feb 22, 2007

THANKS VERY MUCH!!!!!!!!!!

dylanbarnhart · Feb 22, 2007

I thought the safe voltage is 6V or less. 12V probably won't fry your circuit, but it's still higher than 6V. I wouldn't take that chance.

Stevil said:
You should be fine. "The 285HV has a voltage of 12V. The 285 has a
voltage of 350V."

barky10 · Feb 22, 2007

I forgot that I already have a Wein Safe-Sync that I used with my Nikon, so the Canon should be fine with that. I'm glad I already have one.

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