External Flash for 1200D

Lemming51 wrote:

LTERUEL wrote:

Hi All,

I've bought a brand new Canon 1200D.

I used to have an old SLR with an external Flash (Kalimar 175A). I know it's old and it has no TTL neither new technology in (it has at least 12 years old but it's in perfect conditions)

I have read in some other theads that the voltage it could return in the hot spot for the flash could affect the Cammera. and wanted to know if anyone know this one could be used on a 1200D model or if it would harm the camera at some point. the reach of it (over 20 mts) gives a huge distance and would be a great complement to camera.

If anyone could provide any information if it could be used on this model (read about the 300D or something else) but not specifically for this.

Thanks in advance for any information / Clarification anyone could provide on this

Luciano

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

They list the Kalimar 175A, but no definitive answer on the voltage. One report of safe voltage, another of high voltage. Test it first. Instructions on how to measure the flash voltage here: http://www.botzilla.com/photo/g1strobe.html

That site has been around forever, check some of the dates on the information and you'll see how old it is.  Back in the early DSLR days the trigger voltage supported by various Canon bodies was quite low, like 6-10v or so.  I remember this clearly because I had a 10D and 300D at that time.  Then starting with maybe the 20D or 30D the game changed for the better, as those models could support something like 250v.

Don't quote me on this, I'd ask Canon tech support to be sure, or at least Google it, but I think all Canon DSLRs since the 20D can support 250v trigger voltage without damaging the camera.  Not sure if that would include all the Rebel xxxD and xxxxD variations so that's why I can't tell you for sure regarding your specific model.  You're probably OK, but I'd make sure before trying it because if you fry it you can't undo the damage.