Canon 244T Speedlite flash?

[Bluto]

I have an old Canon SPeedlite flash that I'd like to try out on my DReb, but I am concerned if it is compatible. I researched it at Photo Strobe Trigger Voltages: http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html and it says it's OK to use, with trigger voltage of 4.33 - 4.44.

However, I emailed Canon and they gave a song and dance about how it is not recommended for use with DReb (of course they want to sell more 550EX's). SO how reliable is the data at that website? Anyone have any first hand experience with this flash?

 

[Doug Kerr]

Bluto,

I have an old Canon SPeedlite flash that I'd like to try out on my
DReb, but I am concerned if it is compatible. I researched it at
Photo Strobe Trigger Voltages:
http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html and it says it's OK
to use, with trigger voltage of 4.33 - 4.44.

However, I emailed Canon and they gave a song and dance about how
it is not recommended for use with DReb (of course they want to
sell more 550EX's).

The 244T will not work in anything but "manual" flash mode with the 300D/DR (if the flash in fact has that mode). That is the mode in which the flash output is fixed (but perhaps settable by the user). In that situation, you would need to use M mode on the camera.

It will in any case not support any form of "automatic" operation (TTL or otherwise) with the 300D/DR. Only" -EX" Speedlites will do that.

SO how reliable is the data at that website?

I have no idea. It is certainly not about what I just mentioned.

Anyone have any first hand experience with this flash?

Not me.

Best regards,

Doud

 

[Kevin Bjorke32030]

That old 80's-era flash will work with the 300D but you'll need to use the camera in (M) mode.

I have an old Canon SPeedlite flash that I'd like to try out on my
DReb, but I am concerned if it is compatible. I researched it at
Photo Strobe Trigger Voltages:
http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html and it says it's OK
to use, with trigger voltage of 4.33 - 4.44.

However, I emailed Canon and they gave a song and dance about how
it is not recommended for use with DReb (of course they want to
sell more 550EX's).

The 244T will not work in anything but "manual" flash mode with the
300D/DR (if the flash in fact has that mode). That is the mode in
which the flash output is fixed (but perhaps settable by the user).
In that situation, you would need to use M mode on the camera.

It will in any case not support any form of "automatic" operation
(TTL or otherwise) with the 300D/DR. Only" -EX" Speedlites will do
that.

SO how reliable is the data at that website?

I have no idea. It is certainly not about what I just mentioned.

Anyone have any first hand experience with this flash?

Not me.

Best regards,

Doud

--
http://www.photorant.com/

 

[Bluto]

Thanks for the replies, Doug and Kevin. I know the 244 T will only function in manual mode, but it is more powerful than the onboard flash and I was interested in experimenting with it. I was just concerned with the possibility of damaging the DReb in the process.

How would I know if it was damaging the camera? I mean would there be sparks flying from the hot shoe? Or would it insidiously damage the camera over time? Thanks again.

I have an old Canon SPeedlite flash that I'd like to try out on my
DReb, but I am concerned if it is compatible. I researched it at
Photo Strobe Trigger Voltages:
http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html and it says it's OK
to use, with trigger voltage of 4.33 - 4.44.

However, I emailed Canon and they gave a song and dance about how
it is not recommended for use with DReb (of course they want to
sell more 550EX's).

The 244T will not work in anything but "manual" flash mode with the
300D/DR (if the flash in fact has that mode). That is the mode in
which the flash output is fixed (but perhaps settable by the user).
In that situation, you would need to use M mode on the camera.

It will in any case not support any form of "automatic" operation
(TTL or otherwise) with the 300D/DR. Only" -EX" Speedlites will do
that.

SO how reliable is the data at that website?

I have no idea. It is certainly not about what I just mentioned.

Anyone have any first hand experience with this flash?

Not me.

Best regards,

Doud

--
http://www.photorant.com/

 

[Doug Kerr]

Bluto,

Not likely there would be any damage. I would expect Canoin to design those interfaces so that mounting an inappropriate (Canon) flash wouldn't blow anything up.

I have heard that in some cases, it is ncessary to block the "extra" contacts on the flash shoe with tape to avoid the camera getting confused. (Advice from a Canon official!)

Best regards,

Doug