Archive 2012 · Starblitz 3000BA Flash ..Using on my 60D

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p.1 #1 · Starblitz 3000BA Flash ..Using on my 60D

I have an old Strablitz 3000BA flash from the early 90's.
Someone told me that it is not safe to use on my 60D.
Said it may blow up my camera.
I've used it once for some hockey games.
What might the issue be?

Dec 28, 2012 at 11:50 AM

PeterBerressem
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p.1 #2 · Starblitz 3000BA Flash ..Using on my 60D

You're safe... the 60D's sync circuit accepts a trigger voltage of up to 250V. Your Starblitz's is < 40V. "Someone" warned you because there are some legacy flashes with a trigger voltage of up to 400V, which would fry the camera's circuit.

Dec 28, 2012 at 12:39 PM

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p.1 #3 · Starblitz 3000BA Flash ..Using on my 60D

Peter,
thanks for that bit of tech advice.
Would hate to blow up my 60D.
Checked here but did not see the 3000BA

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

Seems the jury is still out depending on who you ask.

Dec 28, 2012 at 02:43 PM

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p.1 #4 · Starblitz 3000BA Flash ..Using on my 60D

ednotfred wrote:
...Seems the jury is still out depending on who you ask.

When in doubt:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/245292-REG/Wein_W990560_Safe_Sync_Hot_Shoe_to.html

Dec 28, 2012 at 03:49 PM

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p.1 #5 · Starblitz 3000BA Flash ..Using on my 60D

Here's an attestor you can trust, scroll down to the bottom of the page:
www.heritagecameras.co.uk/powerful-bounce-auto-manual-flash-for-hot-shoe-fujifilm-fuji-s9500-s9600-or-many-manual-slrs-2875-p.asp

Dec 28, 2012 at 04:16 PM


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