Re: How long can a sync cord be till its out of punch?
Actually you\'ve got it backwards: the 285HV is the stone age flash and the 430ex is the more modern. I started using Vivitars in the early 1970s and the design and functionality hasn\'t changed much since.
You should have no problem splicing together the PC cords, but keep in mind that the trigger voltage is supplied by the flash not the camera and when you tie two or more PC cables together you will be multiplying it. It should be OK with the flashes you mention but its always best to check any third-party equipment with a digital multimeter before attaching to the camera.
Chuck
Dec 17, 2008 at 10:55 AM
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