Mark2000 Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 I was looking into getting a Canolite D to use with my x100 since it's good flash unit and a perfect stylistic fit. I was wondering if it would be compatible. I read a single comment on another forum that old flashes and new cameras don't mix due to voltage differences. Is this true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattmaber Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 I can't answer that specific flash, I have my dad's old Cobra CX150. I don't know what year it's from, but it works fine with the X100. THough I couldn't say anything about the voltage. There's no controls for power etc, its just flashes. I tried it the ones and that was it. Cobra CX150 A photo posted by Matthew Maber (@mattmaber) on Aug 29, 2011 at 4:28am PDT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducevro Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 I tried my Canon Speedlight on it and it worked. I had to take some test shots to get the exposure right. The flash was also very top heavy, as one might expect. Mattmaber, I like the dual strap arrangement you have going on here. Good idea. I recognize the Gordy's wrist strap, but what neck strap is that? thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattmaber Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 @ducevro thanks. Thats cam-in. Bought on eBay. I can never decide neck or wrist so having both is useful. I used the Gordy on my Nikon D90 over the weekend so am getting another one to go with the sling style strap that attaches to the tripod base Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilzWorkz7 Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Looks good. Share the photos after the shots using this flash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonC Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Using an old flash on a modern digital camera is a common question. Here's the basics. Old flashes often have a trigger voltage of several hundred volts. With the old mechanical shutters, that was no problem. Modern cameras with electronic shutter control use a transistor to trigger the flash. Applying several hundred volts across it will destroy the transistor eventually. Just because your old flash fires, doesn't mean it's safe. Your x100's trigger circuit will die eventually if the flash voltage is too high. To see if you can use the flash safely, place the probes of a voltmeter/digital multimeter (set to DC voltage) on the two contacts on the flash shoe (side and tip) and switch it on. If the voltage is 6V or less, it's safe. If it's more than that, don't risk it. There is a solution, however, for flashes with high voltage triggers. You can buy a flash adapter for about $45 that includes a protective circuit that drops the flash trigger voltage down to 6V. It slides onto the flash shoe and fits onto the camera. A popular one is called the Wein Safe Sync (http://www.amazon.com/Wein-Products-W990560-SSHSHS-Safe-Sync/dp/B00009UU18/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1314638569&sr=8-1). I've used mine for several years with my old Vivitar 283. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattmaber Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 @DonC - understood. It isn't really of any practical use as there's NO control over the power, I just wondered if the X100 would fire it - and it did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattmaber Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 I wish Fuji would make a nice retro styled flash to go with the X series. The current 2 options are hideous on the X100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark2000 Posted August 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 What I read, though, was that the voltage difference would actually harm the camera. That would make me sad. Possible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattmaber Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Sounds like thats what @DonC is saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Here's a compiled list of flash models and their trigger voltages: http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html And this is a good article on using vintage flashes with modern cameras: http://silverbased.org/vintage-flash/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindthemix Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 Fuji Support / 40V or less is safe. http://www.fujifilmusa.com/support/ServiceSupportProductContent.do?dbid=828357&prodcat=234644&sscucatid=664277 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flapshots Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 This means a Nikon Sb-600 could safely be mounted on the X100... hmmmm... interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindthemix Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Definitely a SB-600 fires on the x100. I'm using it for off-camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindthemix Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 I contacted Fuji about the trigger voltage an as follows their response: Fujifilm followup+LEB8HUEK07LVIH6LUEFNMDMBS0@fujifilm.metafaq.com to me show details 10:35 AM (5 minutes ago) Dear Federico, Thank You for your email. The maximum trigger voltage the X-100 can accept is 50Volts. We hope this information helps. The MyFinePix Team. --- Did you know that the MyFinePix forum is packed full of useful information? Our free online community also features galleries, competitions photoblogs, news, and features. Join today: http://www.myfinepix.co.uk Original Message: What's the maximum trigger voltage for the Finepix X100? Thank you. Your query tracking number is BS5WH9X. Please use this code with all further communication regarding this query. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flapshots Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 You use it off camera but have you tried on? Guess it just fires... No TTL information is being pushed or anything right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindthemix Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 yes, it fires on camera as well but only in manual mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abram Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Has anyone tried a Contax TLA200? I've been thinking of getting one of those for the X100. I hate the look of the Fuji ones, especially considering they charge double the price of the Sunpak flashes they essentially are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattmaber Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 AFAIK only those 2 Fuji flashes provide TTL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flapshots Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Thanks for the info guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abram Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 TTL isn't a HUGE ordeal. Just a little fill flash is fine. I understand manual flash ratios Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindthemix Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Totally agree with Abram. Get into the manual mode! it's a one way ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindthemix Posted December 20, 2011 Report Share Posted December 20, 2011 Metz 32CT7 More images Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_chalkie_ Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Has anyone tried the Canon 270EX with the X-E1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p3t3or Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Oh the EF42 isn't so bad. I quite enjoy using it actually. I find I need no PP when I get a good bounce going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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