Digital Rebel (300D) and and Vivitar 285HV

Is anyone using this combination?

I am thinking of purchasing the 300D and would like to pair it up with a Vivitar 285.

I also have a 300EZ speedlite for my canon 630 EOS, does anyone know if I can use this flash with the 300D?

Any opinions or comments?

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Originally Posted by joseg31039

Is anyone using this combination?

I am thinking of purchasing the 300D and would like to pair it up with a Vivitar 285.

I also have a 300EZ speedlite for my canon 630 EOS, does anyone know if I can use this flash with the 300D?

Any opinions or comments?

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none of the EZ line flashes work with digital SLRs. The 285 will have to have a safe sync voltage, 6 volts or under, or you risk frying your camera. If the voltage runs high you can get a Wein Safesync adapter that will regulate the voltage.

The 285HV has a published trigger voltage of 12.0 Volts. My unit is at 13.3V.<p>Canon USA says anything over 6V may damage an EOS camera. "May"...what the hell is that?<p>Your call. Oh, and you can use the EZ flash, but you have to use it in the manual mode - thank God it's digital, or you'd never be able to dial in the correct amount.

According to Vivitar's support site the voltage on the newer 285s is approx 6v. I use mine on my 10D without any problems. If you're not sure you can get a voltage tester - Radio Shack should have them.

Danielle