HELP PLEASE !!

[..MD..]

Hi all i was given a flashgun yesterday. nothing fantastic but it was free..
anyhow it does not have any instrutions with it and i would like to learn how to get the best from it.
i have had a look on the net but to be honest my surfing is not the best . so the question is can anyone or does anyone know how to find out how to use this gun it is a

cobra D425

many thanks dave..

 

[Hacker]

I'm no expert on flash guns but do not fix it your hot shoe until you know for certain that it is compatible with your camera as I believe the voltage can vary and you could end up causing damage to your body.

I'm sure someone will chime in with more detailed knowledge soon.

 

[mho]

As Hacker says the trigger voltages of old flash guns can be very high, and damage the camera.

Ive had a quick look around and the trigger voltage of the D425 is approx 12v. I think the safe value for canon digitals is 6v.

If I was you I wouldnt put it near my camera until this can be confirmed.

The values stated above are from the internet and need comfirming from a reputable source.

Update - Just checked and the 10D maximum trigger voltage is 6v so DON'T USE IT with out comfirming the D425 trigger voltage.

You could always get a SafeSync to regulate the voltage to 5v.

 

[..MD..]

although i did put it on yesterday and try it . only a couple of flashes everything seems ok at the moment anyway ,
i wont be putting it back on ill wait for a proper flash
again thank you for taking the time and the information..

 

[mho]

You can use a safe sync which goes on the hot shoe and the flash goes in that.

I think you will only get a full power flash from it, or you would have to adjust the amount of flash manually on the flash its self.

you wont get any auto functions at all.

 

[..MD..]

thanks mate .