I have an old Vivitar 5200 Zoom Thyristor flash with PM/C module for the Canon. This Flash was used for my Canon film cameras back on the day. Can i use this in manual mode for an off camera flash using the Odin receivers?? I'd like to add this Flash...
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The Phottix Flash Triggers are made for Canon and Phottix products only. The circuitry is different in other flash manufactures products, my Sigma EF-610DG Super Flash for Canon does not work with the Phottix Flash Trigger. You would have to go to the PocketWizard to use a trigger for all flashes on your Canon. I now use a Canon 580EX ll, 430EX ll, and the Phottix Mitros. I use my sigma with the built in optic flash trigger instead.
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I bought this flash to go on a Canon Rebel T4i. After the first couple of months I could not get it to work at all. The flash would not flash etc... I took the camera and flash to the local camera shop and was told that Canon camera's are very persnickety in regards to the flash. They just don't communicate with an off brand flash. I bought a Canon flash and have had no more problems at all.
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I don't see why not. I tried in my 7D and 5DMKIII and it worked beautifully. I even tried the master function to control my other Canon Speedlites and it worked flawlessly. I highly recommend it for any EOS camera. However, your T3 already has a built in FLASH which most likely is as powerful as this little flash. On the other hand, this little flash adds the ability to wirelessly control other Canon Speedlites.
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Hi there -- this may be irrelevant, but they're asking me to communicate. I never used Canon, bought this slave to enable me to use auxiliary flash with a Fuji 3D camera. The idea is this: Most today's hi-tech flashes emit a series of light impulses to pre-evaluate the scene, the pop responsible for actual exposure (when the shutter opens) being the last one. To use an external slave flash you need either turn off all camera's pre-flashes (switch it to 'dumb' mode -- impossible with my Fuji) or use a slave that will ignore pre-flashes, such as this unit. That's why I bought it and it works for me. Try to read the manual for your Canon and see what your options are. It always helps to have a clear understanding what goes on. Cheers! M.B.
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This camera has a hot shoe which will accept any type of flash. I tried it with a really old Vivitar flash, and it worked. You must however remember a few things: 1. The flash will not work in "silent" mode (it is in the booklet) 2. Usually, the external flash must be enabled from camera menu 3. The hotshoe has more than the standard connecting contact; the other contact points make use of extra electronics in the Fuji flash, possibly to control flash intensity (for fill-up), and maybe for extra flashes used for red eye reduction (as the built-in does)
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You can use it but only in Manual Mode! TTL Will not work, any kind of flash, canon, nikon or the new hot shoe sony's, but i recomend to you the Yongnuo
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NOTE: It can be dangerous to try old flashes on your T2i. Some old flashes used very high trigger voltages which could damage your camera's electronics. Information on the web about the 188A indicates is probably safe to use with modern cameras (though you should verify this yourself before trying it). The flash, being a very early design, can not communicate with your camera but it may work in auto or manual mode. Note that auto mode requires you to dial the ISO setting and distance into the flash and then dial the resulting recommended aperture into the camera for a proper exposure. Since the the flash doesn't tilt or swivel, it offers no real advantages to the built-in flash except perhaps for power. I believe this flash will be more trouble than its worth. You might be able to put it to use as a slave flash by using an optical trigger device.
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NO don't do it you'll fry your camera. They wont even work with my pocket wizards, because pocket wizard only handle up to 200 volts. Vivitar 283's are workhorse's but they need so many accessories to work. The have up to 400 volts. You'll need to get a safe sync to reduce the trigger voltage down to under 6 volts for canon and i think 12-24 for others. 6volts to be on the safe side.
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It is not really a matter of 'older flash units' so much as what voltage the flash unit puts out to the camera. You need to check out one of the forums for your Panasonic camera and ask them what voltage the camera uses. Some flash units are not compatible with some cameras, so you really need to make sure they are compatible FIRST. I had the same problem with my Fujifilm HS10 but fount the Vivitar was indeed a good fit for it. It is probably best to go on the Panasonic (Lumix) website and ask them which flash units they recommend for your camera. One thing to keep in mind, the vivitar is a manual unit that cannot be controlled by my Fuji's hot shoe other than as a trigger. I have to set the vivitar up myself, but it works beautifully.
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If you mean can you control speed lights in manual mode from the camera yes I used YN 622C with YN 568, 565, and a Canon 580 EX II just had to go to flash control in my camera then to the ext. flash and change the mode to manual then go to wireless set and control them by groups.
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For non-canon flashes, I bought a Stratos receiver, In addition to the two odin.Then this stratos, usually in zone "c" either fires a single manual flash or, the way I use it most, drives the transmitter of an Lp-04 lo-cost trigger driving up to 4 more monolights or flashes,Yes. It works on any flash with a center pin, only in manual. TTL is brand-specific.
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Sorry, but I have the Yongnuo YN560-III which work off of the actual flash and not a radio signal. These only work of off the flash itself and must be somewhat in line of site with the master. These serve my purpose just fine.
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Works great with my Neewer TT560! I picked up a vivitar flash at goodwill and it works also. Seams to trigger most flashes.
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There should be no problems with this flash. I got mine dedicated for Olympus TTL and she works superbly. I would suggest getting this flash for Canon TTL and you should have no problems with it. It's quite a powerful flash and seems well constructed. I've had no issues with it. And keep in mind, it's not like you have to consider using an "older" flash that could have higher voltage ratings and thus destroy your camera's interior electronics. So don't worry - if you're in the market for this flash, by all means get it. Based on my experiences with this flash, I can only give it great marks! There should be no problems with this flash. I got mine dedicated for Olympus TTL and she works superbly. I would suggest getting this flash for Canon TTL and you should have no problems with it. It's quite a powerful flash and seems well constructed. I've had no issues with it. And keep in mind, it's not like you have to consider using an "older" flash that could have higher voltage ratings and thus destroy your camera's interior electronics. So don't worry - if you're in the market for this flash, by all means get it. Based on my experiences with this flash, I can only give it... » Read More There should be no problems with this flash. I got mine dedicated for Olympus TTL and she works superbly. I would suggest getting this flash for Canon TTL and you should have no problems with it. It's quite a powerful flash and seems well constructed. I've had no issues with it. And keep in mind, it's not like you have to consider using an "older" flash that could have higher voltage ratings and thus destroy your camera's interior electronics. So don't worry - if you're in the market for this flash, by all means get it. Based on my experiences with this flash, I can only give it great marks! « Show Less
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Yes, I do so all the time. In fact, I have not had much luck figuring out using this flash on camera and getting the control over exposure I need. However, I pound on it all night long off camera using Nikon's AWL to control it in TTL mode and sometimes manual mode. It's well worth the money unless it's your first and only flash then I suggest getting a Nikon flash or something else like a Phottix maybe although I have not tested one of those they seem well respected by the brand worshippers who prefer the camera brand :) I have not tested the flash responding to a Canon camera but when am around a Canon user I will give it a try. I leave it in cn mode (Canon and Nikon) and it works just fine as a remote flash.
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I would advise that you refer to your owners manual on the 5DII. It should work fine. I get full TTL capability with it on my Canon T3. I like that I can control the flash by adjusting it to over or underexpose by half increments. The only thing I don't like about it is that it only uses two "AA" batteries. This causes considerable recharge time for the capacitors on the flash, but for the price, it is a damn good deal. I get great exposure with the flash knowing how to control the flash. I've always liked Sunpak flashes and you can't go wrong with them. It's your call though. Good luck!i I would advise that you refer to your owners manual on the 5DII. It should work fine. I get full TTL capability with it on my Canon T3. I like that I can control the flash by adjusting it to over or underexpose by half increments. The only thing I don't like about it is that it only uses two "AA" batteries. This causes considerable recharge time for the capacitors on the flash, but for the price, it is a damn good deal. I get great exposure with the flash knowing how to control the flash. I've always liked Sunpak flashes and you can't go wrong with them. It's your call though.... » Read More I would advise that you refer to your owners manual on the 5DII. It should work fine. I get full TTL capability with it on my Canon T3. I like that I can control the flash by adjusting it to over or underexpose by half increments. The only thing I don't like about it is that it only uses two "AA" batteries. This causes considerable recharge time for the capacitors on the flash, but for the price, it is a damn good deal. I get great exposure with the flash knowing how to control the flash. I've always liked Sunpak flashes and you can't go wrong with them. It's your call though. Good luck!i « Show Less