Pentax K10D/Vivitar 283 flash gun

Tony Lee · Post by **Tony Lee** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 5:28 pm

Does anyone know if the Vivitar 283 flash is compatible with my K10D - I have heard it might not be and it might fry the camera.
Tony

John · Post by **John** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 6:08 pm

You need to measure the trigger voltage of the gun with a meter. Mac measured two apparently identical 283 guns a while ago - one measured 20V and the other nearly 300V (not good) so there must have been different versions of the 283.

In many ways you are better using a modern Pentax gun to take advantage of the P-TTL features. The Pentax AF368 sells for around £150.

Tony Lee · Post by **Tony Lee** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 6:58 pm

Great advice - thanks John
Tony

oakeycoke · Post by **oakeycoke** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 3:37 pm

http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html

This site may assist.

Phil.

Walter Brooks · Post by **Walter Brooks** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 5:15 pm

Tony - Wein do a hot shoe mount that has a hot shoe mount on top and a PC socket to wire up to Studio/ off camera flash - this little gizmo reduces the trigger voltage down to less than 6 volts ...

Walter

Tony Lee · Post by **Tony Lee** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 5:43 pm

Thank you all for this valuable info
Tony

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