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« on: October 14, 2013, 03:57 »
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Hello every one.

I use an old Minolta External Flash with my D7000 which has a trigger voltage of 3V.
I do not recall it's exact model right now, but will post it here for more info.

The problem is that when it is mounted on the camera and I set camera on manual,
and use it for portrait and closeup subjects, the flash some times does not fire.
I use Eneloop NiMh batteries and they are pretty fine with the flash.
when I press flash's test button it fires, but it does not with the shutter.

Should I stop using it ?

Kindest regards.
Eklogite


gillian vann

  • *Gillian*
« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2013, 04:12 »
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1) you are using another brand's flash with your Nikon. that's an issue. is the flash on manual too? I wouldn't guarantee them to work well together. put it on eBay and some sony user will snap it up.
 
I only use Nikon speedlights and they work properly as they should...except, I find eneloops can cause erratic behaviour when they sit for too long, or are low.

« Reply #2 on: October 15, 2013, 05:07 »
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Just to check, there are lots of trigger voltages for different flash units here
http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html
AFAIK older flashes should work fine with modern cameras as long as the trigger voltage is low enough. You obviously don't get "Auto" though.
If it's not firing try a lower shutter speed. 1/125th.

« Reply #3 on: October 15, 2013, 08:25 »
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Two things, why are using a flash on camera and have tried using it with a synccord


 

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