Heather Iles Loc: UK, Somerset

Go ahead and ask whatever you like as those snarky members were dealt with over a year ago so we are one happy family now.

Phil0965 Loc: Central Illinois

I agree with you 100% . Ive noticed this a lot lately . Kinda sad people have to be like that.

TheShoe Loc: Lacey, WA

traderjohn Loc: New York City

Not really.

traderjohn Loc: New York City

wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado

First, anyone that is ignorant of a subject and trys to gain some education or mastery of the subject is a very intelligent person. Do not belittle yourself; we have all been in your position at one point in our lives.

The Olympus equipment is designed to work together. The FL36R may be or require IR to be operated off camera and may require a radio receiver unit to be used otherwise. It is still a good flash although not as modern as what is available from Olympus now (the flash is not weatherproof). It sound like the others are acceptable too although the Mcoplus speedlite MCO320 sounds like it may be the lessor flash of the group. With transmitters / receivers they should be all able to all work together. It can be very interesting learning and setting up a multiple light shot.

Beenthere

[quote=kennmurrah]I recently bought a used Olympus EM-1 mark ii, and seller "threw in" a Olympus electronic flash FL36R, a Nissan i40, and Mcoplus speedlite MCO320. I have no idea what I have or how I might use it.

Good grab on the Oly EMI MkII. I just got one myself and if you haven't done it yet, download the V3 firmware which makes it "almost" a MkIII. I don't use much flash and so can't help you.., but I'm sure they are worth something, and may further reduce your original outlay for the cam if you sell them.

CWGordon

Thank you, Bill. I hope others feel the same.

John7199 Loc: Eastern Mass.

In defense of the Hoggers, there are only a few "snarks" still more than there should be. I have found in my short time here that the great majority of members are free with helpful advice. (I have had my share of snarks)

CWGordon

I agree that most members are not “snarks,” thank goodness. It
is unfortunate that we have as many as we do. They serve no useful purpose, whatsoever.

dyximan

CW it would would better if people would treat one another with respect from the onset, as they would like to be treated. And sad but telling of how this site is, can be perceived by others . Which I'm sure is understood by the thoughtful ones here, and the Snarkey ones, may never get it, Maybe someday?

E.L.. Shapiro Loc: Ottawa, Ontario Canada

Excessive trigger voltage can harm the camera in that the current goes through the synchronization mechanism within the shutter- that mechanism acts as a "switch". The voltage emanates from the trigger circuity of the flash unit and remains at the same level regardless of the mode- manual, TTL, or auction flash and also regardless of the power output setting of the flash unit. The same problem can occur whether the unit is attached to the hot shoe or wired to the came via a synch cord.

Each camera manufacturer specifies a maximum allowable trigger voltage for its products. Some manufacturers specify as much as 250 DC Volts and others as low a 5, 7, or 10 DC Volts.

Most currently manufactured speed lights, mono-lights, and power pack operated studio type units feature solid-state trigger circuits which enable low trigger voltages.

Some folks may think theses cautionary notes are old wive's tales, myths, urban legends and paranoia, however, this kind of damage can occur with mismatched equipment. So...whenever I see a question about older flash gear, brands or models that I have no experience with or knowledge of their electronic specifications, I issue these precautionary warnings.

The good folks at Wein and Paramount Cords make and sell Safe-Synch adapters that reduce excessive trigger voltages to safe levels so that just about any OLD flash can be used with modern digital cameras.

There are a few older speedlights made by Vivitar and some other studio type lighting gear that was extremely well made and thereby survived to this day but harbor outrageously high trigger voltage that can mess up a camera something awful and even deliver a nasty shock to the photographer of the synch cord polarity is reversed. The arc-over from the high current was known to even carbonize or burn out the synch contacts of old film cameras.

This is some mythology though! If overvolted, the camera will no explode, burn up, emit smoke or melt. It' just that all those tiny little chips, microcircuits, marvelous little semiconductors, when assaulted by a voltage spike will quietly pass away without so much as a last breath.

This does not necessarily apply to triggering any flash unit via radio or IR, however, I am not sure if high trigger voltages can or can not harm a remote receiver. I use Pocket Wizards and have used them successfully with old flash gear with high trigger voltages with no adverse effects. I am not sure about other brands. Photoelectric cells are not affected.

Heather Iles Loc: UK, Somerset

There seem to be mixed observations, in which case, such instances should be brought to the Administrator's notice.

Phil0965 Loc: Central Illinois

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stan miller

your not alone my friend. there are two of us now.LOL