Canon 300TL flash unit
Jan 1, 2012 12:56:31 #
Another question. I have a Canon 300TL flash powered by a Quantum Battery 1. I know this flash was designed for my Canon T90. Does anyone know if this flash would work on my Canon 60D? Hate to go out to buy a new flash when both of these are in prestine condition. Don't know what the voltage is on the 300TL.
Jan 1, 2012 13:40:38 #
According to, "Mastering Canon EOS Flash Photography" by NK Guy, published by rockynook; this is what they say about the 300TL:
"...it was designed for the Canon T90, a renowned manual focus predecessor to the EOS system. However, the 300TL is compatible with the EOS film bodies in basic TTL mode. Certain advanced features, such as FE lock and second curtain sync, work only with the T90. It isn't very useful as a manual flash as it only has two output levels-low and high. It has a manual zooming head, which means the top of the head is moved back adn forth by hand to adjust the zoom position. Tilt and swivel capabilities."
This sounds to me like it will work with EOS "film" but I guess still unsure as to digital bodies. I would think it would work with digital, but would not try it on your 60D without checking voltage first.
"...it was designed for the Canon T90, a renowned manual focus predecessor to the EOS system. However, the 300TL is compatible with the EOS film bodies in basic TTL mode. Certain advanced features, such as FE lock and second curtain sync, work only with the T90. It isn't very useful as a manual flash as it only has two output levels-low and high. It has a manual zooming head, which means the top of the head is moved back adn forth by hand to adjust the zoom position. Tilt and swivel capabilities."
This sounds to me like it will work with EOS "film" but I guess still unsure as to digital bodies. I would think it would work with digital, but would not try it on your 60D without checking voltage first.
Jan 1, 2012 14:22:46 #
Thanks Awanger. I will have to pick up a multi-tester. I would also like to use my Quantum battery for the power if I can use the flash on the 60D. Thanks again.
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