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camera and flash compatibility
Jun 11, 2018 08:40:38 #
Can anyone tell me if my old Canon 300TL flash is compatible with my Canon 60D DSLR camera. Thank You
Jun 11, 2018 09:48:21 #
Actually, if you don't get an answer here (I'm not familiar with that flash) You can always look up the trigger voltage, then check to see the maximum safe trigger voltage of your camera in the manual, and then you will know.
The TTL pins should all be in the same location, so it "should" talk to each other, but trigger voltage is what gets you into trouble. If you can't find the info, get an off camera radio trigger, that way, if the flash does have a high trigger voltage, at least it will just kill the receiver, and not your camera.
The TTL pins should all be in the same location, so it "should" talk to each other, but trigger voltage is what gets you into trouble. If you can't find the info, get an off camera radio trigger, that way, if the flash does have a high trigger voltage, at least it will just kill the receiver, and not your camera.
Jun 11, 2018 10:09:41 #
Check your EOS 60D manual. I believe the standard text in the manuals reference that Canon TL-series speedlights can be used, but with no control of the light output. The flash will flash only at maximum output and the photographer much adjust the exposure via the camera controls to account for the light output from the flash.
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Jun 11, 2018 17:45:39 #
bkyser wrote:
Actually, if you don't get an answer here (I'm not... (show quote)
Thank you, for your time and info. i will check out the voltage.
Jun 11, 2018 17:49:49 #
Here's a site that lists many flashes and their tested trigger voltages: http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html
The 300TL is listed as 3.75 volts and should be safe - doesn't hurt to measure for yourself though.
The 300TL is listed as 3.75 volts and should be safe - doesn't hurt to measure for yourself though.
Jun 11, 2018 17:57:41 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Check your EOS 60D manual. I believe the standard text in the manuals reference that Canon TL-series speedlights can be used, but with no control of the light output. The flash will flash only at maximum output and the photographer much adjust the exposure via the camera controls to account for the light output from the flash.
Thank you, CHG_CANON. This is truely a GREAT site!
Jun 11, 2018 20:07:09 #
Voltage should be OK but if it only works in manual then there a lot of old flashes that would work that way. Many have auto mode which work just fine.
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Jun 12, 2018 12:16:29 #
BebuLamar wrote:
Voltage should be OK but if it only works in manual then there a lot of old flashes that would work that way. Many have auto mode which work just fine.
Thank you, BebuLamar. I appreciate the info.
Jun 12, 2018 12:32:41 #
sloscheider wrote:
Here's a site that lists many flashes and their tested trigger voltages: http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html
The 300TL is listed as 3.75 volts and should be safe - doesn't hurt to measure for yourself though.
The 300TL is listed as 3.75 volts and should be safe - doesn't hurt to measure for yourself though.
Thanks, sloscheider. i have several old Canon and Nikon flash units and know i can measure the voltage. again, thanks.
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