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To: Woodman
***I have an old AGFA handle flash that is/was TTL capable for 35mm film cameras of the 80’s+. I never got the Canon TTL sync cord for my A-1, but I was wondering if it could be used for my Rebel T3i? Any chance you could point me in the right direction for information? I'm sure if I could get this one working I could take flash pictures to 100’ or more. ***

Sure thing.

This is where I bought my WEIN Safe Sync. B&H Photo. Direct link to B&H Safe Sync webpage. It was the best $50.00 I spent for my Nikon D3000.

And here is a link to a 'Blog' where I found which has the info on old Strobe Units and their Trigger Voltage Outputs. Some old Strobes put out 600Volts when triggered - OUCH! ;-)

First, B&H is the best photo store I've found since all the 'pro' stores in my area of IL went 'amateur' and I couldn't even get any Kodak Portra Film. And the B&H customer service is tops, most items ship free and no sales tax unless you live in NY. Just note that they're an Orthodox Jewish owned Co and observe every Jewish Holy Day. Like now, you can't order until after sunset (they have the time noted on their website).

The second link's info saved me for sure from frying my camera. Or any digital I mount my Sunpak on. Like 'the wife's' Nikon Coolpix P100.

30 posted on 01/07/2012 9:46:32 AM PST by Condor51 (Yo Hoffa, so you want to 'take out conservatives'. Well okay Jr - I'm your Huckleberry)
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To: Condor51
Thanks, I would have to pay the tax, but the good news is I can actually go there if I want.

I am still trying to decide if I want to keep my 35mm gear or not. Good Strobes are expensive and I would love to re-purpose the one I have. I could do it with just a sync cord and manual settings, but it would be nice to use TTL metering if possible.

31 posted on 01/07/2012 2:21:12 PM PST by Woodman
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To: Condor51

http://www.dpreview.com/articles/7799914638/nikon-d4-overview/


33 posted on 01/07/2012 2:34:27 PM PST by Cvengr (Adversity in life and death is inevitable. Thru faith in Christ, stress is optional.)
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To: Condor51

http://nikonrumors.com/2012/01/06/nikon-d4-sold-out-on-amazon-in-less-than-an-hour-nikkor-85mm-f1-8g-lens-still-available-for-pre-order.aspx/


36 posted on 01/07/2012 6:56:19 PM PST by Cvengr (Adversity in life and death is inevitable. Thru faith in Christ, stress is optional.)
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