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Can I use a Vivitar 285 hv Flash (the older model) on a Canon Rebel digital XSI?

I own a vivitar 285 hv flash and I’d like to use it on my canon digital rebel, but I’m afraid that it may fry the camera’s hotshoe. Has anyone been able to use it and the camera still be ok? PLEASE PLEASE let me know, i saved for a long time to get this camera and I really don’t want it to mess up. Be certain of your answers. and Thank you!

I would not take the chance!

If yours is an older model – it may hit your camera with over 200 volts of trigger voltage, which will make a nice toast of the fine electronics inside.

Some of the newer models of 285 come with low trigger voltage (6 volts) and they should be fine, even though I think Canon suggests that even that may be too much.

If you really really want to use it, measure it’s voltage (if you know how) and use at your own risk!

LEM.

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