How can I use an old Venca strobe with a Canon Xti?

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How can I use an old Venca strobe with a Canon Xti?

I can't plug the sync cord directly into my camera, or it will fry the internal components of the Canon, which is not what I want. I can't find any information about it online, so I'm asking here. The strobe says it is a "Venca strobe" "VS 250 (117v)". It was distributed by "Venca Sales International Inc" with a NJ address and phone number that no longer exist.

2007-09-09 12:20:55 · 2 answers · asked by eighteen_volts 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras

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Why in the world would you even bother? Trash the thing before you trash your camera and get a Vivitar 285HV if you can't afford a Canon TTL flash. Its trigger voltage is low enough not to cause damage.

2007-09-09 12:37:16 · answer #1 · answered by Bob 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Bob is 100% correct.

2007-09-09 13:32:32 · answer #2 · answered by EDWIN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋