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Posted by cyndee on July 13, 2001 at 08:45:48:
In Reply to: flash at live concerts a NO-NO posted by Doug Clifford on July 13, 2001 at 02:05:07:
thanks for the heads up doug!
: Vivitar 283 and 285 flash units, unless brand new versions, are dangerous to use with newer electronic cameras (that includes anything using an autofocus lens.) The trigger voltage of older Vivitar 283 and 285 flash units is powerful enough to fry the electronics in your camera. Buy a flash specifically designed for your camera.
wow i'm glad i asked. i ended up getting the vivitar 840 auto focus zoom flash.
>>No, it is not true the Vivitar 283 or Vivitar 285 require a PC cord; if the camera has a hot shoe, the flash will work (at the risk of burning out your camera.)
: Secondly, electronic flash at live concerts is almost universally a no-no. You could find your attendance cut short if you take flash pictures of a performance.
i have been to some concerts and there have been photographers in there with a flash but they must have had permission from the venue.
thanks for all you input i really appreciate it -cyn
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