Trigger voltage should be measured the same on all flash units... from the
large center contact to the contact at the side of the foot. When you
remeasure you'll probably find that your T-32's are closer to 12 volts.
According to information supplied to Nils Frohberg by Olympus Europe all
E-system cameras are protected to 200 volts at the hot shoe. I don't think I'd
push it with your oldies showing 100 volts or more but it looks like you have a
lot of options at 12 volts and less. I think many here are successfully using
T-32's.
Dr. Flash
> -------Original Message-------
> From: Don Holbrook <donholbrook@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [OM] Flash voltages
> Sent: Jan 28 '08 02:25
>
> I would like to use older flashes on my E-330, and want to be sure I
> understand previous discussions on the List. After charging the flash, I
> measured the dc voltage (analog meter) between the center contact on the foot
> and the one towards the camera shutter (on dedicated flashes). Results were:
> T32 - 3V, T20 - 4V, T-Power Control 1 - 4V, T18 - 7V, Sunpak 422D - 1 at 9V &
> 1 at 6V, Vivitar 2500 - 9.5V, Vivitar 600 - 6V. Non-dedicated flashes were
> checked between the center contact and the one in the side of the foot.
> Results were: PS100G - 120V, PS200 - 135V, PS200Quick - 185V, Vivitar 283 -
> 220V, Vivitar 285 - 4V. Have not figured out which pins to check on T45 and
> F280. Intend to use only the 6V or lower ones -- just want to know if I'm
> checking them properly ..........or not.
>
> Don Holbrook (used to taking flak for stupididy)
>
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