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Will using a Pentax AF240z flash gun on a digital Pentax 1st dl camera cause damage?
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∙ 12y ago
it should be fine, the pentax240z flash trigger voltage has been measured at 4.8v
I couldn't find the limit for the hotshoe voltage, but it is most likely very high.
(Canons tend to be low like around 6volts max. my Kodak is 400volts max).
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