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milka · 01-12-2012, 08:50 PM

I am trying to buy PT-04 receiver/transmitter. It has a list of compatible flashes and a statement - also used for any flash with 12 W or lower. I have a Mecablitz 44 (not on the list of course). I cannot find voltage. I looked in the manual, on the box, on the flash, no info whatsoever... Does anybody know if Mecablitz is 12 W or lower? Has anybody used PT -04 with this flash. and while we are on the subject, what is a NPT and how does it compare to PT?
Thank you very much for your time
Kristine

ducdao · 01-12-2012, 09:07 PM

I copied and pasted your thread title into Google search and found this on the first results

Secrets of Powershot Flash Photography

Scroll down to "How to Check the Trigger Voltage" section.

Cool eh? Remember to always search on Google first before posting questions.

milka · 01-12-2012, 09:29 PM

Ducdao, Thank you for your time! Feel ashamed of not thinking of google in this day and age...

L33tGreg · 01-13-2012, 07:46 AM

If it is safe on your body, it will be safe on the trigger. Metz 44 is made for Pentax DSLR bodies, so it is a non-issue.

**maxfield_photo** · 01-15-2012, 07:18 AM

I was gonna say lick the contacts

elliott · 01-15-2012, 10:08 PM

Originally posted by maxfield_photo

I was gonna say lick the contacts

Licking is not always needed, I have a Vivitar that will give you a pretty good shock if you manage to touch the ground and center pin at the same time with your fingers. I think the trigger voltage is around 300 volts. Not fun to be shocked and blinded at the same time.

01-12-2012, 08:50 PM	#1
milka New Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 18	How do I find out voltage on a flash unit? I am trying to buy PT-04 receiver/transmitter. It has a list of compatible flashes and a statement - also used for any flash with 12 W or lower. I have a Mecablitz 44 (not on the list of course). I cannot find voltage. I looked in the manual, on the box, on the flash, no info whatsoever... Does anybody know if Mecablitz is 12 W or lower? Has anybody used PT -04 with this flash. and while we are on the subject, what is a NPT and how does it compare to PT? Thank you very much for your time Kristine

01-12-2012, 09:07 PM	#2
ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160	I copied and pasted your thread title into Google search and found this on the first results Secrets of Powershot Flash Photography Scroll down to "How to Check the Trigger Voltage" section. Cool eh? Remember to always search on Google first before posting questions. Last edited by ducdao; 01-12-2012 at 09:14 PM.

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01-12-2012, 09:29 PM	#3
milka New Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 18 Original Poster	Ducdao, Thank you for your time! Feel ashamed of not thinking of google in this day and age...

01-13-2012, 07:46 AM	#4
L33tGreg Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Charleston, SC Photos: Gallery Posts: 369	If it is safe on your body, it will be safe on the trigger. Metz 44 is made for Pentax DSLR bodies, so it is a non-issue.

01-15-2012, 07:18 AM	#5
maxfield_photo Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,216	I was gonna say lick the contacts

01-15-2012, 10:08 PM	#6
elliott Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Carolina Photos: Albums Posts: 1,720	Originally posted by maxfield_photo I was gonna say lick the contacts Licking is not always needed, I have a Vivitar that will give you a pretty good shock if you manage to touch the ground and center pin at the same time with your fingers. I think the trigger voltage is around 300 volts. Not fun to be shocked and blinded at the same time.

How do I find out voltage on a flash unit?

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