white Lightning WL10000 strobes

Ed n Georgia · 04-05-2010, 08:49 AM

I just picked up a pair of Paul C. Buff White Lightning 10000 strobes.

I wonder if anyone here shoots with these? the specs from the white lightning site call for a sync voltage of 24v. I assume that I would not be able to use these with my K20D using the PC plug???? The Manual does not specify and x-sync voltage for the K20D but I suspect its somewhere around 5v????

The seller is including a couple of sets of wireless triggers with them so using them shouldn't be a problem.

jboyde · 04-05-2010, 01:08 PM

I've always wondered if you run the same risk of damage if you use the PC plug rather than the hot shoe. But youre right, a couple of wireless triggers solves that problem.

Ed n Georgia · 04-05-2010, 02:05 PM

Pentax support says that the x-sync voltage is around 30V. I wonder if anyone actually knows?

**jford** · 04-05-2010, 07:02 PM

For what it's worth, I've used WL10,000 & 5000 with my K-1000 for years. However, I bought a radio remote rather than risk 'em on my K10. I suggest you not chance it either, for although Buff's stuff is known to be conservatively designed, you're talking about possibly 20 y.o. electronics.
Enjoy.

Ed n Georgia · 04-05-2010, 07:18 PM

It's been pointed out to me that the K20D x-sync socket, has a separate circuit built into it to protect against over voltage.

around 6:50 in this video.

You Tube

04-05-2010, 08:49 AM	#1
Ed n Georgia Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 940	white Lightning WL10000 strobes I just picked up a pair of Paul C. Buff White Lightning 10000 strobes. I wonder if anyone here shoots with these? the specs from the white lightning site call for a sync voltage of 24v. I assume that I would not be able to use these with my K20D using the PC plug???? The Manual does not specify and x-sync voltage for the K20D but I suspect its somewhere around 5v???? The seller is including a couple of sets of wireless triggers with them so using them shouldn't be a problem.

04-05-2010, 07:02 PM	#4
jford Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Indiana PA USA Posts: 1,396	worth what it's costing you ... For what it's worth, I've used WL10,000 & 5000 with my K-1000 for years. However, I bought a radio remote rather than risk 'em on my K10. I suggest you not chance it either, for although Buff's stuff is known to be conservatively designed, you're talking about possibly 20 y.o. electronics. Enjoy.

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04-05-2010, 01:08 PM	#2
jboyde Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 328	I've always wondered if you run the same risk of damage if you use the PC plug rather than the hot shoe. But youre right, a couple of wireless triggers solves that problem.

04-05-2010, 02:05 PM	#3
Ed n Georgia Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 940 Original Poster	Pentax support says that the x-sync voltage is around 30V. I wonder if anyone actually knows?