revolver Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 I have a Vivitar auto 215 flash that was used with my K1000. I tried it on my K100D and it doesnt fire. Tried it on the K1000 and it works. why wouldnt it work on the K100D? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afs760bf Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Have you tried another flash since you tried the 215? I hope you didn't fry your camera. Some of the older flashes produce too much voltage for the digital hotshoes. Or, hopefully, it just doesn't sit right and doesn't make good contact. You might want to get a Wein Safe-Synch for older flashes, just to be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolver Posted March 29, 2008 Author Share Posted March 29, 2008 Barry Tried it twice and it didnt fire. Shot a picture in auto with the on board flash and it was fine. I didnt realize I could have fried my Camera, Thanks I will not try that agin.... I will be ordering my 360 Pentax flash anyday now I was just curious as old lenses fit on the New camera I was wondering about that old flash...... Probably should have asked first thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyinca Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 According to here http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html Vivitar auto 215 is one of those that are in the "Danger, danger Mr robinson zone". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolver Posted March 30, 2008 Author Share Posted March 30, 2008 Thanks Tommy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisa_stieg Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Sounds like a very fortunate misfire, to me! WHEW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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