Canon 20D voltage rating

[jim_gupta_carlson]

I am a film photographer, but have been asked to set up a booth at a bazaar to

do quick and cheap Christmas photos. I use a sinc cord with my old Pentax 67

but have heard that synching directly to a digital SLR can slowly damage the

electronics. I am aware that the voltage ratings on the 20D make it appear that

synching directly to a studio strobe will not damage the camera but am curious

what the experince is out there on this camera.

 

Thanks

[clay_ransom]

This is what you need unless you want a wireless like pocket wizard.

http://www.weinproducts.com/safesyncs.htm

[jim_gupta_carlson]

Thanks Clay:P

[conraderb]

Jim - no worries. I do it all the time with my 20D bodies (up to 250v). the 10D, however, is a different matter (up to 6v).

 

http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html

[davemoss]

or you can get one of the chinese radio trigger setups from ebay. they work very well, are "very" reasonably priced, and you can use them with the pentax too....and the best part; no cords!