Can I use studio strobes with DRXT?

[sam452]

I'm looking seriously at the Digital Rebel XT but want to be sure I can use my Dynalite Studio Strobe lights.

I had bought a G5 powershot and my only disappointment was that the strobes wouldn't fire through the hot-shoe mount (one I had used with my old T90). Nor would my Vivitar 283.

I'm aware that I'm not going to get TTL, etc with strobes.

I just want to know if anyone has successfully fired external, non-Speedlites, with this camera.

Poring over Google provides no definite answers. Appreciate if any one has direct experience with this, thanx, sam

[cdifoto]

All you need (if you aren't firing them wirelessly) is a PC Sync for the Hot Shoe since it doesn't have one built into the body anywhere. It'll let you fire your strobes with your PC Sync cable.

Something like this:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=109453&is=REG&addedTroughType=search

[sam452]

Thank you for your prompt reply.

That looks like the thingie I used with my old T90.

I was flabbergasted when I could not use these strobes with my G5 powershot, hence my hesitancy with the Rebel XT.

thanx, sam

[sam452]

Thanks again for a lively forum.

I bought a 350D and hooked up my Vivitar 283 to it to verify that the shoe will fire a flash before breaking out my strobes and continuing testing.

However, the DRXT would not fire the Vivitar. I set it for Manual as well but it still did not fire.

What am I missing to make the hot shoe fire an external strobe? thanx, sam

[cdifoto]

Thanks again for a lively forum.

I bought a 350D and hooked up my Vivitar 283 to it to verify that the shoe will fire a flash before breaking out my strobes and continuing testing.

However, the DRXT would not fire the Vivitar. I set it for Manual as well but it still did not fire.

What am I missing to make the hot shoe fire an external strobe? thanx, sam

You probably should count yourself lucky that it didn't fire. That 283 can fry your camera. The trigger voltage is higher than the new EOS cameras can handle.

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

[jamison55]

You can also go wireless like I did recently... http://cgi.ebay.com/BEST-Studio-strobe-Radio-Slave-Wireless-Trigger-Battery_W0QQitemZ7613600629QQcategoryZ30084QQrdZ1Q QcmdZViewItem

[DonSchap]

The safe sync includes a built-in PC plug and slides in to any standard hot shoe mount. A hot shoe mount is usually built in on top, allowing the use of on camera flash and remote flash units. The safe-synch also has a test button to verify the PC connection. The Safe Sync HS is designed to reduce the sync voltage of studio strobe units to a safe level of 6 volts. This helps protect autofocus and digital cameras.

This maybe just what you are looking for.

http://www.calumetphoto.com/item/CG1121.html?ac.cat.CatTreeSearch.detail=y&type=SPDSEARCH

[sam452]

Thank you very much. I don't know whether to trust the Dynalite (20 yrs old) to it or not as your resource says "iffy".

Short of that, it seems I need to do a workaround, like a slave?

Does any have direct experience with this camera and strobes like this?

thanx again, sam

[DonSchap]

Try several photo shops in your area. Their knowledgable staff is anxious to assist you in anyway that will help you empty that "fat" wallet of yours of its annoying excess cash.

No, really... ask around... the price of a phone call and all that. Get several opinions or factual sources. The web page is a good start asking... but the salespeople have a vested interest in your "return business". Also, if they mess you up... they can usually fix you up... and well, if they can not... can you say, "lawsuit?" I know my lawyer sure can. ;)

[jamison55]

You can also go wireless like I did recently... http://cgi.ebay.com/BEST-Studio-strobe-Radio-Slave-Wireless-Trigger-Battery_W0QQitemZ7613600629QQcategoryZ30084QQrdZ1Q QcmdZViewItem

Or you can go wireless - the nasty current never touches your camera, plus there's nothing to trip on!

[DonSchap]

Oh, you're just taking the fun right out of this...

Okay, I'll bite... how much IS a wireless layout?

Also, you just might want to read this, for the sake of argument... for some experienced background concerning some wireless issues.

http://www.friedmanarchives.com/flash.htm

[24Peter]

So far so good for me.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7607384424&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT