What is the difference between this product and the Vello HSA-PVU Hot Shoe Adapter with Safe Voltage Conversion ? I know one plugs into the power pack and the other into the camera. Is the voltage protection the same?

Asked by: Nick

While the voltage protection is virtually the same, the Vello HSA-PVU would require CR2032 lithium battery to power it while the Wein SSH Safe Sync is powered pack or flash head it is connected to.

Answered by: Kirk R.

Date published: 2018-08-28

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I have an older Vivitar 283 that I would like to use off-camera with a Canon EOS 20D. In researching the sync voltage it appears that the 283 voltage can be as high as 600 volts. Wein's product description says that this product can be used with older flash units that have sync voltage up to 400 volts , yet B&H's description says no matter how high . So... Which is correct? Is this going to protect my camera while using it with the 283? Yeah, my 20D is outdated, but it's my baby and I don't want to risk burning it up. Thanks!

Asked by: Anonymous

The safe sync is only rated for 400v. 600v sounds too high for the Vivitar 283, in searching the internet I found a correspondance from someone with the same concern to Vivitar and their response was We apologize for any inconvenience. The trigger voltage if it's made in China is 10V made in Japan 350V made in Korea 350V. You can check by where the hot shoe is where it's made . If the voltage is in fact higher than 400v you may be better off using a combination of a safe sync and a wireless radio slave system to eliminate any direct connection to the camera.

Answered by: Yos O.

Date published: 2018-08-27

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is this a 1/4 female to male?

Asked by: Anonymous

Yes it is 1/4 to1/4 but if you have questions you should contact the manufacturer if no one at B&H can answer the question.

Answered by: billy s.

Date published: 2021-08-20

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what cable would I need to connect this to a Pocket Wizard plus?

Asked by: Charles B.

Sorry..I do not own any pocket wizard so I cannot answer this question

Answered by: Jerry K.

Date published: 2018-08-28