Is it safe?

[John Klijnen]

Is it safe to use studioflash equipment on the synchronizing terminal? Is this terminal able to withstand huge voltages? Also wondering if it's safe to use a Sunpack Auto Zoom 3600 Thyristor flash (also connected to the sync. terminal)? If not, what options are safe (are there any adapters).
Thanks in advance!

[Steve Wynn]

You'd have to measure the voltage across the sync cord to determine what you have to deal with.

There is a solution, the Wein Safe Sync, it comes in several different models. I use the model HSHS which fits into the hotshoe and allows the use of shoe mounted flash and also has a pc terminal. There is also one that plugs into the the pc terminal and your pc cord plugs into it. They sell for about $50.00 US and are well worth it for the peace of mind knowing that you're protected.

[Steve Wynn]

Oops, forgot to give you the website.

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

distributed by www.omegasatter.com where they list them at $69.95 but I bought mine from a local dealer for $54.95 USD.