Lancer
Member
I read on another thread that the newer Canon 580EX II will work on the M8. Does anyone know if the older version will?? I have one and would like to try it, but am proceeding cautiously.
Thanks,
Lancer
Thanks,
Lancer
neelin
Established
No I had an older version 580EX. It doesn't have sensor to meter independently like I believe the 2nd version does.
A low shoe voltage version of the Vivitar 283 will do the trick. I use one occasionally with my m8.
A low shoe voltage version of the Vivitar 283 will do the trick. I use one occasionally with my m8.
Lancer
Member
Sounds good, I'll keep an eye out for one of those you guys have mentioned.
250swb
Well-known
Why not just use the Canon flash you have? Put it on the hotshoe and see if it works how you want it to work, although no flash other than the Leica units will give TTL.
Steve
Steve
Lancer
Member
I guess my initial question regarding just sticking it on was to whether is would cause any damage to the camera. Sometimes electronics will short out if not connected properly. If I know it wont do any harm, I would. I guess I still haven't gotten a clear answer on that.
crispy12
Well-known
Absolutely no harm to be done with modern day flashes. My canon mount yongnuo flash trigger doesn't work though my yongnuo flash, But my YN560, a copy of the 580ex does. It only has a single pin the in hotshot mount. Works very well in manual, IMO much better than Leica TTL.