G2 + off-brand flash units

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alexz

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I'm hopefully soon-to-be new G2 system shooter, would like to inquire rearding the ability of G2 to handle off-brand flash units.
I have Sanpak 383 flash which I'd like to employ on G2 to serve as the main as well as fill-flash whenever necessary.

Will be gratefull to hear a related personal experiences...

Thanks, Alex
 
I've used my G2 with a Metz 30BCT3 and a Metz 45-CT5, the last with a PC-Sync cord.

I'm not sure about the max. voltage, the 30BCT4 is said to ignite with some 240 volts and the 45-CT5 is rated at 14.8 volts by Metz. At least I didn't fry my cameras electronics with my copy of the 30BCT4 which I measured at slightly less than 20 volts.
 
Merely mentioning the G2 reinforces a strong case of GAS I'm suffering at the moment. I'm trying to stay clear of a second hand one that's yelling 'buy me, buy me'. I mustn't go check it out a third time or I'll end up with it..
 
I've used the sunpak with the G2. My sunpak comes in at.. less than 12v I think (my little brother has a voltmeter, and apparently, this flash will vary in voltage) so nothing appeared to be harmed. I'm not sure what the G2's hotshoe can take as far as potential is concerned.
 
pvdhaar said:
Merely mentioning the G2 reinforces a strong case of GAS I'm suffering at the moment. I'm trying to stay clear of a second hand one that's yelling 'buy me, buy me'. I mustn't go check it out a third time or I'll end up with it..
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i used a g2 quite extensively with a nikon sc-17 sync cord and a nikon sb-24 flash unit. worked like a charm, you just have to do a little figurin'.
contax g2, 45mm planar, sb-24 on a bracket.
 

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My G2 and a trusty Vivitar 285HV on a Press-T bracket was used for a small wedding once...loved the results. I now have the Contax TLA-30, which is a nifty little flash. I guess the original question was answered above, so I guess I'm just chiming in about the G2's abilities. :)
 
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