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 Posted: Thu Aug 2nd, 2018 04:12
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 Camera hoteshoe or PC socket voltages are derived from the shorting of the strobe. So in reality are strobe features. Like Geoff says they are unrelated to battery in camera or strobe.

I have a link of the strobe trigger voltages
http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html

Most Nikons are OK up to 350v. I am told by Nikon Teck Support UK.
However best check your camera and strobe in the lists.

If you really want to be sure then get a Wein protector.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/245292-REG/Wein_W990560_Safe_Sync_Hot_Shoe_to.html

I have one of the original Wein protectors and I used it with my Nikons and my old Bowens Quad 4000 as that had a high trigger voltage.



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