In a message dated 10/12/98 7:37:16 AM Central Daylight Time,
foxcroft@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
<< I have no idea, but this is a guess. The T20 uses a low voltage between the
shoe and earth. Does the vivitar use a higher voltage? If the internal
contacts are a bit suss, the higher voltage may break over and make contact.
I also clutch at straws in my spare time.
Foxy >>
I think you've hit it on the head. Those old Vivitar flashes used really
high voltages. It is probably an internal problem with the body. Thanks for
the insight!
Jim
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