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[Ismaelg]

Hello,
 
  I've been very busy lately with work and family so I've had very limited time to tinker with cameras.
  I recently acquired a Pentax SF10, first generation autofocus from around 1988. I know it is considered too new by this foru

[Br1078lum]

I remember seeing some camera parts for sale, consisting of the remains of a couple of cameras.  I couldn't for the life of me figure out what manufacturer put the hot-shoe on the same side as the shutter release.  Now I know.  You may want to get a c

[Glenn]

I know of no camera where the capacitor for the built in flash is electrically connected to the 'hot' shoe contacts for an accessory flash gun. The shoe circuit has always been a purely 'mechanical' switching operation. Is the SF-10 actually diffe

[Br1078lum]

I've read instances of folks getting shocked on the newer cameras, Glenn.  And today's cameras actually come with a cover for the hot-shoe, so I'm going with the safest way.
 
PF

[Glenn]

Interesting - a case of micro electronic circuitry taking a step backwards perhaps?

[Hans Kerensky]

With respect to newer cameras having an USB-connection you can have the situation that when your camera is connected with your PC and your PC is powered from the electric mains but is not  grounded there is the risk of having AC-voltages (usually 1/2 the