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Std flash compatible with new DSLR? I am considering buying a DSLR camera, and would like to adapt it to my old Sunpak flash unit. Are the new DSLR cameras compatible with the old flashes used for older film cameras? Will the old flash damage any circuitry in the new camera?
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I would probably suggest buying a new flash. There are numerous flashes on the market today that will link to both your old and new cameras. Most, like the Promaster 5000 series flashes use a dedicated module to link to the camera's electronics.I use a Promaster 5750DX on both my Maxxum 5D and my X700. I've seen this flash as low as $30 on ebay. You can purchase dedicated modules there for as little as five dollars, and the dedicated flash cable for around 20 bucks. I spent $120 on the flash, $20 on the module, and $70 on the cable when I purchased it new. If I would have had a computer when I bought it, I would have saved about 75%. Have fun and keep shooting, Mark
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John G. Clifford Jr |
DO NOT USE OLD 'STANDARD' FLASHES WITH YOUR NEW DIGITAL CAMERA! You will ruin your camera! Old 35mm SLR-era flashes use extremely high voltages in the triggering circuit. They can get away with this because 35mm SLRs don't have voltage-sensitive electronics. Some of these flashes put out over 200v at high amperages... they're using the same electricity they use to fire the flash tube. Either get a hot shoe adapter that allows your dSLR to use one of these old flashes safely, or better yet buy the appropriate flash for your camera. You and your camera will appreciate it.
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