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Anonymous
good afternoon /p/

im requesting your ultimate flash compatibility knowledge. Pictured in OP is my ancient, external flash. i was curious if anyone knew off the top of their head if i would be able to safely attach it to my nikon d40. yes, i have heard stories of negative outcomes in this situation, but is it really that risky for 1 night of shooting?

I also heard there is a website that lists speedlights that can go on various SLR's today. does anyone have that sauce?
>> Anonymous
nikon cameras are back compatible with like 50 years of lenses, i dont know why flashes would be any different..
>> Anonymous
i heard it has to do with the hot shoe compatibility. And your hot shoe is most likely to get fucked.
>> Anonymous
>>149714nikon cameras are back compatible with like 50 years of lenses, i dont know why flashes would be any different..

lol...
>> Anonymous
OP here, i have used this flash before, hesitantly. And to my suprise, there has been no problems. but its always good to double check.

input plz
>> Anonymous
if it's worked so far, it will keep working.
It's just a matter of the sync voltage.
>> Anonymous
>>149721
The flash circuitry rated for low voltage can sometimes survive a few high-voltage bursts before burning out. However, Nikons seem to be safe to use with old flashes.

From what I've heard, the maximum flash trigger voltage is:
- for Nikon DSLRs = up to 250V; there are a couple reports of ruined flash circuitry after using really shitty chinese flashes that give off more than 300V.
- for Canon DSLRs = 6V or less, so no old flashes without a voltage adapter! Looks like even some badly designed low-voltage flashes can be harmful.
- for Pentax DSLRs = up to 12V or 30V according to different sources; doesn't matter anyway, as flashes are either below 12V or over 150V.
- for Sony DSLRs = up to 6V, but old flashes won't fit into Sony's hot shoe anyway.
- for Olympus DSLRs (and probably Panasonic 4/3 ones too, as they share most components) = up to 300V or more, no one ever managed to kill those.
>> Anonymous
>>149726
Total bullshit. Most external flashes work on 250-400V, depending on the capacitor.
>> des
>>149713
Every nikon speedlight is safe, don't worry.
HOWEVER, this is a very poor speedlight to use because it was purpose-designed for the EM.
You only have one thyristor setting. It is also VERY weak, GN 17.

It's safe, just useless, imo. Almost every other speedlight would be a better choice.
>> Anonymous
>>149745
Eh, what's the problem?

Either the capacitor is hooked up straight to the hot shoe contacts, so the trigger voltage is equal to capacitor voltage, or the flash circuit is operated through a transistor, in which case the trigger voltage will be as low as needed to operate the said transistor.