Use a Nikon SB-50DX w/D Rebel?

[Boudreaux]

Is it possible to use my SB-50DX with the EOS Digital Rebel?

Recently bought the D-Rebel and want to leverage this flash if possible. Am concerned with compatiability and possible harm to the camera.

Want to avoid a new flash purchase... would rather invest in a new lens!

Appreciate any advice if someone know if this is possible.

B

[Belmondo]

I would have two great concerns about ever attempting such a thing:

1. The possibility of damaging the camera.
2. Being burned at the stake as a heretic.

I really don't think I'd try it. It's just too much of a longshot to be taking that kind of chance with your camera.

Tom

[karusel]

Be a bastard and send an e-mail to Canon and Nikon. :)

Seriously though, maybe some technician at some photo service might know...

[CyberDyneSystems]

It might not even work at manual settings.. it definately won't work automatically (TTL etc..)

I had Olympus' excellent FL-40 flash unit that was designed for there difitals like the E-10. Yes I tried it on the 10D.. and no it did not work at all....

[Boudreaux]

Thanks for all of the advice.

I have been climbing the digital ladder starting with a sony Mavica then Nikon 990... Nikon 5700 and now a Canon Digital Rebel.

I bought the Nikon flash for the 5700 and have enjoyed the use of that camera but when a digital SLR hit the market (within my budget), I jumped on it. So far have enjoyed the Canon very much. Just trying to salvage some of the equipment... oh well.

Hmmm, guess my wife is going to laugh when I give her my wish list this year... lens, flash, lens, lens... LOL

Thanks again.

Boudreaux