Would this hot shoe adapter be compatable with canon dslr? [Archive]

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MattCsnoH0MIE

26th of January 2004 (Mon), 21:06

robertwgross

26th of January 2004 (Mon), 21:16

Its Nikon but I think it would probably work... I'm not familiar with different brands and their compatibility.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=37086&is=REG

Trying to mix Nikon and Canon is kind of like trying to mix oil and water.

Even if you could, why would you want to?

---Bob Gross---

Ballen Photo

26th of January 2004 (Mon), 21:47

Matt, Yes, it should work just fine. I have this adapter and have used it with EOS film bodies. It worked fine on them. Just remember that Nikons polarity is reversed to Canons, so if it doesn't fire the strobes, turn the plug around at the power pack.
Robert, Canon doesn't make this adapter, so I see nothing wrong with a co-op to get the shot with studio lights. :wink:
.........Bruce

dennykyser

26th of January 2004 (Mon), 21:51

I have not used it with my 10D but have with my elan 7e and it works great. B&H Photo recomended it to me.

slin100

26th of January 2004 (Mon), 22:22

Yes, the Nikon AS-15 is known to work on EOS cameras.

Burninfilm2

27th of January 2004 (Tue), 09:47

I have one & have used it with no problems on Canon film bodies, but on the 10d, just plug the pc cord directly into the port that Canon has provided for that purpose. It should work just fine. Since you will be setting the exposure manually, with a flash meter, and are using this adapter only to fire the strobes, most of the pins are unused anyway.
Bob <><

scottbergerphoto

27th of January 2004 (Tue), 12:54

If you are interested in protecting your circuitry I suggest this instead:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=245292&is=REG
It's what I use whenever I'm not sure of a trigger voltage. I don't see any high voltage prottection on the Nikon.
Scott

MattCsnoH0MIE

27th of January 2004 (Tue), 16:46

Trying to mix Nikon and Canon is kind of like trying to mix oil and water.

Even if you could, why would you want to?

---Bob Gross---
I know what you mean but if it works fine then why not?

Thanks for the help everyone.

-Matt-

Burninfilm2

27th of January 2004 (Tue), 20:58

Scott does raise a good point about protecting your camera. I have not ever had a problem with my own lights, but would be very concerned if using older or unknown lights. The regulated adapter is a good idea as is a remote triggering device which will protect your system as well. Hope this helps..Bob <><