Canon Speedlite ML-1?

[macroimage]

Hi, I have an opportunity to purchase a slightly used Canon ML-1 ringlight for a good price. I'd like to use it with my Canon Rebel XTi (400D). Usually only EX flashes work right though. Could the ML-1 be made to fire even if it is at full power? I could use the aperture to control the exposure. I was thinking of mounting it on the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM. Thanks for any advice on this.

[nadtz]

Looks like you can get a decent idea of what you are getting into via

http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/eos/Shared/Macrolites/index.htm

There is a link to the manual on that page. In a nutshell it looks like the flash should be usable so long as you don't mind manually dialing in the settings, I just checked the manual really quickly though, hopefully any gotchas someone else will know of.

[macroimage]

Hi, Thanks for your reply. I think I'll just have to try it. I've read that some (most?) non EX speedlites will not fire at all on digital, not manual, not anything.

[braduardo]

It should fire without any issues. I would advise checking the trigger voltage to make sure that it doesn't overpower your camera and fry it out.

[Bob_A]

I found a copy of the instruction manual for the ML-1 on the net:

http://www.canonfd.com/ml1ind.htm