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Hello...
I managed to get myself a flash from an really old camera, and since I was interested in making some experiences with it (and not spending 200€ on a new canon flash) I was wondering If using it with my canon 400D will damage it?

Thanks

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- Sony W200.

I used my dads really old flash on mt 450D once, but I wouldnt use it on my new 40D since there is always a chance to mess ur camera up with old flashes like that.

But I am not 100 percent sure about that.

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how would it mess up? I've talked to a antique camera shop owner and he said the main issues are with timming...

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Proud owner of:
- Canon 400D + 18-55mm + 55-200m + Grip;
- Leica M3 +35mm + 50mm + 135mm;
- Pentax K1000;
- Sony W200.

I never heard of a flash messing up a camera. The flash works, or it will not work.

Did you do a internet search, to see if there are any known problems.

It is a non branded flash the one I'm talkign about... My girlfriend used it once with no problems (so it seems)...

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Proud owner of:
- Canon 400D + 18-55mm + 55-200m + Grip;
- Leica M3 +35mm + 50mm + 135mm;
- Pentax K1000;
- Sony W200.

some flashes can screw up cameras because of it's voltage...

not sure what this means...i've never heard of it but it's what i've heard every time...


a pc sync chord shocked me once...

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