Canon Flash on Nikon P&S

hnjngo

I've tried using my canon 580 EX II on my dad\s Nikon P5100 as an expiriement. It works when the camera is on Program and when the flash is on manual, but i'm not sure if the voltages are safe for the flash or the camera to sustain using it this way. :dunno

Thanks

ziggy53

I believe that it is safe to use that combination. In manual mode the flash only has 2 contacts active, the center pin and the ground connection to the shoe itself. The voltage is within Nikon specs for that combination.

A problem might occur if the flash is accidentally or inadvertently set to another mode of operation. Nikon and Canon use the other pins for completely incompatible purposes. I am not sure of the safety but I would bet there is some risk. For that reason alone I would not recommend the combination.

dangin

i haven't tried a canon flash on any of my nikon bodies but i do shoot with my nikon sb-900 on my canon 5D II body and it works just fine. i do have to shoot in full manual to make sure i expose correctly but that's okay.