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Canon fit Sigma flash on Nikon body?

quicklickpaddy · 2012-11-21 18:12:20

As per the title, I am just wondering if a Canon fit Sigma flash will work on a Nikon body? It is the Sigma Ef-430 ST on a Nikon D40. I am aware that it won't have any of the TTL functions, but neither do the lenses I'll be using so I'm ok with that! The only function I will need is the ability to change the strength of…

21-11-2012 6:12pm

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quicklickpaddy

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As per the title, I am just wondering if a Canon fit Sigma flash will work on a Nikon body? It is the Sigma Ef-430 ST on a Nikon D40.

I am aware that it won't have any of the TTL functions, but neither do the lenses I'll be using so I'm ok with that!

The only function I will need is the ability to change the strength of the flash. Can anybody tell me if this will work?

Thanks in advance!

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#2 22-11-2012 2:35am

pete4130

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If it's canon fit then its specific to be on a Canon body. They may use differnt voltage from one system to another. There is a risk you may damage the flash, the camera or both. It could work fine but without TTL functions but for me, I wouldn't chance it.

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