Can a FILM SLR camera flash be used for a DIGITAL SLR camera?
The camera flash is Vivitar Zoom Thyristor 3500 and was used for my old Canon AE1 film camera. Now, I am thinking of buying a new digital SLR camera…
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Yes, you can use a film flash on a digital camera. However, the new flashes have upgraded electronics that allows them to act “smarter.” I would recommend upgrading to a Canon 430EX II.
Some say that it might not be a good idea to use older flashes meant for film SLR’s on DSLR’s. The trigger voltages that were safe for the simpler cameras may be excessive for the DSLR’s electronics.