vintage Sunpak Thryristor auto 26 fd: I have vintage flash unit. Owner's manual states it is compatible with Nikon FA,FE-2,FG, FG-20,EM, FE, F3, new FM-2 and FM-2. I used it with a...

iampewter Loc: Bason, TX

I have vintage flash unit. Owner's manual states it is compatible with Nikon FA,FE-2,FG, FG-20,EM, FE, F3, new FM-2 and FM-2. I used it with a canon A1 back in the days. Works great. Anyone know if I can use this on a D800? Manual does not state the voltage, but it uses 4 AA batteries. If you cant mount it on the camera, can you use remote? Not worth possibly damaging my camera, but hey, if it works then I don't have to buy a new one.

RWR Loc: La Mesa, CA

iampewter wrote:

I have vintage flash unit. Owner's manual states it is compatible with Nikon FA,FE-2,FG, FG-20,EM, FE, F3, new FM-2 and FM-2. I used it with a canon A1 back in the days. Works great. Anyone know if I can use this on a D800? Manual does not state the voltage, but it uses 4 AA batteries. If you cant mount it on the camera, can you use remote? Not worth possibly damaging my camera, but hey, if it works then I don't have to buy a new one.

The trigger voltage is about 5.5-5.7VDC, no problem for your camera (Nikons can handle up to 250VDC).
http://dpanswers.com/roztr/volt_finder.php

cthahn

You can afford a D800, and want to use an ancient flash with it?

iampewter Loc: Bason, TX

that's not really fare now is it? I am ALL about repurpose, recycle, reuse. Anything to lessen my footprint on this earth. Why would I not use this if it would not harm my camera? It's never about the money for me. Never has been. Just because it's old and out of date isn't a reason to discard it. Light is light. That doesn't change.

iampewter Loc: Bason, TX

Thank you RWR for the information. It is much appreciated. You can google for knowledge and learn nothing. Ask someone with experience and you can find the answer to almost anything :)