'Wrong' Sigma 500 flashgun on D200

[lars69]

Hi,

 

I have a Sigma Ef-500 DG Super flash which I use with my Sigma SD9. So the

Sigma has the standard flashgun connector which I can use with any 30 year old

vivitar etc. flashgun.

Obviously the EF-500 is obtimised for Sigma TTL but it is pretty much an

ordinary flash which fits on my Pentax etc. (Apart from Minoltas as they have

different flash connections)

 

So I want to use this flash on a Nikon D200 temporarly. I know it is going to

be fully manual but that is fine. But I couldn't find the voltage on Sigmas

homepage so I sent them a mail and asked if there is a risk of blowing up the

D200. The flash is modern and for digital SLRs so I don't suppose so, but I

thought I ask.

 

And that was their answer:

'Dear Lars,

 

Thank you for your inquiry. Unfortunately the Sigma mount flash will not

physically fit on to a Nikon camera. Our service department do not perform

mount changes or have adaptors available either. '

 

????????????

Nikon does work with standard flashguns doesn't it?

Any reason why the Sigma flashgun would not FIT on a Nikon D200.

 

And if you all agree that Sigma's support was drunk at work, does anybody know

the voltage of my flash and if there is any risk?

 

Thanks,

 

Lars

[tom_jenner1]

According to this web site the sync voltage is 5.9 volts which would be safe for your camera.

 

http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html

 

Sigma's web site confirms that it's safe for your camera.

 

http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp/english/flash/comp_500dg_sup.htm