Nikon speedlight on Canon body

[jamesino]

Can a nikon speedlight be mounted on a canon body and vice-versa? The flash hot-shoe looks all the same.

 

[rdompor]

Yes, but you'd be giving up ettl.

 

[manaheim]

Cats and dogs sleeping together... mass hysteria...

 

[AngieDoogles]

I am a Canon user hired by a Nikon guy and his speedlight worked on my body (as my back-up camera). I don't know about quality, but it works...

 

[usayit]

Most flashes will trigger on other bodies (keeping in mind trigger voltages) but they won't ETTL (Canon) or iTTL (nikon).

 

[bigalbest]

Yep, I'm a Canon user and I have two Canon flashes and two Nikon SB600's.

 

[Joves]

Yep, I'm a Canon user and I have two Canon flashes and two Nikon SB600's.

Isnt that akin to blasphemy?

 

[bigalbest]

Isnt that akin to blasphemy?

That's what I thought at first too, but after using the SB600 flashes I realized that for $200 less I was getting the same performance in manual modes. And I never use ttl anyways so it's a no brainer.

 

[usayit]

If your intention is to use a flash in full manual, you are better off with older but good flashes from Sunpak and Vivitar. You get more for your money as your not paying a premium for a Canon/Nikon's Ettl/iTTL functionality. More power, More external battery pack options (at better prices), simple settings/controls.

On the other hand, it might make sense if sharing with a compatible Canon/Nikon system. Also don't forget to keep an eye on trigger voltages to avoid damage to the camera.