Sunpak on D50 help

[JEazy]

Hey about a half a year ago I ordered a Nikon Dedicated Sunpak auto 266D Thyristor Flash for my Nikon D50 but when I put it on my camera it won't fire or let me take a picture and the little flash square thing on my lcd blinks. Is there any setting that I need to change or something to make my flash work? Or did I just waste money on the flash?

 

[Rob]

It may not be compatible with your camera - google "flash trigger voltages" to find a chart comparing cameras and flashes. I've seen a few of those on ebay going for under $10, so hopefully you didn't pay too much for it if it isn't compatible.

Oh, I should probably add that unsuitable trigger voltages may damage your camera or flash equipment, so find out first if they're compatible before carrying on.

Rob

 

[dsp921]

Have you tried it in manual mode? I don't think it does iTTL.

 

[JEazy]

Yep, i have tried it in manual mode and turned off iTTL on my camera, didn't work. No worries though, i just recieved my Nikon SB 600 today.