film vs digital flash

[Steve_ski]

I read somewhere (I surf alot to find digital photography info) that a film camera flash unit fires at a different voltage signal. I also remember that it said that this could damage either the flash or digital camera (I don't remember which). Can any one shed any light on this subject?

[GREAPER]

yes, a flash unit made for older film cameras can damage digital cameras. Verify that the flash unit you are looking at is compatible before using it..

[Art Scott]

There is also a tigger unit ( that goes between the flash and camer pc connection or shoe) that will protect the camera...cannot remember what its name is but think it is made by Wein.........

[Shane422]

It is the Wein Safe Sync (http://www.adorama.com/WNSSHSHS.html?searchinfo=wein%20safe%20sync&item_no=2) unit (~$50)

[Art Scott]

It is the Wein Safe Sync (http://www.adorama.com/WNSSHSHS.html?searchinfo=wein%20safe%20sync&item_no=2) unit (~$50)

YEAG that's it!!:thumb thanx shane:thumb

[Steve_ski]

Thank you very much for your replies.
I was wanting to use a flash I have from my days with film cameras, but, it looks like I would be better off buying another.
$50 puts me almost halfway to a new digital Nikon flash (I use a Nikon D40 camera). Thanks again.