Nikon SB-15 Speedlight: compatible with D90?

[Nethawk]

Just got this as a gift from a relative. My question is whether it will work on the D90. I've never used a flash other than the built-ins that come with P&S before. Can I use it like how the pros use theirs when they hold it in their hands and fire it off? Do I need accessories? Thanks.

 

[NorthernNikon]

There should a compatability guide in your manual, you need to look from the D90 perspective as it's the more recent of the two. In the meantime Thom Hogan says.

 

[Flash In The Pan]

Just got this as a gift from a relative. My question is whether it will work on the D90. I've never used a flash other than the built-ins that come with P&S before. Can I use it like how the pros use theirs when they hold it in their hands and fire it off? Do I need accessories? Thanks.

You would need to check the voltage before using it on your camera's hotshoe, as some older flashguns can kill digital cameras.

The SB-15 could certainly be used off-camera, either by connecting it to the hotshoe with a compatible cable (same caveat as above applies) or by using something like the "Cactus" wireless triggers (both options around £20), however as the flash only has one power level and won't work with the CLS system on your D90, it's questionable whether it's really worth bothering with.

 

[Nethawk]

Thanks. If it's dangerous with newer cameras, you're right - might as well spend a few bucks more and get a new unit. Still might keep it around though. Never know...

 

[Flash In The Pan]

Thanks. If it's dangerous with newer cameras, you're right - might as well spend a few bucks more and get a new unit. Still might keep it around though. Never know...

Always handy to have, I've got a similar Canon one somewhere. Haven't figured out a use for it as of yet, but I will