novice, using a external flash

[trizzypballr]

I am a total novice and have a Nikon D5000. I have never used a flash besides the one built into the camera until today. I am borrowing a flash from a friend to use. Of course it was handed to me with no instructions so I am trying to find help on how to set my camera up to use it properly. It is a Bower SFD829 Twin Digital Autofocus Flash. Is it as simple as just connecting it to the hot shoe and using it, or could I mess something up if I dont set things up right?

[Grandpaw]

I am a total novice and have a Nikon D5000. I have never used a flash besides the one built into the camera until today. I am borrowing a flash from a friend to use. Of course it was handed to me with no instructions so I am trying to find help on how to set my camera up to use it properly. It is a Bower SFD829 Twin Digital Autofocus Flash. Is it as simple as just connecting it to the hot shoe and using it, or could I mess something up if I dont set things up right?

Unless you know the trigger voltage of the flash and what the tolerance level of the camera is I wouldn't let them come close to each other. If the trigger voltage from the flash is higher than the camera can handle you can fry your camera, Jeff

[trizzypballr]

Doing some searching online I cant seem to find the trigger voltage anywhere, just that it says its for use with a SLR or DSLR. Here is a link to a site selling one that has some info about it if it helps at all. http://www.buyersedge.com/flashes/bo...in-flash-15256