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May I use a Soligor 24D Flash on my new Nikon D40X Digital Camera

I really would like to use an external flash for some of my shots, but I also do not care to pay a lot of money for a Nikon external flash when I already own a Soligor 24 D and a Vivitar Auto Thyristor 3900. Would either or both of these work with the Nikon D40X without harming the camera? Please Help.

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You can purchase an off-camera flash sync adaptor at any good camera store, complete with extension cable.   The should work fine.

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