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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Bossman" data-source="post: 94707" data-attributes="member: 11665">I would stick to a NIkon flash only, cheaper non Nikon can cause damage to the sync circuit. If any one is using non Nikon flashes I would invest in a little item called a Safe sync( Approx) £45, fits on the hot-shoe then the unit on top. The circuit in the Safe sync protects from excess current from getting to the camera. When that capacitor fires there is a lot of current, in milliseconds but it is high. I used a Sigma flash on my D90 and it blew the top circuit board, repair was in excess of £300. Buy the right flash because it could cost in the long run.I know there will be loads coming on here telling me that they have used 3rd party gear for without any problems for years. I accept that, because I did it too and learned the hard way, unlucky! Maybe. Just saying it as it is.</blockquote>