I had a Canon AE1 about 20 years ago that I bought all kinds of things for, one being a Macro lens. I smashed the Canon beyond repair about 10 years ago and now have a Nikon FM10. The "couplers" (I don't know their real names) that attach the lens to the camera are different. The best way I can explain it is that the Canon had a male body and the Nikon has a female body. Therefore the lenses attach differently. And finally my question! Do they make any kind of adapters to allow the Nikon to use the lens for the Canon? Second question. I'm buying a flash for the Nikon and it needs a module (modual?) to go with it. I was told, "Without the modual the flash is worthless." but when I asked what the modual does, they couldn't answer. Anyone know? Thanks! Lisa

Lens makers use different camera mounts for their lenses. Sometimes it's possible to get an adaptor. The main problem is the film to lens distance. I've never head of a Canon to Nikon one. You should check, though. My guess is that you will not find one. I suggest that you sell your old lenses on eBay, and buy some Nikon lenses. The module for the flash is just a device that allows your camera to use it's TTL metering capabilities with the flash (you set the flash though your camera). Without it, you would have to rely on the flash's own metering, or use it in manual mode.

Wow! Thanks to Alpha101 and Kurka for the great answers! :) I'll try and sell my old Canon stuff and get some new Nikon goodies for sure! :) As for the flash -- I was relying on the "professionalism" of the salesmen at Ritz camera. They recommended a Quantaray Flash QTB-7500A that requires a modual -- both for $99.00 US. I've been away from cameras and equipment for so long that I wasn't sure if this was a new standard or what ... Thanks for the tips on the Vivitar. I'll look for that one. Lisa

Quantarnay, I believe, is their in-house brand. My opinion of Ritz Camera is less than flattering. I suggest that you do a bit of shopping around before you buy. Vivitar is very good. I'm sure that there's a dedicated flash for your Nikon. If not, the 283 is very reputable.