https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/non-canon-flash-unit/m-p/30617#M13129 <P>If it has a standard hotshoe, yes.&nbsp; Do you already have one, or are you asking generally?&nbsp; If you're looking to purchase, I highly recommend the Yongnuo and Lumopro flashes if you're looking for a decent quality generic.</P> Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:20:34 GMT Skirball 2013-06-19T15:20:34Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/non-canon-flash-unit/m-p/30555#M13128 <P>Can a compact, non canon, electronic flash powered by four "AA" batteries, be used on the hot shoe of a 1000d rebel camera?</P> Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:42:37 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/non-canon-flash-unit/m-p/30555#M13128 opal2324 2013-06-19T06:42:37Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/non-canon-flash-unit/m-p/30617#M13129 <P>If it has a standard hotshoe, yes.&nbsp; Do you already have one, or are you asking generally?&nbsp; If you're looking to purchase, I highly recommend the Yongnuo and Lumopro flashes if you're looking for a decent quality generic.</P> Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:20:34 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/non-canon-flash-unit/m-p/30617#M13129 Skirball 2013-06-19T15:20:34Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/non-canon-flash-unit/m-p/30631#M13130 <P>If the flash has some years on it, as in a used unit, you may want to check it's voltage. Better safe than sorry!</P> Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:53:02 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/non-canon-flash-unit/m-p/30631#M13130 ebiggs1 2013-06-19T15:53:02Z