I just tried putting a Canon 420EX on the hotshoe of my R-D1s and it wouldn't fit. Too many metal prongs. I don't have a sync cord on me but I presume it would work via sync cord.
I have used a 550EX and a 580EX on my R-D1s with no problems (it is a tight fit though). When either the 550 or 580 are in manual mode, you can use the wireless trigger capabilities. It makes for a nice multi-flash setup.
I use an older Canon 133A. It is reported to use a lower, "safe" voltage. It has the eye for exposure control, however I haven't gotten completely comfortable with the exposures yet. Gto it on eBay for cheap.
Try this one or one of the others in that series, for the AE-1, 144A?
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