I have a Kalimar 175A flash unit which is used with my 35mm SLR
(single contact on the hot shoe).  Is it possible to use this unit
with my new 5700?   Nikon says, of course, that using anything other
than their stuff will cause a nuclear explosion or something inside
the camera.

Any thoughts????  The Kalimar is just a standard 35 mm hot shoe unit,
uses 4 AA batteries, ISO 100 guide number, etc.

Thanks for any advice....David