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Off-camera flash cable?

Started by Msiegel, Dec 28, 2008, 11:26 AM

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Adrian

Dec 28, 2008, 11:26 AM Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:23 AM by smf_adm
Can you get off-camera flash cables with a hot shoe to hot shoe attachment? Possibly a dumb question, but I've had poke round ebay and the 'net and not found anything that matches. Could just be the wrong search terms, of course...  
 
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Barnum

Dec 28, 2008, 03:24 PM #1 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:23 AM by smf_adm
Hello Adrian!
Instead of a cable, Have you considered using a photo-electric cell? Easy to find, and cheap. In fact I may have a spare somewhere

Glenn

Dec 28, 2008, 05:45 PM #2 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:23 AM by smf_adm
Adrian,
I suggest you search out Canon's booklets on full accessories for the A1, T90 or EOS film cameras. You will find all the correct terminology for what you require, simple matter to then look for third party items. You can pick up the Can

Adrian

Dec 28, 2008, 10:12 PM #3 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:23 AM by smf_adm
Thanks for the suggestions, gentlemen. I've got more idea of what to look for (and I've asked Barnum for more details off-forum), so hopefully I can track something down. I'm visiting a camera shop in the next few days who sell a lot of junk (fo

Glenn

Dec 28, 2008, 11:43 PM #4 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:23 AM by smf_adm
Adrian,
I am sorry that I cannot give you the exact details at the moment. The Systems catalogue that was within easy reach is the 1984/85 edition, which does not contain the T90 system - the adapter in question was brought out specifically for the

Msiegel

Dec 29, 2008, 01:55 PM #5 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:23 AM by smf_adm
Adrian,
Maybe something like the Hama Universal adapter could help?
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/89977-REG/Hama_HA_6950_Universal