Please recommand a HotShoe sync cable adapter.

[zoti]

I have an XT and I would like to connect an off camera flash / studio strobes to it. I'm looking for an adapter that will enable me to connect the PC sync cable.

Can someone please point me in the right direction?

[TMR Design]

Something like this will work fine:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=Search&A=details&Q=&sku=89979&is=REG&addedTroughType=search

I have one of those and it does work but it is a loose fit and I'm not crazy about it.

I ended up getting one of these:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=Search&A=details&Q=&sku=89977&is=REG&addedTroughType=search

And it's great. Well made, can receive and spit sync back out to a PC jack and to the hot shoe on top. I like that it has the ring to tighten it down. I recommend it highly even though it's a few dollars more than the others. I've also tried the ones on ebay for $3 and I do not recommend those either unless your budget is so tight that it will truly matter in the end.

[zoti]

Is there a male or a female PC cable connetor on those? Or both?

What is the correct term for this thing?

[zoti]

BTW, can ayone recommand a hotshoe adapter that is available at the local stores like RitzCamera / Wolf Camera?

[FlashZebra]

Are you looking for an adapter to put on your camera so you can connect a PC cord to it? Or are you looking for an adapter to put on a flash hotshoe foot so you can connect a PC cord to it. Generally they have both at Wolf and Ritz for less than $15.00.

I suspect you are looking for an adapter to connect your camera's hotshoe to a PC cord. If that is the case, the info cited in the links above are not on target as they are for connecting a flash's hotshoe foot to a PC connection.

Enjoy! Lon

[zoti]

In general a unit like the inexpensive one cited above is available at Wolf or Ritz (under their own name). They cost about $15.00 or so.

Are you looking for an adapter to put on your camera so you can connect a PC cord to it? Or are you looking for an adapter to put on a flash hotshoe foot so you can connect a PC cord to it. Generally they have both at Wolf and Ritz.

Enjoy! Lon

Well the XT doesn't have a PC cord connector so I assume the only way to trigger an external flash is by conneting an adapter to the hotshoe.

[FlashZebra]

Well the XT doesn't have a PC cord connector so I assume the only way to trigger an external flash is by conneting an adapter to the hotshoe.
You want a camera hotshoe to PC connector. They generally have those at Ritz and Wolf for $15.00 or so.

The links above are not for the correct adapters, so ignore the links.

Enjoy! Lon

[TMR Design]

Lon,

I have both of those adapters and I use the second one all the time to do exactly what the OP wants to do. It absolutely does what he needs.

[zoti]

Thanks guys.

[Lotto]

I bought this kit from Ebay, mainly for the short cold shoe. The hot shoe adapter turns out pretty nifty. It has 2 male PC ports, one female port, and a test fire button. combine with the cold shoe, the adapter could be used on or off the camera. All for under $10.

[DC Fan]

Wein SafeSync. (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=Search&A=details&Q=&sku=245292&is=REG&addedTroughType=search)

It costs more than a standard hotshoe adapter, but the voltage regulator will save your camera's flash circuits.

[zoti]

I bought this kit from Ebay, mainly for the short cold shoe. The hot shoe adapter turns out pretty nifty. It has 2 male PC ports, one female port, and a test fire button. combine with the cold shoe, the adapter could be used on or off the camera. All for under $10.

Do you have a link for it on ebay?

[Lotto]

Do you have a link for it on ebay?

http://cgi.ebay.com/3-Piece-Hot-Shoe-Camera-Flash-Adapter-Metal-NEW_W0QQitemZ190065319723QQihZ009QQcategoryZ30084Q QtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

[4x4rock]

Lotto, thanks for the link

That is one of the most honest shipping charge I've seen on eBay.

I'm still figuring out if it need it though :)