Long flash sync cords? make one?

[aaronrider]

Hi, I was wondering how I could get a LONG flash sync cord to fire my canon 550ex from my camera. I would like to be able to use e-ttl but cant spend money on a wireless transmitter at the moment. So i think a cord will have be sufficient for now. I would like it to be about 20 feet long. Paramount makes these cords but they are incredibly overpriced. They are talking around $150 for a 1 foot long cord. Seems ridiculous.

I found a fairly long sync cord on ebay for about $10 but I will need a PC to canon hotshoe adapter. I was just wondering if it needs to be a special hotshoe adapter just for canon? so it is compatible with e-ttl and dosnt damage any electronics.

Also, if the cord gets too long will it still work or will it have too much resistance? I know Paramount can make these cords up to 100 feet long but are they special low resistance cords?

Thanks!

[aaronrider]

looks like i can get a 2ft cord on ebay specially for canon e-ttl for about $25. This way I get the canon hotshoe connectors. what do you guys think about cutting the cord and sticking in another piece to make it say...25 feet long?

[Curtis N]

Up in the DIY sticky there's a link to this thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=123662)that might give you some insights.

Also, beware of knock-off TTL cords. Problems have been reported. Canon and Promaster make good ones.

[aaronrider]

Awesome! just what I was looking for, thanks!

[SkipD]

I would strongly suggest starting with the $50 Canon off-shoe cable. This is based on reports I've been reading of failures of the third-party clones.

[aaronrider]

I would strongly suggest starting with the $50 Canon off-shoe cable. This is based on reports I've been reading of failures of the third-party clones.

Ok ill keep that in mind when purchasing one. Thanks!

[René Damkot]

I found a fairly long sync cord on ebay for about $10 but I will need a PC to canon hotshoe adapter. I was just wondering if it needs to be a special hotshoe adapter just for canon? so it is compatible with e-ttl and dosnt damage any electronics.

PC is not ETTL...

I suggest a Canon off-shoe cable.
Here is a thread on mods: Click (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=117659)

[Curtis N]

Aaron,

For a more detailed explanation of the various options for off-camera flash and the accessories required, take a look at this thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=308108). Only a few methods allow E-TTL metering.

[TeeJay]

...beware of knock-off TTL cords.

STOLEN!? :shock:


TJ

[Curtis N]

STOLEN!? :shock:In the US, "knock-off" means a cheap copy, generally of substandard quality compared to the original. Something stolen would be "ripped-off".
And someone upset that their sync cord doesn't work would be "honked-off", among other things.
;)

[TeeJay]

Sorry Curtis, yes, the meanings of both of those sayings are switched round over here.

... and for the "other things", we would probably use the same phrase! ;-)

TJ

[aaronrider]

I hear the canon sync cord isnt so great either. I have read that it breaks alot. What about Dot Line cords? Im guessing not any better

[Curtis N]

The issue with the Canon Off Camera Shoe Cord 2 is the foot flange on the upper end, and it's only a problem if you use a clamp-type device to attach it to your bracket. If you screw it to the bracket directly, using the threaded hole in the bottom, this will not be an issue.