question about sunpak 383

[yeahsonn]

hi everybody.. ive been doing some research on syncing flashes to the camera body.. i know that there are a variety of different ways to sync them...for example..pocket wizards, optical slaves..and so on.

the cheaper alternative is to use sync cables... i currently have a canon 30d and a sunpak 383 super.. i know its said i need a pc cord to sync them...

affter doing some shopping around.. i learned that there are a bunch of different kinds of sync cables... can anybody push me in the right direction to get this flash/camera combination running??

if this is a post that has been asked a numerous amount of times..im sorry.. just kindly link me to a different thread. thanks alot!

[Curtis N]

Assuming you have the short PC cord that comes with the Sunpack 383, all you need is another (longer) PC cord.

You need one with a male connector on one end and a female connector on the other. They are available in various lengths. 15 ft. or longer is typical.

[yeahsonn]

actually i just have the flash itself..a friend of mine gave it to me.. so all accessories that came with the flash is non existent.

[valpospe]

Have a look here. Good information and they even carry some of the cords.

http://flashzebra.com/tips/sunpakplugs/index.shtml

I have ordered from flashzebra before and Lon (the owner?) is very helpful and will answer any questions you may have.

[Curtis N]

Here's another example to consider:
A hotshoe adapter like this:
http://flashzebra.com/hotshoes-shoes/0067.shtml

And a screwlock PC cord like this:
http://flashzebra.com/screwlock_pc_fivemeter/0035.shtml

A hotshoe adapter can be used on most flash units, and the screwlock PC connector is much more reliable than the traditional PC connector.

[yeahsonn]

thanks alot!

just for clarification.. the "Female Hotshoe to Miniphone Jack" will be put on the flash..which is connected to the camera by the "PC to Miniphone" cord??

[Curtis N]

Exactly.