Does 40D sync with AlienBees 800 using the supplied cord?
I hooked up the camera to the flash unit using the PC to 1/8 plug cord and nada, it wouldn't trip it. What am I missing here?
Discov3ry Senior Member  250 posts Joined Aug 2007 Location: Chicago, IL More info | Apr 30, 2009 12:21 | #1 Does 40D sync with AlienBees 800 using the supplied cord?
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bobbyz Cream of the Crop 20,435 posts Likes: 3319 Joined Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA More info | Apr 30, 2009 12:29 | #2 Could be the sync cord. Try just the test button on AB800 to make sure it flash. Then try with the cord. 5dmk3, 35L, 85L II, 300mm f2.8 IS I, 400mm f5.6
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Apr 30, 2009 12:38 | #3 bobbyz wrote in post #7832544  Could be the sync cord. Try just the test button on AB800 to make sure it flash. Then try with the cord. I normally trigger with CyberSyncs and never had any issues so the flash unit works ok But just out of curiosity I pulled out the supplied sync cord, and had no luck.
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bobbyz Cream of the Crop 20,435 posts Likes: 3319 Joined Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA More info | Apr 30, 2009 13:02 | #4 Most probably bad sync cord. I have had it happen to me also. There is no setting in the camera. Basically every time you press shutter there is a signal on the hot shoe as well on the pC sync connector to activate what ever is connected. 5dmk3, 35L, 85L II, 300mm f2.8 IS I, 400mm f5.6
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epatt250 Senior Member 769 posts Joined Oct 2007 Location: Central, Arkansas More info | Apr 30, 2009 13:16 | #5 Wiggle things some, pc sync cords are a horrible connection device. There is nothing special though to do. Gear- Why do you care? If my image is good it's good, if it sucks it sucks. It's most likely my own fault.
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shooterman village idiot, actually a genius!  More info | Apr 30, 2009 14:04 | #6 Discov3ry wrote in post #7832582 I normally trigger with CyberSyncs and never had any issues so the flash unit works ok But just out of curiosity I pulled out the supplied sync cord, and had no luck. There is an in camera setting for an external flash unit but I'm not able to activate it. It's something along the lines of 'external flash control'. Could that be it? You know the old saying, "Curiosity killed the cat." Toss the sync cable and use your CyberSyncs. PC connectors are a horrible connection and more hassle than they are worth. Randy
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Apr 30, 2009 14:17 | #7 shooterman wrote in post #7833049 You know the old saying, "Curiosity killed the cat." Toss the sync cable and use your CyberSyncs. PC connectors are a horrible connection and more hassle than they are worth.  That's true, and I use the A/C powered CyberSyncs so I won't even save on battery life by using the cord. I won't even go into cord tripping accidents. Darn curiosity
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