Confused about PC sync cords

I know this is a lame question, but I went to two different camera stores today for a simple PC sync cord and no one knew what I needed. I have a 30d and the connection on the camera is threaded. What connection do I need for this. Also the other end is going to a Wein optical slave (model # WIWPHS ?) that has a PC sync connection. This should be simple but I've never used a sync cord before. Thanks, Randy

For the camera body PC connection, any regular PC plug (male) will fit, and for a more secure fit, use a Nikon Screw-Lock PC plug. I don't think the Wein can use the threaded PC connector, so unless you have someone (like me or FlashZebra) make you a specific cord, you should use a standard PC (male) to PC (male) sync cord.

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1) The best connector to fit on the camera end is a "Nikon Screwlock PC", but those are very hard to find and very few even know what they are, even if they work in camera stores.

But, as mentioned above, a male PC cord will work. It will not be as reliable, but it will work and you have a shot at finding one.

2) I am not sure why you would connect your camera to a Wein Optical slave. Typically you would connect an optical slave to a flash unit. So, I am a bit confused about your intent.

Post a followup if you can so we can clear this up.

Buy the way, optical slaves do not work very well on Canon EX flash units.

Enjoy! Lon

shooterman wrote in post #3735880
Hey Zebra,

Sorry for any confusion. I'm using a Sunpak 433AF nikon style, off camera on a lightstand and want to run the PC sync cord from the camera to the off camera flash. I bought a Wein optical slave that also has a PC sync port. I realized the hard way last night that it's extremely difficult to fire the off camera flash optically with my 30d built in flash because of the pre-flash.

thanks, Randy

Now I understand what is going on.

Evidently you have a Wein optical slave that has a built in hotshoe and a PC connection.

Just like Michael Bass indicated above, you will need a 5 Meter (or 15 foot) with a Male PC on both ends.

This is not a rare cord, but it is not common either.

I suspect you will have to order one unless you are near a very large photographic supply.

Enjoy! Lon