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Mar 19, 2008 15:59 |  #1

I was wondering if anyone has tried this off shoe cord.http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …Camera_E_TTL_II​_Shoe.html (external link)
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Mar 19, 2008 17:55 |  #2

I tested a cord for a vendor that appears to be the same cord. It's well built and fired various flash units in all modes with no problems.

Its hotshoe rails are slightly thicker than those on the camera. Because of this, the 580EX II will not properly lock down on the cord end. Any other flash unit will tighten down fine.


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Mar 19, 2008 20:06 |  #3

Curtis N wrote in post #5150156 (external link)
I tested a cord for a vendor that appears to be the same cord. It's well built and fired various flash units in all modes with no problems.

Its hotshoe rails are slightly thicker than those on the camera. Because of this, the 580EX II will not properly lock down on the cord end. Any other flash unit will tighten down fine.

Thanks Curtis,
I wanted to use this cord to do some macro with. I don't do much macro so I was trying to save a couple dollars. The flash I will be using is a 580 exII ,so I guess I'll get the canon. I don't want my flash falling off.
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Mar 19, 2008 22:26 |  #4

I've got a brand new one that I've never used that I'm looking to sell. I spent over $40 with shipping for the thing, I'll let it go for $35 and I'll cover shipping to cont US.

it's never even been on my camera.


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Apr 28, 2008 19:21 |  #5

Curtis N wrote in post #5150156 (external link)
Its hotshoe rails are slightly thicker than those on the camera. Because of this, the 580EX II will not properly lock down on the cord end. Any other flash unit will tighten down fine.

Is it loose if I attach it to a 580EX II? or still tight enough for it to stay on without it coming off on it's own.


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