can u just plug the pc sync cord into a 40d/5d and put the other end of the cord in a 580ex ii to fire the flash ?
j-paka Member 215 posts Joined Oct 2007 Location: gold coast qld australia More info | Aug 20, 2008 15:58 | #1 can u just plug the pc sync cord into a 40d/5d and put the other end of the cord in a 580ex ii to fire the flash ? 400d,40d,18-55,75-300,10-20,17-85IS,430ex,55-200,50 1.8,sigma 8mm fisheye
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PacAce Cream of the Crop  26,900 posts Likes: 40 Joined Feb 2003 Location: Keystone State, USA More info | Aug 20, 2008 16:07 | #2 j-paka wrote in post #6146234  can u just plug the pc sync cord into a 40d/5d and put the other end of the cord in a 580ex ii to fire the flash ? Yes, you can if all you want to do is trigger the flash in manual and non-wireless remote modes. ...Leo
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Aug 20, 2008 16:10 | #3 cool thanks i thought may have been to easy 400d,40d,18-55,75-300,10-20,17-85IS,430ex,55-200,50 1.8,sigma 8mm fisheye
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PacAce Cream of the Crop 26,900 posts Likes: 40 Joined Feb 2003 Location: Keystone State, USA More info | Aug 20, 2008 17:52 | #4 j-paka wrote in post #6146292 cool thanks i thought may have been to easy Hooking the flash up is the easy part. Depending on how and what you're using the flash for, actually using it may be the harder part, i.e. setting the flash up for the right exposure. ...Leo
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MickFinn Member  88 posts Joined Apr 2006 Location: Australia More info | Anyone had recent experience with this particular setup? Equip:
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PacAce Cream of the Crop 26,900 posts Likes: 40 Joined Feb 2003 Location: Keystone State, USA More info | Sep 01, 2008 07:07 | #6 Mick Finn wrote in post #6218485 Anyone had recent experience with this particular setup? I'm going set up a little garage studio and would like to try this before going down the Pocket Wiz. route. cheers Mick Sync cables were used long before RF remotes came into use and are pretty reliable as long as they are constructed well. PC plugs do tend to develop loose connections over time (screw-lock PC plugs are much better, though) but that can easily be remedied with the use of a PC plug conditioner or a pair of pliers. And they're very inexpensive. So, go ahead and set up your studio and use them until you're ready to go wireless. Just make sure you or your subjects don't trip over the sync cables. ...Leo
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MickFinn Member 88 posts Joined Apr 2006 Location: Australia More info | Sep 01, 2008 07:40 | #7 Thanks. Anyone have a link to a tutorial on using this setup? I will be using the 580 on a light-stand with a small umbrella, and separate reflector on same. I will post the results.. Equip:
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PacAce Cream of the Crop 26,900 posts Likes: 40 Joined Feb 2003 Location: Keystone State, USA More info | Sep 01, 2008 09:14 | #8 Mick Finn wrote in post #6218665 Thanks. Anyone have a link to a tutorial on using this setup? I will be using the 580 on a light-stand with a small umbrella, and separate reflector on same. I will post the results..  Cheers. Some of these threads might be useful: ...Leo
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