[URGENT] Using Cybersync with my Sunpak 120J!! -- Flash and Studio Lighting in photography-on-the.net forums

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Sep 05, 2008 18:32 | #1

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I have a wedding tomorrow and need to use the Sunpak 120J for a studio setup outside.

I just got my Cybersyncs yesterday and bummer! I can't connect my Cybersync to the Sunpak 120J.

Does anyone know what cables I need?? Also is it something my local camera store would have? I'm going to Seattle downtown tomorrow so if anyone knows a place that would be great.

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Sep 05, 2008 18:35 | #2

I can't find any useful info online quickly. How is it triggered? Hotshoe? Does it have a PC port/sync port?

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Sep 05, 2008 18:59 | #3

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

I just found this. Sunpak 120Js hole looks similar to the Sunpak 383.

So it seems that what I need is:
http://www.flashzebra.com/wizardcables/0016.shtml

But does anyone know if local camera stores or bigger camera stores in downtown will have these?

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Sep 05, 2008 19:03 | #4

That looks like a basic 3.5mm plug to 2.5mm plug adapter. Any electronics or audio store should have them. I'd doubt that many camera shops will sell them.

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Sep 05, 2008 19:06 | #5

The Sunpak 383 has a non-standard 2.5mm port - it needs a longer plug than the standard. I don't know where you get the from. My solution was to open up my 383 and add a 3.5mm socket.

The alternative is a PC to hotshoe adaptor.

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Sep 05, 2008 19:15 | #6

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overnight shipping... normal miniphone cords wont work with the sunpak 383 style sync

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Sep 05, 2008 19:26 | #7

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Overnight shipping is too late already
Hmm I should stop by radioshack just in case...
I do have a PC to hotshoe adapter. The problem is I don't think I can use it because it will get in the way of the thing that's supporting my softbox. I should try it though..
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Sep 05, 2008 19:26 | #8

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Oh I just noticed I'm using a STD-1D for the Sunpak 120J. Does that help at all?

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Sep 05, 2008 19:28 | #9

Dunno - what's a STD-1D?

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http://www.bhphotovideo.com …_1D_Dedicated_Module.html

A dedicated module for the Sunpak 120J, I mentioned it because that is where the plug is..

So one more question.. Does the Cybersync use a 3.5mm jack?

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Sep 05, 2008 19:43 | #11

Here's a place in Seattle you can try but i'm not sure what they have
http://www.glazerscamera.com/

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Sep 05, 2008 19:43 | #12

So you need a PC to 3.5mm adaptor. That might be tough to find. Go try a camera store, then an electronics store.

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Sep 05, 2008 20:50 | #13

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Sep 05, 2008 21:10 as a reply to @ tim's post | #14

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if you want to hook it up to your flash's sync cable port, you're going to have to order the sunpak type cable, i'm pretty sure they aren't sold most other places.

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