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Will i need a pc/hotshoe adapter to hook AB units to my Xti?

 
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Sep 06, 2008 13:52 |  #1

I have an xti and I am wanting to purchase a couple of AlienBees flash units. Will i need a pc to hot shoe adapter or will it connect to my camera without one?


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Sep 06, 2008 14:12 |  #2

You'll need an adapter. You can get one from Alienbees (among many possible sources).

Another possibility is to use one of the many radio trigger systems available (the transmitters mount on your camera's hotshoe). But it's good to have a hotshoe adapter and PC cord as a backup.


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Sep 06, 2008 14:34 |  #3

Curtis N wrote in post #6254123 (external link)
You'll need an adapter. You can get one from Alienbees (among many possible sources).

Another possibility is to use one of the many radio trigger systems available (the transmitters mount on your camera's hotshoe). But it's good to have a hotshoe adapter and PC cord as a backup.

Thank you ;)


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