PC sync adapter to trigger flash off camera

jdeg

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Staff member
I just want to make sure I'm understanding this correctly. I am testing a MIOPS trigger, which has a flash output with a PC sync connector. My sb-700 does not have a PC sync connection. Can I use this: Amazon.com: StudioPRO TTL Hot Shoe Adapter Base for Nikon Photography Flash Mount: Camera & Photo hook the trigger up to the flash without being mounted to the camera?

I am under the impression that this adapter is meant to trigger off camera flashes only when mounted on the camera. In other words, does it matter what direction the PC sync connection is going? I realize I wouldn't get TTL.
 

Fred Kingston

Senior Member
Yes John...that will work both ways... The camera's sync cord to the sync port will fire a flash, off camera... I really don't know why Nikon has removed the sync ports from their stuff...
 

WayneF

Senior Member
I think it is unknown. Probably that one works both ways, but it is not advertised to do so. They do not mention that feature.

There are two types of PC socket accessories.

One type fits in the camera hot shoe, and provides a PC sync on cameras that do not have PC. The Nikon AS-15 is one example. The Nikon model will NOT work on a flash (no shoe).

The other type fits on the speedlight foot, and provides a PC socket for flashes that do not have one.

This one claims to be the first type, for the camera.
It does not actually say the PC socket will trigger a flash.

But possibly will, the sync pin should just be a simple wire through it, top and bottom shoe and the PC port all connected to the same simple wire. Nothing else in it. So it ought to work both ways. However, some don't, and this one does not SAY that it does. No user reviews or comments.

Certainly those similar shoes that also an optical trigger or a radio trigger will have electronics in them that block the straight simple path. They only work one way. A few have two PC sockets, one input and one output.

For example, read here:

FlashZebra.com: Hotshoe and Shoe Adapters


Several of both types (with good descriptions).

Those for a flash typically have a 1/4" tripod tread on the bottom, for a light stand, instead of for a camera. You will likely find that mounting to be very handy.

Notice of the versions for a camera, a few have a pass through top shoe, but only the one bottom choice there actually says it works both ways.
 

rocketman122

Senior Member
I just want to make sure I'm understanding this correctly. I am testing a MIOPS trigger, which has a flash output with a PC sync connector. My sb-700 does not have a PC sync connection. Can I use this: Amazon.com: StudioPRO TTL Hot Shoe Adapter Base for Nikon Photography Flash Mount: Camera & Photo hook the trigger up to the flash without being mounted to the camera?

I am under the impression that this adapter is meant to trigger off camera flashes only when mounted on the camera. In other words, does it matter what direction the PC sync connection is going? I realize I wouldn't get TTL.


Pixel TF 322 Nikon I TTL Flash Hot Shoe Converter to PC Sync Socket Adapter | eBay

I have this one. do you want me to test it? something specific? I have the SB700. let me know what you want tested.
cheers
can also do a video if you need
 
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jdeg

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Staff member
I think it is unknown. Probably that one works both ways, but it is not advertised to do so. They do not mention that feature.

There are two types of PC socket accessories.

One type fits in the camera hot shoe, and provides a PC sync on cameras that do not have PC. The Nikon AS-15 is one example. The Nikon model will NOT work on a flash (no shoe).

The other type fits on the speedlight foot, and provides a PC socket for flashes that do not have one.

This one claims to be the first type, for the camera.
It does not actually say the PC socket will trigger a flash.

But possibly will, the sync pin should just be a simple wire through it, top and bottom shoe and the PC port all connected to the same simple wire. Nothing else in it. So it ought to work both ways. However, some don't, and this one does not SAY that it does. No user reviews or comments.

Certainly those similar shoes that also an optical trigger or a radio trigger will have electronics in them that block the straight simple path. They only work one way. A few have two PC sockets, one input and one output.

For example, read here:

FlashZebra.com: Hotshoe and Shoe Adapters


Several of both types (with good descriptions).

Those for a flash typically have a 1/4" tripod tread on the bottom, for a light stand, instead of for a camera. You will likely find that mounting to be very handy.

Notice of the versions for a camera, a few have a pass through top shoe, but only the one bottom choice there actually says it works both ways.

Thanks! That makes sense. Thanks for the link too.

Pixel TF 322 Nikon I TTL Flash Hot Shoe Converter to PC Sync Socket Adapter | eBay

I have this one. do you want me to test it? something specific? I have the SB700. let me know what you want tested.
cheers
can also do a video if you need

Do you have a way to trigger a flash using it off camera?
 

rocketman122

Senior Member
Thanks! That makes sense. Thanks for the link too.



Do you have a way to trigger a flash using it off camera?

I have the 622n yongnuo slaves. I usually just sit the flash in the slaves hot shoe but tomorrow morning ill mount the SB700 in the pixel hot shoe and connect the pixel to the 622n only via a pc sync cord. is that what you wanted to check? tell me what you want me to check and ill posta video to that
 

jdeg

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Staff member
I have the 622n yongnuo slaves. I usually just sit the flash in the slaves hot shoe but tomorrow morning ill mount the SB700 in the pixel hot shoe and connect the pixel to the 622n only via a pc sync cord. is that what you wanted to check? tell me what you want me to check and ill posta video to that

You can if you want sure, but I have a very similar adapter to the pixel coming today, so don't go out of your way :)
 
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