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Worm324 · 03-28-2008

I was looking at getting a sync cord for the 580ex and I'm noticing there is a lot of options that I am totally ignorant about

Do I need a hot shoe mount? Or can I just get a cord like I use for my studio lights?

My thought is the TTL won't work with the studio light plug, but I could be wrong there.

Also, footage? Is the the Canon 2' footer long enough to hold out an up effectively? I'm 6'1" tall. I saw the: Dot line is 3' long and thought that might be better plus it's cheaper? Dot Line | Off-Camera E-TTL II Shoe Cord for Can | RS-0445 | B&H

I was thinking th canon version might stretch more than 2 feet possible?

Another thought I had was possible getting 1 of those chassis assemble things to hold the camera and the flash in easy mount?? Any thoughts on those units?

Any thoughts or feedback/ advice would be appreciated on this

Best,
Jay

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Worm324 Photocamel Master Location: NY, USA Posts: 9,508 CamelKarma: 19109 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Sync cord options for the 580EX II/ 40D I was looking at getting a sync cord for the 580ex and I'm noticing there is a lot of options that I am totally ignorant about Do I need a hot shoe mount? Or can I just get a cord like I use for my studio lights? My thought is the TTL won't work with the studio light plug, but I could be wrong there. Also, footage? Is the the Canon 2' footer long enough to hold out an up effectively? I'm 6'1" tall. I saw the: Dot line is 3' long and thought that might be better plus it's cheaper? Dot Line \| Off-Camera E-TTL II Shoe Cord for Can \| RS-0445 \| B&H I was thinking th canon version might stretch more than 2 feet possible? Another thought I had was possible getting 1 of those chassis assemble things to hold the camera and the flash in easy mount?? Any thoughts on those units? Any thoughts or feedback/ advice would be appreciated on this Best, Jay __________________ Members don't see ads in threads. Register your free account today and become a member on PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Forum, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more.
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