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John Power
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p.1 #1 · What cable to connect 5D to strobe

I have sold all my Profoto strobes but one and my PWs. Every once and awhile I would like to be able to use the remaining strobe but am uncertain as to how to connect it to my 5D. I am assuming there is a cable I can buy to do this so any suggestions or comments?

Thanks

May 02, 2013 at 09:15 AM

Peter Figen
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p.1 #2 · What cable to connect 5D to strobe

A standard PC Sync cord is all you need.

May 02, 2013 at 11:29 AM

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p.1 #3 · What cable to connect 5D to strobe

John Power wrote:
...Every once and awhile I would like to be able to use the remaining strobe but am uncertain as to how to connect it to my 5D. I am assuming there is a cable I can buy to do this so any suggestions or comments?

You need a PC (Prontor-Compur) cord with a standard or screwlock male plug on the camera side, and a 1/4" phone plug on the Profoto side. I recommend this one:

http://www.flashzebra.com/screwlock_pc_fivemeter/0043.shtml

It's about half the typical price of a Profoto-branded one.

BTW, if you aren't old enough to know why a phone plug is called a "phone" plug, this is why:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/usnationalarchives/3660047829/

May 02, 2013 at 03:56 PM

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p.1 #4 · What cable to connect 5D to strobe

Thanks Brian. And I'm 62 so no need for that other link

May 02, 2013 at 04:29 PM


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