How do I McGuyver Ilex Acme double sync posts?

eric · Feb 8, 2007

I got my 12" Commerical Ektar on an Acme shutter back from a friend. Speeds are okay but I want to try shooting some strobes with it. How do I McGuyver a sync cable? I have an extra long coiled Vivitar 283 sync cord. Can I just take a sync cord and strip it? Do all sync cords have 2 wires?

jd callow · Feb 9, 2007

buy dual pole or whatever they are called from paramont (sp?) that is what i did and it works like a champ

Charles Webb · Feb 9, 2007

Most sync cords do not use wire, but a flexable metalic ribbon. Very difficult to solder or do much else with it. With some light wire, wrap a loop around each sync post on the shutter (insulated is best), then insert one of the wires into the center of the PC fitting . still keeping the two wires seperated wrap the second wire around the silver ground portion (ground) of the PC cord. Gaffer tape the whole assembly to the cord so it does not pull the center wire out of the fitting. Not the prettiest hook up you will ever see, but It will work!

Charlie

dpingr · Feb 9, 2007

Until I was able to find a dual post cable (they come up on Ebay every now and then) I used an old electric razor cord -- I cut the electric plug off and attached a PC connection. Worked fine.

PHOTOTONE · Feb 9, 2007

BiPost Sync cords are not obsolete. They are still available, lots of shutter still in use with BiPost sync contacts.

Here is one: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...155&is=REG&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation

Here's another: http://www.calumetphoto.com/ctl?ac.ui.pn=search.Search&query=Bipost+Sync+cord

Neil Miller · Feb 9, 2007

I did the same as dpingr (used a modified electric razor cord) - like he said, it works fine.

Regards,
Neil.

David A. Goldfarb · Feb 9, 2007

And if you happen to use Norman or other flash units that use a household-type sync cord, you can use an electric razor cord unmodified.

eric · Feb 9, 2007

Cool! I'll have to find a used electric razor from goodwill or something. How do I attach a flash to the razor?
I'll have to figure how what I need for the other end. One end, I need that bipost or 2 wires and on the other end, I guess it'll be either a household prong or go to a hotshoe with a sync connector. Thanks guys!

epatsellis · Feb 9, 2007

Could be the lack of sleep and mandatory overtime I've been working, but if you need a household prong, you'll already have one on the cord of the razor.

erie

PHOTOTONE · Feb 9, 2007

epatsellis said:
Could be the lack of sleep and mandatory overtime I've been working, but if you need a household prong, you'll already have one on the cord of the razor.

erie

Exactly, an electric razor cord COULD double as a Bipost to Household sync cord. Most large pro flash units (separate power pack and head type) take household, as well as some take phone plug type plugs.

epatsellis · Feb 9, 2007

my point exactly, even in my admittedly sleep deprived state "I" can recognize that simple fact, just remember to not try plugging in your shutter...

erie

eric · Feb 9, 2007

Oops, I guess I should have put a smiley on that. I was just trying to be silly and picturing myself with a shaver on the other end of that cord and saying "shave!" instead of "cheese!"

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