is there a new flash that works on a Pentax 6x7? X sync cord?

[macfred]

R a d i o (Homer Simson's voice) ...

Here we go ...

 

[narsuitus]

I'm using a Vivitar 2800 with a cord. It works. That is until I tried to photograph my brother in law then it didn't work. ???? old stuff. I bought a replacement with the cord just now.

Is there a new unit that I could depend on? It has to have the X sync cord. There is no hot shoe.
Thanks.

I replaced my old Vivitar 283 flash units with the new Yongnuo YN560 IV flash unit. The Yongnuo has a PC input port that allows me to synch with my cameras that do not have a hot shoe.


Yonguo YN 560 IV by Narsuitus, on Flickr

 

[Chadinko]

I second the Yongnuo. I have two of them to supplement my Canon 580EX speedlights and they're high quality, reliable and have the PC jack. I've used them with my Norita 66 bodies and my Mamiya TLRs and they work fine.

 

[cooltouch]

I have a brand new Yongnuo exactly the same as the one pictured. Can't recommend it. Out of the box, mine is defective. All the lights and menus on the back work, but no matter what I do, I cannot get the flash to "pop." And since there are no warranty service centers here in the US, I'm looking at having to pay shipping both ways to get it repaired. Which will cost as much as another new unit. So, no thanks.

At least my old Vivitar 283 is reliable.

 

[mweintraub]

Is this the cord you need?
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/images/images1000x1000/Vivitar_236388_PC_31_Sync_Cord_Coiled_61580.jpg

If so, I think I have one.

 

[wiltw]

I guess there is an adapter to connect PC cables to in order to fire off multiple flashes at the same time? This is a gas.

Unless ALL of the flashes are the same brand and model, I would NOT hook up multiple units via a splitter! Too many possible issues due to different trigger voltages and/or different trigger polarities between flash units. A mix of flash units is best accomplished with a single radio trigger transmitter with several radio trigger receivers.

 

[CropDusterMan]

It took 31 posts to answer this question?

Buy this (pictured below): attach your flash to it...then plug it in to your pc "X" sinc. (pictured above)

 

[narsuitus]

It took 31 posts to answer this question?

How does a picture of a cord answer the question, "is there a new flash that works on a Pentax 6x7?"

 

[mweintraub]

How does a picture of a cord answer the question, "is there a new flash that works on a Pentax 6x7?"

I'm still not sure the exact question.

 

[cooltouch]

I'm still not sure the exact question.

I think the confusion stems from the word "new." The short answer, nonetheless, is "Yes, with a bracket and PC cord." Since the 6x7 has no ISO shoe. But it appears the OP has pretty much figured out what to do, so all the rest of this is just -- stuff.

 

[studiocarter]

A made in India hot shoe w/PC Cord DL-0136P arrived from Samy's. The Canon Speedlite 430EX flash now works on my Pantax 6x7 and BOY can it get bright. f22 and rich negatives here I come.
Two other flashes were purchased.
I got great flash negs using the old Vivitar 2800 flash. Not so good yet at f22 but depth of field was great!

 

[BrianShaw]

Bravo!

 

[studiocarter]

View attachment 152891 Yes plugged in the pc port

These Combi units are made for specific cameras. Your sample is for a Canon. Does it matter which radio set is used with the Pentax 6x7 and Vivitar flashes?
Thanks Brian

 

[Soeren]

My kit is the one for nikon but it works perfectly in all manual mode with just about any other brand. On the pc-hotshoe adapter ive triggered my flash from my LF shutters and zeiss ikonta 6x6, Yashica MAT 124G and the pc port on the RZ67PROII. It works on the hotshoe on my mamiya (645 PRO and RZ67PROII) and Sony A6000. As long as the centerpin connects your all good. I do however have some Youngnou 602 triggers that won't work with anything other than my nikons (F90x and F100)
To me it's an added bonus that if things go wrong with trigger voltage all you do is Fry a few $ worth of reciever and not a circuit in your camera.

 

[Soeren]

View attachment 153129 It took 31 posts to answer this question?

Buy this (pictured below): attach your flash to it...then plug it in to your pc "X" sinc. (pictured above)

View attachment 153128

Guess you missed post 15

 

[studiocarter]

Guess you missed post 15

Looking into radio now.
A Canon radio unit may be justified as I have a Canon 5D... Thank you all for the help.
A unit pair and an additional receiver were put into the cart in B&H...

 

[Marvin]

I used the Vivitar 285 with my Bronica with no problens.

 

[cooltouch]

A Metz 45 CT-4 with my Bronica outfit.

 

[studiocarter]

I bought a Vivitar 385HV Series 1 flash and it worked on the camera (Pentax 6x7) but I have not learned how to actually use it yet. I'm still working with the Vivitar 2800 and am starting to get good results on auto with bounce. My blog is sort of chronicling my progress.
This flash has a lcd screen not a dial.

 

[GarageBoy]

I don't understand why yongnuo or somebody doesn't make a simple auto flash - I'd like a newly remade Nikon SB 80 or something without the TTL parts

 

[cooltouch]

I don't understand why yongnuo or somebody doesn't make a simple auto flash - I'd like a newly remade Nikon SB 80 or something without the TTL parts

I'd just pick up a vintage Vivitar 283 or 285 off eBay for cheap, and be happy shooting. Both flashes work very well with their onboard thyristor circuit.

 

[studiocarter]

Last night everything was plugged in together and both Vivitar flashes fire together. I made yet another video all about it on my tube channel, studiocarter1.

 

[gus.]

Another Yongnuo guy here. I actually use their manual flash controller on my RZ. You can see (there was a url link here which no longer exists) here when I had difficulties getting a spark last year. Nice little gadget.

 

[Sirius Glass]

Check out: http://www.paramountcords.com/

 

[AgX]

A Metz 45 CT-4 with my Bronica outfit.

For the ETRSi and SQ-Ai there is the SCA-adapter 386 .