I got a new gadget

TristanP · 03-13-2008, 10:15 AM

Just got myself a generic Off-Camera Shoe Cord for the 20D off of ebay. Showed up Tuesday. Works great, only cost me $37 shipped. I plan on using it primarily for macro shots mounted to a flash bracket, but I suppose it may also come in handy at some weddings this summer.

Fleabay listing

LaR H 88 · 03-13-2008, 10:30 AM

don't you use radio triggers? why don't you just use those, though?

TristanP · 03-13-2008, 10:35 AM

MichaelTM · 03-13-2008, 10:48 AM

I think the cord is also longer than the Canon's own version, right?

Petri · 03-13-2008, 10:49 AM

TristanP · 03-13-2008, 10:53 AM

Quality seems pretty robust - enough to handle normal usage. Plus, it's half the price of the real thing. Only downside I can see so far is the cord on the flash end is attached to the left side of the block, rather than the front like the Canon.

Petri · 03-13-2008, 10:55 AM

TristanP · 03-13-2008, 10:57 AM

Petri · 03-13-2008, 11:02 AM

I guess it's enough if you're going to hand-hold the flash unit, but it takes a bit too much force to keep the cord fully stretched out. Uncomfortable, I'd say.

Petri · 03-13-2008, 11:07 AM

03-13-2008, 10:30 AM	#2
LaR H 88 Elder Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 10,254	sweet...nice find don't you use radio triggers? why don't you just use those, though? __________________ . Now in New Orleans!

03-13-2008, 10:35 AM	#3
TristanP AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 12,236	I'd like to maintain ETTL for the macro usage, at least initially __________________ ************************************************ ************** Maintenance Schedules \| Need Audi Parts? \| VAG-COM Locator A4 MY changes \| Vacuum lines \| Audi head units \| Sheep Test your ICM/POS \| Long term maintenance items n00b FAQ \| BB's AW Dictionary \| quattro TB Reference Pic \| Compression Testing Track your gas mileage at fuelly.com A4 1/4 mile Database CAPS database My motorsports website My personal photo galleries Save $5 on your own smugmug galleries <sup>Want this FAQ pic randomizer?</sup> <sub>Full list of pics here</sub>

03-13-2008, 10:48 AM	#4
MichaelTM Maestro Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,385	how's the quality? I need to get one as well and was looking at the same listing I think the cord is also longer than the Canon's own version, right?

03-13-2008, 10:49 AM	#5
Petri Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 2,330	I have the Canon cord and it's toooo short!

03-13-2008, 10:53 AM	#6
TristanP AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 12,236	Not having seen the Canon version in person, I can't comment on the cord length Quality seems pretty robust - enough to handle normal usage. Plus, it's half the price of the real thing. Only downside I can see so far is the cord on the flash end is attached to the left side of the block, rather than the front like the Canon. __________________ ************************************************ ************** Maintenance Schedules \| Need Audi Parts? \| VAG-COM Locator A4 MY changes \| Vacuum lines \| Audi head units \| Sheep Test your ICM/POS \| Long term maintenance items n00b FAQ \| BB's AW Dictionary \| quattro TB Reference Pic \| Compression Testing Track your gas mileage at fuelly.com A4 1/4 mile Database CAPS database My motorsports website My personal photo galleries Save $5 on your own smugmug galleries <sup>Want this FAQ pic randomizer?</sup> <sub>Full list of pics here</sub>

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03-13-2008, 10:55 AM	#7
Petri Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 2,330	40 feet would be more than enough :)

03-13-2008, 10:57 AM	#8
TristanP AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 12,236	Damn, they ain't cheap __________________ ************************************************ ************** Maintenance Schedules \| Need Audi Parts? \| VAG-COM Locator A4 MY changes \| Vacuum lines \| Audi head units \| Sheep Test your ICM/POS \| Long term maintenance items n00b FAQ \| BB's AW Dictionary \| quattro TB Reference Pic \| Compression Testing Track your gas mileage at fuelly.com A4 1/4 mile Database CAPS database My motorsports website My personal photo galleries Save $5 on your own smugmug galleries <sup>Want this FAQ pic randomizer?</sup> <sub>Full list of pics here</sub>

03-13-2008, 11:02 AM	#9
Petri Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 2,330	Canon cord is about a foot long, 3 feet when stretched out. I guess it's enough if you're going to hand-hold the flash unit, but it takes a bit too much force to keep the cord fully stretched out. Uncomfortable, I'd say.

03-13-2008, 11:07 AM	#10
Petri Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 2,330	Yep, exactly. It's useful sometimes, though.

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